Unlike the Super Nintendo version, where Aladdin relies on his physical strength and apples to defeat enemies, this one has Aladdin wield a sword. While it had platforming elements like most action games of the time, the Genesis version of Aladdin had a much stronger emphasis on combat. The sprites are more detailed, the character animation is more fluid, and character movements incorporate more frames overall. Applicably, the Genesis version of Aladdin’s presentation is stronger than its Super Nintendo counterpart’s graphics, especially in the character department. To an extent, it seems Sega was not just bragging, as Sega Genesis games are being made to this day. “Blast Processing”, while not an actual thing, was Sega’s way to boast about its console’s hardware. The way Sega marketed the Genesis was an infamous part of early 90s pop culture, especially in the gaming world. Most notably, its director, David Perry, was a programmer for Earthworm Jim. Virgin Games USA developed the Genesis version. Usually, that tends to happen with handheld versions of licensed games, but that is not the case with this game. The game, although not as recognizable as the Genesis version, has its perks, and it is easy to see why it ended up being Capcom’s second best-selling Super Nintendo game behind the innovative Street Fighter 2 and its numerous different versions.Īladdin is special in that even the developers differed between the two versions. Lastly, exclusive to the Super Nintendo version is Abu, Aladdin’s pet monkey, who follows the “street rat” on his adventures. The levels are not divided into worlds, but are their own individual stages with distinct backgrounds and enemies that are seldom recurring. Its sprites are competent, but nothing out of the ordinary, especially when compared to the Genesis version. The color palette is varied even with the movie-inspired locations. There is also a Mario-like accessory that acts like a parachute, making it easier for the player to control their falls.Īesthetically, the game is a straightforward Super Nintendo game. Aladdin’s main weapon is apples, meaning that the quickest way to finish enemies off will be with ranged weapons. There is also a lot of swinging in the game. Gameplay has the player be more reliant on knowing the obstacles and environment more than the Sega Genesis version. The Super Nintendo version of Aladdin is a streamlined platforming experience. While neglected in the remasters, this game was part of the Disney Classic Games Collection. As a result, its own unique features are not as well known. Oddly enough, the Super Nintendo won its “war” against the Sega Genesis in the realm of commercial success, but the console’s version of Aladdin did not sell as well as its Genesis counterpart. RELATED: Aladdin and The Lion King Games Getting Awesome Retro Editions However, there are still drastic differences between the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis versions. As such, they were rarely brought up by the industry once that era of gaming was over.ĭecades later, the Sega Genesis version of the game was rereleased alongside the similar Lion King game, reminding people of its existence, and how different the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis versions actually were.The games’ two versions are conceptually the same, being side scrolling escapades with levels vaguely based on the Disney movie’s iconic and set pieces. While well received, the games were part of a nostalgic past. The Super Nintendo version was even developed by Capcom. Predictably for a licensed game, it was made for both the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis.
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When the movie was first released, a video game adaptation was inevitable. To this day, its characters are guaranteed to appear in Disney crossovers, from having themed rides and meet and greets at the parks, to Agrabah being a recurring world in Kingdom Hearts, to the characters being part of the Disney Infinity roster. Aladdin is one of Disney’s most popular movies, and a symbol of 90s animation.
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