Disney's The Jungle Book
Disney's The Jungle Book — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Disney's The Jungle Book on?
- Disney's The Jungle Book was released on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Master System/Mark III, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS.
- When did Disney's The Jungle Book release?
- Disney's The Jungle Book was first released on July 1, 1994.
About Disney's The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book game is based on a Disney movie hero Mowgli. It's a scrolling arcade action game. You play as Mowgli and your goal is to gather all gems and return to one of your friends or your mother. The jungle is full of the nasty animals and you have to make your way through it safely.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), Sega Master System/Mark III, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Sega Game Gear, Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS
- Developer
- Eurocom Entertainment Software
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Disney's The Jungle Book
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master SystemDetails ↓ | 1993 | $4 | $18 | $89 | — | Low (look-alike) |
| Sega GenesisDetails ↓ | 1994 | $5 | $18 | $100 | 4 reviews | Low |
The cheapest way to own it loose is the Sega Master System version ($4).
Also released on: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Sega Master System/Mark III · Super Nintendo Entertainment System · Game Boy · Sega Game Gear · Nintendo Entertainment System · DOS. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Prices are per version and are not interchangeable, and neither are the reviews: conversions in this era were often built by a different studio than the original, so a score earned on one machine says nothing about how another plays.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $7.95 in Apr 2011, $4.56 five years ago, and $4.34 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | $11.95 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $11.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $13.99 | $15.51 |
| Jan 2015 | $8.99 | $15.51 |
| Jan 2016 | $8.99 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $2.25 | $19.99 |
| Jan 2018 | $7.52 | $8.57 |
| Jan 2019 | $7.05 | $9.43 |
| Jan 2020 | $5.30 | $8.90 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.00 | $8.10 |
| Jan 2022 | $7.17 | $11.93 |
| Jan 2023 | $6.41 | $7.85 |
| Jan 2024 | $5.77 | $10.65 |
| Jan 2025 | $3.94 | $13.36 |
| Jan 2026 | $4.67 | $11.16 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.34 | $18.34 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe / PAL | December 1993 | MK-27069-50 | 171-5507 · MPR-16057 |
- Region
- EU
- Released
- 1993
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Master System version
A European Master System platformer that was a UK bestseller and is still cheap.
The Jungle Book was developed by Syrox Developments and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment, released in Europe in December 1993. It was the top-selling Master System game in the United Kingdom in March 1994.
Mean Machines Sega called it truly excellent, with smart graphics and compelling gameplay. The reviewer thought the kill-everything-that-moves action sat oddly with the gentle film but was fast and playable, and that the game is a bit easy once you have the controls.
How it was made
Developed by Syrox Developments and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment.
What the press said at the time
“Jungle Book is an enjoyable platform game for all Master System owners young and old alike. Its size and presentation make for an entertaining adventure”
How the Sega Master System version differs
Gameplay is the same on every version, but technological differences between the systems forced changes to the level design, some of them drastic, so the Master System cart is one of six fairly different versions of the game.
Also on other platforms
Genesis · Super NES · Game Boy · Game Gear · NES · MS-DOS
| Genesis | Eurocom |
- NES. The NES version received mostly mixed reviews.
How the other versions reviewed
| NES | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10, 7/10, 5/10, 7/10 |
| Game Gear | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6/10, 6/10, 6/10, 6/10, 7/10 |
| Super NES | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10, 8/10, 7/10, 8/10, 8/10 |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
This came out in Europe, so buy the European cart. It is one of the cheapest carts in the European-only group, and the look-alike risk is low. Check that the manual is included if you want a complete copy.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Genesis · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-29
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard box release | $10 | $16 | — |
| European (PAL) release | $10 | $21 | $36 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about once a week
- Complete: about 2 times a week
- Sealed: about 2 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-29.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $1.68 in Oct 2007, $6.28 five years ago, and $4.84 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2008 | $1.29 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $0.99 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $0.83 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $1.25 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $1.96 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $1.52 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $4.97 | $8.00 |
| Jan 2015 | $4.25 | $6.98 |
| Jan 2016 | $4.99 | $7.99 |
| Jan 2017 | $7.00 | $9.96 |
| Jan 2018 | $6.49 | $13.14 |
| Jan 2019 | $6.29 | $10.49 |
| Jan 2020 | $7.00 | $10.78 |
| Jan 2021 | $6.99 | $14.95 |
| Jan 2022 | $11.02 | $17.49 |
| Jan 2023 | $7.08 | $15.51 |
| Jan 2024 | $6.90 | $15.00 |
| Jan 2025 | $5.99 | $18.49 |
| Jan 2026 | $9.67 | $19.44 |
| Oct 2026 | $4.84 | $17.99 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | August 1994 | T-70176 | 052145820234 | 670115 REV 4 · MPR-16923-MX |
| Europe / PAL | 26 August 1994 | T-70176-50 | 5013715020176 | 171-6329A · MPR-16843-U |
- Region
- NA+EU
- Released
- 1994
- Authenticity
- Low
The Sega Genesis version
A bright, well-animated movie platformer that is cheap on a US cart and, by one period critic's account, better than its SNES version.
This is the Genesis version of The Jungle Book, published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment and finished by Eurocom. It came out in North America in August 1994 and in Europe on 26 August 1994. You guide Mowgli through ten levels, swinging from vines and throwing fruit. Game Players in January 1995 praised its detailed graphics, catchy soundtrack and solid play, and said the Genesis version beat the SNES one for playability thanks to more weapons.
GamePro likewise rated the Genesis version above the SNES and NES versions for faster, more varied play and brighter graphics, though it found the controls imprecise at times. GameFan's 1994 awards named it the best movie-to-game translation on the Genesis / Mega Drive.
How it was made
Work on the Genesis version began in 1993 at Virgin Games, with David Perry programming, and it was meant to ship that year. It slipped when Perry and most of the team left to form Shiny Entertainment, and Eurocom finished it in 1994, keeping most of the work Virgin Games had already done.
What the press said at the time
| Sega Magazine Issue 8 | August 1994 | 84% |
| MegaTech Issue 33 | September 1994 | 83% |
| MegaTech Issue 34 | October 1994 | 83% |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 7/10, 8/10, 6/10, 7/10 |
“Smooth scrolling, superb animation, loads of character - it's all here. The game's great to play as well, with tons more in it than Aladdin and Cool Spot - and it's a lot less linear.”
“Alter taking a back seat to Aladdin, Mowgli emerges with a vengeance. Jungle Book has that same addicting quality that Aladdin has in that it looks as good as any cartoon on the silver screen. Matched with great control and an excellent layout JB is another Virgin/Disney classic.”
“There's no doubt that platform fans will love this adventure, and as a Disney conversion goes, this is one of the best.”
“Good fun, but it's far too easy to have much lasting appeal.”
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Genesis version.
How the Sega Genesis version differs
GamePro rated the Genesis version above the Super NES and NES versions for its faster, more varied gameplay and brighter graphics.
Game Players said the Genesis version surpasses the Super NES one in playability, with more weapons.
Also on other platforms
Master System · Super NES · Game Boy · Game Gear · NES · MS-DOS
- Super NES. GamePro gave the Super NES version a mixed review.
How the other versions reviewed
| NES | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10, 7/10, 5/10, 7/10 |
| Game Gear | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 6/10, 6/10, 6/10, 6/10, 7/10 |
| Super NES | Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8/10, 8/10, 7/10, 8/10, 8/10 |
These are the other versions’ scores, not this one’s. Ports of this era were frequently built by different studios, so they do not transfer.
Before you buy
Among US carts it sits below the middle, so it is an easy and cheap game to pick up. The European cart usually costs more than the US one, noticeably so for a loose cartridge. A cardboard-box edition is priced separately from the plastic-case copy; ask which one a listing is before comparing prices. The game has no particular fake risk.
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