History NoProblemWithLicensedGames / Disney

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'' received an excellent action-platformer for the Platform/SegaGenesis. The game featured eleven stages, and its plot revolved around the "Eye of Odin", an ArtifactOfDoom created by the Vikings. The Eye of Odin would later be [[CanonImmigrant introduced to the animated series]], but significantly altered [[InNameOnly both in appearance and origin]]. ''Gargoyles'' featured hand-drawn sprites for Goliath, Demona and the Vikings, and rendered graphics for robotic enemies like the Steel Clan. The game's only flaw - if one can call it that - is that it is very, ''very'' [[NintendoHard difficult]].

* ''VideoGame/PeterPanTheLegendOfNeverLand'' is an ActionAdventure game for the Platform/PlayStation2 that has an original story, and is [[NintendoHard quite difficult]].

* There are two completely distinct ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'' games, [[VideoGame/AladdinCapcom one by]] Creator/{{Capcom}} (released on [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendo SNES]] and UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance) and [[VideoGame/AladdinVirginGames one by Virgin]] (released on [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]]/Mega Drive and PC) -- and ''both'' of them are good (even if the latter is a bit NintendoHard, specially the Cave of Wonders bordering on LuckBasedMission). The latter game also has a strong adherence to the film's story, hand-drawn animations from Creator/{{Disney}}'s own studio, and another wonderful Music/TommyTallarico soundtrack, all of which contributed towards ''Aladdin'' being the Genesis' third most successful game with 4 million copies sold.[[note]]Only the [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog1 first]] [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 two]] ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' titles were more successful.[[/note]]
* There were two licensed games based on the 2010 ''Film/{{Alice in Wonderland|2010}}'' movie. The UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} version (a 3D action adventure) got fairly average reviews, but the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoDS DS]] version was hailed by many critics as an aversion of this trope. Even though it didn't follow the movie, reviewers were surprised by the stylized cartoon graphics and the 2D platform-puzzle gameplay.
* Based on the [[WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland 1951 movie]], ''[[VideoGame/WaltDisneysAliceInWonderland Alice In Wonderland]]'' for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor was a well-received platformer that follows the movie and characters to the letter, featuring impressive graphics, animations, and spritework for the Game Boy, among them several [[SugarWiki/AwesomeArt scene and character art]] from the movie that translated very well and pushed the handheld to its limits, with only the games' sound quality being regarded as a minor weak point (The game was so impressive the developers ran out of space for everything else!).

* ''[[VideoGame/CastleOfIllusion Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse]]'' was one of the best games of its day, its 8-bit versions for UsefulNotes/GameGear and [[UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem Master System]] equally impressive, and the sequel ''VideoGame/WorldOfIllusion'' was even better. Helps that the former got an [[VideoGameRemake HD remake]] in 2013; and it was just as good as the original with its updated graphics and level design.

* The ''VideoGame/{{Darkwing Duck|Capcom}}'' UsefulNotes/{{NES}} game was a ''VideoGame/MegaMan''-inspired scrolling shooter. It was really good. It occurred towards the end of the NES's lifespan so the graphics were good, especially those of the characters. The controls were responsive and precise, the music ranged from inoffensive to good, and the only real complaint with the game was the [[NintendoHard nastily difficult]] last level.
** The UsefulNotes/TurboGrafx16 game by Interactive Designs, however, belongs on [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames the other page]].

* The ''VideoGame/DisneysMagicalQuest'' trilogy is another beloved trio of classics starring WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse. The first game was good, Mickey gets to obtain new outfits that give him unique abilities, and it has nice music, too. The second game drops the turn-based two player in favor of two-player co-op and lets you choose to play as [[WesternAnimation/MinnieMouse Minnie]] as well. And in the third game, Minnie is replaced with [[WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck Donald]], who now has unique abilities, you get to play a more interactive co-op, and it's also considered the best game of the trilogy. The first game was also ported to the UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance alongside the other two and particularly featured Minnie as an alternate playable character alongside Mickey himself.

* ''VideoGame/DisneyMagicalWorld'' for the [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS 3DS]] is a fun and pretty game where you help various Creator/{{Disney}} characters and some NPS. It's a fun SimulationGame and even got a sequel in 2015. Said sequel was popular enough to receive a port onto the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch Switch]].
* ''VideoGame/DonaldDuckGoinQuackers'' (also known as ''Quack Attack'') by Creator/{{Ubisoft}}. The gameplay was really good; but while the music of the first versions (UsefulNotes/{{Dreamcast}}, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, and PC) was [[SoOkayItsAverage OK]], the music from the UsefulNotes/PlayStation version proved to be [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic really awesome]] and truly fitting for the game's cartoony style, and it was also used for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 [=PS2=]]] and UsefulNotes/{{GameCube}} remakes.

* ''VideoGame/DuckTales'' is still considered one of the best UsefulNotes/{{NES}} games ever, and is the first of a (potential) line of remastered NES Creator/{{Disney}}[=/=]Creator/{{Capcom}} games.
** Its sequel was no slouch either. While it did play similarly to the first game, it did reward the player for exploration and adding a shop after completing levels where you can turn your money into useful rewards. Merlock from the movie appeared as one of the bosses of that game. Unfortunately, it came out very late in the NES' cycle, but it was ported to the UsefulNotes/GameBoy several months later.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Gargoyles}}'' received an excellent action-platformer for the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis. The game featured eleven stages, and its plot revolved around the "Eye of Odin", an ArtifactOfDoom created by the Vikings. The Eye of Odin would later be [[CanonImmigrant introduced to the animated series]], but significantly altered [[InNameOnly both in appearance and origin]]. ''Gargoyles'' featured hand-drawn sprites for Goliath, Demona and the Vikings, and rendered graphics for robotic enemies like the Steel Clan. The game's only flaw - if one can call it that - is that it is very, ''very'' [[NintendoHard difficult]].

* ''VideoGame/GoofTroop'', for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}. One of the most beloved [[CoOpMultiplayer two-player co-op]] games of the console, it features very fun puzzles, nice graphics, various items to use as the game goes on, and is just generally addictive.

* The [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation PS1]] and PC ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' video game. It followed the story of the film really well, had graphics that looked right out of the movie, a lot of humor, and great gameplay, that played almost all the powers and abilites of the hero and offered lots and lots of secrets. Even the gameplay change in the "rush levels" was interesting in spite of a difficulty spike. It's even available for contemporary play in both Steam\GOG and UsefulNotes/{{PSN}}.
* ''{{VideoGame/The Incredibles|Game}}'' video game on UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/{{GameCube}}, and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} is a pretty fun action game with some pretty challenging moments as well as unlockables, a wide variety of levels, and multiple styles of play. Granted, it's [[{{Pun}} incredibly]] short (it can only be beaten in around 4 hours or so), Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl's original voice actors don't return, and Frozone is not playable, but it's still worth a playthrough.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Jungle Book|1967}}: Groove Party'' on the original UsefulNotes/PlayStation was an enjoyable RhythmGame (despite being extremely short and fairly easy) with some good songs and a power-up system that adds a surprising amount of depth to the gameplay at times.
** [[VideoGame/TheJungleBook The 1994 game]] by [[Creator/VirginRecords Virgin]] is a cherished classic, especially the UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis version. Like Virgin's other licensed Creator/{{Disney}} games, it is a fun, polished platformer with sprites resembling the movie. It helps that that game was delayed from its intended holiday 1993 release to about six months later to give the developers the time they needed to iron out the game's programming problems, averting the ChristmasRushed trope.

* ''VideoGame/TheLionKing'' video game (at least for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis and MS-DOS, the UsefulNotes/{{NES}} version and arguably the [[UsefulNotes/GameBoy GB]] version belong on [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames the other list]]) by Creator/WestwoodStudios is a well-remembered game too, despite getting [[NintendoHard horribly difficult]] right in the second level. To drive the point home, one of the co-producers of this game admitted that very few of the people ''who worked on the game'' could actually beat it, and actually expressed delight that all of two people in the room he was talking to actually ''had''.
** The [[Creator/VirginRecords Virgin Interactive]] games were made in partnership with the actual Creator/{{Disney}} Studios. The Disney animators designed the sprites for them and applied TheTwelvePrinciplesOfAnimation. ''[[VideoGame/AladdinCapcom Aladdin]]'' was the final game in which Creator/{{Capcom}} held the Creator/{{Nintendo}} license for, so while UsefulNotes/{{SNES}} owners missed out on this version of ''Aladdin'', Virgin was able to release the same basic version of ''VideoGame/TheLionKing'' for both consoles, although, for some reason, the Genesis version had more multi-plane scrolling in the backrounds.
* Creator/{{Capcom}}'s ''VideoGame/TheLittleMermaid'' on the UsefulNotes/{{NES}} was pretty enjoyable, and was enjoyed by [[PeripheryDemographic some boys who didn't care for the mushiness of the movie]].
** ''[[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaidIIReturnToTheSea The Little Mermaid II: Pinball Frenzy]]'' for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor is a very fun {{Pinball}} game. It has two big beautiful tables, one is based on the first movie and one is based on the second, and they contain lots of fun minigames in addition to the really nice tables. In fact it's probably one of the best pinball games on either UsefulNotes/GameBoy, period.
* ''VideoGame/MickeyMania'' for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis, UsefulNotes/SegaCD, and UsefulNotes/PlayStation was also very highly regarded, though [[NintendoHard rather notorious for its difficulty]]. The CD version in particular has some gorgeous graphics, high quality music, and more sound bites, making it the definitive version.
* ''VideoGame/MickeysSpeedwayUSA'' is a kart racing game for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 made by Creator/{{Rare}}ware, which is well known for many high quality games on the Nintendo 64 including licensed titles (they made ''VideoGame/{{GoldenEye|1997}}'', which is also considered a classic), so it's no surprise they did a good job with this one. It's basically just like VideoGame/MarioKart with WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse and his friends.
* ''VideoGame/TheNightmareBeforeChristmasThePumpkinKing'' for the [[UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance GBA]] has good gameplay, gorgeous visuals, and a story that actually makes sense, especially since it's a prequel for [[WesternAnimation/TheNightmareBeforeChristmas the movie]].
** ''[[VideoGame/TheNightmareBeforeChristmasOogiesRevenge Oogie's Revenge]]'' is a UsefulNotes/{{PS2}} sequel to the movie. Excellent plot, SceneryPorn like you wouldn't believe, excellent voice acting and character models, the ability to attack [[KarmaHoudini Lock, Shock, and Barrel]], and decent remakes of most of the songs. And a game engine with similarities to ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry''. Albeit, fighting's a bit repetitive, and the camera can be very cruel in certain levels, but it's not bad if you're a big fan of the movie.

* ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb: [[WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerbTheMovieAcrossThe2ndDimension Across the 2nd Dimension]]'' for UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} and UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 is a pretty decent game. It takes place during the part in the movie where they are traveling through each dimension, and it's pretty fun. Sure, the 3D models are quite low-res for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} standards, and it doesn't utilize the PS Move's capabilities that well, but it's a decent and enjoyable game, and highly recommended for all ''Phineas and Ferb'' fans.

* The [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]] and UsefulNotes/{{SNES}} versions of ''VideoGame/{{Pinocchio}}''. A fairly [[NoSidepathsNoExplorationNoFreedom linear]] platformer with a SimonSaysMinigame early on, but it becomes a very fun platformer, and even lets you fight and kill [[AdaptationalKarma the Coachman]].
* ''VideoGame/PigletsBigGame'' for the UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance and UsefulNotes/GameCube, while being very simple in terms of gameplay, has a nice and fairly original story, great sound effects, the original voice actors and an ''awesome'' visual style. It even manages to deliver a few genuinely creepy moments - as far as ''Franchise/WinnieThePooh'' games go, anyway. And the game might not be as good as Piglet's Big Game, but ''VideoGame/WinnieThePoohsRumblyTumblyAdventure'' can definitely hold up as a decent successor with its similar playstyle.

** ''[[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanDeadMansChest Dead Man's Chest]]'' for the [[UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance GBA]] has numerous islands, a detailed (and [[ScrappyMechanic timed]]) overworld with ship-to-ship combat [[note]]thankfully, not ''[[ShipToShipCombat that]]'' [[ShipToShipCombat kind]][[/note]] (although the sloops are quite fast, making the battles against them [[NintendoHard quite hard]]), weapon and ship upgrades, tons of awesome attacks, and secrets. There is a ''ton'' of treasure, much of which powers you up once you get it (although the Statue of Ehecatl is kind of a letdown, because you have to get the body, legs, and head, and there is another treasure that does the same thing as it.)

* The ''WesternAnimation/{{Tarzan}}'' game for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, UsefulNotes/PlayStation and PC is a really fun platformer with various difficulty settings based on the levels. The version for the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor is also really good, having gameplay similar to that of the ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry'' games and boasting a very good music score that's sampled, and thus of better quality than the average GBC game's music, graphics that have been said to be similar to 16-bit games, and a ''very'' good [=FMV=] that starts off the game.
* Then there's ''[[Franchise/WinnieThePooh Tigger's Honey Hunt]]'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation and UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, which actually manages to be a solid platformer; it's clear that the developers went the extra mile. It's a rather short game, but the music is amazingly good and the graphics are nice too.
* The ''VideoGame/ToyStory3'' video game has gotten surprisingly good reviews, both because it's a solid platformer and because its Toy Box mode offers a level of customization and exploration that you would normally find in [[WideOpenSandbox sandbox]] games. The games of the previous two movies (''VideoGame/ToyStory'' on UsefulNotes/{{SNES}} and [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]] and ''VideoGame/ToyStory2'' on PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStation, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 and UsefulNotes/SegaDreamcast) were developed by Creator/TravellersTales, and weren't too shabby either.

** There were also three UsefulNotes/{{Intellivision}} games that were all solid performers. They were varying levels of NintendoHard, but are still surprisingly playable. Music/DaftPunk cheerfully used samples of the sound effects from them in Legacy's soundtrack.

* ''WesternAnimation/WreckItRalph'' for iOS/Android - completely different from the subpar UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}[=/=][[UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS 3DS]] game - is a very enjoyable collection of arcade-style minigames, including the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' arcade seen in the movie.

* The [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]] and UsefulNotes/{{SNES}} versions of ''VideoGame/{{Pinocchio}}''. A fairly [[NoSidepathsNoExplorationNoFreedom linear]] platformer with a SimonSaysMinigame early on, but it becomes a very fun platformer, and even lets you fight and kill [[KarmaHoudini the Coachman]].

* The two video games based off ''WesternAnimation/ChickenLittle'' were both good. The second one, based on the [[ShowWithinAShow movie within a movie]] was a lot more action packed. Both games got good reviews.

* ''{{VideoGame/The Incredibles|Game}}'' video game on UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/{{GameCube}}, and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} is a pretty fun action game with some pretty challenging moments as well as unlockables, a wide variety of levels, and multiple styles of play. Granted, it's [[IncrediblyLamePun incredibly]] short (it can only be beaten in around 4 hours or so), Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl's original voice actors don't return, and Frozone is not playable, but it's still worth a playthrough.

* ''WesternAnimation/WreckItRalph'' for iOS/Android - completely different from the subpar UsefulNotes/{{Wii}}[=/=][[UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS 3DS]] game - is a very enjoyable collection of arcade-style minigames, including the ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'' arcade seen in the movie.

** And ''3.0'' adds ''Franchise/StarWars'' characters, from the original trilogy to ''Film/TheForceAwakens'', making it a huge, three-way box of fun. Plus, now there's a farming system that can boost stats faster, instant access to toys, more items, and best of all, more Disney originals.

* ''VideoGame/TheIncredibles'' video game on UsefulNotes/{{PS2}}, UsefulNotes/{{GameCube}}, and UsefulNotes/{{Xbox}} is a pretty fun action game with some pretty challenging moments as well as unlockables, a wide variety of levels, and multiple styles of play. Granted, it's [[IncrediblyLamePun incredibly]] short (it can only be beaten in around 4 hours or so), Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl's original voice actors don't return, and Frozone is not playable, but it's still worth a playthrough.

* ''WesternAnimation/PhineasAndFerb: Across the Second Dimension'' for UsefulNotes/{{Wii}} and UsefulNotes/PlayStationMove is a pretty decent game. It takes place during the part in the movie where they are traveling through each dimension, and it's pretty fun. Sure, the 3D models are quite low-res for UsefulNotes/{{PS3}} standards, and it doesn't utilize the PS Move's capabilities that well, but it's a decent and enjoyable game, and highly recommended for all ''Phineas and Ferb'' fans.

* There are two completely distinct ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'' games, [[VideoGame/AladdinCapcom one by]] Creator/{{Capcom}} (released on [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendo SNES]] and UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance) and [[VideoGame/AladdinVirginGames one by Virgin]] (released on [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Genesis]]/Mega Drive and PC) -- and ''both'' of them are good. It helps that the latter game gets notoriously NintendoHard during the escape from the Cave of Wonders and thereafter, while still remaining quite fun. The latter game also has a strong adherence to the film's story, hand-drawn animations from Creator/{{Disney}}'s own studio, and another wonderful Music/TommyTallarico soundtrack, all of which contributed towards ''Aladdin'' being the Genesis' third most successful game with 4 million copies sold.[[note]]Only the [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog1 first]] [[VideoGame/SonicTheHedgehog2 two]] ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog'' titles were more successful.[[/note]]

* ''VideoGame/DonaldInMauiMallard'' made WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck into a gun-wielding detective who has ninja abilities and goes into a far darker and violent adventure than the ones seen in its fellow Creator/{{Disney}} games. What could go so wrong turned out to be incredibly radical, with competent gameplay, [[SceneryPorn beautiful levels]], and great music by Michael Giacchino.

* The [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation PS1]] and PC ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}'' video game. It followed the story of the film really well, has a lot of humor, and really great gameplay, that played almost all the powers and abilites of the hero. Really good cartoon graphics, and a great platformer with lots and lots of secrets, plus some "rush levels" that were, though hard, really interesting. It is an extremely good game, as it puts a lot of the movie, plus a lot of great gameplay and levels, for the player to enjoy. It was even released on the UsefulNotes/{{PSN}} on March 8, 2011.

* ''VideoGame/TheLionKing'' video game (at least for the UsefulNotes/{{SNES}}, UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis and MS-DOS, the UsefulNotes/{{NES}} version and arguably the [[UsefulNotes/GameBoy GB]] version belong on [[TheProblemWithLicensedGames the other list]]) by Creator/WestwoodStudios is a well-remembered game too, despite the second level's [[NintendoHard notorious difficulty]]. To drive the point home, one of the co-producers of this game admitted that very few of the people ''who worked on the game'' could actually beat it, and actually expressed delight that all of two people in the room he was talking to actually ''had''.

* ''VideoGame/OneHundredAndTwoDalmatiansPuppiesToTheRescue'' got decent reviews on all platforms. It was notable for taking many characters from both the live action and cartoon films and putting them together in a combined continuity. It also has [[SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic awesome music]].

* Based on the [[WesternAnimation/AliceInWonderland 1951 movie]], ''[[VideoGame/WaltDisneysAliceInWonderland Alice In Wonderland]]'' for the ''UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor'' was a well-received platformer that follows the movie and characters to the letter, featuring impressive graphics, animations, and spritework for the Game Boy, among them several [[SugarWiki/AwesomeArt scene and character art]] from the movie that translated very well and pushed the handheld to its limits, with only the games' sound quality being regarded as a minor weak point (The game was so impressive the developers ran out of space for everything else!).

* A Creator/{{Disney}}-themed skateboarding game sounds like a recipe for disaster, but ''VideoGame/DisneysExtremeSkateAdventure'' manages to be surprisingly solid game by itself while serving as a good entry point for young and old beginners to the ''VideoGame/TonyHawksProSkater'' series. It treats the source materials used (''WesternAnimation/TheLionKing'', ''WesternAnimation/{{Tarzan}}'', and ''Franchise/ToyStory'') with a good deal of respect and includes multiple playable characters from all three movies. The game controls are simplified versions of those in ''Tony Hawk's Pro Skater'' without feeling like they've been totally dumbed down, making the game easy for a series beginner to pick up and play, while also giving the player the option to upgrade to the standard ''Pro Skater'' controls as they get better at the game. All in all, the game makes the ridiculous-sounding premise work and offers something for everyone, whether they're a Disney fan or a skateboarding fan looking to get into the ''Pro Skater'' series.

* ''WesternAnimation/Cars2: The Video Game'' was a solid racing game with hours of content to unlock. Its prequel, ''VideoGame/{{Cars}}'', is also a decent open-world racing game, and it got a sequel in the form of ''VideoGame/CarsMaterNationalChampionship''.

* ''[[VideoGame/CastleOfIllusion Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse]]'' was one of the best games of its day, its 8-bit versions for UsefulNotes/GameGear and [[UsefulNotes/SegaMasterSystem Master System]] equally impressive, and the sequel ''VideoGame/WorldOfIllusion'' was even better.

* The ''VideoGame/DisneysMagicalQuest'' trilogy is another beloved trio of classics starring WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse. The first game was good, Mickey gets to obtain new outfits that give him unique abilities, and it has nice music, too. The second game drops the turn-based two player in favor of two-player co-op and lets you choose to play as [[WesternAnimation/MinnieMouse Minnie]] as well. And in the third game, Minnie is replaced with [[WesternAnimation/DonaldDuck Donald]], who now has unique abilities, you get to play a more interactive co-op, and it's also considered the best game of the trilogy.