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Remember Aladdin? That handsome chap that hung out with a monkey and wooed Princesses? Well, eight years after his action-packed Disney movie hit the cinemas, the charmed little 'street rat' has finally made it to the Game Boy Color - but was it worth the wait?

This colourful little platformer certainly isn't lacking in action - you'll be dodging missiles, battling turban-sporting enemies, clambering around levels and generally having a bit of a ball from the minute you pick it up. The only problem is, you won't be doing it for long enough! The levels certainly aren't easy, but there ain't that many of them, and the seasoned platform fan will probably have this finished in the flash of a sword. What's more, it all looks a little too similar to Aladdin's earlier black and white outing to the original Game Boy.

Aladdin is certainly a bundle of fun to play and the scenery and characters look great, but it's just a bit too compact. Younger gamers and the less skilled button bashers will no doubt enjoy it, though - it's just a shame old Al couldn't have hung around for a little bit longer!

Graphics 80%
Al's looking good.

Sound 60%
Cute tunes!

Playability 60%
Plenty of action.

Lastability 40%
It's a bit too wee!

Overall 75%
Platform fun with the loveable urchin.