Disney's Pocahontas

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Disney's Pocahontas is a side-scrolling platformer that tasks players with guiding the titular character through environments inspired by the 1995 film. Gameplay mixes running, jumping, and puzzle-solving as you navigate forests, rivers, and cliffside paths. Combat is minimal but includes interactions with enemies like colonizers and wild animals. The structure follows a linear path with occasional exploration, though the focus remains on progressing through the story beats of the movie. Released in early 1996 for Genesis and SNES, this game marked Funcom's early work on licensed properties. While it lacks the polish of later platformers, its historical significance as one of Disney's first major video game ventures stands out. The Sega version arrived in January 1996 with a placeholder release date, followed by a Game Boy port months later. Simple mechanics and recognizable visuals kept it accessible for younger audiences at the time.