Review
Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge offers simple 3D platform gameplay for young players. It has a decent look, some great tunes and a control scheme that's not prohibitive to play. Its main problem is that it is utterly devoid of any innovation, simply cloning aspects of better games and playing much like every other title in kiddy platform genre.
This new Aladdin title handles the platform material fairly well, and it's not surprising given that it takes all of its various tricks, concepts and ideas from titles such as Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot. While the controls might not be as tight or expansive as in those great predecessors, it still handles fairly well, whether you're controlling Aladdin, Abu, or the princess. The amount of moves each can perform is not terribly varied, but at least all three do play in a fairly distinct fashion, giving the game a bit more to work with.
The levels are fairly uninspired, with goals that usually amount to simply reaching the end of each stage. Any special goal that the game offers has essentially been lifted out of another title, giving the entire process an extremely rehashed feel. While players might tolerate traveling through the streets and palaces of Akrabah, they won't have a particularly exciting time of it. And the game doesn't put up much of a fight, either. It is simplistic and can be marauded through by fans of the genre in a short amount of time.
The overall aesthetic of Disney's Aladdin is fairly decent, but given its release so close to the end of the PlayStation's lifecycle, there's very little to be cheerful about in the area of graphics. While the world is 3D and the models of the characters are competent, the animation could have been much better, and the game world much more vibrant. Sega Genesis version of Aladdin, one of that system's classics, felt much more vibrant and alive, even 2D, than this title does.
Aladdin does excel in the area of sound, however. All of the voice actors from the TV show have been brought on board, and they do a fine job giving personality to the characters, much more so than the animators have. The soundtrack is rich and diverse, making at least the aural aspect of the game appealing. It isn't strong enough to hook you in completely, but if you can stand the redundant gameplay, you'll most certainly find the sound to be a pleasant surprise.
Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge was a game obviously created for younger players. The trouble is, even those tykes are going to get the sense that this title was not all it could be. If they haven't had any experience in 3D platform games, this might be a fine title to try, but if they've already been there and done that, it's time to upgrade them to one of the great games that the system has to offer.
Graphics 
The game's look is rather bland, with uninspired textures and models rounding out the world. The animation is a bit on the weak side, and on the whole, the title just sort of goes through the motions when it comes to visuals.
Sound 
Sound is very strong in this version of Aladdin. While there is nothing especially innovative here, the music, sound effects, and voice acting are all very strong, but not strong enough to be a major appeal.
Enjoyment
This is the 3D platform game that we have, by now, seen maybe a dozen times, and it isn't getting any better with age. The title is extremely average and does nothing to really seperate itself from the pack. There might be a good amount of fun in here for die-hards, but other than that, there are better games on the market to indulge your 3D platform desires.
Replay Value 
The mini-games are a nice treat, but once you best the title, there is very little incentive to come back to it.
Documentation 
The instruction manual isn't magical or anything, and it doesn't grant wishes, but it should explain the basics of the game to you.
