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Disney's Hercules: The Action Game, released in 1997, is a vibrant 2.5D platformer based on Disney’s animated film Hercules. Developed by Eurocom and published by Disney Interactive, it launched on PlayStation and Microsoft Windows, bringing mythological mayhem and humor to players with fast-paced action and cinematic flair.
Players take on the role of Hercules, battling mythological beasts and villains like the Hydra, Medusa, and Hades across a series of gorgeously animated levels. The game cleverly combines side-scrolling platforming with segments of 3D perspective, giving a dynamic feel to the action.
One of the game’s standout features is its authentic presentation — it includes cutscenes lifted straight from the movie, voiceovers by the original cast (including Tate Donovan as Hercules and James Woods as Hades), and a soundtrack echoing the film’s energetic tone.
Levels range from running through burning Thebes to leaping between giant stone columns and even dodging chariots in first-person. Players collect power-ups like swords, sandals of speed, and lightning bolts from Zeus, while trying to earn "hero" status by completing all the challenges.
Though aimed at younger audiences, the game includes multiple difficulty settings and hidden secrets, offering replayability and challenge even for experienced players. Its humor, charm, and solid gameplay make it one of the better Disney movie-to-game adaptations of its time.
To this day, Disney's Hercules remains a nostalgic favorite for many who grew up with it on PC or PlayStation — a blend of Greek mythology, animated adventure, and classic '90s platforming fun.
