The Jungle Book is a platform video game originally released by Virgin Interactive in 1994 for the Sega Game Gear. Based on the Disney animated adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic book, the game follows the adventures of the young Mowgli as he makes his way through various levels, including the jungle, villages, and King Louie's temple. Players guide Mowgli, using his abilities to swing on vines, throw bananas, and collect gems, as he meets characters from the film like Baloo and Bagheera, while avoiding dangers such as Shere Khan the tiger.