The narrator's rumbling commentary adds a storybook feel to the action, but is never intrusive.
Restrained attention to detail is also evident in the game's presentation. It feels natural when the perspective changes so Mickey can race away from a rolling boulder or navigate his way around moving cogs. This is a tricky balance to get right, but here it has been handled with care and subtlety. The big difference is that the Mega Drive version's side-scrolling graphics have been replaced by a mix of 2D and 3D visuals. The enemies are all based on the original designs, so once again you'll be amazed at how infuriated it's possible to be by an animated letter 'A'. The worlds are the same thematically, and sometimes structurally - at the end of the toy box level, for example, Mickey has to run back down the mountain of blocks and boats he's scaled, just like old times. The most fearsome boss weapon to be faced is a really big hammer.įans of the original will recognise plenty of stuff in here. Instead of browns and greys, the levels are rendered in bright greens, blues and golds. There are no frag grenades to lob at enemies, just shiny red apples. This is a faithful remake of a game from a time when games were, for the most part, jolly, silly affairs. Not to be confused with Castle of Illusion Starring Leslie Grantham. He must explore seven worlds and defeat seven bosses to collect seven rainbow gems, then smash Mizrabel's face off with a Boomshot grenade launcher while shouting "Lock and load!" and calling her a bitch. The game follows the adventures of the only popular entertainer of pensionable age not to have been arrested on child sex offences as he embarks on a quest to rescue his girlfriend, Minnie, from evil witch Mizrabel. The good news, however, is that new PSN, XBLA and PC effort Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is the actual successor. This is like tying a ribbon round a dog turd and claiming it's a tribute to a Fabergé egg. Sorry, everyone.)Įpic Mickey: POI was billed as the "spiritual successor" to classic Mega Drive platformer Castle of Illusion. My once vivid recollections of the precise mechanics of mediocre early 90s platform games have been blurred by the passing of time and the horror of childbirth. (But then, my memory isn't very good, hence the error in that article about the double-jumping. The game is a great way to experience the classic Disney magic and is sure to provide hours of entertainment.It's been nearly a year since the release of 3DS title Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion, a game so forgettable I almost forgot I reviewed it. Fans of the original game will appreciate the updated graphics and sound effects, as well as the new levels and challenges.
The game has received positive reviews from critics, who praised its colorful graphics and classic Disney charm. The game is also available for purchase as a physical cartridge, or as a digital download from the PlayStation Store. The game also features power-ups such as invincibility and extra lives.ĭisney Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is available for download on romsbase, and can be played on the PlayStation 3 console. The player must use Mickey's jumping and throwing abilities to defeat enemies and progress. The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and the player must navigate through various levels, each with different challenges. The game features colorful graphics and an upbeat soundtrack that capture the magical atmosphere of the Disney universe. Along the way, he must battle enemies and solve puzzles to progress. The game follows the story of Mickey Mouse, as he ventures into a mysterious castle in search of Minnie Mouse. Disney Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is an action-adventure platformer game released by Sega in 1990 for the Sega Genesis console.