It's really only for Disney and Mickey fans, but if you fall under that category, you're bound to have a good time.Today we’re excited to announce that we’re teaming up with Sega to bring Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, a fantastical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic, to Android devices on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore. It's also a much better game than its old school predecessor. It isn't very long or challenging, but it's a fun time regardless. If you loved playing Castle of Illusion on the Genesis as a kid, and even if you never touched the game, you should totally play this downloadable remake. Left Right Left Right: Castle of Illusion is a good remake that tops the original Here's the summary so you can save yourself the trouble: Mickey needs to save Minnie from a witch because reasons. The voice acting is drab, the story bits are bland, and there's really no reason to even bother watching the plot unfold.
The problem is that these are neither entertaining nor interesting. This time around, Sega added in voice acting and drawn-out sequences. Unfortunately, one of the modern tropes that doesn't succeed in Castle of Illusion is the story aspect. It's such a solid remake, and there's plenty that's new to the point that it almost feels like a new game in its own right. Thankfully, you can forget all about it with the new Castle of Illusion. The latter may not hold up well these days, but Power of Illusion is just a really bad game in general. The fact that Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion for the 3DS was being touted as a spiritual successor to the highly lauded Castle of Illusion was kind of sad. Up Up: You can forget that Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion happened That's not a bad thing if you never played Castle of Illusion back in the day (and if you haven't, you shouldn't now because it's not very good), but if you have, it's possible that you'll miss the spectacular 16-bit look. I'm not saying the newer game is ugly by any means, but the artistry of the original trumps its successor's. That's exactly the case with Castle of Illusion on the Genesis, which looks arguably better than this 2013 remake. Many pixelated gems from the '90s tend to age well. Unlike the Genesis title it's based on, which sounds way too goofy, the music in this version of Castle of Illusion actually sounds like something you'd hear while walking around Disneyland.ĭown Down: You could argue that the Genesis game looked better
It also sounds pretty good, and I'd argue that the enhanced soundtrack easily tops the original game's. The game is colorful, bright, cheery, and charming all the way through. For players who aren't necessarily completionists, there's not a lot of game here.Ĭastle of Illusion does a great job of exuding that grandiose Disney flair. There are collectibles to discover, unlockables to seek out, and a timed mode to keep you busy longer, but these serve as mere distractions in the grand scheme of things. You can probably get to the end in about three hours. What you get is a game that offers up a great dose of nostalgia while not relying on poorly aged gameplay.Įven though Castle of Illusion features more areas for you to discover and explore, it's still a really short game, much like the original. The remake takes the revered classic and spruces up the mechanics while also adding new areas to the familiar levels, giving you more to see and do. It bleeds charm and has some cool moments, sure, but by today's standards, it's not a good game.
My problem with the original Castle of Illusion for the Genesis is that it feels too sluggish and just isn't very fun these days. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse hit Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam, and it placed strong emphasis on nostalgia while also offering up something that modern Disney fans could totally enjoy despite a few flaws and shortcomings. The fan-favorite Mickey game eventually got a much better follow-up last year when Sega released an enhanced remake. Launching alongside that title was Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, which turned out to be a hideously poor successor to the critically acclaimed Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Then followed Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, which was an even bigger disappointment and proof that there was no place for the series. This was evident when the original Epic Mickey failed to provide more than a middling experience. Modern Mickey Mouse games haven't been able to capture the magic of the Disney brand.