Mickey Mouse: Castle of Illusion stands out for its grasp on nostalgia and overall level design, but the platforming itself is of standard fare.
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In one section of the level you can grab an extra life by taking a risky leap, and so the game features familiar mechanics found in any other platformer. I liked this level too, and clearly I sucked at it because I died multiple times. The level also introduced a new fireball throwing mechanic that allowed me to destroy enemies. This time Mickey was in a darker, dungeon-like area that featured enemies to be aware of. The other level that I demoed for Castle of Illusion was nothing like the first. The ending of the level featured Mickey running all the way back down to the bottom of the level, showcasing a sense of keeping me on my toes. It soon became clear that I could jump to a platform that would branch from the main path, providing a form of replayability in case you miss something the first time around. I jumped from sailboat to sailboat in mid-air, timed my jumps to make sure I could reach a target, and used springs to propel myself higher. I really enjoyed the backgound aesthetic (especially in HD), and I would say it was my favorite element from the demo.
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A soft and warm lighting palette adorned the entire level, casting a subtle shadow on the background almost reminiscent of twilight or late afternoon. The first level I played harkened back to nostalgia as the setting featured toy blocks and classic cars in the backgound. But after I settled in I found the demo to be a positive experience. I was left with a positive impression after playing a selection of two different levels from the game.Ĭastle of Illusion is a platforming game that takes a bit to get used to because of the jumping mechanics and the weight of Mickey. It’s been ages since I’ve played the original, and I admit to not remembering much about it. It’s a reboot of the classic title that came out in 1990.
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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a title coming from Sega that features the iconic Disney character Mickey.