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.