Joystiq gave the game 4/5 stars, calling it "both a great remake and a showcase for the key elements that make a great platformer". IGN gave the game a score of 6.7, praising its presentation whilst critiquing slippery controls and a short length. The game also features full voice acting for Mickey, as well as narration by Richard McGonagle.Ĭastle of Illusion has received mixed to positive reviews, with a current Metacritic score of 68/100. The game features a remastered soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope, as well as an option to listen to the original 16-bit soundtrack composed by Tokuhiko Uwabo and Shigenori Kamiya. The game is developed by Sega Studios Australia, their last game before the studio is shut down, under the supervision of the original game's director, Emiko Yamamoto. The Castle of Illusion remake was first teased by Sega in April 2013 and was officially announced later that month. Throughout the game, players can find playing cards and chilli peppers that can be used to unlock various outfits for Mickey.Īs in the 1990 original, the game casts players in the role of Mickey Mouse who must fight his way through the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie Mouse from an evil witch named Mizrabel who wants to steal her beauty. The castle itself, which was merely a transition in the original game, can now be fully explored, with new areas opened up by collecting numerous gems littered around each level. Levels are re-envisioned versions of the original game's levels, featuring new layouts, puzzles and enemies, as well as enhanced boss fights. He can also collect projectiles which he can throw at long distance enemies. Like the classic game, Mickey's main offensive ability is his bounce attack, which he can use to bounce on enemies and reach higher areas. Presented in high-definition 3D graphics, the game is largely played as a side-scrolling platformer like its predecessor, although some sections allow Mickey to move in multiple directions, such as puzzle segments. Sure, this isn’t the strongest month for PlayStation Plus subscribers, but there are some solid titles, and we could always go for some more Castle of Illusion.Following the same style of gameplay as the original Genesis title, the game casts players in the role of Mickey Mouse who must fight his way through the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie Mouse from an evil witch named Mizrabel. A Clone in the Dark (PS3) – Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (PS3) – Pixel Junk Monsters Ultimate HD (Vita) – Mercenary Kings (PS4) – Batman: Arkham City (PS3) – Stealth Inc. For nostalgia lovers looking for a trip then this is a great way to experience one of the best games on 1990 today.”
Sony’s PlayStation Blog just posted its April PS Plus preview, and the PS3 version of Castle of Illusion will be free for PS Plus subscribers at some point in April.Īndrew reviewed the game when it released and gave it a Good rating and wrote, “I would highly recommend Castle of Illusion to any fan of platform games and if you love your Disney, well this is for you.
If you missed the chance at playing SEGA Studios Australia’s HD remake of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouselast year, Sony and SEGA are teaming up to give you another chance for the price of free.