Time to find out how try number two went for Disney.
Epic Mickey 2:
OXM: 7
Gamereactor.se: 7
1UP: C-
Gametrailers: 6.7
Spazio Games: 6
IGN: 6
Game Informer: 5.8
GameSpot: 5/10
EDGE: 5/10
Destructoid: 2/10
Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion
GamesBeat: 88
NWR: 7.5
GameTrailers: 7
1UP: C
Game Informer: 5/10
Excerpts Epic Mickey 2:
Excerpts Power Of Illusion:
Epic Mickey 2:
OXM: 7
Gamereactor.se: 7
1UP: C-
Gametrailers: 6.7
Spazio Games: 6
IGN: 6
Game Informer: 5.8
GameSpot: 5/10
EDGE: 5/10
Destructoid: 2/10
Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion
GamesBeat: 88
NWR: 7.5
GameTrailers: 7
1UP: C
Game Informer: 5/10
Excerpts Epic Mickey 2:
IGN said:Ultimately, there is a feeling here of missed opportunity. Junction Point Studios tried hard to revolutionize the wheel, but Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two leaves you wishing the developer had refined the mechanics of the original before embarking on its more intrepid endeavors. The game still delivers on the charm and occasionally hits some truly inspired highs, but fundamental issues hold it back from ever getting within sight of its goals.
If you’re a Disney fan, there’s still much joy to be gleaned out of Epic Mickey 2, but those expecting anything outside of its nostalgic heart should, sadly, look elsewhere.
1UP said:I have no doubt that the potential is here for a good game. Warren Spector's pedigree shows that he's capable of producing wildly creative interactive experiences that push our medium forward. But while the much-touted morality question of paint or thinner is interesting in theory, it fails to integrate itself into the game past a superficial level. Same for the musical interludes that occasionally appear throughout the story -- had the entire narrative been told via these well-produced song and dance numbers, Epic Mickey 2 could've been a fresh voice in a stale genre. But until the series is able to embrace these risks and present a functional 3D world with controls that allow you to accurately express yourself, then these forgotten toons are destined to remain in obscurity.
GameSpot said:The Power of Two falters in all of the most important places, destroying its enormous potential. The musical story and reverential adaptation of classic Disney do an outstanding job of investing you in Mickey's struggles, but the act of playing continually destroys that sense of wonder. It's disappointing that so many of the same problems that haunted the original Epic Mickey are present in the sequel. It's simply not worth suffering through hours of punishing game design to discover the occasional moments of nostalgic joy. Sadly, The Power of Two is another failed attempt at revitalizing Mickey's career.
Excerpts Power Of Illusion:
1UP said:Mickey's 3DS outing doesn't live up to its 16-bit inspiration.
Past Mickey Mouse: "What you've done to this game is exactly the point! You got the anti-midas touch, future me. Everything you touch turns to bland. Here we have a game by the folks hwo made Henry Hatsworth, a challenging and inventive game. But they add you and all of a sudden it turns into this dull slog."
Game Informer said:I don’t know whom this game is for. Casual players will probably never make it to the end due to spike-covered later levels and cheap enemies. Hardcore players will be surprised how fast they’ll finish if they can power through (my game clock read 95:13 after the credits rolled).
You could always go back to collect missed Disney characters and items, but what’s the point? Every conversation with these chumps goes the same way. “I was walking through the forest/castle/etc. and I somehow ended up here,” the character says. “Well, golly,” Mickey replies. “We’ve got a fort you can stay safe in.” “Sounds good,” the character says before dematerializing, which seems like they could have done it at any time. I wish I could warp back to the time when Power of Illusion was full of mysterious promise.
GamesBeat said:OK, so I wanted more, but I really don’t have any complaints with what I played. Power of Illusion is a delightful, engaging, and clever tribute to one of Mickey’s greatest games. In many ways, it surpasses the original Castle of Illusion. In fact, this is the best title starring Mickey in years.
Ah, the hell with that. This is one the best 2D platformers I’ve played in a long time. Yes, that includes any with the word “Mario” in the title.