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Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion (3DS) first details
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Maybe they play Kid Icarus and figure out a way to let the player change the control scheme.
It doesn't sound like the stylus will be used to control Mickey himself, but rather just at specific (frequent) times to do certain drawing related tasks. Whether this proves annoying or not though, remains to be seen. I think it should be okay.
Issue is supposed to go on sale April 3. Subscribers are starting to get their copies.
michaeltraps
Member
I can't wait to see what this game looks like. Watching a stage 1 play through of Castle of Illusion on YT just brought back so many memories. This game and Sonic 1 were my only video games for a long time as a kid.
megashock5
Member
Awesome.
Now, for the love of God, can we get Castle of Illusion on a download store? Wii or 360, I don't care, just let me buy this game again.
Now, for the love of God, can we get Castle of Illusion on a download store? Wii or 360, I don't care, just let me buy this game again.
Souldriver
Member
Oh my... that sounds great!
At this point, if SEGA and Disney are smart...Castle of Illusion on Game Gear Virtual Console. But it'll never happen
Calling the 3DS version of the product Epic Mickey 2, when it will clearly offer dissimilar gameplay and it's own innovations, is a mistake, in my opinion. The Wii is the primary platform for the console version of the game. And I think they have a real chance here with creating an ancillary, supporting product that contributes to the franchise as a whole. The ideal for the publisher would obviously be to have people who own both a Wii and 3DS buy both versions of the game. But making these games appear to offer largely the same experience (even if only superficially) could potentially impact sales on both platforms.
As a case example - Sonic Colours came out on Wii and was instantly heralded by most people as the greatest Sonic game ever (as it surely is). But how many people know that the game also came out on DS, where despite having the same title, it was not only a completely different game, but a great game in its own right that is well worth buying?
I'm hoping we get great sales on both Nintendo platforms (as I honestly don't see the HD versions doing anything noteworthy at retail). Hopefully good sales can drive a continued Disney gaming revival, perhaps leading to more Disney properties being turned into high profile games made by talented studios.
As a case example - Sonic Colours came out on Wii and was instantly heralded by most people as the greatest Sonic game ever (as it surely is). But how many people know that the game also came out on DS, where despite having the same title, it was not only a completely different game, but a great game in its own right that is well worth buying?
I'm hoping we get great sales on both Nintendo platforms (as I honestly don't see the HD versions doing anything noteworthy at retail). Hopefully good sales can drive a continued Disney gaming revival, perhaps leading to more Disney properties being turned into high profile games made by talented studios.
At this point, if SEGA and Disney are smart...Castle of Illusion on Game Gear Virtual Console. But it'll never happen
Yes please, my Game Gear died a few years ago, I want to replay that game
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
PSN, XBLA, VC, Steam.. you name it. Just give us a downloadable version of Castle of Illusion. The Master System version preferrably. With cheevos/trophies.
Ever play Ecco the Dolphin or Sonic the Hedgehog on the GBA? Far too zoomed in
Yes, in this age where gaming is emerging a lot perception-wise as a media, we need great Disney games again. Epic Mickey the first, at least theorically, was a great first step in this direction. It divided a lot of people, but now there's the second act: if Epic Mickey 2 does well in all its version, I hope we'll see again other Disney properties becoming great games.
What if Capcom...aaaaah, now let's not dream too much.
The 3DS is getting several wonderful releases this year and it is quite exciting. Having Scrooge McDuck sold this game for me. I am absolutely beyond stoked and will be looking for details on this game constantly. I love everything nostalgic Disney and it seems they are looking to touch on plenty of that with this game.
Haha so Spector wasn't full of shit when he said he wanted to revisit those old Disney games. I'm cautiously in.
Though I feel its relationship to the 1990 game will be mostly superficial and there for marketing reasons. It could be the videogame equivalent of Prometheus!
I'll take more art deco levels though:
Though I feel its relationship to the 1990 game will be mostly superficial and there for marketing reasons. It could be the videogame equivalent of Prometheus!
I'll take more art deco levels though:
sixteen-bit
Member
Best version of EM2?
sakipon
Member
Yup. Nintendo may have lost the exclusivity on Epic Mickey series, but they still get to offer the best Mickey deal.
(Unless this will end up on other touch screen devices.)
mugurumakensei
Member
Relying on stylus precision for tracing might make it difficult to port to other systems.
Is it going to be called "Epic Mickey 2"? From what I've read the console sequel isn't even going to be officially titled 'Epic Mickey 2" Instead it's going to be "Epic Mickey: The Power of Two". So I assume the 3DS game will just be "Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion"
Hopefully the box art puts great emphasis on the subtitle "Power of Illusion", so people realize they are very different games.
Wouldn't be hard on another system that offers touch screen. Not trying to beg, of course, just saying that it would be possible.
megashock5
Member
At this point, if SEGA and Disney are smart...Castle of Illusion on Game Gear Virtual Console. But it'll never happen
Genesis version for me, please.
mugurumakensei
Member
Not quite. There's a lot of software compensation that goes on even with the iPhone's awesome touch screen. I also imagine the main platforming action will occur on top with the drawing on the bottom screen so that'd probably also be a problem.
Not all touch screens are created equally and a stylus is much thinner than any finger so easier to keep in the lines.
vagabondarts
Member
Oh man, I have to see screenshots of this. I really hope it's good.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Is Castle of Illusion the one David Jaffe made for Genesis?
magicalsoundshower
Member
Castle of Illusion is by Sega, the game he made must be Mickey Mania which is said to be not as good, but prettier.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Cow Mengde
Banned
The original "Illusions" titles were made by Sega, right? I wonder if they would ask some of the staff at Sega to help out.
PhantomOfTheKnight
Member
Don't know about any of the other ones, but I remember playing this one and it was suprisingly good.
Sammy Samusu
Member
GameGear? Virtual Console release please!
Must be this one then:
I actually enjoyed the hell out of Mania too. Great game.
Chiaroscuro
Member
The Genesis version is better than the Master System one, but even the Master System version as amazing at that time. Played both a lot (I remember the SMS being harder).
Now I want to play the Genny one again....
Now I want to play the Genny one again....
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Does it say something about the music? I hope there are remixes of the movies soundtracks and not Jim Dooley original music.
Haha so Spector wasn't full of shit when he said he wanted to revisit those old Disney games. I'm cautiously in.
Though I feel its relationship to the 1990 game will be mostly superficial and there for marketing reasons. It could be the videogame equivalent of Prometheus!
I'll take more art deco levels though:
That level was inspired in the Mary Blair facade designs of "its a small world".
ViewtifulJC
Banned
game will feature hand-drawn sprites with extensive parallax scrolling backgrounds.
Solid SOAP
Member
I want to wait until I actually see the game, but the news makes this sound like the superior version. The 3DS is looking more and more appealing by the day.
Cow Mengde
Banned
Epic Mickey: The GOOD Edition
Father_Brain
Banned
Saw one screenshot. Looks thoroughly 16-bit, which is obviously not a bad thing.
The Wheel of Fortune
Member
I just saw one screenshot, too! As other poster said, it looks 16-bitish. Sadly, it's low-res so you can't appreciate everything 100%. Scrooge is in it!