This game is nostalgic, and monumentally eerie. It has some strong issues. The gameplay gets stale, the camera is awful, and there's just not enough unique content.
I think that the completely strange and disturbing aesthetic makes up for a lot of shortcomings, however. And, even though there really isn't that much replayability, I find myself constantly coming back to this game.
I think that the completely strange and disturbing aesthetic makes up for a lot of shortcomings, however. And, even though there really isn't that much replayability, I find myself constantly coming back to this game.
It's rare to see a product like this coming from Disney. I remember seeing commercials for this one and not even believing this was a real game starring Michael Mouse.
I had a lot of fun with this one, despite it being maybe a little bit too long, full of needless sidequests and a good or evil system that didn't matter at all. I love Mickeys and Oswald rivalry and the fact that all of the fucked up shit that happens in this game is the fault of the often perfect and innocent Mickey.
It's funny that they are remastering this one all these years later, right after classic Mickey became public domain too. I really hope they fix or improve some of the main issues with the original game, but I somehow doubt that...
I still recommend this one. It's a fun and solid platformer with Disney characters and references set in a darker and sad world, it is pretty refreshing and worth playing just for that. I will be playing the remaster whenever that comes out.
I had a lot of fun with this one, despite it being maybe a little bit too long, full of needless sidequests and a good or evil system that didn't matter at all. I love Mickeys and Oswald rivalry and the fact that all of the fucked up shit that happens in this game is the fault of the often perfect and innocent Mickey.
It's funny that they are remastering this one all these years later, right after classic Mickey became public domain too. I really hope they fix or improve some of the main issues with the original game, but I somehow doubt that...
I still recommend this one. It's a fun and solid platformer with Disney characters and references set in a darker and sad world, it is pretty refreshing and worth playing just for that. I will be playing the remaster whenever that comes out.
epic mickey is such a cool game dude. unlike other games made by disney, it doesnt really feel the need to make everything look all bubbly and buttery for the camera, and lets loose a darker side that REALLY stands out in disney's catalog of licensed schlock. i dont really even like disney! and yet i still find myself coming back to epic mickey over and over again. while the light/dark path thing doesnt really amount to much in the long run, i think that the game makes up for that with just the raw atmosphere it provides. the paint mechanics are also super unique, and can lead to some pretty nifty puzzles. i love what epic mickey brings to the table, i sure do hope the sequel isnt total garbage that throws out the amazing atmosphere the first game had! (she doesnt know about epic mickey 2: the power of two)