Mean Machines Sega
1st February 1993
Publisher: Sega
Machine: Sega Mega Drive (EU Version)
Published in Mean Machines Sega #5
Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
The first Disney game stunned us all when we first got hold of it. Mickey Mouse had it all: great graphics, superlative sounds and gripping gameplay.
What We Said Then
Jaz: It's a stunning game and has an addiction that has you eating your meals while you play, and giving up hours of sleep on consecutive nights.
Matt: The backdrops ore phenomenal with the best parallax scrolling yet seen on the Megadrive. The sprites are gorgeous too; Mickey himself is the best with a range of facial expressions and poses that put other 'cute' characters to shame.
What We Say Now
Jaz: This was the first truly brilliant Megadrive platform game and boasted amazing graphics for its time. Although there are loads of newer, slicker platform games around, Mickey Mouse is still a great game and would only just miss out on a Megagame award if it was reviewed today.
Rich: Mickey Mouse is still an excellent cart, but platform games have developed a lot since then and this doesn't compare favourably with the likes of Sonic II and World Of Illusion. It's also too easy as well - deduct 10% from each mark and I'd be happier.
