Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion

 3DS
User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 39
  3. Negative: 10 out of 39
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  1. TheBlueBadger
    Nov 29, 2012
    7
    This game really is incredibly charming, and it's clear that the creators were fans of the disney platformers from the good old days. I couldn't help but smile seeing things like Aladdin showing up and stunning an enemy by throwing an apple at him, or the numerous pete shaped enemies and hazards making me think back to that 2 player game starring Mickey and Donald. On top of that, theThis game really is incredibly charming, and it's clear that the creators were fans of the disney platformers from the good old days. I couldn't help but smile seeing things like Aladdin showing up and stunning an enemy by throwing an apple at him, or the numerous pete shaped enemies and hazards making me think back to that 2 player game starring Mickey and Donald. On top of that, the graphics are incredibly nice. The backgrounds are richly detailed and colourful and the sprites are easy on the eyes. People have slammed this game for using 2D sprites, but honestly, the console's 3D works best with that kind of style. Just play Mutant Mudds. I'm glad 2D sprite based gaming lives on in spirit. However, this game is far from perfect. It sadly inherits all the problems I had with Henry Hatsworth and Monster Tale. Mickey walks at a snail's pace and his jump is incredibly floaty. Also, this game's idea of difficulty is giving the enemies way too much health and having them everywhere, surrounded by narrow corridors, usually made of spikes. It's nice and at the same time nostalgic to see the level aesthetics and enemies from Aladdin, but while in that game, it takes one swift, satisfying jump to beat down the bad guys, in here, you'll be jumping on them 4 or 5 times before they finally decide to die. I find that combat tends to get rather repetitive because of this. And while you can upgrade Mickey in the shop, it really doesn't seem to make much of a difference. Plus in a 2D sidescroller that harkens back to days of old, I don't feel like I should be required to grind money and buy abilities. Feels like a waste of time. On the topic of time, another problem I had with this game was the drawing mechanic. It works fine at first, but you really notice how long it takes for your drawings to come to life in the second boss fight (which you might remember if you're a fan of a certain SNES game I've mentioned twice). He destroys the platforms you walk on, and you have to redraw them. The fact that it takes a split second for him to destroy them and a good 3-5 seconds for them to re-appear after you've drawn them makes this mechanic feel really flow breaking. Having said that, it's still a fairly decent game. Tolerate the flaws and you'll really be able to enjoy the lovely visuals and creative callbacks.… Expand
  2. funkydoodycool
    May 28, 2015
    6
    As a continuation of the series started with Castle of Illusion, this has more than enough to fire all nostalgia for fans of earlier Mickey games. The controls and character handling are identical, and the basic gameplay is also very much the same. The addition of the magic paintbrush (in line with the Wii Epic Mickey titles) is a weak point, adding nothing much to the game and mostlyAs a continuation of the series started with Castle of Illusion, this has more than enough to fire all nostalgia for fans of earlier Mickey games. The controls and character handling are identical, and the basic gameplay is also very much the same. The addition of the magic paintbrush (in line with the Wii Epic Mickey titles) is a weak point, adding nothing much to the game and mostly being completely pointless - the level map on the bottom screen shows where you can use the brush to add or remove platforms or obstacles. This allows for some puzzles, but nothing particularly taxing or interesting.

    Graphically and musically this game is utterly fantastic - taking the Disney licence and running with it. Unfortunately, unlike the early Megadrive games this game adds far too much interaction with other characters, in particular Jiminy Cricket interrupts the flow of the game to tell you what to do next. This is a symptom of modern gaming, and I feel it would be better as a straightforward platformer.    … Expand
  3. smeargle05
    Jun 7, 2015
    7
    This is a wonderful looking game with beautiful and fluid sprite animation. The platforming is reminiscent of early Disney platformers such as Castle of Illusion and Duck Tales. The levels are colorful and the with a variety of worlds from various Disney franchises, however, the fetch quests can become tedious after repeating the same level over and over. The game introduces the drawingThis is a wonderful looking game with beautiful and fluid sprite animation. The platforming is reminiscent of early Disney platformers such as Castle of Illusion and Duck Tales. The levels are colorful and the with a variety of worlds from various Disney franchises, however, the fetch quests can become tedious after repeating the same level over and over. The game introduces the drawing mechanic but it feels unnecessary despite being on the 3DS as it can detract from the gameplay after needing to erase an obstacle and redraw/recolor it again. It would have been better if it were replaced with a different puzzle mechanic or utilized in a far better and more fluid way that does not feel invasive in the platforming.… Expand
  4. EpicLadySponge
    Jul 13, 2016
    6
    Epic Mickey never manages to become a success on handheld systems. Hey, at least it tried because if it didn't, that would be mighty embarrassing, right?
  5. mefzeldernx
    Feb 19, 2018
    7
    En esta nueva aventura 2D, Mickey se incursiona en los mundos de los clásicos de Disney para liberar a los personajes atrapados por la magia de Maléfica. Un lindo crossover de personajes, ideal para chicos.
    El juego es muy sencillo, es un plataformas 2D y añade la mecánica del pincel de Epic Mickey. Podemos pintar o borrar ciertos objetos para proseguir con el recorrido y obtener ítem    En esta nueva aventura 2D, Mickey se incursiona en los mundos de los clásicos de Disney para liberar a los personajes atrapados por la magia de Maléfica. Un lindo crossover de personajes, ideal para chicos.
    El juego es muy sencillo, es un plataformas 2D y añade la mecánica del pincel de Epic Mickey. Podemos pintar o borrar ciertos objetos para proseguir con el recorrido y obtener ítem ocultos.
    En general es un buen juego, no es sobresaliente pero entretiene y tiene muy buena apariencia. Gran opción para 3DS.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#46 Best 3DS Game of 2012
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#19 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2012
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#18 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2012

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Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 40
  3. Negative: 2 out of 40
  1. The Digital Fix
    Feb 25, 2013
    60
    A beautifully crafted game on the surface but is ultimately crippled by its core gameplay mechanics and short length.
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  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jan 28, 2013
    75
    You will get a bitter taste in your mouth of wanting more.
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  3. Hyper Magazine
    Jan 24, 2013
    80
    Polished, thoughtful, and joyful. [Feb 2013, p.79]
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