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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Negative: 5 out of 9
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  1. Magical Mirror is light and lively fare for those Gamecube owners tired of hacking and slashing through piles of demons but wanting to have a gaming good time while relaxing on their sofas in front of their TV sets.
  2. Nintendo Power
    76
    The slow pace and indirect control may not appeal to players looking for an action-oriented experience. [Aug 2002, p.142]
  3. 51
    Geared towards a younger audience, Mickey is mind-numbingly simple, and it's a shame that such impressive visuals had to go to waste on such a disposable game.
  4. Those older than six will breeze through the game within a few hours, while younger players may have difficulty trying to figure out how to make Mickey do what they want him to do.
  5. 48
    It's just plain boring and often tedious. Most kids will find the game as just that.
  6. The incredibly slow pacing and monotonous puzzles will override the Disney entertainment factor for the young as well.
  7. It's a strange hybrid of game and cartoon, but my main problem is that is not quite either. There are sections of activity, followed by long periods of inactivity. If I were five, I reckon it would frustrate me. I'd want to watch or play, not both.
  8. netjak
    32
    Has my vote for THE WORST GAME EVER and I'm sure anyone else who plays it will agree with me. This even has "Universal Studios: Theme Park" beat, only because of how horrible the controls are, especially the 1992 "point and click" type of gaming.
  9. It is without doubt the worst thing on the cube. The Graphics, Gameplay, Sound and Lifespan are all extremely poor, and I still can’t believe two of the most respected company’s in the business have put their names on it. Laughable.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
12
#12 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. Jul 14, 2022
    5
    Es el perfecto ejemplo de un videojuego MEH, justo en el medio de la balansa
  2. Mar 18, 2021
    8
    I just have special memories with this it was scary it was fun and as an adult not as good but it still has things where you like all rightI just have special memories with this it was scary it was fun and as an adult not as good but it still has things where you like all right that's all right Full Review »
  3. Jul 26, 2016
    9
    The bad reviews are false cause this game is fun! Sure sometimes the game is very boring but that is sometimes. The gameplay is great and theThe bad reviews are false cause this game is fun! Sure sometimes the game is very boring but that is sometimes. The gameplay is great and the graphics are great. The controls has aged well and the game is fun. Full Review »