Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

 iOS
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Slide to Play
    Dec 2, 2013
    100
    Castle of Illusion is a gorgeous, well-made platformer that any Disney fan will enjoy.
  2. Apple'N'Apps
    Dec 2, 2013
    90
    Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a stand out on iOS that proves Mickey can be an action hero in one highly entertaining platforming adventure.
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  3. 148Apps
    Nov 25, 2013
    90
    Castle of Illusion resurrects a gaming classic with modern standards.
  5. Gamezebo
    Nov 25, 2013
    90
    All said, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for mobile was a very pleasant surprise. It’s not perfect, but it comes close enough, and may even be a little better than its console brethren in some regards.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 25, 2013
    90
    Castle of Illusion combines old school challenge with impeccable presentation to create a fitting tribute to one of the 16-bit era's finest platforming classics.
  7. Arcade Sushi
    Nov 22, 2013
    85
    Mickey may have a few illusions in store, but he’s got the right kind of magic to get him by.
  8. Impulsegamer
    Dec 4, 2013
    82
    This is a really fun game on the iOS with amazing graphics, great audio and some classic reimagined gameplay.
  9. AppSpy
    Nov 29, 2013
    80
    Castle of Illusion distictive worlds are bursting with energy and personality. Unfortunately, thanks to its slightly spongy controls and lacklustre bosses, this illusion isn't as convincing to the touch.
  10. TouchArcade
    Nov 26, 2013
    80
    It's incredible how well this game was handled, as playing it on a Retina Display feels identical to any other platform.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 3, 2013
    76
    Castle of Illusion has great graphics and an excellent soundtrack, but also a fairly standard gameplay and a just above average level design.
  12. 3DJuegos
    Nov 26, 2013
    75
    An excellent iOS port of an already interesting reinterpretation of the classic 2D SEGA Genesis - Mega Drive platformer.
  13. Everyeye.it
    Dec 19, 2013
    70
    Castle of Illusion arrives on the App Store with a porting substantially identical compared to the console version a few months ago.
  14. Modojo
    Nov 29, 2013
    70
    While by no means perfect, Castle of Illusion is a good enough platformer that pays worthy homage to the Genesis classic. That said, its high cost makes it too expensive to be an impulse buy, and we can only suggest waiting for the inevitable price drop.
  15. IGN Italia
    Dec 12, 2013
    66
    Castle of Illusion is a good platform game, but fails to deliver an organic experience. Some levels are gorgeous, but some other lacks in level design or inspiration, and it's definitely too short for a premium priced game.
  16. Grab It Magazine
    Feb 20, 2014
    60
    Despite occasional frustrations, Castle of Illusion is a fun and visually impressive rework of a true classic. I just couldn’t shake the feeling that I’d played this experience in too many different guises over the years to fully enjoy it.
  17. Digital Spy
    Nov 26, 2013
    60
    If you can wrestle through the controls though, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is host to imaginative levels, clever camera work and an abundance of Disney charm to keep you happily playing for hours.

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#84 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2013
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#25 Most Shared iOS Game of 2013

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. gyrate
    Jan 5, 2014
    10
    This is a great game to play with your kid, or just purchase if you like Mickey Mouse. The art, story, voice, and difficulty are great. It'sThis is a great game to play with your kid, or just purchase if you like Mickey Mouse. The art, story, voice, and difficulty are great. It's all well done and you can't just fly through it. You'll likely die several times on each level. It's not the longest game but I played it with my daughter and it was a lot of fun. I would compare the difficulty to a game like Sonic, but with better artwork. I can't think of any reason to rank it down I'm not grading it against something like Bioshock it's just a 10 for what it is.… Full Review »
  2. kolarz3
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Pretty good game for the android platofrm. Finally didn't finish that but with gamepad it would be much easier
  3. BryanFurysMom
    Aug 24, 2014
    7
    This is a high polished game that brings back the magic of Disney through excellent characterization, voice work (the narrator is fantastic),This is a high polished game that brings back the magic of Disney through excellent characterization, voice work (the narrator is fantastic), music, and design. Its a fantastic remake of the classic Sega Genesis/Mega Drive title. The only problem is that despite all the thought and hard work put into it, the controls are a little clumsy. The game has a transparent controller layout overlapped on the display but it isn't accurate and doesn't always work well. If you are really itching for this classic title and you have the option, play it on a console instead as it works much better with a hand held controller.… Full Review »
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