Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse

 Xbox 360
Metascore
67

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Games Master UK
    Sep 18, 2013
    85
    Superb remake that recaptures the original's magic while adding new twists to classic ideas. [Nov 2013, p.70]
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  2. God is a Geek
    Sep 9, 2013
    80
    Castle of Illusion does a commendable job of feeling both modern and old-fashioned at the same time.
  3. 4P.de
    Sep 5, 2013
    80
    If you are (like me) a fan of the Genesis original this is more than a trip down memory lane. This is a carefully modernized old school platform adventure with a lot of personality. But don’t expect anything out of the ordinary.
  5. Digital Spy
    Sep 3, 2013
    80
    Quite simply, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is one of the best platformers Sega has put out in years.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    Sep 3, 2013
    80
    Even if you don’t harbor the slightest hint of nostalgia for the original, Castle of Illusion offers up a great experience. It’s a fun update to yesteryear’s classic, but also a solid platformer in its own right.
  7. Joystiq
    Sep 3, 2013
    80
    Castle of Illusion is blessed with a magic that transcends licensing, and 20 years after its initial release, it's still a damn fine platformer.
  8. XGN
    Sep 10, 2013
    75
    The brushed up version of this classic looks really nice, but doesn't offer much challenge. The controls feel a bit slow and it's not a really long game either. Still, you'll enjoy the game a lot while it lasts.
  9. Everyeye.it
    Sep 9, 2013
    75
    Castle of Illusion is not only a revival of the old episode, but puts some interesting news that gives personality to the production.

Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2013
80
#80 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2013
3
#3 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2013

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User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 65
  3. Negative: 11 out of 65
  1. aristotle61
    Sep 6, 2013
    3
    Are you guys all part of the development team for this game? How you could have actually played this game and given these positive reviews IAre you guys all part of the development team for this game? How you could have actually played this game and given these positive reviews I don't know. Even with my having loved the original game and really wanting to like this game, I could not.

    There was more to dislike but the biggest problem with this game by far is the one thing that had to be right for the game not to be ruined and kind of pointless. What do you do in this game more than anything else from the beginning of the game to the end? Jumping. The controls are awful and the jumping is the worst! This is unforgivable. Both the accuracy and the timing of the jumping are off.

    Another problem is the voice over. When you are listening to the voice over you will think you are playing a game for preschoolers. Mickey should throw apples? Really? It's like playing a "Doom" remake and they add a voice over that says you should fire your gun and open doors. If only the narrator had some advice on how to improve the controls. With this much wrong with the game there's not much point in critiquing anything else. Do yourself a favor and play the demo before buying.    … Full Review »
  2. MakgSnake
    Sep 3, 2013
    9
    I give this game a 9/10 cause the devs did what needed to be done, re-made the game with making sure if it ain't broken, why fix it!?I give this game a 9/10 cause the devs did what needed to be done, re-made the game with making sure if it ain't broken, why fix it!?

    Beautiful graphics, amazing sound. Excellent music and gameplay works the same way like before, although they did made some changes, like jump and certain things.

    Love this game and now I want is World of Illusion, its sequel.    … Full Review »
  3. Mack6o4
    Sep 5, 2013
    10
    I have very fond memories of the original and this is a very faith re-imagining. Each scene feels familiar yet the graphics, sound, story,I have very fond memories of the original and this is a very faith re-imagining. Each scene feels familiar yet the graphics, sound, story, control, etc, all come together to bring the game to life in a way not possible before. I definitely recommend this game to any fan of the original and for those who missed it. Anyone who enjoys the adventure plat-former genre should get there moneys worth out of this game.… Full Review »
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