Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
A platform game where Mickey Mouse ventures through a magical castle to rescue Minnie Mouse from the evil witch Mizrabel. Features colorful fantasy worlds, projectile attacks using thrown apples, and transformations into special costumes.
Platform
genesis
Year
1990
Genre
Platformer
Developer
Sega
Controls
About This Game
Developed by Sega's AM7 team, the game showcases the Genesis' color palette with its vibrant toybox aesthetic. Mickey can bounce on enemies' heads (inspired by Super Mario Bros.) and collect diamonds for extra lives.
Notable for its non-linear level progression - players complete five worlds in any order before the final castle. Each world (Toyland, Forest, Cake, etc.) features unique gimmicks like bouncing cookies or moving book pages.
The soundtrack by Shigenori Kamiya blends Disney-style melodies with Genesis FM synth. Considered one of the best Disney-licensed games of the 16-bit era, inspiring a 2013 HD remake.
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