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Nov 17, 2012
88
A delightful, engaging, and clever tribute to one of Mickey's greatest games. In many ways, it surpasses the original Castle of Illusion. In fact, this is the best title starring Mickey in years.
Dec 14, 2012
85
There was a lot of wasted potential here. To its credit though, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion looks fantastic.
Nov 18, 2012
80
Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion must not be overlooked; it may be marketed towards today's youth, but it's adult gamers who grew up in the '90s that will truly appreciate it.
Nov 21, 2012
80
Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion combines traditional jump'n'run gameplay and the Disney-air to form a great 3DS game.
Nov 26, 2012
80
A delightful tribute to not one, but two classic Mickey Mouse games. The platform game isn't just a simple but good successor to the Mega Drive game Castle of Illusion, but also offers Disney nostalgia as we know it from the last Epic Mickey-game. With beautiful, detailed graphics and amazing music, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion is one of the best 3DS games this year.
Nov 27, 2012
80
Power of Illusion comes together brilliantly; the modern additions to the classic action are intelligent ones that invite you to explore, to replay, and to enjoy every last bit of this great platformer.
Nov 18, 2012
75
Power of Illusion is a game for Disney fans, specifically those with fond memories of playing the Disney games made by Capcom and Sega on Super Nintendo and Genesis. It has ample amounts of fan service and finely tuned platforming, but some of its periphery elements, such as the paint and thinner mechanics, just fall short. In a way, the game is oddly similar to the first Epic Mickey on Wii: a rock-solid concept hampered by a few stifled gameplay ideas.
Dec 20, 2012
75
Power of Illusion finds its roots in a classic platformer, and its gameplay lives up to that legacy. Unfortunately, the other gameplay elements really break up the action; object manipulation by painting is novel but awkward, and the side quests are just pure filler. Despite those slowdowns, it's a lot of fun to play. For fans of the original, it's a walk down memory lane, but it's also an excellent platformer that stands on its own.
