Bob's Retro Reviews



Castle of Illusion

Mickey Mouse no Castle Illusion, ミッキーマウスのキャッスルイリュージョン
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Platform Master System Year 1990
Publisher Sega Developer Sega
Region NA Language English
Tags Action, Platformer, Single Player, Licensed, Disney, Mickey Mouse
Related Castle of Illusion (GEN) 
Platform Master System
Year 1990
Publisher Sega
Developer Sega
Region NA
Language English
Tags Action, Platformer, Single Player, Licensed, Disney, Mickey Mouse
Related Castle of Illusion (GEN)

The evil witch Mizrabel has kidnapped Minnie and it is your job as Mickey to rescue her. There are six levels and you can choose the order in which you tackle the first three then the next two. Unlike the Genesis version, you have the ability to pick up, throw, and place items and must use those items to solve puzzles.
 
Good Bad
  • Light puzzle solving
  • Choice of three paths from the start
  • Boss battles are tough but fair
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Great animations
  • Distinct from the Genesis version
  • Awkward button setup
  • Difficult to tell what you can interact with on some levels
Good
  • Light puzzle solving
  • Choice of three paths from the start
  • Boss battles are tough but fair
  • Beautiful graphics
  • Great animations
  • Distinct from the Genesis version
 
Bad
  • Awkward button setup
  • Difficult to tell what you can interact with on some levels
 
9 A charming action platformer that looks great and has the right level of challenge and puzzles. It's a light and fun game and one of the best for the Sega Master System.

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