Better than what people say.

User Rating: 8 | Disney Epic Mickey WII
By jasonjannajerry | Review Date:
Approaching Epic Mickey is like approaching an old friend who stole your girlfriend, your job, and your apartment. And on top of all that, stabbed you in the back and stole your money leaving you in a bloody heap. I talk, of course, of Disney, that paradigm of commercialism, flash, and just plain ripping people off. It didn't used to be that way, of course not. Disney used to be a simple animation company filled with people trying to make a living doing what they were passionate about in a world that was not to kind to artists. It is sad to see what has come to occur. A corporate empire that profits on the dreams of kids with the simple notion of wishing upon a star all the way to the bank.

Disney is a part of my childhood, but at this point, I feel betrayed. Thus is where I stand as I approach Epic Mickey. A true piece of my childhood, yet sadly not what I dreamed it to be as a child. Mickey didn't have any luster or grandeur when I first started playing, which I suppose was a good thing. All my expectations were out the window for this game so I was not disappointed.

The game had a fairly interesting story, going into Wasteland and meeting the forgotten characters of Disney yesteryear including Oswald, the first big star before Mickey came along.

The game play was fun for what it was worth, but there are alot of other such games on the market today. This one shouldn't be passed over, however, it is fun and enjoyable. The unique element, of course, is the paintbrush. You use paint and thinner to interact with enemies and objects throughout the game. There is also a fun part with this for the games story. The more you use of each one the more of a "good" or "bad" ending you will get. It isn't that big of a change, but it is interesting. The boss fights are very fun in that you can choose different ways of defeating the bosses. With your paint or thinner.

The music was good enough. The sounds of it added to the ambient feel of each of the distinctive worlds. You really feel like you are in the jungle or a haunted house.

The game looks great and each of the areas feels like they are the places they are supposed to be. Mickey's ears are always facing the camera, a nice touch that is a tribute to old cartoons in which Mickey's ears are facing the camera.

One of the worst things about the game, however, is the camera. The camera is a huge pain and seems to like to not follow Mickey as he walks around. There are also areas where the camera is fixed in its position and you have to maneuver around to see things right next to you.

Overall the game is enjoyable and lighthearted. It is designed for kids, who will most certainly enjoy it. It's not nearly good enough for the $50 price tag that is being asked of it currently. Buy it when the price gets a little lower and enjoy it for what it's worth. It's not the best game on the market but it certainly is enjoyable, and there may be something we can glean from commercialism...

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