The Official DISNEY EPIC MICKEY Thread: Gamespot 6.0

Everyeye.it review ( 8.5 ):
http://www.everyeye.it/wii/articoli/...censione_12779

Wow dude you did a fantastic job with this! It's one of the best offcial hype threads I've ever seen. Are you a designer/design student?BreakTheseLinks

Thanks :)

Been a designer for almost 2 years now.

Everyeye.it review ( 8.5 ):
http://www.everyeye.it/wii/articoli/...censione_12779

[QUOTE="BreakTheseLinks"]Wow dude you did a fantastic job with this! It's one of the best offcial hype threads I've ever seen. Are you a designer/design student?Thunderdrone

Thanks :)

Been a designer for almost 2 years now.

Nice score. Decided to use Bing translater to translate the closing comment:

"Disney Epic Mickey hasn't betrayed the enormous expectations placed. That the first step of progressive and moderate svecchiamento hero's favorite of young and old, Mickey Mouse, channelled via a video game is sure symptom of confidence in the medium and its possibilities, and this is attested to the enormous value of production of the work of the Junction Point Studios. The brush is the ideal tool for change creatively the gaming world, the passe-partout which unhinge and modify to your liking a gaming facility apparently rigid but instead incredibly varied and versatile. Patience if not reached perfection, the gaming experience is so intriguing in the long run that one forgets the few shortcomings, and there is a strong vision kidnap and impact. The game world is perfect context in which reaffirm the primacy of imagination and creativity on ugliness and twisted logic, caused this time by a hero who believed perfect and that instead, precisely because of his newfound imperfection, we are closer."

Everyeye.it review ( 8.5 ):
http://www.everyeye.it/wii/articoli/...censione_12779

[QUOTE="BreakTheseLinks"]Wow dude you did a fantastic job with this! It's one of the best offcial hype threads I've ever seen. Are you a designer/design student?Thunderdrone

Thanks :)

Been a designer for almost 2 years now.

Damn it I took sign language...what does that review say!

Damn it I took sign language...what does that review say!

Captain_Lorelli

I'm hearing reports that NGAMER gave it a 6. And it begins...

I'm hearing reports that NGAMER gave it a 6. And it begins...

Captain_Lorelli

Everyeye gave it a 8.5.

http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-wii/17759/epic-mickey-review/

Review from PALGN

http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-wii/17759/epic-mickey-review/

Review from PALGN

Captain_Lorelli

Its a pretty crappy way to score games when the majority of review outlets and target audience doesnt adopt the 6 as an above average/decent score.

Definitely going to be a 8.5 here unless Gamespot really, really, really likes it. I'm going to be able to get it for $15-20 (trading in Twilight Princess) when it comes out... and I'll wait until then until I declare my GOTY. Though EM is going to have to be outstanding to dethrone DKCR.

[QUOTE="Captain_Lorelli"]

http://palgn.com.au/nintendo-wii/17759/epic-mickey-review/

Review from PALGN

Thunderdrone

Its a pretty crappy way to score games when the majority of review outlets and target audience doesnt adopt the 6 as an above average/decent score.

Yea, The reviewer himself on the GAf boards said he feels its an above average game jsut not great. Also only one persons view.

Definitely going to be a 8.5 here unless Gamespot really, really, really likes it. I'm going to be able to get it for $15-20 (trading in Twilight Princess) when it comes out... and I'll wait until then until I declare my GOTY. Though EM is going to have to be outstanding to dethrone DKCR.

foxhound_fox

Honestly, I see it getting a 7.5 here. Definately looks great to me though.

Honestly, I see it getting a 7.5 here. Definately looks great to me though.

Captain_Lorelli

[QUOTE="Captain_Lorelli"]

Honestly, I see it getting a 7.5 here. Definately looks great to me though.

foxhound_fox

Eh,Maybe I'm letting the negative responses from the GAF boards get to me. They just keep bashing the controls and gameplay, and I feel like if thats a big issue, then GS is going to harpoon it for it. DKCR got dropped for way less IMO.

Oh, Yeah!

Getting myself pumped up for some Epic Mickey with an epic Mickey games marathon. 8)

First Castle of Illusion and World of Illusion on the Mega Drive, then Mickey Mania on PS1 and finaly the three Mickey's Magical Quest games for the GBA

Good times.

From what I have heard, the controls and gameplay are not Epic Mickey's problem. It's the seeming lack of polish. It's a rough and clumsy game.Willy105

From what I have heard, the controls and gameplay are not Epic Mickey's problem. It's the seeming lack of polish. It's a rough and clumsy game.Willy105

I've played a good chunk of the game now and I would have to say 8-8.5 at the most. Its a fun enough game, but does not particularly excel at anything. I'm sure GS will harp on the camera issues as well.

Definitely going to be a 8.5 here unless Gamespot really, really, really likes it. I'm going to be able to get it for $15-20 (trading in Twilight Princess) when it comes out... and I'll wait until then until I declare my GOTY. Though EM is going to have to be outstanding to dethrone DKCR.

foxhound_fox

EM is good, but not even in the same league as DKCR.

EM is good, but not even in the same league as DKCR.

sandbox3d

I've played a good chunk of the game now and I would have to say 8-8.5 at the most. Its a fun enough game, but does not particularly excel at anything. I'm sure GS will harp on the camera issues as well.

sandbox3d

EM is good, but not even in the same league as DKCR.

sandbox3d

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I've played a good chunk of the game now and I would have to say 8-8.5 at the most. Its a fun enough game, but does not particularly excel at anything. I'm sure GS will harp on the camera issues as well.

Scythes777

Clumsy is a little strong of a word for it. They arent as tight as they could be, but they are ok. The camera is the biggest issue really.

8.5's are given out like candy to anything half decent these days.I'll wait for the hype to simmer down so I can get some honest opinions on it.

Gamespot's Now Playing is featuring the game right now. Grab some popcorn and get to watching.

Epic Mickey is looking great. I never expected it to be perfect, so the complaints don't bother me.

I'm not sure if anybody posted this but it is from Gamespot's Now playing.

Now Playing Gamespot

GAMESRADAR - 9/10

"For me, the surprises, historical reverence and inspired platforming creativity make this the Wii game of the year. Hopefully, it won't all be lost on the broad audience it's aiming for, because both Disney nuts and old school gamers will find Epic Mickey well worth their while. It's a life-affirming tribute to both forgotten characters and game genres well worth remembering, with an all new added twist. And contrary to how it looks, there's a startling amount of maturity and replayability wrapped within this family-friendly package." - source

Official NINTENDO Magazine UK - 85%

"The magazine, which is in the hands of subscribers now, praised the game's "touching" story which sees Mickey Mouse being sucked into the Wasteland where forgotten Disney characters such as Oswald The Rabbit reside". - source

Gametrailers - 8.2/10

Video Review

IGN- 8/10

"Warren Spector's team has created a mightily impressive foundation. They've managed to get the toughest stuff right – it seemed almost impossible to make Mickey Mouse matter once again. They've even managed to take a nearly dormant character in Oswald and introduce him in a spectacular way, making him one of the most memorable video game characters of the year." - source

EUROGAMER - 6/10

"Fundamentally, Epic Mickey misunderstands what people love about Mickey Mouse. He simply doesn't fit in this grim, post-modern dystopia, dripping with bitter-sweet nods to forgotten corners of Disney lore, nor does he need to confront his dark commercial heart to stay relevant in 2010.

He just needs to be Mickey, with blue skies, wholesome adventures and bright primary colours. A game with the breezy aesthetic and technical polish of Super Mario Galaxy, starring Mickey, Donald, Goofy and friends would do more to rekindle our affection for the mouse than this admirable but flawed attempt at forced reinvention." -source

G4 review - 5/5

The Pros
- Daring reimagining of Disney's best known character
- Excellent level design packed with secrets and multiple ways to accomplish objectives
- Tons of references to obscure Disney characters and animation
- Paint/Thinner mechanic makes for high replay value

The Cons
- Camera can be difficult to manage
- 2D sidescrolling levels must be repeated often while traveling between areas

G4 review - 5/5

The Pros
- Daring reimagining of Disney's best known character
- Excellent level design packed with secrets and multiple ways to accomplish objectives
- Tons of references to obscure Disney characters and animation
- Paint/Thinner mechanic makes for high replay value

The Cons
- Camera can be difficult to manage
- 2D sidescrolling levels must be repeated often while traveling between areas

Thunderdrone

GAMEREACTOR- 9/10

"If you feel like playing a game with Mickey Mouse, then things just don't get any better than Epic Mickey and it might just be the best non-Nintendo game on Wii. It's fun, charming, well polished, entertaining and fairly challenging. I have enjoyed every moment spent with Mickey, Oswald, Pete, Jiminy Cricket, Animatronic Goofy and the rest, and I'm already thinking about my next playthrough. Don't miss out on Mickey's journey through Wasteland."

1UP - B

Why do a lot of review and previews argue that this makes Disney characters relevant again? When were they not?

I can't walk past the magainze stands in any store before I have a billion Disney comics thrown at me.

From what i understand, if you like the way RARE's N64 games play, this seems to be very much like those at its core. Focus seems to be on exploration and not combat or precise platforming, thats why i consider this and Banjo/Conker/DK64, adventure games.Thunderdrone

Why do a lot of review and previews argue that this makes Disney characters relevant again? When were they not?

I can't walk past the magainze stands in any store before I have a billion Disney comics thrown at me.

JLF1

They mean about knowledge of the characters themselves. When you think of Mickey Mouse's personality, his likes, his dislikes, you don't come up with much other than "happy".

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Why do a lot of review and previews argue that this makes Disney characters relevant again? When were they not?

I can't walk past the magainze stands in any store before I have a billion Disney comics thrown at me.

Willy105

They mean about knowledge of the characters themselves. When you think of Mickey Mouse's personality, his likes, his dislikes, you don't come up with much other than "happy".

[QUOTE="Willy105"]

[QUOTE="JLF1"]

Why do a lot of review and previews argue that this makes Disney characters relevant again? When were they not?

I can't walk past the magainze stands in any store before I have a billion Disney comics thrown at me.

JLF1

They mean about knowledge of the characters themselves. When you think of Mickey Mouse's personality, his likes, his dislikes, you don't come up with much other than "happy".

Then that's great. But is it common?

Willy105

It is in the country I live.

EDIT: Well, Donald is much much bigger than Mickey here but he is also huge.

Then that's great. But is it common?

Willy105

I can relate to that. Well, Donald comics anyway.

Still have tons of Mickey Detective stories.