IGN EPIC MICKEY Review!

[darthdevidem01]

8/10

Can a stellar story, fantastic characters, incredible cutscenes, and a solid core gameplay mechanic overcome numerous, fundamental problems with controls, the camera, and even continuity? In the end 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. And yet the “easier” stuff – finding a camera system that works, finding a control scheme that’s suitable – is flawed to the point where the larger experience becomes damaged. If story and character matter more to you than technical details, or if you and your family are Disney fans, many of these problems won’t matter. Ultimately, the positive elements of Epic Mickey do manage to make this worth a shot. Going in with the proper level of expectation should manage to keep some of the WiiMote throwing to a minimum… just keep that wrist strap tight.

IGN RATINGS FOR DISNEY EPIC MICKEY (WII)

 

Rating	Description
out of 10	Click here for ratings guide
9.0	Presentation A great experience, from Pixar-worthy storytelling and characterization to wonderfully expressive cutscenes. Charming from beginning to end.
8.5	Graphics Smart design choices here allow for some great environments and designs that unfortunately still tax the Wii from time to time. Prepare for some choppiness.
8.0	Sound A great soundtrack is offset slightly by the lack of voice acting, though the squeaks and grunts from characters do have their charms.
7.5	Gameplay Choice and consequence can make for some great moments, and the idea of paint and thinner is inspired. Still, the camera and control issues hold everything back significantly.
8.0	Lasting Appeal A 15 hour adventure with an ending that will fluctuate depending on how you solve problems in Wasteland. Tons of collectibles will make thorough gamers come back for more.
8.0 OVERALL	Impressive (out of 10)

 

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Nice score, looking forward to get it next month!

The controls and some camera issues are a bit worrying...but hopefully they won't detract from the whole experience.