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NPR had a segment on the new game with one of the creators. It sounds like the game is very interesting and very creative, but not your typical Disney game. If I have time later, I will search for the interview. It was very good.
No, it is not your typical Disney game. While I think the younger kids will enjoy it, they may not get as much out of the storyline as an older kid or adult may get. My DDad watches me play the game and he tells me every so often about how he isn't sure he likes this version of Mickey. He knows that I am choosing to play as the "good" Mickey and not the mischievous one, but he still claims it isn't a Mickey he is comfortable with. He feels like it is a bit dark for him. However, he continues to watch and point out where the treasure chests, enemies, and other objects are in the game. LOL
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My DDad watches me play the game and he tells me every so often about how he isn't sure he likes this version of Mickey. He knows that I am choosing to play as the "good" Mickey and not the mischievous one, but he still claims it isn't a Mickey he is comfortable with. He feels like it is a bit dark for him.
From what I have been reading for months (the designer is a local guy, so the local paper has followed this game from the start) the idea was to bring out the old personality of Mickey, and not just use the cute Playhouse Disney (and even Mickey Mouse Club) sanitized version. Mickey used to have some spunk to him...he had a mischevious side (Just look at The Sorcerer's Apprentice, I can't see the Playhouse Disney version of Mickey wielding and axe)...and they wanted to realize that classic Mickey.
From what I have been reading for months (the designer is a local guy, so the local paper has followed this game from the start) the idea was to bring out the old personality of Mickey, and not just use the cute Playhouse Disney (and even Mickey Mouse Club) sanitized version. Mickey used to have some spunk to him...he had a mischevious side (Just look at The Sorcerer's Apprentice, I can't see the Playhouse Disney version of Mickey wielding and axe)...and they wanted to realize that classic Mickey.
Yes, and they have done a great job with that. I know there were some people that were upset about the idea that Mickey could be mischievous, but they are forgetting how he began. In the intro movie that gives the background story of the game, while Mickey dreams the calendar pages rip off the calendar and clips of his different cartoons flash by. In several of those clips he is being mischievous.
**On a personal note, I have beat the first boss, the Clock Tower. I was so happy to have beaten him. Right now I am playing where I shoot all enemies with paint to make them friendly. Later I will go back and play where I thin them all out. But when you beat the bosses using only paint, you get special awards.
I got this game for Christmas. I'm not sure if I like it. There were not many instructions. And if I get stuck, there isn't a "help" to give me hints as to what I'm supposed to do. I'm at a place in the game where I'm stuck so I'm searching for help online.
I got this game for Christmas. I'm not sure if I like it. There were not many instructions. And if I get stuck, there isn't a "help" to give me hints as to what I'm supposed to do. I'm at a place in the game where I'm stuck so I'm searching for help online.
We got it as well...I am actually really enjoying it.
Getting stuck might be an issue...did you try sending out guardians to show you the way? (hold the remote straight up and down)
I really am digging the dark, steampunk vision of the Magic Kingdom...So far, I think I like it better than Kingdom Hearts (the traveling in the spaceship in Kingdom Hearts seemed like a completely random addition at least here, the travel from level to level by using classic cartoons fits)
But there is nothing wrong with looking online for a walkthrough if you can't figure out what to do...for me it's usually a headslap moment of "duh, that makes sense"
MY DH needs a 12 step program. He's been playing all day. And just a day after he told me he was tired of Disney. He loves the classic stuff and all the references. It was a gift for DS, but he's only actually played a few minutes. Dad keeps saying, "Just a few more minutes..." I think anyone would enjoy it, except for very young kids.
I got this game for Christmas. I'm not sure if I like it. There were not many instructions. And if I get stuck, there isn't a "help" to give me hints as to what I'm supposed to do. I'm at a place in the game where I'm stuck so I'm searching for help online.
Where are you stuck at? I can either look it up in the strategy guide or try to remember what I did myself and send you a PM if you would like.
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Our 8 year old loves this game, but he often gets frustrated with games like this one. I've shown him how to look up videos on YouTube of other people who've played the game/level/mini-game-within-a-game he's struggling with so he can get tips and tricks from other serious players who DO know what they're doing. It's taken the pressure off of his dad and I to play every game through every level to solve the problems for him. The game was recommended to us for Spawn by a friend who is a GameStop manager.
MY DH needs a 12 step program. He's been playing all day. And just a day after he told me he was tired of Disney. He loves the classic stuff and all the references. It was a gift for DS, but he's only actually played a few minutes. Dad keeps saying, "Just a few more minutes..." I think anyone would enjoy it, except for very young kids.
Let me know when you find that 12 step program! My DS14 played it for 7 hours on Christmas Day! Part of that time he was playing for himself, and part of the time he was "helping" his 10 yr old sister who was struggling a bit more with some of the tasks (she is NOT a gamer). We're all enjoying watching, as there are some great clips and references to old Disney stuff.
I just don't know if I'LL ever be allowed to play - it's never free from the kids!
Boy I feel stupid that I can't figure it out. I might have to get the guide. I don't even know how to tell you where I am to ask for help. There is a treasure chest on something and I can't figure out how to get to it. I had a guardian but couldn't figure out how to use that either.
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He loves the classic stuff and all the references. It was a gift for DS, but he's only actually played a few minutes. Dad keeps saying, "Just a few more minutes..." I think anyone would enjoy it, except for very young kids.
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