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{{short description|2013 video game}}
{{for|the original 1990 game|Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse{{!}}''Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse''}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
| image = castleofillusionremake.jpg
| developer = [[Sega Studios Australia]]
| publisher = [[Sega]]{{efn|Published by [[Disney Mobile]] for iOS/Android/Windows 8/Windows Phone, and by [[Feral Interactive]] for OS X.<ref name="mac">{{cite web |last=Kubba |first=Sinan |date=July 22, 2014 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2014-07-22-disneys-castle-of-illusion-lowers-the-bridge-for-mac-this-week.html |title=Disney's Castle of Illusion lowers the bridge for Mac this week |website=[[Engadget]] ([[Joystiq]]) |publisher=[[Yahoo (2017–present)|Yahoo]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140729195645/http://www.joystiq.com/2014/07/22/disneys-castle-of-illusion-lowers-the-bridge-for-mac-this-week/ |archive-date=July 29, 2014 |url-status=live |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref>}}
| director = 
| designer = 
| artist = 
| composer = Shigenori Kamiya, [[Grant Kirkhope]] (arranger and additional music)
| released = {{collapsible list|title={{nobold|September 3, 2013}}|'''PlayStation 3'''<br />{{vgrelease|NA|September 3, 2013|WW|September 4, 2013}}'''Windows''', '''Xbox 360'''<br />September 4, 2013<br />'''iOS'''<br />November 21, 2013<br />'''Windows Phone'''<br />May 27, 2014<br />'''Android'''<br />June 18, 2014<br />'''OS X'''<br />July 24, 2014}}
| genre = [[Platform game|Platform]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation 3]], [[Windows]], [[Xbox 360]], [[iOS]], [[Windows Phone]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]], [[OS X]]
| series = ''[[Illusion (video game series)|Illusion]]''
}}

'''''Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse''''' is a 2013 [[2.5D]] [[platform game]] developed by Sega Studios Australia and published by [[Sega]]. The game is a [[Video game remake|remake]] of the original 1990 [[Sega Genesis]]/[[Sega Mega Drive]] [[Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse|video game of the same name]], which was the first title in the ''[[Illusion (series)|Illusion]]'' series of [[Mickey Mouse]] video games. The game was released on [[PlayStation 3]], [[Windows]] and [[Xbox 360]], in September 2013,<ref>{{cite web |author=Kellie |date=August 16, 2013 |url=http://blogs.sega.com/2013/08/16/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-gets-release-date-price-and-pre-order-special/ |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Gets Release Date, Price, and Pre-Order Special |website=SEGA Blog |publisher=[[Sega]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130821234228/http://blogs.sega.com/2013/08/16/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-gets-release-date-price-and-pre-order-special/ |archive-date=August 21, 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> and later for [[iOS]], [[Windows Phone]], [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[OS X]].<ref name="mac" />

==Gameplay==
{{see also|Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse#Gameplay|l1=Gameplay of ''Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse''}}
Following the same style of gameplay as [[Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse|the original Mega Drive/Genesis title]], presented in high-definition 3D graphics, the game is largely played as a side-scrolling platformer like its predecessor, although some sections allow [[Mickey Mouse]] to move in multiple directions, such as puzzle segments. Mickey's main offensive ability is his bounce attack, which he can use to bounce on enemies and reach higher areas. He can also collect projectiles which he can throw at long distance enemies. Levels are re-envisioned versions of the original game's levels now separated into three acts, featuring new layouts, puzzles and enemies, as well as enhanced [[Boss (video gaming)|boss fights]]. The castle itself, which was merely a transition in the original game, can now be fully explored, with new areas opened up by collecting numerous gems littered around each level. Throughout the game, players can find playing cards and chilli peppers that can be used to unlock various outfits for Mickey.<ref name="gameinformer">{{cite magazine |last=Turi |first=Tim |date=July 29, 2013 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/07/29/test-chamber-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801174726/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/07/29/test-chamber-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=August 1, 2013 |title=Test Chamber – Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |publisher=[[GameStop]] |access-date=August 10, 2013}}</ref>

==Plot==
As in the 1990 original, the game casts players in the role of Mickey Mouse who must fight his way through the Castle of Illusion to rescue [[Minnie Mouse]] from the evil witch Mizrabel who wants to steal her youth and beauty.

Obstacles include enchanted forests, rebellious toys and mazes of living books.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://lol.disney.com/games/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-app |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse |website=Disney LOL |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702092958/https://lol.disney.com/games/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-app |archive-date=July 2, 2016 |url-status=dead |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref>

==Development and release==
The ''Castle of Illusion'' remake was teased by Sega in April 2013<ref>{{cite web |last=Karmali |first=Luke |date=April 12, 2013 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/04/12/is-sega-teasing-a-castle-of-illusion-remake |title=Is SEGA Teasing a Castle of Illusion Remake? |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> and was announced later that month.<ref>{{cite web |author=Kellie |date=April 15, 2013 |url=http://blogs.sega.com/2013/04/15/announcing-castle-of-illusion-featuring-mickey-mouse/ |title=Announcing Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse |website=SEGA Blog |publisher=Sega |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130416023456/http://blogs.sega.com/2013/04/15/announcing-castle-of-illusion-featuring-mickey-mouse/ |archive-date=April 16, 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> The game was developed by Sega Studios Australia, their last game before the studio was shut down,<ref>{{cite web |last=Phillips |first=Tom |date=April 5, 2013 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/sega-to-shut-down-medieval-2-total-war-developer-sega-studios-australia |title=Sega to shut down Medieval 2: Total War developer Sega Studios Australia |website=[[Eurogamer]] |publisher=[[Gamer Network]] |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> under the supervision of the original game's director, Emiko Yamamoto.<ref>{{cite web |last=Narcisse |first=Evan |date=April 15, 2013 |url=https://kotaku.com/beloved-mickey-mouse-game-castle-of-illusion-getting-ps-472986770 |title=HD Re-Make of Castle of Illusion Mickey Mouse Game Coming This Summer |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[G/O Media]] |access-date=April 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Matulef |first=Jeffrey |date=April 15, 2013 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/castle-of-illusion-remake-unveiled-for-psn-xbla-and-pc |title=Castle of Illusion remake unveiled for PSN, XBLA and PC |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> The game features a remastered soundtrack arranged by [[Grant Kirkhope]], as well as an option to listen to the original soundtrack composed by Shigenori Kamiya.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ponce |first=Tony |date=May 2, 2013 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/banjo-kazooie-composer-is-doing-castle-of-illusions-ost/ |title=Banjo-Kazooie composer is doing Castle of Illusion's OST |website=[[Destructoid]] |publisher=[[Gamurs]] |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref> The game also features full voice acting for Mickey, as well as narration by [[Richard McGonagle]].<ref name="gameinformer" /> Both Mickey's and the Narrator's scripts were written by [[Dean Wilkinson]]. From September 2016 up until March 2017, the game was delisted from the [[Steam (service)|Steam]], [[Xbox Live]] and [[PlayStation Network]] stores.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Futter |first=Mike |date=August 30, 2016 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/30/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-to-be-delisted-on-september-2.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160902040555/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/30/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-to-be-delisted-on-september-2.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=September 2, 2016 |title=[Update] Castle Of Illusion Now Backwards Compatible On Xbox One, To Be Delisted On September 2 |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |access-date=August 30, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Madan |first=Asher |date=March 31, 2017 |url=https://mspoweruser.com/castle-illusion-starring-mickey-mouses-remake-returns-xbox-store-delisting/ |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse's remake returns to the Xbox Store after delisting |website=MSPowerUser |access-date=February 1, 2018}}</ref>

Players who pre-ordered the game on PlayStation Network were able to download the original Genesis game, as well as a theme and custom avatars.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cook |first=Dave |date=August 16, 2013 |url=https://www.vg247.com/castle-of-illusion-remake-releasing-sept-4-pre-orders-include-mega-drive-original |title=Castle of Illusion remake releasing Sept 4, pre-orders include Mega Drive original |website=[[VG247]] |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=October 28, 2022}}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
| iOS = true
| PC = true
| PS3 = true
| X360 = true
| na = true
| MC_iOS = 81/100<ref name="MCIOS">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disney-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad |title=Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse for iPhone/iPad Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]] |access-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref>
| MC_PC = 69/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disney-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse for PC Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |access-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref>
| MC_PS3 = 72/100<ref name="MCPS3">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disney-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3 |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |title=Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse for PlayStation 3 Reviews |access-date=October 5, 2013}}</ref>
| MC_X360 = 67/100<ref name="MCX360">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/disney-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360 |title=Disney Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse for Xbox 360 Reviews |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |access-date=October 5, 2013}}</ref>
| 4P_PC = 80%<ref name="4P">{{cite web |last=Oertel |first=Mathias |date=September 4, 2013 |url=https://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/Allgemein/Test/33382/79961/0/Castle_of_Illusion.html |title=Test: Castle of Illusion |language=de |website=[[4Players]] |publisher=4Players GmbH |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| 4P_PS3 = 80%<ref name="4P" />
| 4P_X360 = 80%<ref name="4P" />
| EuroG_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Gibson |first=Ellie |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-review |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse review (Xbox 360) |website=Eurogamer |publisher=Gamer Network |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| GI_PS3 = 7/10<ref name="GI">{{cite magazine |last=Turi |first=Tim |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/games/castle_of_illusion/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/03/a-charming-but-forgettable-disney-platformer.aspx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130905111036/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/castle_of_illusion/b/ps3/archive/2013/09/03/a-charming-but-forgettable-disney-platformer.aspx |url-status=live |archive-date=September 5, 2013 |title=Castle of Illusion Review (PS3, X360) |magazine=Game Informer |publisher=GameStop |access-date=August 29, 2016}}</ref>
| GI_X360 = 7/10<ref name="GI" />
| GSpot_X360 = 7/10<ref name="GSPOT">{{cite web |last=Albert |first=Brian |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/disney-castle-of-illusion-hd-review/1900-6414005/ |title=Disney Castle of Illusion HD [sic] Review (X360) |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=Fandom |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| Gamezebo_iOS = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Oxford |first=David |date=November 25, 2013 |url=https://www.gamezebo.com/reviews/castle-of-illusion-review/ |title=Castle of Illusion Review (iOS) |website=[[Gamezebo]] |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| HCG_X360 = 3/5<ref>{{cite web |last=Gaines |first=Grant E. |date=September 5, 2013 |url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/09/05/review-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/54583/ |title=Review: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (X360) |website=Hardcore Gamer |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131108175239/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2013/09/05/review-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/54583/ |archive-date=November 8, 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| IGN_X360 = 6.7/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |last=Cobbett |first=Richard |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2013/09/03/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-hd-review |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse HD Review (Xbox 360) |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| JXV_iOS = 13/20<ref>{{cite web |author=Jihem |date=November 25, 2013 |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00019133-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-test.htm |title=Test: Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (iOS) |language=fr |website=[[Jeuxvideo.com]] |publisher=Webedia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126133107/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00019133-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-test.htm |archive-date=November 26, 2020 |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| JXV_PC = 13/20<ref name="JXV">{{cite web |author=Jihem |date=September 5, 2013 |url=https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018886-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-test.htm |title=Test: Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (PC, PS3, 360) |language=fr |website=Jeuxvideo.com |publisher=Webedia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204222003/https://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00018886-castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-test.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2020 |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| JXV_PS3 = 13/20<ref name="JXV" />
| JXV_X360 = 13/20<ref name="JXV" />
| Joystiq_PS3 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="JoyPS3">{{cite web |last=Cowan |first=Danny |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2013-09-03-castle-of-illusion-review.html |title=Castle of Illusion review: Once upon a mouse (PS3) |website=Engadget (Joystiq) |publisher=Yahoo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906014523/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/09/03/castle-of-illusion-review/ |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status=live |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| OPMUK_PS3 = 7/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse |magazine=[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |date=December 2013 |page=94}}</ref>
| OXM_X360 = 8/10<ref name="OXM">{{cite magazine |last=Hoffman |first=Chris |date=September 3, 2013 |url=http://www.oxmonline.com/castle-illusion-review |title=Castle of Illusion review |magazine=[[Official Xbox Magazine]] |publisher=[[Future US]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130906152258/http://www.oxmonline.com/castle-illusion-review |archive-date=September 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| PG_iOS = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=McFerran |first=Damien |date=November 25, 2013 |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse/ |title=Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (iOS) |website=[[Pocket Gamer]] |publisher=Steel Media Ltd |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| Poly_X360 = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Kollar |first=Philip |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.polygon.com/2013/9/3/4687826/castle-of-illusion-review-mouse-in-the-mirror |title=Castle of Illusion review: mouse in the mirror (X360) |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| TA_iOS = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=November 26, 2013 |url=https://toucharcade.com/2013/11/26/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-review/ |title='Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse' Review – iOS is a Worthy House for this Mouse |website=[[TouchArcade]] |publisher=TouchArcade.com, LLC |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| rev1 = ''[[Digital Spy]]''
| rev1_iOS = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Nichols |first=Scott |date=November 26, 2013 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a533875/mobile-reviews-the-shivah-castle-of-illusion-more/ |title=Mobile reviews: 'The Shivah', 'Castle of Illusion', more |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| rev1_X360 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Nichols |first=Scott |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/videogames/a511641/castle-of-illusion-review-360-hd-revival-is-classic-disney-magic/ |title='Castle of Illusion' review (360): HD revival is classic Disney magic |website=Digital Spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
| rev2 = ''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]''
| rev2_X360 = 5/10<ref>{{cite news |last=Hargreaves |first=Roger |date=September 3, 2013 |url=https://metro.co.uk/2013/09/03/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse-review-disney-hd-3948278/ |title=Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse review – Disney HD (X360) |newspaper=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] |publisher=[[DMG Media]] |access-date=October 29, 2022}}</ref>
}}
The iOS version received "favorable" reviews, while the PC and console versions received "average" reviews, according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCIOS"/><ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCX360"/> ''[[IGN]]'' praised the Xbox 360 version's presentation while critiquing its slippery controls and a short length.<ref name=IGN /> ''[[Joystiq]]'' called the PlayStation 3 version "both a great remake and a showcase for the key elements that make a great platformer".<ref name=JoyPS3 /> ''[[GameSpot]]'' praised the Xbox 360 version's fun platforming while lamenting unskippable cutscenes.<ref name=GSPOT /> ''[[Official Xbox Magazine]]'' called the same console version "a fun update to yesteryear's classic, but also a solid platformer in its own right".<ref name=OXM />

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==References==
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== Notes ==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|2845890}}
* {{moby game|id=/castle-of-illusion-starring-mickey-mouse__}}

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