The Master System and Game Gear versions of the game have different game mechanics, enemies, items, levels and graphics. There is an easy mode available where players play through truncated versions of the first three levels, with no boss fights. There, the player faces the final boss: a giant and youthful version of Mizrabel. After clearing all five levels, obtaining all gems will open up the route to the witch's tower.
There are various items that earn bonus points, increase the player's health and grant extra tries.Įvery level ends in a boss battle against each Master of Illusion (Mizrabel's henchmen) where Mickey can earn a gem, although the final two levels award a gem halfway through. Mickey can collect projectiles such as apples and marbles to throw at his opponents. Mickey's main method of attack is to perform a "bounce" whilst jumping, which can be used to defeat enemies or to bounce upwards towards higher areas. Gameplay Mickey Mouse in Level 2: Toyland The levels are The Enchanted Forest, Toyland, The Storm, Dessert Factory, The Library, and finally, The Castle. After thanking the castellan and hurrying into the castle hallway, Mickey begins to search through five doors that each leads to a different level. The army consists of bizarre creatures, such as enchanted mushrooms, toy soldiers, ball-juggling, unicycle-riding clowns, spiders and armored knights. Alongside the Masters of Illusion is Mizrabel's army. The majority of the seven gems are kept within various illusion-filled worlds (known in the game as levels) and are being guarded by Mizrabel's henchmen – which are known as the Masters of Illusion. Upon meeting and conversing with the castle's true owner and king, Mickey is told that in order to defeat Mizrabel he must find the Seven Gems of the Rainbow. The game was also included on the Sega Genesis Mini in 2019.Ĭastle of Illusion is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player takes control of Mickey Mouse as he goes inside the Castle of Illusion in order to rescue Minnie Mouse from an evil witch named Mizrabel, who wants to steal Minnie's youth and beauty. A remake of the game by Sega Studios Australia was released for PlayStation Network, Windows and Xbox Live Arcade in September 2013. It was re-released in 1998 in Japan as part of Sega Ages: Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck for the Sega Saturn, which features both Castle of Illusion and QuackShot. It is the first game in Sega's Illusion video game series starring Mickey.Ĭastle of Illusion was very well received by critics, especially the original 16-bit version. The game follows Mickey Mouse on a quest to save Minnie Mouse from the evil witch Mizrabel. An 8-bit version of the game was later released for the Master System and Game Gear.
Play as Mickey Mouse in this reimagining of the classic Sega Genesis.Play as Mickey and save Minnie from Mizrabel’s evil clutches! Gather your courage and traverse enchanted forests, take on hordes of rebellious toys and navigate mazes of living books. When the evil witch Mizrabel kidnaps Minnie, it’s up to Mickey to brave the dangers of the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie. Next Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse CollectiblesĬastle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Remake Walkthrough.Next Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Unlockable Costumes.Next Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Trophies Guide.Next Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Achievements Guide.Next Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Remake Cheats.This Page: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Remake Walkthrough.Index of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse Remake Guides: This game includes depictions of Mild Fantasy Violence. Please note that viewers must be at least 7 to watch, so no harm comes to those with innocent eyes.