Castle of Illusion

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"Castle of Illusion" features Mickey Mouse in a magical reimagining of the Sega Genesis classic. Explore five magical worlds, battle Mizrabel's minions, and save Minnie. Collect hidden challenges to unlock classic costumes for Mickey.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,560 reviews

graphics325 positive mentions

stability52 negative mentions

The game has brilliant graphics and an excellent storyline that keeps you interested until the very end.
It's fun, creative, and the graphics are breathtaking, especially in Candyland.
The game is fantastic for kids and adults alike, with challenging levels that keep you engaged.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.
There are issues with the game crashing or displaying a black screen, preventing players from enjoying it.
The lack of save points and the need to restart levels after losing lives can be very frustrating.

graphics
394 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
16%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising their stunning quality, vibrant colors, and detailed design, often comparing them favorably to console standards. While some players noted occasional graphical glitches or issues on specific devices, the overall consensus highlights the visuals as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience. However, frustrations with controls were frequently mentioned, suggesting that while the graphics impress, they are sometimes undermined by gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are stunning and the concept of the game is really fun.”
- “This game has been beautifully crafted both graphically and story-wise.”
- “The graphics are incredible, but a little increase in the control sensitivity would be ideal.”
- “Hit boxes are inaccurate, graphics are terrible, controls are abysmal, and that's taking the fact that this is the mobile port into consideration.”
- “I enjoyed playing the original Sega cartridge game, and the graphics on this Android version make them look like a child's crayon scribblings by comparison!”
- “Graphics are disappointing, it's not smooth and I see lots of pixel boxes on my tablet.”
story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
29%
3%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and enjoyable narrative, complemented by beautiful graphics and strong voice acting. Many players appreciate the storytelling elements, which evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games, although some have reported issues with dialogue glitches and translation problems that hinder their understanding of the plot. Overall, the storyline is considered a highlight, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some gameplay frustrations.
- “All in all though, I think the game has brilliant graphics, amazingly cast voice actors, and an excellent storyline that keeps you interested until the very end.”
- “I finished the game; it was an awesome experience. I love the storyline and enjoyed every second of it.”
- “This game has been beautifully crafted both graphically and story-wise.”
- “It used to be good, now it broke and it has Chinese characters everywhere. When I translated it, it was a story about sisters and war.”
- “The screen was filled with Chinese writing and I can't press anything. The only good thing about this now is that I can hear the story, but I can't see what is happening.”
- “The storyline is kind of blah, but gameplay is reminiscent of a 3D version of early side scrollers.”
gameplay
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
32%
4%
Overall, the gameplay is highly praised for its smoothness, challenge, and engaging mechanics, with many users highlighting the impressive graphics and immersive experience. However, some players noted issues with controls, particularly on touch screens, and a desire for gamepad support. Despite these criticisms, the game is considered fun and addictive, making it a worthwhile experience for mobile gamers.
- “Pretty challenging but it was so much fun, very pleasant and just a fantastic experience with solid gameplay and graphics.”
- “Incredible graphics and gameplay.”
- “Excellent storytelling, fun, addictive and challenging gameplay!”
- “About a cm and a half of the screen on the left during gameplay is just black, right in the area where my thumb controls my direction.”
- “The jump mechanic doesn't seem very responsive.”
- “But the lag and oversensitive jumping - which is like 90% of game mechanics - make it unplayable.”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
55%
4%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the option to switch to the original Sega soundtrack and highlighting its catchy and atmospheric qualities that enhance the overall experience. However, several users report issues with audio stuttering, lag, and synchronization problems, which detract from the enjoyment of the music and voice acting. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as beautiful and fitting, technical issues have led to frustration among some players.
- “Fantastic game... seeing as this is years old, the graphics, music, and gameplay are superb.”
- “What a beautiful game, from the music to the animations, it truly catches the essence of Disney.”
- “The music is amazingly catchy with the option to use the original sample from the Mega Drive, and the graphics are perfect for this type of game.”
- “I'm a bit confused on why it's stuttering whenever I load the app because I would like to listen to the intro and music without the stuttering in music and voice.”
- “The graphics are fun, and everything else works fine, but I don't even know what's going on because the music and narrator sound atrocious.”
- “I was really excited to play this game but the music and voices constantly skip so you can't understand what is being said... game looks great but the sound really takes you out of the experience.”
stability
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes across various devices. Many players have experienced issues such as the game failing to start, displaying foreign text, and causing their devices to restart. While some users noted smooth performance on specific devices, the overall consensus indicates significant stability problems that detract from the gaming experience.
- “It runs great on the Nexus Player.”
- “Game runs great on Note 3 :) No lag at all with such great graphics, smooth as butter!”
- “Works like a charm and runs great on Galaxy Note 4.”
- “I regret what I said; it glitches when I start the game and has Chinese language text. It's horrible. I spent my money on this.”
- “This is inexcusably buggy, and I expected a lot more from Disney with their flagship mascot.”
- “Every time I get to a certain point, it freezes and then takes me to my home screen. I'm giving it three stars until it's fixed.”
optimization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
13%
65%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant audio stuttering and performance issues, particularly on newer devices and during gameplay. While some players have experienced smooth performance on older or overclocked devices, the lack of controller support and persistent stuttering detracts from the overall experience. Users have expressed a desire for options to adjust graphics settings to improve performance and reduce stuttering.
- “The game runs smoothly, even on my original Nexus 7.”
- “For a mobile game, the visuals are excellent and performance is smooth on my overclocked Galaxy S3 running CM11 - a stock S4 or equivalent should easily give smooth gameplay.”
- “It's a fantastic game with great graphics, physics, performance, and gameplay.”
- “Not optimized in years, no control support, horrible performance on high-end devices, bad framerate.”
- “Stuttering narrative voice makes the whole game seem skippy even though the character moves fine.”
- “Unplayable due to sound stuttering.”
monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
37%
32%
The game is praised for its monetization model, as it features no ads or in-app purchases, providing a fair and uninterrupted gaming experience. Players appreciate the upfront cost, viewing it as reasonable compared to other games that rely heavily on microtransactions. Overall, the absence of ads and in-app purchases enhances the gameplay, making it feel more like a traditional console game.
- “Probably the best graphics, gameplay, and complete game I've seen on Android, and it may seem expensive but compared to games that require so many in-app purchases to finish/beat, it's actually very cheap!”
- “No ads or in-game purchase crap.”
- “Probably a good game... however I just bought it thinking it was 90% off the £5.88. I can't believe this game was ever worth nearly £10... very bad advertising.”
- “Expensive but there are no in-app purchases, so it's worth it.”
- “Well let me start off by saying that I'm pleased this is not a freemium game which relies on in-game purchases to complete levels, but instead there are proper levels with proper platform gaming.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, with many expressing that it adds to the overall experience. However, some users also mention frustrations with gameplay mechanics that detract from their enjoyment, suggesting that while the humor is a highlight, it is sometimes overshadowed by challenges. Overall, the game is perceived as funny, with a mix of amusing moments and gameplay difficulties.
- “This is a really funny game! Just can you take the snapping fish away? It makes it so hard for me to swim in the water. Please do take them away! 😢😢😢😢😢”
- “I like Castle Illusion; it's quite scary, but I love it! It's sort of funny too! Hahaha 😂😂😂😂😣😣😣👻💀☠️👹👺🙀🙀🙀”
- “It was too funny!!!”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration and disappointment due to technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and awkward character movements, which detract from the overall experience.
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
Overall, the game offers significant replay value appealing to both younger and older players, though some users noted that the music changes upon replay can detract from the experience. Additionally, the potential for enhanced playability through Bluetooth controller support was mentioned.
- “It is rich in replay value and is great for both old and young players.”
- “I finished the game recently, and while it has replay value, I found that the music in the game has changed to an annoying 16-bit sound.”
- “I finished the game recently, and while it has some replay value, I found that the music in the game has changed to an annoying 16-bit sound.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is enhanced by an immersive soundtrack and a captivating narrator, creating the illusion of controlling a cartoon world.
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric, and the narrator enhances the illusion that you are controlling a cartoon.”
- “The game's environment is richly detailed, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The lighting and sound design work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”