Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (Wii U) review"Unfortunately, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is a disappointment compared to its imperfect but promising predecessor. The ambition and inventiveness that were so evident the first time around have been obscured by a sloppy retread that may well leave you wondering why anyone bothered to create it." |
Though it wasn’t a hit with everyone, Disney Epic Mickey for Wii did enough things right that it felt like the start of a fantastic new franchise. Aided by a magical brush stolen from a kindly wizard, the mischievous Mickey Mouse could either bring the gloomy world of Wasteland to vibrant life, or he could erase it with destructive thinner, all while interacting with forgotten relics from animation’s golden age. The concept and its execution certainly weren’t perfect, but they came across with enough flair that it was easy to anticipate the exciting next steps the franchise might take in its next installment.
Unfortunately, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is a disappointment compared to its imperfect but promising predecessor. The ambition and inventiveness that were so evident the first time around have been obscured by a sloppy retread that may well leave you wondering why anyone bothered to create it.
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Staff review by Jason Venter (December 10, 2012)
Jason Venter has been playing games for 30 years, since discovering the Apple IIe version of Mario Bros. in his elementary school days. Now he writes about them, here at HonestGamers and also at other sites that agree to pay him for his words. |
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