@@TheMarcHicks It's just one reason why I like this channel. Im sure many of us have enjoyed something Disney has produced. Yet, in the back of our minds we are making snarky comments about the company. Well, at least for me. My wife really likes Disney stuff, even worked at the Disney store in college. I use to make snarky jokes about the company. Still, she would give me the evil eye. I keep quiet now so my wife can enjoy what she likes. I still mentally make snarky comments. I would not voice them now out of respect and love for my wife. But, how I enjoy when other people do it :)
One of my favourite Megadrive's and alltime game. I loved almost all (not lion king) what Sega and Disney made together for that generation. Golden ages for both of them
I used to rent World of Illusion a lot, and Castle of Illusion is similar to that in so many ways from the controls to the level locations. Thanks for pointing this one out, and great work as always.
I'm English and my brother had this Castle Of Illusion on the Megadrive in the early 90's. I always use to play it after school and was so easy Years later i got a Megadrive off ebay and all the games he used to have. Brings back lots of happy memories. I'm 34 now.
Now that you played this, I'd recommend you to give the Master System version a spin to compare them. Sure, the MS version doesn't have the visual or audio pizazz of the Mega Drive version, but in terms of level design and gameplay, I prefer the MS version (I'd say the final boss is even a tad cooler than the one in the MD version).
If I remember right, another difference between the difficulty settings is on Easy there's less levels you have to do, and you don't have to fight the witch she just hands Minnie over.
It must have been one of the first 16-bit games I played. Back then around 1990, there were three games commonly used as demos at our local toy store; Sonic, Golden Axe, and this! Later replaced by Quack Shot. Man, I can even sense the smell of that store as I watch this! It wasn't until some years later that I actually played through Castle of Illusion, after a friend got it for the Game Gear. I have a hard time keeping the actual game content apart from Disney's Magical Quest, since I played that around the same time as the GG version of Illusion. But that magical feeling you got from those early 16-bit, and Capcom-era, Disney games, that never goes away.
Remember this being reviewed in A.C.E Magazine in around 1990 I think? It got a massive score! I had an Amiga but none of my mates with MegaDrives had this so I never saw it running. Great game :)
I've always found this title atmospheric. Great audio and visuals. The Master System title of the same name is also recommended, but whilst also a platformer, is completely different.
This is the only review of this game I've watched that has made me laugh out loud multiple times. I've had a crap day and really needed it, so thank you 😊
I remember Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse it was one of the first Sega Genesis games maybe even the first Sega Genesis game i´ve ever played.
I remember getting this for the mega drive when it came out a truly great game back then Donald Duck Quack Shot was a great game as well. I think on the Ps3 & Xbox360 store this game is there in a remake version.
I liked this game, but it wasn't a favorite. The main thing impressed upon me was the quality of graphics and art, which was an almost shocking step up from the NES. Not that this was my first Genesis rodeo, but I was in awe of the disparity in general for a good spell, and this game was among the early graphical heavy hitters to be sure. Cool to see it again. It's been almost 30 years.
This was a fun review. It reminds me of the Super Nintendo game, Mickey and the Great Circus Mystery, which I had a lot of fun playing with a friend as a kid.
Totally thought I had already played this game, but after watching your video, I don’t remember any of this! So weird! This was a terrific episode as always, Pam. Thanks for the Monday morning smiles on my way to work. 😊
I recently finished this game on my Sega Genesis Mini. I really enjoyed it. The visuals for a Sega Genesis game are very good and the highest difficulty offers a nice challenge. I think the simplistic gameplay can be forgiven since the playing time is rather short (5 hours).
awwww man I love this game its like the only Sega Genesis game I lost over the years . I always game up around the world where you get flipped upside down . then in 1996 my babysitter from Quebec was finally able to beat the game so I got to see the ending good times
Golly I was 2 years old when this came out 😂. I remember it scaring me as a kid 🤣 I could never get past the forest lol. It's one of my favorites now. I just absolutely love the art style and eerie music :).
I think it would've been cool if 'Mizrabel' had been the actual name for the Evil Queen character. It reminds me a bit of Maleficent and since Sleeping Beauty borrows from plot elements considered for Snow White it would've been a fun detail.
I played this game when it first came out. I remember it well because I was living in an apartment (not to expensive) right on the beach in Venice (L.A.), and about that time the first Iraq war started.
Yes! One of my favorite 2d platformers, I liked World Of Illusion as well and Mickey Mania but nothing tops this, I think i will be binge watching your channel now lol
Great video as always... and I appreciate that those little digs at Disney... it was as much a part of my childhood as anyone else’s, but that company terrifies me.
The animators worked with disney sprites and designs made by Disney animators, Sega was Disney's direct video game collaborator, not even the games on the Snes had that help from disney. Disney chose Sega to make their games and not the other way around as it was accustomed
This was the first game I completed on the Sega Genesis Mini. Just beat Quackshot on my mega sg yesterday. Very similar games but quackshot is longer and more challenging. Looking forward to trying the other mega drive Mickey Mouse Games and Donald in Maui Mallard next.
I like the fact you have Plainscape Torment next to you on a shelf, it's probably been there in past videos but this is the first time I noticed. But Castle of Illusion is a great game I liked playing it when I was younger :D
Good review. This is on the Genesis Mini [or Megadrive Mini in Australia where I am], so I have no excuse not to play it. Also, after a comment thread on one of your previous videos, I played the demo of Plague Tale: Innocence [the game you mentioned] and I'm going to play more of it soon.
there something you forget about in this game the difficulty option change how many levels you play also change the true ending still great review thanks a lot
@@Cannotbetamed1 like i say either way your video still a great review and not evreybody can do these kind of reviews and i love to see them very appreicate you time and effort in this and i subscribe to your channel
I remember playing this as a kid, although the Master System edition was the better one to play the cartoon graphics were almost like the actual cartoons back then.
Great review! I haven't played this one yet, but it looks like a lot of fun. The butt bounce looked very reminiscent of the cane bounce on the DuckTales game.
Great review. I love when you review older games from my childhood. I have a lot of great memories playing this. Maybe next time you can review the remake.
You know you've got a good review when you can use both 'backside brutality' and 'pastiche' and make it work. I like the cut of your jib. Good shit Pam! Keep kickin' retro ass!
Very good review, Pam! I can't recommend trying out the 2013 remake enough it you enjoyed this one enough to consider it. I think that remake was unfairly overshadowed by Duck Tales Remastered, and not enough people know how good, beautiful, and faithful (but still updated) it is. Lastly, I just beat the 8-bit Master System version last night, lol. That was also a very enjoyable time, even if it's probably the least of the versions.
I’ve missed this one. But I’ve learned it’s history, and just overall wow quality it was for it’s time. Gives the Sega Genesis an early positive impression. I’m sure I would of appreciated it more being a Disney fan, and action platformer myself. But it don’t take away how impressive it is. I did however played it on PS3 as a preorder bonus with the remake release. Glad to properly own it. I grew up with World of Illusion. 😊
I had a Master System 2 with a copy of this game, that version is quite good. But the Genesis game is better overall. I suggest reviewing Quackshot next.
I really like how music switches from peacefull in the first level to urgency in the boss battle.Really a great game.Pam,have you ever reviewed rocket knight adventures for the genesis?Great game and one of the best boss themes in my opinion of course.Keep making more 16 bit reviews
It seems like 90% of gamers talk about the Illusion series, and I agree - they are good! But personally, I always preferred Mickey Mouse's Magical Quest 1 on the SNES. Capcom did amazing with that game, the soundtrack also does have music I do listen to every now and again, in fact the same woman who did Super Ghoul's n Ghosts music did it. They sound very alike. I think Magical Quest has a bit of a darker vibe to it than Castle of Illusion, especially world 3 with the lava, spikes and pretty menacing music. I didn't care much for Magical Quest 2 and 3, erven though co=op was added, the musician was different and music was kind of lackluster, and the game play just seemed lesser. Great review of this game though.
I like the social commentary about Disney. It's just funny to think about what the company does, yet have such innocent content.
I couldn't help but get a few digs in.
Yep😁
Yep, I loved the Social Commentary angle too. Disney's exploitation of Copyright laws has long been a bugbear of mine 😉.
@@TheMarcHicks It's just one reason why I like this channel. Im sure many of us have enjoyed something Disney has produced. Yet, in the back of our minds we are making snarky comments about the company. Well, at least for me.
My wife really likes Disney stuff, even worked at the Disney store in college. I use to make snarky jokes about the company. Still, she would give me the evil eye. I keep quiet now so my wife can enjoy what she likes. I still mentally make snarky comments. I would not voice them now out of respect and love for my wife. But, how I enjoy when other people do it :)
Innocent? I its awash with racial stereotyping and sick beauty ideals.
One of my favourite Megadrive's and alltime game. I loved almost all (not lion king) what Sega and Disney made together for that generation. Golden ages for both of them
I've got great memories of playing this and Quackshot with my family. The remake is gorgeous but the original still looks good to this day.
I used to rent World of Illusion a lot, and Castle of Illusion is similar to that in so many ways from the controls to the level locations. Thanks for pointing this one out, and great work as always.
Thank you!
MY CHILDHOOD!!! The game is so beautiful, sprite-wise, and the music is amazing! This is a true classic of the Genesis days!
I'm English and my brother had this Castle Of Illusion on the Megadrive in the early 90's. I always use to play it after school and was so easy Years later i got a Megadrive off ebay and all the games he used to have. Brings back lots of happy memories. I'm 34 now.
This brings back a lot of nostalgia, from when I was 8~10 years old. Great video once again!
Thank you
"To save Minnie from becoming less attractive" the snark is strong with you ma'am. I very much enjoyed this video.
Glad you liked it :)
This is a very nostalgic game for me. I played it a lot in my cousin's basement and had a ton of fun with it.
You can't really go wrong with well-made, simple, 2-D platforming from Sega and Disney. :)
This was one of those games that made me buy a Genesis when I was a kid back in 1990. Thanks for this! So many beautiful memories!
Now that you played this, I'd recommend you to give the Master System version a spin to compare them. Sure, the MS version doesn't have the visual or audio pizazz of the Mega Drive version, but in terms of level design and gameplay, I prefer the MS version (I'd say the final boss is even a tad cooler than the one in the MD version).
Castle and Land of Illusion. :D
I love them both
If I remember right, another difference between the difficulty settings is on Easy there's less levels you have to do, and you don't have to fight the witch she just hands Minnie over.
It must have been one of the first 16-bit games I played. Back then around 1990, there were three games commonly used as demos at our local toy store; Sonic, Golden Axe, and this! Later replaced by Quack Shot. Man, I can even sense the smell of that store as I watch this! It wasn't until some years later that I actually played through Castle of Illusion, after a friend got it for the Game Gear. I have a hard time keeping the actual game content apart from Disney's Magical Quest, since I played that around the same time as the GG version of Illusion. But that magical feeling you got from those early 16-bit, and Capcom-era, Disney games, that never goes away.
So many fond child memories ! I love this game! thanks for taking ur time in uploading it!
“Save minnie mouse before she becomes unattractive” 🤣
The witch was going to make Minnie look mean like her.
@@Cannotbetamed1 I should have known the plot of Banjo-Kazooie wasn't original.
@@derossetmyers47 😂
@@Cannotbetamed1 ...And steal Minnie's beauty.
Buddy had this for his Master system when I was a kid, good times :) Great vid!
Thanks!
Remember this being reviewed in A.C.E Magazine in around 1990 I think? It got a massive score! I had an Amiga but none of my mates with MegaDrives had this so I never saw it running. Great game :)
I looked through some reviews from when it came out and they were all singing its praises
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Yeah I don't think there was a *single* magazine out there that scored it less than 90%
I've always found this title atmospheric. Great audio and visuals.
The Master System title of the same name is also recommended, but whilst also a platformer, is completely different.
Love that you reviewed this - many fond memories!
very relaxing to watch on sunday with coffee
This is the only review of this game I've watched that has made me laugh out loud multiple times. I've had a crap day and really needed it, so thank you 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse it was one of the first Sega Genesis games maybe even the first Sega Genesis game i´ve ever played.
This game showed off the features in the Genesis when it first arrived.
It looks really impressive compared to most of the other '89-90 games.
Poor kids who received "Dysney Fantasia" for Christmas instead of this "Castle of Illusions" !!
This was an early favorite of mine. The atmosphere was so enjoyable.
I remember getting this for the mega drive when it came out a truly great game back then Donald Duck Quack Shot was a great game as well. I think on the Ps3 & Xbox360 store this game is there in a remake version.
They also brought the remake to Steam.
In my childhood I played the port of this game for master system a lot.
I love this game .
I still play it to this day.
I liked this game, but it wasn't a favorite. The main thing impressed upon me was the quality of graphics and art, which was an almost shocking step up from the NES. Not that this was my first Genesis rodeo, but I was in awe of the disparity in general for a good spell, and this game was among the early graphical heavy hitters to be sure. Cool to see it again. It's been almost 30 years.
This was a fun review. It reminds me of the Super Nintendo game, Mickey and the Great Circus Mystery, which I had a lot of fun playing with a friend as a kid.
One of my top five greatest Sega Genesis games of all time the only game I play with headphones on
I was having a rough day but your video cheered me up. Great work as usual and I loved the deadpan delivery on the social commentary. :)
I'm glad I could make your day a bit better.
I am very happy to hear the director got to stick with Disney video games. She really seems to *get* it, so that seems like a perfect fit for her.
You should also take a look at the Master System version... that's a lovely game. In fact, I kind prefer it to the Genesis version.
I love the music on this game! You were wrong about saying he's not being in a hurry to save Minnie 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great review as usual, the only thing better than your writing is your ability to deliver your content with such excellence!
Thank you so much.
Totally thought I had already played this game, but after watching your video, I don’t remember any of this! So weird!
This was a terrific episode as always, Pam. Thanks for the Monday morning smiles on my way to work. 😊
Glad you enjoyed Dean! You should play along, it’s the game of the month.
I recently finished this game on my Sega Genesis Mini. I really enjoyed it. The visuals for a Sega Genesis game are very good and the highest difficulty offers a nice challenge. I think the simplistic gameplay can be forgiven since the playing time is rather short (5 hours).
awwww man I love this game its like the only Sega Genesis game I lost over the years . I always game up around the world where you get flipped upside down . then in 1996 my babysitter from Quebec was finally able to beat the game so I got to see the ending good times
Great review, pretty much spot on. I find myself getting impatient at times with how slow he moves but it’s a classic for a reason
The speed stopped bothering me after a bit, it was just surprising at first.
Spot on! I also miss the days when Disney wasn't monopolizing the entertainment media.
I do remember playing this back in the day! Thanks for rekindling those memories. And the Mickey “butt bashing” comments had me rolling. Well Said! 😂
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Wow! This was one of my favorite Mega Drive game!!!! Still today it is beautiful!
Golly I was 2 years old when this came out 😂. I remember it scaring me as a kid 🤣 I could never get past the forest lol. It's one of my favorites now. I just absolutely love the art style and eerie music :).
I think it would've been cool if 'Mizrabel' had been the actual name for the Evil Queen character. It reminds me a bit of Maleficent and since Sleeping Beauty borrows from plot elements considered for Snow White it would've been a fun detail.
Nice video loved this game. The boss music was pumping.
This was a really good review... Now I gotta get a copy for myself!
I loved this back in the day and still do
I played this game when it first came out. I remember it well because I was living in an apartment (not to expensive) right on the beach in Venice (L.A.), and about that time the first Iraq war started.
Yes! One of my favorite 2d platformers, I liked World Of Illusion as well and Mickey Mania but nothing tops this, I think i will be binge watching your channel now lol
Great video as always... and I appreciate that those little digs at Disney... it was as much a part of my childhood as anyone else’s, but that company terrifies me.
It’s scary how much is owned by one company
I'm so glad I found your channel
:)
The animators worked with disney sprites and designs made by Disney animators, Sega was Disney's direct video game collaborator, not even the games on the Snes had that help from disney. Disney chose Sega to make their games and not the other way around as it was accustomed
I really liked World of Illusion on the Genesis. Never played this one but it looks worth checking out! Makes me want to play through Quackshot again!
This was the first game I completed on the Sega Genesis Mini. Just beat Quackshot on my mega sg yesterday. Very similar games but quackshot is longer and more challenging. Looking forward to trying the other mega drive Mickey Mouse Games and Donald in Maui Mallard next.
Such a great early Sega title, had a lot of fun playing this as a kid
Another Excellent Video! 💪🏻🐭✌🏻
Thanks!
Across every platform and generation it's very rare for Disney stuff to end up in a bad/broken/poor quality game. Most are worth playing.
It took me an embarrassingly long time to learn about the butt bounce move.
Haha me too! (master system version)
I didn't realize it was a move at first either.
Nice to see you on here! Silly girl
I like the fact you have Plainscape Torment next to you on a shelf, it's probably been there in past videos but this is the first time I noticed. But Castle of Illusion is a great game I liked playing it when I was younger :D
I swap the boxed games around every so often, but the PS:T one is the one I'm most happy to show off.
@@Cannotbetamed1 Yeah I love that game, it's one of my favorites
I used to play this a lot along with Donald duck quackshot still great games. Great video
THE MAGICAL QUEST STARTING MICKEY MOUSE FOR SNES IS MY FAVORITE MICKEY VIDOE GAME. IT WAS FUN. IF YOU HAVEN'T PLAYED THAT ONE PAM U SHOULD TRY IT.
I grew up with the Sega Master System version of Castle of Illusion, which I actually prefer, solely for nostalgic reasons.
I have never played a Master System game.
@@Cannotbetamed1 there are a handful of absolute gems in the library if you ever find yourself itching to play something "new to you" in 8 bits
Good review. This is on the Genesis Mini [or Megadrive Mini in Australia where I am], so I have no excuse not to play it.
Also, after a comment thread on one of your previous videos, I played the demo of Plague Tale: Innocence [the game you mentioned] and I'm going to play more of it soon.
Nice, I hope you like the rest of the game
I completely forgot about this game, my best friend had it when we were kids. Good call, which just reminded me of Quackshot lol
I was so good at this as a kid I completed it without taking a single hit point, tho it's an easy game I doubt I could do it now.
there something you forget about in this game the difficulty option change how many levels you play also change the true ending
still great review thanks a lot
I didn’t realize there were different endings, I was just going by what it said in the manual.
@@Cannotbetamed1 like i say either way your video still a great review and not evreybody can do these kind of reviews and i love to see them
very appreicate you time and effort in this and i subscribe to your channel
Recently started recollecting genesis. Awesome video
Thanks!
I remember playing this as a kid, although the Master System edition was the better one to play the cartoon graphics were almost like the actual cartoons back then.
Dude this game was fire. The dragon was super fun to play.
My first mega drive game so many memories, At the time the graphics blew me away
It’s a great looking game
Thanks for this review and look at this beautiful game! ✨🎮🙆
Glad you liked it
I remember the toy world was one of my favorite levels in a game as a kid.
I had this on the Master System. The difficulty level on that was torture and virtually impossible!
Enjoyed another good video review and analysis. Also liked the snarky commentary
Thanks!
Ahh, now this is a nice change from that Super Metroid Review! :D
Great review! I haven't played this one yet, but it looks like a lot of fun. The butt bounce looked very reminiscent of the cane bounce on the DuckTales game.
It is very similar. I liked the feel of this one better, but it could just because I had gotten used to it with Duck Tales.
Great review. I love when you review older games from my childhood. I have a lot of great memories playing this. Maybe next time you can review the remake.
You know you've got a good review when you can use both 'backside brutality' and 'pastiche' and make it work. I like the cut of your jib.
Good shit Pam! Keep kickin' retro ass!
Thanks :)
Very good review, Pam! I can't recommend trying out the 2013 remake enough it you enjoyed this one enough to consider it. I think that remake was unfairly overshadowed by Duck Tales Remastered, and not enough people know how good, beautiful, and faithful (but still updated) it is. Lastly, I just beat the 8-bit Master System version last night, lol. That was also a very enjoyable time, even if it's probably the least of the versions.
I’ve missed this one. But I’ve learned it’s history, and just overall wow quality it was for it’s time. Gives the Sega Genesis an early positive impression. I’m sure I would of appreciated it more being a Disney fan, and action platformer myself. But it don’t take away how impressive it is. I did however played it on PS3 as a preorder bonus with the remake release. Glad to properly own it. I grew up with World of Illusion. 😊
Did you play the remake too? How was that?
Cannot be Tamed The remake was solid.
Iv been wanting to play this game for soooooooo long. I always hear good things about it.
Thanks for the nostalgia. I played the master system version and it was fun as well
I used to play this on the Game Gear all the time.
Love these retro reviews, Pam. Nice job. This is one I have yet to play and need to acquire.
Thank you! It's certainly worth a play
Game capture looks great! Excellent review.
Thank you
My all time favorites on the genesis
I had a Master System 2 with a copy of this game, that version is quite good. But the Genesis game is better overall. I suggest reviewing Quackshot next.
This was the best adventure/fantasy game until donkey Kong country came out for snes. Still one of my favs.
Thanks so much to review one of the best game on earth !
Fantastic review.....clearly I missed a lot of games by graduating straight from a C64 to the 286DX 😉.
I really like how music switches from peacefull in the first level to urgency in the boss battle.Really a great game.Pam,have you ever reviewed rocket knight adventures for the genesis?Great game and one of the best boss themes in my opinion of course.Keep making more 16 bit reviews
I haven’t but it’s on my list of games to play and review one day
@@Cannotbetamed1 i can't wait to see it,hope you enjoy the game,and i think you will
It seems like 90% of gamers talk about the Illusion series, and I agree - they are good! But personally, I always preferred Mickey Mouse's Magical Quest 1 on the SNES. Capcom did amazing with that game, the soundtrack also does have music I do listen to every now and again, in fact the same woman who did Super Ghoul's n Ghosts music did it. They sound very alike. I think Magical Quest has a bit of a darker vibe to it than Castle of Illusion, especially world 3 with the lava, spikes and pretty menacing music. I didn't care much for Magical Quest 2 and 3, erven though co=op was added, the musician was different and music was kind of lackluster, and the game play just seemed lesser.
Great review of this game though.
We had this on Master System it was actually almost as good i a little less crowded.
Interesting video. This seems to be a good game. Maybe I'll give it a try sometime.
@01:25, LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU KILLED ME!!!!!
Great video, thanks Pam 🎮
My daughter has recently started to enjoy gaming and this is her favourite one at the moment 😁 think I'm completing it with her atleast once a day
That's awesome!
Brilliant review, Bravo 😊 🤘🏻
Thank you