Epic Mickey

[Bartle]

I'm not sure how many of you have heard about this game, but it's suppose to be quite incredible, details are just starting to come out about the game now. It is suppose to be an Wii exclusive as well.

As Game Informer has been hyping for weeks now, their latest issue features a huge spread on Epic Mickey. You get your first look at in-game screens and brand-new art, as well as Mickey's redesign, and a host of other characters. Trust me, you're going to want to run out and pick up this issue for yourself, just to get a look at all the visuals!

Obviously, I cannot show you the screens or art on here, but thanks to Hero of Legend, I can give you the first details!

- Mickey's appearance is much, much closer to his original debut style
- Disney was the one to approach Spector
- Spector originally was against the idea of creating a Mickey game, because he said that he didn't do kids games
- Spector changed his mind when Disney said that they were looking for someone to 'reinvigorate' Mickey
- Disney had to get back the rights to Oswald before he could be used in this game
- the sorcerer Yensid creates a pen-and-paper world for his forgotten creations, which is where Oswald lives
- this world is similar to Walt Disney World
- Mickey enters this world through a magic mirror, and accidentally spills paint and paint thinner on the drawing of this world. Mickey escapes before Yensid finds out.
- The spill that Mickey caused ends up turning the drawing into a twisted version of what was originally created.
- the Phantom Blot ends up taking over this world
- many years later, after Mickey becomes successful, he re-enters the mirror and sees what has happened to the world. The Phantom Blot drags Mickey into the world, which is where your adventure begins
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
- create/destroy the world as you go along
- Junction Point took hundreds of photos while at Disney World in order to capture the essence of the park, and translate ideas into the game
- play the game as you like, either destroying everything in sight, or taking the hero's route. It's completely up to you, and you can mix-and-match play styles
- Gremlin Village is reminiscent of 'It's a Small World'
- Mickey's appearance and stance will change based on the way you play the game
- trade some items for health
- Pete returns, and at one point attacks you with a huge zepplin
- Donald Duck animatronic pieces are scattered throughout one portion of the game. Collect them to put him back together.
- Spector wants this game to scare kids, in some ways
- the game will also have funny parts
- Spector calls the game world's visuals 'the bastard child of Tim Burton and Disney'
- elements of platforming, exploration and role-playing
- go into the inner-workings of some levels and rides
- visit the gears and mechanics underneath the 'It's a Small World' ride, complete with an eerie re-imagining of the music
- enter movie screens to move from in-game island to island
- movie screen transitions put you into a 2d world, where you'll revisit some of Mickey's old cartoons
- find sketches, and bring them to life with your paintbrush
- sketches can be activated to give you new powers (clock sketch to slow time, TV sketch to distract enemies, and more)
- collect 'E-Tickets' to enter rides, and use as a form of currency to buy power-ups
- Jim Dooley 'Pushing Daises' is doing the soundtrack

Warren Spector on Mickey

"I want him to be a hero...and I want to remind him that it's okay to behave badly."

Warren on Oswald

"All he really wants is to be loved by Walt Disney. In the end, the Blot won the war and pushed Oswald into hiding and exile."

Warren on the Gremlins

"The Gremlins are the only forces of good in the world that can continue to fight against the Blot.

Warren on the Bunny Kids

"These are going to be the breakout stars of the game. Mark my words."

Warren on the Buddies (Donald, Goofy, ect.)

"Oswald is trying to recreate Mickey's life, so he has the Mad Doctor build these animatronic versions of his buddies."

Warren on the Mad Doctor

"He's from an early 30's cartoon that is pretty swell."

Warren on the Phantom Blot

"The Phantom Blot has been a consistent villain since 1939. He's just been lame."

Warren on the Blotlings

"They're the popcorn unit. You need something that the player can just swat away. They're supposed to be funny, silly and stupid."

Warren on the Beetleworx

"In order to deal with these guys, you have to erase their painted bits to get to the vulnerable inert spots underneath."

Source: http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=100611


You can click here to view some of the art as well.

http://gameinformer.com/b/features/a...ic-mickey.aspx

It's definitely shaping up to be great.

[Ghostface]

Yes! My expectations were right! I so can't wait for this game! Good thing I have a Wii!

[Esme]

I've heard about this game and for the longest time, I thought that it was just a rumor started on the internet, but as I saw it was a legit game, I got really excited!

I wonder if the controls will be the same as Okami as you need to 'paint' in this game.

[Bartle]

There is an huge, awesome 5 page article out about the game. Sounds absolutely awesome.

http://gameinformer.com/b/features/a...Animation.aspx

[Ghostface]

I'm also glad The Mad Doctor is in this.

[Bartle]

Spector wants to make kids cry with Epic Mickey - part 2

We've already told you that Mr. Spector has a goal of making kids cry, but here's the full quote for you.

“As people play the game and they look at things, and they move through spaces and they listen to the soundtrack – I want them to have this feeling of recognition and familiarity, and then I want to yank the rug out from under them. On top of that, I really want to scare kids. I want to go to Disneyland and see a 10 year old kid crying. ‘Oh mommy, the clock tower’s going to come to life and eat me!’ That’s my fondest dream. Disney scared the pants of me when I was a little kid. Disney really needs to scare kids!”

Source: http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=101169

[Ghostface]

I've been watching the classic Disney cartoons because this game has been hyping me so much. It's awesome to see my favorite cartoon characters revolutionized into something awesome and scary.

Is this only Wii-exclusive?

[Bartle]

Right now it is an Wii-exclusive, but Spector did say that if Disney wants to, they can port it to other systems, but it's mainly being built for the Wii.

[Creepingdeth1123]

This is really something from the looks of it. Is it a 3D platformer or some sort of side-scroller?

[Rick Ace]

Originally Posted by Ghostface

Yes! My expectations were right! I so can't wait for this game! Good thing I have a Wii!

I have a PS3...

Originally Posted by Creepingdeth1123

This is really something from the looks of it. Is it a 3D platformer or some sort of side-scroller?

I'd say a 3D Platformer.

[Ghostface]

Originally Posted by Creepingdeth1123

This is really something from the looks of it. Is it a 3D platformer or some sort of side-scroller?

Yeah, it's a platform game with RPG-Elements. (thanks Wikipedia)

And Oswald will get his revenge, show them what they forgot to give you years ago Oswald!

[dave1280]

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