American Box Art Game Gear Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse

For other games with the same name, see Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

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Master System Us/Eu JP
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
System(s): Sega Principal Organisation, Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sega
Developer: Sega R&D 2
Licensor: The Walt Disney Company
Genre: Activeness[ane] [2] [iii] [4]
Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages: English language 日本語
Release Date RRP Code The states 1991-02[five] 7053 EU 1991-02[6] 7053 BX 19xx PT 19xx Britain 1991-02[half dozen] £29.9929.99[seven] [viii] 7053 AU 199x BR 1991-06[9] [10] 026010 KR 19xx GB2003JG JP 1991-03-21[3] ¥three,689 (3,800)3800i[eleven] M-3301 U.s. 1991-06[12] 2401 EU 1991-06[13] 2401 Britain 1991-06[xiii] £24.9924.99[14] [15] 2401 BR 199x 012130

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the Sega Main System and Sega Game Gear, known as Mickey Mouse no Castle Illusion (ミッキーマウスのキャッスルイリュージョン) in Japan, is a platform game released in 1990 featuring the mascot of Disney, Mickey Mouse. This is an 8-bit counterpart to the Sega Mega Drive game of the same name, which although shares the aforementioned story and basic blueprint concepts, has differing levels and gameplay mechanics.

Castle of Illusion was followed past Land of Illusion.

Contents

• 1 Story
• 2 Gameplay
  • 2.1 Levels
  • 2.2 Items
• 3 History
  • 3.i Legacy
• 4 Versions
  • iv.one Localised names
• five Production credits
  • five.i Master System version
  • five.2 Game Gear version
• 6 Magazine articles
• vii Promotional material
• 8 Physical scans
  • 8.i Master Organisation version
  • 8.2 Game Gear version
• ix Technical information
  • 9.1 ROM dump status
• x References

Story

Castle of Illusion follows Mickey Mouse as he attempts to defeat the witch Mizrabel who has kidnapped Minnie. Equally he approaches the archway of Mizrabel'southward castle, a mysterious old man appears and offers him assistance. Mickey must defeat Mizrabel's henchmen in each level and obtain a crystal which, if all of them obtained, will open upward the route to witch's throne room.

"	Once upon a mouse... Welcome to Vera Metropolis, where life is blithesome, and everyone lives in peace. All simply one, that is. 1 who is jealous of Minnie's beauty and popularity—The witch Mizrabel... ...Who one twenty-four hours came on her broom and swept Minnie away. Mickey was taken by surprise. He did the only thing he could. He chased later the witch Mizrabel all the way to the... Castle of Illusion	„
— Opening sequence

Gameplay

In Castle of Illusion, the player controls Mickey Mouse through six levels, known as the "worlds of illusion." Mickey tin move around with and and jump with . While in the air, Mickey can perform a bounciness assault by pressing in the Principal Organisation version and in the Game Gear version, allowing him to defeat foes that he lands on and bounce up to reach higher places. Mickey can slide down slopes if he lands on them while doing his bounciness attack. Mickey can grab an item past holding the D-pad in the direction of the item while standing next to it and selection up the item past pressing . The detail can be thrown with ; items can be thrown at enemies to defeat them. Items tin also exist used as steps to reach higher places. Mickey can swim underwater with . He can enter doorways or climb ladders and vines with ; he can duck or descend ladders and vines with .

Mickey begins the game with three points on his Power Gauge, indicating how many hits he can accept by enemies. At that place are two Power Stars hidden in the game that extend his Power Estimate past two points.

Levels

The first iii levels, containing a gem each, are available at the showtime of the game and can be played in any order. Once all three levels have been completed, the next two are unlocked, containing 2 gems each, which can once again be played in either club. After collecting all vii gems, the final level is unlocked.

	The Enchanted Forest
	A tree boss holds a red gem at terminate of this level.
	Toyland
	Beat the clown boss to get a orange jewel. Mickey can find a Power Star in this level.
	The Dessert Factory
	A giant chocolate bar boss has a yellow gem.
	The Library
	Go through the library and fight the book boss to get a lite green gem and a dark green gem.
	The Clock Tower
	Discover a regal gem around this level and fight the clock boss for a blue gem. Mickey can detect a Power Star in this level.
	The Castle
	A path to the witch's castle appears after collecting the seven gems. At present, to rescue Minnie, you lot must fight a large scary dragon before facing the final boss: Mizrabel.

Items

	Slice of Cake
	Replenishes 1 point of Mickey's Power Estimate.
	Cake
	Replenishes two points of Mickey's Power Gauge.
	Small Coin
	Awards the thespian 500 points.
	Large Coin
	Awards the thespian 2,000 points.
	Treasure Chest
	Holds other items and can be broken both by throwing or bounce assail.
	Mouse Ears
	Gives the player an extra try. Players also gain an actress attempt every 10,000 points.
	Power Star
	Gives Mickey another point on his Power Judge, up to a maximum of 5.

History

Legacy

The 8-scrap renditions of Castle of Illusion would be followed past two sequels, State of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse. Mega Drive owners would see a sequel in World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.

Versions

Localised names

Also known equally

Language	Localised Proper name	English Translation
English	Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse	Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
English (US)	Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse	Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Japanese	ミッキーマウスのキャッスルイリュージョン	Mickey Mouse no Castle Illusion

Production credits

Master Organisation version

Game Gear version

Magazine articles

Main article: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-flake)/Magazine articles.

Promotional textile

Main article: Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-bit)/Promotional material.

Physical scans

Master Arrangement version

Sega Retro Boilerplate
Publication Score Source

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Based on 0 review

Sega Retro Average

Publication Version Score Ação Games (BR) 92 [sixteen] Aktueller Software Markt (DE) 85 [17] The Consummate Guide to Sega (Britain) PAL 93 [xviii] Console XS (U.k.) PAL 94 [xix] Computer & Video Games (UK) 93 [20] Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 85 [21] Hateful Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK) 89 [22] Game Mania (UK) 93 [23] Game Power (It) eighty [24] The Games Motorcar (It) 97 [25] Joystick (FR) 97 [26] Micromanía (segunda época) (ES) 77 [27] Mean Machines (Uk) 93 [28] Mean Machines Sega (UK) 93 [29] Player One (FR) 97 [30] Ability Play (DE) 80 [31] Sega Power (Britain) PAL 96 [32] Sega Power (Britain) PAL 100 [33] Sega Pro (United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland) 93 [34] Sega Pro (UK) 91 [35] Sega Pro (UK) PAL 94 [36] Tilt (FR) 90 [37] Video Games (DE) 82 [38] Zero (United kingdom) 85 [39]

	90
Based on 24 reviews

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-bit)

Main System, United states of america
Comprehend
Manual

Master System, EU (6 languages)
Cover
Cart

Master System, EU (8 languages)
Cover
Cart Manual

Main System, BX†
Cover

Master System, PT
Cover

Principal Arrangement, AU (NIAL sticker)
Cover
Cart

Master System, AU (Hotline/bonus stickers)
Cover
Cart

Chief System, AU (Blueish cart)
Cart

Master System, BR (paper-thin)
Cover

Principal System, BR
Cover

Master System, BR (newer)
Cover
Cart Manual

Master System, KR
Encompass
Cart

Primary Organization, KR (Alt)
Cart

Master System, KR (Argent Corner)
Cover
Cart

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average
Publication Score Source

{{{{{icon}}}|50}}	Division past goose egg.
Based on 0 review

Sega Retro Boilerplate

Publication Version Score ACE (UK) 81 [forty] ACE (UK) PAL 100 [41] Ação Games (BR) 92 [42] Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J 73 [43] Consoles + (FR) 89 [44] Console XS (United kingdom) PAL 95 [45] Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U 78 [12] Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK) 91 [46] Game Mania (Uk) 89 [47] GamePro (United states of america) NTSC-U eighty [48] Games-Ten (U.k.) 82 [49] Hobby Consolas (ES) xc [50] Joystick (FR) 97 [51] Micromanía (segunda época) (ES) lxxx [52] Mean Machines Sega (Uk) PAL 91 [53] Player One (FR) 97 [54] Ability Play (DE) 80 [55] Sega Power (United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland) PAL 78 [15] Sega Power (UK) PAL 75 [56] Sega Pro (Great britain) 96 [34] Sega Pro (Great britain) 93 [57] Sega Pro (UK) PAL 94 [58] Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J 78 [59] Tilt (FR) 90 [37] User (GR) PAL 87 [60]

	87
Based on 25 reviews

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (viii-scrap)

Game Gear, US
Cover
Cart Manual

Game Gear, European union
Encompass
Cart Manual

Game Gear, BR
Encompass
Cart Manual

Technical information

ROM dump condition

System	Hash	Size	Build Date	Source	Comments
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?	CRC32 b9db4282 MD5 e9b4b92bc29ca8fbe9978da6720bd1eb SHA-ane c31d80429801e8c927cb0536d66a16d51788ff4f	256kB		Cartridge (United states of america)
?	CRC32 bd610939 MD5 66caa446178f98bc9fceaa3c781bc601 SHA-1 f00a3c8200a67579dbc9f1d2290d5a509de36eae	32kB	1990-05-25	EPROM cartridge				Page
?	CRC32 9942b69b MD5 290056bcb4303d3c53ea7b6aa2a268a7 SHA-ane d2580137c641192d7faa98dbf8c715623e7d0bed	256kB		Cartridge (JP)
?	CRC32 59840fd6 MD5 16b6ea96908c17d4389a5907710a0f4e SHA-one 06bbeb784f913b37f58c2581c66d4ecb099deace	256kB		Cartridge (US/EU)

References

1. ↑ File:CastleofIllusion GG Eu Box Dorsum.jpg
2. ↑ File:CastleofIllusion GG JP Box Front.jpg
3. ↑ ^{3.0 iii.one} https://sega.jp/history/difficult/gamegear/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-12-07 04:57)
4. ↑ File:CastleofIllusion SMS European union Box 6.jpg
5. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "Feb 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 104
6. ↑ ^{half dozen.0 6.i} Mean Machines, "January 1991" (UK; 1991-01-03), page 82
7. ↑ Raze, "March 1991" (UK; 1991-01-31), page vii
8. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "February 1991" (United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland; 1991-01-16), page 80
9. ↑ Ação Games, "Maio 1991" (BR; 1991-05-21), folio 8
10. ↑ Supergame, "Agosto 1991" (BR; 1991-08-xx), page 20
11. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "April 1991" (JP; 1991-03-08), page 140
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1991" (US; 1991-twenty-20), page 24
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Sega Power, "July 1991" (Great britain; 1991-06-06), page twenty
14. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "July 1991" (Britain; 1991-06-15), page 97
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1} Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 38
16. ↑ Ação Games, "Maio 1991" (BR; 1991-05-21), folio 34
17. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Mai 1991" (DE; 1991-04-26), folio 128
18. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (Uk; 1991-05-twenty), page 96
19. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (U.k.; 1992-04-23), page 139
20. ↑ Estimator & Video Games, "February 1991" (U.k.; 1991-01-16), page 84
21. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "March 1991" (U.s.a.; 1991-twenty-xx), page 16
22. ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (United kingdom; 1993-eleven-xviii), page 145
23. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
24. ↑ Game Power, "Dicembre 1991" (IT; 1991-1x-xx), page forty
25. ↑ The Games Machine, "Aprile 1991" (IT; 1991-0x-xx), page 77
26. ↑ Joystick, "Janvier 1991" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 98
27. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 37
28. ↑ Mean Machines, "January 1991" (Uk; 1991-01-03), folio 80
29. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 133
30. ↑ Player I, "Mars 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page xx
31. ↑ Ability Play, "6/91" (DE; 1991-05-10), page 132
32. ↑ Sega Power, "Apr 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 28
33. ↑ Sega Ability, "October 1991" (Britain; 1991-09-05), folio 58
34. ↑ ^{34.0 34.1} Sega Pro, "December 1991" (U.k.; 1991-11-21), folio 20
35. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (United kingdom of great britain and northern ireland; 1992-12-10), page 68
36. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page lxx
37. ↑ ^{37.0 37.1} Tilt, "Décembre 1991" (FR; 1991-1x-xx), page 45
38. ↑ Video Games, "two/91" (DE; 1991-06-07), folio 79
39. ↑ Null, "July 1991" (Uk; 1991-0x-xx), page 62
40. ↑ ACE, "Baronial 1991" (Uk; 1991-07-08), page 72
41. ↑ ACE, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-08), page 110
42. ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 52
43. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "April 1991" (JP; 1991-03-08), page 31
44. ↑ Consoles +, "Tilt Hors-Serie" (FR; 1991-07-xx), page 119
45. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 147
46. ↑ Hateful Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-xi-18), page 168
47. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (U.k.; 1993-xx-twenty), page 70
48. ↑ GamePro, "November 1991" (US; 1991-twenty-xx), folio 112
49. ↑ Games-X, "24th May 1991" (UK; 1991-05-17), page 37
50. ↑ Hobby Consolas, "Febrero 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-twenty), page 44
51. ↑ Joystick, "Juin 1991" (FR; 1991-0x-20), page 126
52. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Diciembre 1991" (ES; 1991-1x-xx), page 81
53. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (Uk; 1992-09-twenty), page 143
54. ↑ Player 1, "Septembre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 58
55. ↑ Power Play, "7/91" (DE; 1991-06-12), page 138
56. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), folio 61
57. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (Britain; 1992-12-x), page 70
58. ↑ Sega Pro, "Apr 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 74
59. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
60. ↑ User, "Mártios 1992" (GR; 1992-0x-twenty), page 86

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