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Castle of Illusion - Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken © 1990 Sega Enterprises, Limited.
Castle of Illusion: Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken is a landmark platforming masterclass. Developed by Sega's AM7 (later known as Overworks/Sonic Team) division, the game follows Mickey Mouse as he ventures into the terrifying Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie Mouse from the wicked witch Mizrabel.
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GAME ID: G-4042
COVER ID: 670-1089
Released on November 21, 1990 (Wednesday) in Japan.
Setting the Benchmark for 16-Bit Platforming:
Long before Sonic the Hedgehog arrived, Castle of Illusion proved that the Mega Drive could deliver fluid, character-driven platforming with lush, colorful visuals, inventive level design, and a magical atmosphere reminiscent of classic Disney animation.
The Signature Bounce Attack:
Eschewing traditional weapon mechanics, Mickey utilized a bouncy hip-drop/butt-bounce technique to defeat enemies, interact with environment props, and leap across treacherous platforming hazards.
Reviews:
[FR] 1990 - Consoles + HS 2: 95/100