Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-bit)

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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
System(s): Sega Master System,
Sega Game Gear
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action

















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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse for the Sega Master 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 same story and basic design concepts, has differing levels and gameplay mechanics.

Story

Castle of Illusion follows Mickey Mouse as he attempts to defeat the witch Mizrabel who has kidnapped Minnie. As he approaches the entrance of Mizrabel's 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 up the route to witch's throne room.


“

Once upon a mouse...

Welcome to Vera City, where life is joyful, and everyone lives in peace.
All but one, that is. One who is jealous of Minnie's beauty and popularity—The witch Mizrabel...
...Who one day came on her broom and swept Minnie away. Mickey was taken by surprise. He did the only thing he could.
He chased after 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". 1 grabs and throw objects, 2 jumps. When Mickey is midair, 1 performs a bounce attack. Up go through doors and climb ladders, Down makes Mickey duck.

Three levels, containing a gem each, are available in the beginning and can be joined at any order: "The Enchanted Forest", "Toyland" and "The Dessert Factory". Once the first three levels are finished, another two are unlocked, with two gems each and no sequential restriction again: "The Library" and "The Clock Tower". After collecting all seven gems, the final level is unlocked: "The Castle".

Levels

200px The Enchanted Forest
A tree boss holds a red gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS RedGem.png at end of this level.
200px Toyland
Beat the clown boss to get a orange gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS OrangeGem.png.
200px The Dessert Factory
A giant chocolate bar boss has a yellow gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS YellowGem.png.
200px The Library
Go through the library and fight the book boss to get a light green gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS LightGreenGem.png and a dark green gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS DarkGreenGem.png.
200px The Clock Tower
Fin a purple gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS PurpleGem.png around this level and fight the clock boss for a blue gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS BlueGem.png.
200px The Castle
A path to the witch's castle appears after collecting the seven gems. Now, to rescue Minnie, you must fight a big scary dragon before facing the final boss: Mizrabel.

Items

{{{imagewidths}}} Treasure Chest
Holds other items and can be broken both by throwing or bounce attack.
{{{imagewidths}}} Gold Coin (large)
Adds 2,000 points to your score.
{{{imagewidths}}} Gold Coin (small)
Adds 500 points to your score.
{{{imagewidths}}} Cake (large)
Fills two power stars.
{{{imagewidths}}} Cake (small)
Fills one power star.
{{{imagewidths}}} Mouse Ears
Gives an extra try. Reaching 10,000 points also gives you an extra try.
{{{imagewidths}}} Power Star
Adds an extra star to you Power Gauge.

Sequels and Re-releases

The 8-bit renditions of Castle of Illusion would be followed by two sequels, Land 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.

Production Credits

Master System Version

Character Design: Cyouko, Kyuuzou. F
Game Design: Yoshio. Y, Tomozou Endo, Michel Koba, Emirin
Sound Director: B. O
Sound Programmer: Milpo
Sound Composer: Kamiya Studio
Programmer: Taku. S
Assistant Programmers: Shin. F, Kumakura. T
Walt Disney Producer: Stephan L. Butler
Planner: Yoshio. Y
Special Thanks to: Jim

Game Gear Version

Character Design: Cyouko, Kyuuzou. F
Game Design: Yoshio. Y, Tomozou Endo, Michel Koba, Emirin
Sound Director: B. O
Sound Programmer: Milpo
Sound Composer: Kamiya Studio
Programmer: Taku. S
Assistant Programmers: Shin. F, Kumakura. T
Walt Disney Producer: Stephan L. Butler
Planner: Yoshio. Y
Special Thanks to: Tam

Promotional Material

  • SegaEuropesNo1 SMS MD UK PrintAd.jpg

    Master System UK print advert

  • SegaDoMeAFavour SMS UK PrintAd 1991-02.jpg

    Master System UK print advert

  • MWDTCoI SMS UK PrintAd.jpg

    Master System UK print advert

  • CoIDickTracy SMS UK PrintAd.jpg

    Master System UK print advert

  • MasterSystemIIJuegos ES PrintAd 1993-03 02.jpg

    Master System ES print advert

  • SixGames SMS BR PrintAdvert.jpg

    Master System BR print advert

Physical Scans

Master System Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
83
93 №1, p96/97
93 №111, p84/85[1]
95
97
80
97 №12, p98/99
93 №4, p80-82[2]
93 №1, p135[3]
77 №2/47
97 №7, p20/21
80
96 №17, p28/29
100 №23, p58
100 №46, p100
93 №2, p18[4]
91 №15, p72/73
Sega Master System
 92
Based on
17 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Ação Games (BR)
92
[5]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
85
[6]
Buzz! Computers (UK)
82
[7]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
93
[8]
Console XS (UK) PAL
94
[9]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
93
[1]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
85
[10]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
89
[11]
Game Mania (UK)
93
[12]
Game Power (IT)
80
[13]
The Games Machine (IT)
97
[14]
Joystick (FR)
97
[15]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
77
[16]
Mean Machines (UK)
93
[2]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
93
[17]
Player One (FR)
97
[18]
Power Play (DE)
80
[19]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
96
[20]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
100
[21]
Sega Pro (UK)
93
[4]
Sega Pro (UK)
91
[22]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
94
[23]
Tilt (FR)
90
[24]
Video Games (DE)
82
[25]
Zero (UK)
85
[26]
Sega Master System
 90
Based on
25 reviews

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-bit)

Master System, US
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Cover
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Manual
Master System, EU (6 languages)
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, EU (8 languages)
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, AU

Master System, BR (older)
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Cover
Master System, BR (newer)
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Cover
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Cart
CastleofIllusion SMS BR Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, KR
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Cart

Game Gear Version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
81 №47, p72[27]
89 №0, p119
78
82 №4
97 №17, p126
97 №12, p58/59
80
78 №23, p38
80 №23, p61
96 №2, p18[4]
92 №15, p74/75
85 №21, p62
Sega Game Gear
 86
Based on
12 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
81
[27]
ACE (UK) PAL
100
[28]
Ação Games (BR)
92
[29]
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA)
85
[30]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
83
[31]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
73
[32]
Consoles + (FR)
89
[33]
Console XS (UK) PAL
95
[34]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
78
[35]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
91
[36]
Game Mania (UK)
89
[37]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[38]
Games-X (UK)
82
[39]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
80
[40]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
90
[41]
Joystick (FR)
97
[42]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
80
[43]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
91
[44]
Player One (FR)
97
[45]
Power Play (DE)
80
[46]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
78
[47]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[48]
Sega Pro (UK)
96
[4]
Sega Pro (UK)
93
[49]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
94
[50]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
78
[51]
Tilt (FR)
90
[24]
User (GR) PAL
87
[52]
Sega Game Gear
 87
Based on
28 reviews

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8-bit)

Game Gear, US
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Cover
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Cart
Castleofillusion gg us manual.pdf
Manual
Game Gear, EU
CastleofIllusion GG EU Box Back.jpgNospine.pngCastleofIllusion GG EU cover.jpg
Cover
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Cart
Game Gear, JP
CastleofIllusion GG JP Box Back.jpgNospine-small.pngCastleofIllusion GG JP Box Front.jpg
Cover
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Cart
Game Gear, BR
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Cover
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Cart
CastleOfIllusion GG BR Manual.pdf
Manual



Mouse Ears sprite Disney games for Sega systems/Published by Sega
Sega Mega Drive
 Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990) | QuackShot Starring Donald Duck (1991) | World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck (1992) | Goofy's Hysterical History Tour (1993) | The Great Circus Mystery Starring Mickey & Minnie (1994) | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge (1994) | Mickey Mania (1994) | Donald in Maui Mallard (1995) | The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse (unreleased) | Mickey Mania 2 (unreleased) | Mickey Mouse: Private Eye (unreleased)
Sega Master System
 Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1990) | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck (1991) | Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1992) | Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck (1993) | Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1997) | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge (1998)
Sega Game Gear
 Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1991) | The Lucky Dime Caper Starring Donald Duck (1991) | Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1993) | Deep Duck Trouble Starring Donald Duck (1993) | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge (1994) | Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (1995)
Sega Pico
 Mickey no Yukai na Bouken (1993) | Donald no Obake Taiji (1993) | Mickey's Blast into the Past (1994) | Donald no TV Show (1995) | Mickey to Ooki na Furudokei (1996) | Mickey no Tokyo Disneyland Stamp Rally (1996) | Tokyo Disneyland Toon Town Mickey no Boku wa Untenshu (1997) | Mickey to Utau Tori no Shima Minnie o Sagashite Waku Waku Daibouken! (1998) | Mickey no Boku wa Meitantei (2000) | Fishing Pico: Donald no Adventure Fishing (2000) | Tokyo DisneySea Mickey to Asobou! (2002)
Sega Saturn
 Sega Ages I Love Mickey Mouse: Fushigi no Oshiro Daibouken/I Love Donald Duck: Gurujia Ou no Hihou (1998) | Maui Mallard and the Lost City Of Dread (unreleased)
Sega Dreamcast
 Disney's Donald Duck Quack Attack (2000)
Xbox 360
Sony PlayStation 3
Windows PC
 Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (2013)
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  3. ↑ File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf, page 135
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf, page 20 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf_p20" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf_p20" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 02.pdf_p20" defined multiple times with different content
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  6. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Mai 1991" (DE; 1991-04-26), page 128
  7. ↑ Buzz! Computers (UK) (+0:00)
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  9. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 139
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  11. ↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 145
  12. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
  13. ↑ Game Power, "Dicembre 1991" (IT; 1991-1x-xx), page 40
  14. ↑ The Games Machine, "Aprile 1991" (IT; 1991-0x-xx), page 77
  15. ↑ Joystick, "Janvier 1991" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 98
  16. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 37
  17. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 133
  18. ↑ Player One, "Mars 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 20
  19. ↑ Power Play, "6/91" (DE; 1991-05-10), page 132
  20. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 28
  21. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 58
  22. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 68
  23. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
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  30. ↑ Alaab Alcomputtar, "" (SA; 1995-08-xx), page 74
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  33. ↑ Consoles +, "Tilt Hors-Serie" (FR; 1991-07-xx), page 119
  34. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 147
  35. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "June 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 24
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  37. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 70
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  45. ↑ Player One, "Septembre 1991" (FR; 1991-xx-xx), page 58
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  47. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 38
  48. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 61
  49. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 70
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  51. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
  52. ↑ User, "Mártios 1992" (GR; 1992-0x-xx), page 86
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