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

















Number of players: 1
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Master System
US 		7053
Sega Master System
EU 		7053
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR 		026010
Sega Master System
KR 		GB2003JG
Sega Game Gear
JP 		¥3,5003,500 G-3301
Sega Game Gear
US 		2401
Sega Game Gear
EU 		2401
Sega Game Gear
BR 		012130

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

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The Enchanted Forest
A tree boss holds a red gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS RedGem.png at end of this level.

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Toyland
Beat the clown boss to get a orange gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS OrangeGem.png.

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The Dessert Factory
A giant chocolate bar boss has a yellow gem File:CastleofIllusion SMS YellowGem.png.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

History

Legacy

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.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised 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 System version

Source:
In-game credits

Game Gear version

Source:
In-game credits

Magazine articles

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

Promotional material

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

Physical scans

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
92 №1, p34-37[8]
83 №5/91, p126[9]
93 №1, p96/97[10]
93 №111, p84/85[11]
89 №1, p145[12]
97 №30, p77[13]
80 №1, p38/39[14]
97 №12, p98/99[15]
93 №4, p80-82[16]
93 №1, p135[17]
77 №47, p37
97 №7, p20/21[18]
80 №6/91, p132
96 №17, p28/29
100 №23, p58
100 №46, p100[19]
93 №2, p18[20]
91 №15, p72/73
Sega Master System
 91
Based on
18 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Ação Games (BR)
92
[8]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
85
[9]
Buzz! Computers (UK)
82
[21]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
93
[10]
Console XS (UK) PAL
94
[22]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
93
[11]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
85
[23]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
89
[12]
Game Mania (UK)
93
[24]
Game Power (IT)
80
[14]
The Games Machine (IT)
97
[13]
Joystick (FR)
97
[15]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
77
[25]
Mean Machines (UK)
93
[16]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
93
[26]
Player One (FR)
97
[18]
Power Play (DE)
80
[27]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
96
[28]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
100
[29]
Sega Pro (UK)
93
[20]
Sega Pro (UK)
91
[30]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
94
[31]
Tilt (FR)
90
[32]
Video Games (DE)
82
[33]
Zero (UK)
85
[34]
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
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (8 Languages) SMS EU Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, AU

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Cart
Master System, AU (alt)

Master System, BR (cardboard)
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Cover
Master System, BR
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Cover
Master System, BR (newer)
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Cover
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Cart
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Manual
Master System, KR
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Cover
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Cart
Master System, Benelux Union
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Cover

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
81 №47, p72[35]
89 №0, p119[36]
78 №23, p24[7]
80 №28, p84[37]
82 №4, p37[38]
90 №5, p52[39]
97 №17, p126[40]
97 №12, p58/59[41]
80 №7/91, p138
78 №23, p38
80 №23, p61
96 №2, p18[20]
92 №15, p74/75
85 №21, p62
Sega Game Gear
 86
Based on
14 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
ACE (UK)
81
[35]
ACE (UK) PAL
100
[42]
Ação Games (BR)
92
[43]
Alaab Alcomputtar (SA)
85
[44]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
83
[45]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
73
[46]
Consoles + (FR)
89
[36]
Console XS (UK) PAL
95
[47]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
78
[7]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
91
[48]
Game Mania (UK)
89
[49]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
80
[37]
Games-X (UK)
82
[38]
Hippon Super (JP) NTSC-J
80
[50]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
90
[39]
Joystick (FR)
97
[40]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
80
[51]
Mean Machines Sega (UK) PAL
91
[52]
Player One (FR)
97
[41]
Power Play (DE)
80
[53]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
78
[54]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[55]
Sega Pro (UK)
96
[20]
Sega Pro (UK)
93
[56]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
94
[57]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
78
[58]
Tilt (FR)
90
[32]
User (GR) PAL
87
[59]
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
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Cover
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Cart
Game Gear, JP
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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

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 953f42e1
MD5 e7e1ef0a9e20585e2266e8adbaf4b8c9
SHA-1 c200b5e585d59f8bfcbb40fd6d4314de8abcfae3
256kB Cartridge (EU)
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 b9db4282
MD5 e9b4b92bc29ca8fbe9978da6720bd1eb
SHA-1 c31d80429801e8c927cb0536d66a16d51788ff4f
256kB Cartridge (US)
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 9942b69b
MD5 290056bcb4303d3c53ea7b6aa2a268a7
SHA-1 d2580137c641192d7faa98dbf8c715623e7d0bed
256kB Cartridge (JP)
Sega Game Gear
 ?
CRC32 59840fd6
MD5 16b6ea96908c17d4389a5907710a0f4e
SHA-1 06bbeb784f913b37f58c2581c66d4ecb099deace
256kB Cartridge (US/EU)

References

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  2. ↑ File:CVG UK 111.pdf, page 80
  3. ↑ File:EGM US 019.pdf, page 104
  4. ↑ File:AcaoGames BR 001.pdf, page 8
  5. ↑ File:Supergame BR 02.pdf, page 20
  6. ↑ File:CVG UK 116.pdf, page 97
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 File:EGM US 023.pdf, page 24 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:EGM US 023.pdf_p24" defined multiple times with different content
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 File:AcaoGames BR 001.pdf, page 34 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:AcaoGames BR 001.pdf_p34" defined multiple times with different content
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 File:ASM DE 1991-05.pdf, page 128 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ASM DE 1991-05.pdf_p128" defined multiple times with different content
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 File:TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf, page 96 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:TheCompleteGuideToSega UK.pdf_p96" defined multiple times with different content
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 File:CVG UK 111.pdf, page 84 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CVG UK 111.pdf_p84" defined multiple times with different content
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 145 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p145" defined multiple times with different content
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 File:TheGamesMachine IT 030.pdf, page 77 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:TheGamesMachine IT 030.pdf_p77" defined multiple times with different content
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 File:GamePower IT 01.pdf, page 40 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamePower IT 01.pdf_p40" defined multiple times with different content
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 File:Joystick FR 012.pdf, page 98 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 012.pdf_p98" defined multiple times with different content
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 File:MeanMachines UK 04.pdf, page 80 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachines UK 04.pdf_p80" defined multiple times with different content
  17. ↑ File:MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf, page 135
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 File:PlayerOne FR 007.pdf, page 20 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 007.pdf_p20" defined multiple times with different content
  19. ↑ File:SegaPower UK 46.pdf, page 100
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 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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  22. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 139
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  24. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
  25. ↑ Micromanía (segunda época), "Abril 1992" (ES; 1992-0x-xx), page 37
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  27. ↑ Power Play, "6/91" (DE; 1991-05-10), page 132
  28. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 28
  29. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 58
  30. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 68
  31. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Tilt, "Décembre 1991" (FR; 1991-1x-xx), page 45
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  34. ↑ Zero, "July 1991" (UK; 1991-0x-xx), page 62
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  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 File:ConsolesPlus FR 000.pdf, page 119 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ConsolesPlus FR 000.pdf_p119" defined multiple times with different content
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 File:GamePro US 028.pdf, page 112 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamePro US 028.pdf_p112" defined multiple times with different content
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 File:GamesX UK 04.pdf, page 37 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamesX UK 04.pdf_p37" defined multiple times with different content
  39. ↑ 39.0 39.1 File:HobbyConsolas ES 005.pdf, page 44 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:HobbyConsolas ES 005.pdf_p44" defined multiple times with different content
  40. ↑ 40.0 40.1 File:Joystick FR 017.pdf, page 126 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 017.pdf_p126" defined multiple times with different content
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 File:PlayerOne FR 012.pdf, page 58 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 012.pdf_p58" defined multiple times with different content
  42. ↑ ACE, "December 1991" (UK; 1991-11-08), page 110
  43. ↑ Ação Games, "Setembro 1991" (BR; 1991-09-xx), page 52
  44. ↑ Alaab Alcomputtar, "" (SA; 1995-08-xx), page 74
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  49. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 70
  50. ↑ Hippon Super, "April 1991" (JP; 1991-03-04), page 43
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  52. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 143
  53. ↑ Power Play, "7/91" (DE; 1991-06-12), page 138
  54. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 38
  55. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 61
  56. ↑ Sega Pro, "Christmas 1992" (UK; 1992-12-10), page 70
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  58. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 88
  59. ↑ User, "Mártios 1992" (GR; 1992-0x-xx), page 86



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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