"There is so much that I'm leaving out here: the surprisingly evocative storyline (complete with hearts being ripped out of people's chests), the hundreds of collectibles, the 2D levels, the recreation of famous Disney cartoons and rides, but I really should save something for the review. As for now, I'll end by saying that Epic Mickey has a lot to offer for people who love the study of game design, classic Disney, or just anyone who worships at the alter of imagination."

Disney Epic Mickey is a new direction for the iconic cartoon mouse. Featuring 3D and side-scrolling platforming, the ability to turn Mickey into a hero or a "scrapper", and a dark, artsy atmosphere, Disney Epic Mickey looks to turn heads when it launches this holiday season on the Wii.

SideQuesting - Epic Mickey's paint thinner/paint brush gameplay mechanic moves beyond simply affecting the environment. It is simply the the tool for emphasizing the moral decisions that are underly the game's premise.

Disney Epic Mickey is an intriguing title to say the least. With a lengthy playable demo at both Nintendo's booth and Disney Interactive's booth at this year's E3, critics and fans got a good feel for what the game has to offer.

"UK, October 30, 2009 - Mickey Mouse might be one of the world's most recognisable icons but, these days, he's more corporate figurehead than lovable rogue. Putting the personality back into Disney's most beloved mascot has been top of the company's To-Do list in recent years and, it transpires, the reason we finally found ourselves in an East London warehouse for the grand unveiling of the hugely ambitious Epic Mickey.

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