I wasn’t expecting much from Disney’s Magical Quest 2. I mean, come on—it’s a Mickey Mouse game. But as I played it, I was surprised and shocked by how fun it is.

Mickey and Minnie just want to spend the day at the circus with their friends, but thanks to the evil Baron Pete, their plans are turned upside down. Mickey and Minnie (you can play as either) must work their way through various locations, get to the Baron’s castle, and take him down. They do this with the aid of three different costumes, which they earn throughout the game.

The gameplay is solid, and it’s fun trying to figure out which costume to use to get through a specific area or beat a specific boss. The levels are all different enough to keep you interested, and the bosses are pretty creative.The game’s major drawback is that it’s short—really short. At the end, I was all set to play for at least a few more hours. So, in that way, it’s a bit disappointing. The cowboy outfit also takes a little getting used to, but it’s not a major flaw.

Overall, Magical Quest 2 is a really good game, despite the fact that Mickey Mouse is the main character. I just wish it was longer.

GBA

Publisher: Capcom

Players: 1-2

Also On: None

Genre: Action-Platformer

PROS:

Costume switching adds to gameplay

Creative bosses

CONS:

Way too short

BOTTOM LINE: A really fun, although short, game.

Rating: B

Try This

Whenever you see a big gold block with Mickey’s face on it, be sure to look for the rings attached to it. Grab them with your hook (safari costume)—the boxes spit out cool stuff, like extra lives.

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