Castle of illusion 2013 update#
Castle of illusion 2013 license#

Developer Sega Studios Australia must tread lightly and ensure that the new game not only meets the expectations of modern consoles but retains its original charm and magic.

This is Mickey’s finest hour we’re talking about here, and to many this is hollow Sega ground. Thus, we raise both one eyebrow and crack a wide grin, hoping that past negative performances are not indicative of future results. Does anyone even remember Commando 3? I thought not. Often, the charm of the original is lost during the rebooting process, and what’s left is a soulless husk that only barely resembles its inspiration. That’s the problem with remakes and tributes. No one wants their cherished nostalgia put through the wringer, and Mickey has been kind of hit-and-miss lately.

Castle of illusion 2013 update#

We are, of course, ecstatic to learn that one of the best Disney games ever made is returning, but we’re also a bit worried that the update may not do justice to the original. We here at Sega-16 have made it no secret that the original game is a true favorite, and we were both overjoyed and concerned to hear of the upcoming remake. These events have brought hope to many gamers that some of the great licensed titles of the past – and yes, there were indeed many – can have a chance to show current audiences just why they’re so highly regarded in the first place.Įven so, it was a major surprise to learn that Sega had decided to go through this process and bring back one of the most cherished games on the Genesis, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Castle of illusion 2013 license#

Some companies have even cared enough to reestablish a license in order to bring a classic title into the modern era (see: Ducktales Remastered). A few titles have managed to overcome this obstacle recently, such as the Teenage Ninja Turtles arcade games, which saw a rare joint effort between original publisher Konami and current Turtles license holder Ubisoft. Rights change hands, and the company that originally published a title may no longer have permission to bring it back.

Most of the time, licensed games have little chance of ever seeing a re-release due to the problems inherent in licensing.