Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mickey Mouse |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a platformer released in 1991 for the Sega Game Gear, developed by SEGA.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Crystal Warriors and Mappy. Among the 87 Game Gear platformers in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the Game Gear you can also try Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Mickey's Ultimate Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with Mickey Mania (SNES) and Mickey Mania (Genesis). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 008-A6E-E6E |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 003-64C-E69 |
| Start With 2 Energy Stars | 029-76F-E66 |
| Start With 4 Energy Stars | 049-76F-E66 |
| Start With 5 Energy Stars | 059-76F-E66 |
| Timer Starts At 300 | 036-C1E-F7A |
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse walkthroughs & guides
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Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse FAQ
When did Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse come out on the Game Gear?
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1991.
Who made Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse multiplayer?
No. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a single-player game.
How long does Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse take to play?
As a platformer, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.