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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mickey Mouse |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is a platformer developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.
It came out in the Genesis's second year on the market. Other notable Genesis releases from 1990 include Populous, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Super Monaco GP. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #24 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the Genesis you can also try Mickey Mania, World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck and Fantasia. The series also appears on other systems with Mickey Mania (SNES) and Mickey's Speedway USA (N64). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
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 want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
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
47 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Mickey Only Takes One Damage Point Per Section | 00B794:4E75 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFF325:0003 |
| Infinite Health | FFF322:0200 |
| Infinite Apples | FFF321:63 |
| Infinite Items | FFF320:05 |
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse FAQ
When did Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse come out on the Genesis?
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1990.
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.