World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck Classic Co-op
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer
Mickey Mania
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Travellers Tales |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Mickey Mouse |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 16 |
Mickey Mania is a platformer released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Travellers Tales and published by Sony. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the Genesis you can also try Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, 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). Travellers Tales also made Sonic 3D Blast and Puggsy for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 Mickey Mania 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.
Mickey Mania cheats & codes
99 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Hits | FF046F:04 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FF0467:09 |
| Infinite Black Balls | FF0471:09 |
| Ghost Mickey | FF06C1:26 |
| Stage Select Enabled (Press Start On Start Game) | FF045B:01 |
Mickey Mania 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.
Mickey Mania FAQ
When did Mickey Mania come out on the Genesis?
Mickey Mania was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Mickey Mania?
It was developed by Travellers Tales and published by Sony.
Is Mickey Mania multiplayer?
No. Mickey Mania is a single-player game.
How long does Mickey Mania take to play?
As a platformer, Mickey Mania 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 Mickey Mania 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.