Sega Master System · Platformer / Action
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| 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 |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Developed by SEGA, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse arrived on the Sega Master System in 1991 as a platformer. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Golden Axe Warrior and Asterix. Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mickey Mouse series; on the Master System you can also try Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse, Legend 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 Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Phantasy Star and Hang-On for the Master System.
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 Master System'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
23 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-C809 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Time (Seconds - Ten's & One's Digits) | 00DC-0099 |
| Infinite Time (Seconds - Hundred's Digit) | 00DC-0109 |
| Infinite Health | 00C0-BD03 |
| Infinite Energy | 00C0-BD03 |
| Infinite Lives | 00C0-C803 |
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse FAQ
When did Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse come out on the Master System?
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse was released for the Sega Master System 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.