
I must admit that when I first played it the controls didn't feel quite right. The original Castle of Illusion was one of the few classic Megadrive platformers that I missed back in the day so this remake was the perfect The original Castle of Illusion was one of the few classic Megadrive platformers that I missed back in the day so this remake was the perfect chance to catch up! I obviously can't compare it to the original but I do know that this is a fine platformer with a very modern feel. The minute that we beat the game we started a second playthrough. This was a great purchase for $15 and I highly recommend it to anyone that played the original, anyone that is a big Disney fan, or any father/mother looking to have a fun gaming experience with their son or daughter. I hadn't played a true platformer in years and forgot how much fun they could be. The final boss fight against the witch took me about 15-20 tries, but was extremely satisfying once we beat her. I thought that the controls were tight and easy to handle, and what a joy to play a game with only two buttons for a change! Jump and throw, that's it! The story kept us intrigued and although it wasn't too hard, there were a few sections that almost had me throwing my controller, just like the good ole days. Each level is so unique and a complete blast to play. It took us probably about 4-5 hours to get through, which I thought was the perfect length.


It was a little too tough for my daughter right now, so I basically played the entire thing with her glued to my side the whole time. The game is absolutely beautiful and a joy to look at. When this remake was released, I downloaded it mainly so that my 5 year old daughter (who loves Disney) and I could play it together. I absolutely LOVE this game! I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600 when I was 6 and even though I had a Sega Genesis, I never played I absolutely LOVE this game! I've been a gamer since I got my Atari 2600 when I was 6 and even though I had a Sega Genesis, I never played this game back in the day.
