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Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 9 critic reviews
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Based on 3 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Capcom Entertainment
Genre(s): Action, Platform
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 12, 2002
Summary
One night, a mischievous ghost traps a sleep-walking Mickey Mouse in a magical mirror. Stuck in an alternate universe that strangely resembles his own house, Mickey yearns to get back through the mirror to his bed and sweet dreams. Returning won't be easy, though: Mickey must first recover the broken mirror pieces that have been strewn about the house by the prankish poltergeist. Just as in an authentic Mickey cartoon, you will have to outwit enemies and pull gags. Charm and grand humor ensue when Mickey controls some of the most amazing toys you've ever seen -- as does the trouble-making ghost. You will also be able to uncover special souvenirs, such as Pluto's collar or Minnie's bow, which are all displayed in Mickey's room at the end of the game. Simple puzzles foster problem-solving skills. Mickey is highly expressive, reacting emotionally to what you do and what he encounters. He may express curiosity, get mad, fall down, run away or stand his ground. Mickey can find extra help if you connect with "Disney's Magical Quest Starring Mickey and Minnie" for Game Boy Advance using the Game Boy Advance cable. [Nintendo]
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What The Critics Said
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Four Fat Chicks
Magical Mirror is light and lively fare for those Gamecube owners tired of hacking and slashing through piles of demons but wanting to have a gaming good time while relaxing on their sofas in front of their TV sets.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
The slow pace and indirect control may not appeal to players looking for an action-oriented experience. [Aug 2002, p.142]
GameSpy
Geared towards a younger audience, Mickey is mind-numbingly simple, and it's a shame that such impressive visuals had to go to waste on such a disposable game.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
Those older than six will breeze through the game within a few hours, while younger players may have difficulty trying to figure out how to make Mickey do what they want him to do.
Read Full Review >IGN
It's just plain boring and often tedious. Most kids will find the game as just that.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
The incredibly slow pacing and monotonous puzzles will override the Disney entertainment factor for the young as well.
Read Full Review >Nintendophiles
It's a strange hybrid of game and cartoon, but my main problem is that is not quite either. There are sections of activity, followed by long periods of inactivity. If I were five, I reckon it would frustrate me. I'd want to watch or play, not both.
Read Full Review >netjak
Has my vote for THE WORST GAME EVER and I'm sure anyone else who plays it will agree with me. This even has "Universal Studios: Theme Park" beat, only because of how horrible the controls are, especially the 1992 "point and click" type of gaming.
Read Full Review >GameCube Europe
It is without doubt the worst thing on the cube. The Graphics, Gameplay, Sound and Lifespan are all extremely poor, and I still can’t believe two of the most respected company’s in the business have put their names on it. Laughable.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
[Anonymous] gave it a10:
this game lets you able to play as mickey mouse and slowly play as donald, pluto and minnie!! Truly a great game.
Mark W. gave it a 9:
One of the very few games that children 5 and under can play. I like the Kids mode. I have never seen this in a game before. In an adults world its nice to know that there are some programmers can write games without blood spurting from a freshly decapitated body!
