Review of Disney Epic Mickey 2: the Power of Two
For our holiday gift guide we were given a copy of Epic Mickey 2: the Power of Two for my son to review in his new corner of the blog titled D’s Corner. We chose a copy for our Xbox 360 since Diego does not have a lot of games for that game console.
Epic Mickey 2 is rated E for everybody, so any age group can play the game. The new Disney game immerses the player in a fantasy world full of long forgotten characters and attractions crafted by Waren Spector. Mickey and Oswald, the lucky rabbit join forces. For the first time in history Oswald gets a voice, up until now Oswald had been completely silent. There is a lot of paint in bright colors throughout the video game. I like that even though Mickey and Oswald are fighting bad guys there are no weapons in the game, they are shooting paint at the bad guys. the bad guys are also shooting paint at Mickey and Oswald.
Diego told me that he was struggling to pass some of the levels so he became a little frustrated with it’s level of difficulty. He is used to passing through levels quickly and I think he was running low on patience. That said, I can see younger children really enjoying and playing with this game a lot. The graphics are really fun, bright and well, all that Disney is known for. Personally, I played the game myself to see what it was all about and liked the game well enough to purchase it if I needed a present for my niece or nephew who are younger than Diego. The game could be fun for a teenager but mine would not even touch the game her nose was too deep in her phone to even notice a game. I really think my nephew who is 4 would love playing it but it might be a little challenging for him so he would need parental help. So I have to say the age group that the game would be most appropriate for would be between 5 and 9 because they would be able to play the game by themselves and would likely be interested in the graphics and content.
Epic Mickey 2 is available right now in the following formats: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii U, Wii, and 3DS. January 2013 the game will be available on PC/Mac! Prices very depending on the game.
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92 Comments
Erica Flores
I love the idea of defeating bad guys without weapons
Chelle Thompson
It’s hard to say what I think without playing it, but it looks like it would be a lot of fun!
Nicole Strunk
My neice would love this game. She is 6 so it sounds like it would be perfect for her,
Lanie
I think this game looks pretty awesome. If its anything like the first one it is going to be really fun.
denise smith
this is an excellent game for anybody expecially kids i love the idea that there is no fighting with weapons we have to many of them these days
Elizabeth
Thanks for thos giveaway..my kids would love it!
Dina Hanson
A paintball weapon! How cool!
Susan Johson
Thank you for the informative review. I am glad you described it well and let me know the actual age group that would enjoy the game, instead of the “E for Everybody” rating, that makes the playability of the game by different ages quite vague.
T Manahan
My 6 year-old, video game-loving son would love this!
Mr Thomas Ticknor
I would give it to my nephew.
Mr Thomas Ticknor
The game is amazing can’t wait for it.
Kambrea
I loved the first one. I am really interested to see how this one plays. I love that it is rated “E”. My Husband and son love to play.
Barb S
I like that the game uses paint brushes as weapons not guns
HollyO
I like that two kids can work together and play at the same time!
Odelia C
I think it would be a great one for my 6 and maybe 10 year old to play.
Jessica Kennedy
We have the first one and the kids love it, it’s interactive, and the kids get to play right along with their favorite characters.
Denise Weatherly
i like the idea of paint rather than weapons. i would think my grandson would enjoy this. he is 11 years old.
yvonne dewolf
this is ideal for kids to defeat bad guys, but without being so violent and without weapons.
Tina
This game sounds like so much fun. I know my family will love it.
misty farmer
Sounds like an awesome game! I mean who doesnt love mickey and it being rated E, even better!
Kelly F Kerley
I like that is can be for 1 or 2 players and that Oswald is in it =)
GayAnn Wright
My Son played the 1st one and he really liked it. He’s really into the Mickey thing with Kingdom Hearts. I know we wanted to get this one for him but the funds at Christmas ran short :/
Lynne Judd
I love anything to do with Mickey as does my husband, as we are both children at heart, so I would love to win this game.
Brenda Widner
this game sounds great. I am glad that they brought Walt Disney’s first creation to life with a voice. This is fantastic! My Grands would enjoy this game with all the colors and activities, especially the 6 yr old.
Christine
My son would definetly love this!
Tiffany Stufflestreet
It sounds awesome. My son has the first Epic Mickey and has been asking for this one.
teresa herrera-honores
awesome that they fight each other with paint!!! i prefer non-voilence for my kids and love disney stuff!
Lucy Lopez
This sounds like a game my granddaughter would enjoy. Thank you for the review.
Emily Dixon
That’s awesome! I love Mickey Mouse and we have number one. My husband and son have been so excited to get this one!! Which we have not purchased yet. I love that they still have games that are appropriate and shoot paint and not guns. Not a fan of those games. Thanks for the review!
Krista Grandstaff
Thanks so much for the great review, especially when you speak of what might be the target age group for this…My kids have the first game and love it, so I will def be looking into this one. It’s always a plus to find a game where the worst weapon is paint…lol!
Mary Dailey
I love that there are no weapons, it’s colorful and looks like any age group would have fun playing it!
joanna garcia
love that Oswald talks and its easy for kids to pass! i know these console games are hard for lil ones so this is great!
Kimberly Hilbert
I am glad that you were able to give me a concrete view on which ages would most enjoy this game. On the package it might say E for Everyone, but we all know that some age groups might not enjoy this as much as others. Also, it’s nice to know the younger kids can play although they might need a bit of help along the way.
Lily Kwan
I like how Oswald finally gets a voice. Thanks for the interesting and informative review!
Danielle Williams
I love Mickey and so do my sisters this would be an awesome game!
amber
sounds like a really fun game!
cassie roxberry
I absolutely loved the first one so I’m sure I would love the second 🙂
angela
I almost bought this on christmas best buy had it for 50 percent off but took it out of my shopping cart thinking I could not afford it….
Mommyofone Shanna
So neat !! My son and boyfriends son would love this =)
Kimberly Listrud
I really appreciate your review because you gave information that will help me decide if this game is appropriate to our family or not. (It is!) It sounds like a good, fun family game. I like your age guidelines also. I like that there is no violence in the game, only shooting with paint and that everyone will find it interesting (at least for a bit). Thank you!
Ashley Hatten
we can’t wait to play this game-we played the first epic mickey and I also love seeing oswald’s return! thanks!
Veronica Hay
awesome review! my son is 4 so i’m sure he’ll need some help once in a while but i really think he would love this. I love how there is no weapons and no violence!!!
Heather Bridson
I loved the original, and I would love to try this game.
Carrie Demas
My kids love Mickey! I really like that the game does not have any weapons. My son is five and this would be perfect for him. My daughter is only two, so she would have to grow into it, but I’m sure she’d love watching her brother play!
Dana Pugsley
Great idea of fighting without weapons and spraying paint at one another!!
Briana Kennedy
I think my kids would enjoy the game!
rebeka deleon
this game sounds like a lot of fun. i would love to play this with my 4 year old son
Amy L. Norman
My son also gets impatient, so thank you for being candid about his experience with the game. My husband and I really like Little Big Planet, and would probably enjoy Epic Mickey 1&2.
nikki krutz
i like that they are shooting paint, much better than a lot of games out there!
Fawn Strunk
My children love epic mickey 1 so I know that they would love this one
Nicole Minney
I love anything Mickey. Hello, my last name is Minney :0) But I love that it is safe for kids.
Mia Dentice Carey
AWESOME GAME!!!!!!
I know my son would love this….I’m looking forward to playing it too!
Glad to see that it’s available in many different formats =)
Mia Dentice Carey
By the way…Very good review, I shared on Facebook, tweeted & pinned!
Sheila Hickmon
This game sounds like so much fun. My daughter would love it.
Teenagers and their phones lol!
Gianna
It sounds like a lot of fun.
stephanie bryant
awesome game cant wait i love that theres no weapons and that they use paint awesome idea happy new year
Michelle.A.
My son has been wanting this game so I was glad to read this review. I think it would be great for him. I’m glad to hear that graphics are great too.
michelle warner
this game looks like so much fun we would love to have mickey in our house, too cool
great review
jessica hager
I think this looks like a great family game!
Nicole
This game seems fun and appropriate for the whole family
Andrea Perra Hadfield
My kids would love this!! I love that they fight bad guys without actual weapons!!
Brandi Price
From everything I have seen it looks pretty cool!
Jackie
I’m glad that it’s a Disney game and doesnt have weapons. Thanks for sharing the ages you would suggest. When I see “E”, I automatically think all ages.
Pamela Halligan
I love that this is a Disney game. I don’t have to worry about too much violence, and it’s great for the whole family. Thanks for the review.
Mary Gallardo
This would be my daughter’s first game! So cute!
Shelbie Johnston
I love that no weapons are being used! Too many games these days have them!
Chris Baker Cox
I love that there are no weapons, and it’s Disney so I am sure the animation is fantastic!
Tina Seagraves
My grands don’t get to play many games like this .. I think they would love it. and it’s rated E.
April Skidgel
The fact that kids can play this and see its just as fun with shooting paint is a plus!! Disney does graphics well so I’m sure they are amazing just like you said. This would be a great game to own
Shelly Johnson
My daughter has seen the commercials for this game and she has been saying she wanted it! It sounds great form what you have said. My daughter has had trouble too with some of the levels on another Disney game – the one where the dress up as disney characters. But I am thinking this one would be a little easier from how you described it.
Chevy Reid Roper
I totally love the idea of no weapons. Games nowadays are so violent. Disney has done a great thing!!
admin
I agree with you Chevy, I love the fact there are no weapons!
Jennifer Hokanson
Perfect for my age group kids-also the bright exciting graphics sound great!!
Nikkita Hill
I’m so excited that they included Oswald in this one! I have the 1st game and I loved it!
Charlene Shaver
This looks like something I would enjoy playing as much as my son 🙂
Theresa Klemm
My boys have the 1st one and love it! They would love 2 as well!!
Nicole Sender
Great game for everyone! No weapons!!!
Leah CB
Thank you for the great review. My daughter has been asking for this since she saw the it on the Disney Channel. I love the idea of paint as a “weapon”.
michelle dement
this sounds like such a cute and kid friendly movie that i would for my kids to play.
wyndwhisper
thank you for the great review. really helps to know how the game is set up and what to expect before your 5 year old niece gets the shock of her life (and yours), because you weren’t expecting things to be so graphic or nude. LOL!
i’ll be coming back here often now that i have found your site. Happy New Years
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admin
Yeah this is such a great game and I LOVE that they are shooting paint and not real guns.
Sonia Dickinson Cox
I like that there are no weapons and it sounds like something even I would like to play lol. The Disney characters and bright colors would probably keep my son’s attention. Looks like a lot of fun.
Angel Poling
I love that its visually appealing, and fun for all ages.
Dawn
The first game seemed a little advanced for my younger children, I like that this one seems to be more kid friendly.
Jennifer Johncock
This game looks fun, I think my son would like it. 🙂
Elizabeth Parker
I think that my oldest might enjoy this. 🙂 She loves Mickey and is learning the controls for our 360. She might need some help, but I think that she’d like it. 🙂 I saw a demo for it and loved the graphics. 🙂
Jessica Bradley
I like the idea of no weapons! and I am glad to hear that it is a game for all ages. I have been wanting to buy this but wasn’t sure if we would all enjoy it or not. Will give it a try!! Thanks!
Jennifer M.
Looks fun. Love the fact that it uses paint instead of weapons.
Hollyanne Kaczmarek Gallo
Games sounds amazing no wonder my son wants it so much. Paint is great instead of use of weapons. 🙂
Devin
this game sounds fun!
Ashley Richardson
I think the game sounds really cool. My mom has the first Epic Mickey game for her Wii. I think this game would be really good for my kids. They don’t have a lot of experience playing Wii so they have trouble with my mom’s game, but they navigate our Xbox 360 VERY easily so I don’t think that would be an issue. I love that the game involves shooting paint at the bad guys…too cute!
Alex
I just played the demo of this and I want it SO BADLY!! It looks like so much fun!