Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

by Disney Interactive Studios

• All in-game characters - most notably Oswald The Lucky Rabbit whose voice will be heard for the first time ever - are fully voiced by the official voice actors of those characters
• Players will experience Disney's forgotten characters and attractions in all-new levels and further explore levels from the original Disney Epic Mickey game, but now changed, impacted by world-changing events that have shaken Wasteland apart.
• New 2D levels based on classic Disney animated films and shorts will offer compelling puzzle-based, platforming gameplay
• Players will enjoy an original game story co-written by award-winning American comic book writer, Marv Wolfman, and Junction Point
• The storyline will feature a variety of new and returning characters that will further immerse players in Disney's rich history while adversaries familiar and new will challenge players.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B007MM9E42
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 1 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 18, 2012
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (180 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #485 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #10 in Video Games > Wii > Games > Adventure

Product Description

Platform: Nintendo Wii

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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is an Action-Adventure Platforming game set in the Disney themed gameworld of Wasteland. The game utilizes the same open-ended, environment-manipulating play mechanics of the original Disney Epic Mickey to create a unique experience that lets players create their own paths through game levels. The game features both Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, each with their own tools of environment manipulation. Additional features include, forgotten Disney characters and attractions, all-new levels, professional voice acting, Disney-inspired music and lyrics, and drop-in, drop-out two-player co-op support.

Return to Wasteland to face a challenge from an unexpected enemy.
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Join forces with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
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Unleash the Power of the Brush in a Whole New Way

Join Mickey and Oswald in an epic battle to save the magical world of Wasteland and change it forever. Interact with your favorite characters like never before in the most heroic adventure yet.

In Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, gamers will play as Mickey Mouse and for the first time ever, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney's first cartoon star, in an all-new adventure of creativity and discovery. Created by industry luminary Warren Spector and Disney Interactive's Junction Point game development studio, Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two returns the franchise to the Wii system from Nintendo.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two returns Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions. But for the first time, Mickey and Oswald will join forces as true partners - Mickey with his magical paint brush that wields paint and thinner, and Oswald with his powerful remote control that allows him to command electricity. This new co-op play combined with enhanced in-game physics will further enhance the idea that "PlayStyle Matters" - a unique approach to gameplay pioneered by Warren Spector where players dynamically tackle different challenges in order to explore all possibilities and storylines, but with consequences for their chosen actions.

Key Game Features

• Players can play as Oswald in drop-in, dropout 2-player co-op mode. The Power of Two will be evident as Oswald participates in Mickey's adventure every step of the way.
• All in-game characters -- most notably Oswald The Lucky Rabbit whose voice will be heard for the first time ever -- are fully voiced by the official voice actors of those characters.
• Players will experience Disney's forgotten characters and attractions in all-new levels and further explore levels from the original Disney Epic Mickey game, but now changed, impacted by world-changing events that have shaken Wasteland apart. New 2D levels based on classic Disney animated films and shorts will offer compelling puzzle-based, platforming gameplay.
• Players enjoy an original game story co-written by award-winning American comic book writer, Marv Wolfman, and Junction Point. The storyline features a variety of new and returning characters that further immerse players in Disney's rich history while adversaries familiar and new will challenge players.
• Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is the first video game that can be described as a "musical," where at various points during the adventure characters will express themselves and advance the plot by bursting into song. All songs feature original Disney-inspired music and lyrics. Players will also hear tunes and instrumentation that change based on their personal choices, which will ultimately allow each individual to "conduct" their own unique soundtrack.

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Product Description

Players can play as Oswald in drop-in, drop-out 2-player co-op mode. "The Power of Two" will be evident as Oswald participates in Mickey's adventure every step of the way.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

54 of 65 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gaming for Disney fans of all ages November 19, 2012

By J. Grant

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I've been spending a lot of time with this game since its launch and have been enjoying it immensely. A few points on the game:

1. This, like the previous Epic Mickey game, is a treasure trove for any big fan of Disney. The characters and settings are full of familiar favorites as well as good deal of little-known history.
2. Oswald the Lucky Rabbit serves as Mickey's ever-present partner this time around. Another player can jump in and control him, and if only one player is playing, he is controlled by the computer.
3. The decisions you make and the way you play the game do have an effect on the game world this time. For instance, if you're abusive to the characters by jumping on their heads too much, they will act more apprehensive toward you as a result.
4. Another feature which I think makes this a great game for younger kids is that "combat" is few and far between, and confrontations can be resolved without violence. For instance, Mickey paints characters with his brush to make them friendly, or uses it to merely thin them away.
5. The two character gameplay also places a focus on collaboration. Both the characters' abilities are necessary to advance in the game.
6. There are a couple of neat peripherals available for the Wii version of the game: PDP Epic Mickey 2 Mickey's Paintbrush for Wii and PDP Epic Mickey 2 Oswald's Clicker for Wii.

Overall, a fun game with some nice elements for young players.

37 of 46 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun yet unsatisfying. (Possible minor spoilers) December 5, 2012

By SiR_Wats

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii

Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

First, let me say that this game was fun while it lasted. The voice acting is a very nice touch, the locations visited are wonderfully chosen and artistically designed and side quests abound. That said, after completing the main story line I feel as though I've played through the first half of a great game, despite a few glitches and those deadly camera angles.

My wife and I loved the first Epic Mickey game. We've both played through it multiple times, loving the challenge, the Disneyness and the unique game mechanics. For me, the best part was the ending. The number of times you think you've won only to have another, bigger challenge thrust upon you was exhilarating.

Which is precisely why I find Epic Mickey 2 less satisfying. Between a lousy final boss whose best weapon is the camera (not to mention a glitch that made him sink into the floor and never return, leaving Oswald and Mickey alone to commit seppuku and start the battle over)and a final level which pales in comparison to any of the final 3 levels of the first game in terms of depth and challenge, the conclusion really doesn't measure up to the pattern established by the first.

Also, a few words need to be said about Oswald's AI versus playing two-player. Most of the time, the game is much easier and more fun with two players because Oswald's AI is often terrible. At least twice in every level (and generally at least once in every side quest), I found myself asking my wife to put the baby down for a minute to help me or, when she was unavailable, trying to manipulate two controllers simultaneously because I just couldn't get Oswald to get his rear in gear to do something obvious. He has the ability to revive you with his remote but he almost never does except during boss fights and only sporadically at that. If you're having a hard time getting through a level or reaching a bonus item on a ledge, call a buddy to take over for the virtually useless Oswald AI.

On the other hand, if you're having trouble with a boss fight and you're playing 2-player, you should probably let the second player take a break. During boss fights, computer-controlled Oswald can do things which are impossible for a player to do, such as targeting something when he has no line of sight to it. Other than the last one (and that one only maybe), boss fights are much easier when left in the computer's care.

All of that said, I did enjoy the game and will still play through it again to see alternate paths and collect all the side stuff. Had I realized I was only getting half of a game, though, I might have waited for the price to come down.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Epic mickey 2 January 7, 2013

By Cynthia Gonzalez

Platform for Display:Nintendo Wii|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this for my nephew and he loved it. It came right away and in perfect condition. This was a good gift for an eight year old.