Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Review

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two tries to be many things. It’s a co-op game. It’s a musical. It’s a platformer with elements of choice and consequence. It’s a lovingly crafted homage to the Disney of yesteryear and its iconic theme parks.

Junction Point Studios has also tried to address many of the complaints directed at the original Epic Mickey. The troublesome camera has been tinkered with, previously mute characters speak, and the game’s RPG elements have been dragged into the foreground. Everything about this game screams of a determination to get Disney Interactive Studio’s great black and white hope right this time.

But the weight of Junction Point’s ambition has resulted in a game that buckles at the knees. While Epic Mickey 2 retains the Disney charm so lovingly injected by designer Warren Spector, its nostalgic heart is its high point. Visually, Epic Mickey 2 is a gift to be savored. Practically, it’s plagued with issues.