Castle of Illusion APK

Castle of Illusion APK for Android - Gameplay & Features

Disney’s love for their iconic Mickey Mouse is clear, as they frequently introduce related animations, comics, books, games, and even architecture. If you visit Disneyland, you can see how many places throughout the park are secretly hiding Mickey.

This game has a long history, originally released in 1990 as a side-scrolling adventure. In 2013, an HD remaster launched on the PC platform, and now it has come to Android. Being a remake, the high-definition graphics are naturally a selling point, and it’s something that appeals to small A. The visuals are fresh, filled with Disney-style fairy tale elements everywhere—fat mushrooms, walking stumps, birds, and gorgeous castles. Every detail makes the experience enjoyable and makes you exclaim, "This is truly Disney!"

Although this is a remake, it retains only the original story, where Mickey must rescue Minnie. The controls, rules, gameplay, and content are all newly designed. The game has three parts: the virtual joystick on the left for direction, a right-hand jump button (hold to jump higher), and Mickey’s playful actions and vivid expressions. The story is explained, though sadly there are no Chinese subtitles, so some may not understand. Gameplay is smooth, but sometimes the joystick is difficult to use or Mickey’s reaction is delayed, making precise actions challenging at times.

The rules and progression are similar to other games: control Mickey as he moves from one end of the maze to the other, collecting the required number of diamonds to unlock the next level. However, the game’s content is rich. Each stage features beautifully designed scenes and clever traps—walking fat mushrooms and stumps will reduce your health if touched, thorns suddenly grow to block the path, and red ghosts leap in just as Mickey tries to escape—not to mention flowers that spit thorns.

The game equips Mickey with many attack and escape skills. He can jump on mushrooms and stumps to eliminate them, and collecting red apples gives him a throwing skill to use against enemies. Does this feel familiar? It’s similar to "Super Mario" gameplay. Why not add a "push the turtle, smash the mushrooms" feature as well? This would make it even more lively!

Sometimes, Mickey can also grab a hanging rope, swinging like Tarzan.

But the game offers more richness than that. What small A appreciates most is that, unlike other games that clearly mark level endings, this game adds special gameplay segments between levels, creating a seamless experience. If you play straight through, it’s truly as entertaining as watching an animation. For example, between Level 2 and Level 3, a parkour sequence shifts the perspective while Mickey rushes toward you, chased by a giant rolling apple. There are many branches to navigate and diamonds to collect, making the sequence intensely exciting!

Aside from providing nostalgic Super Mario-like gameplay, the game’s scenes always remind you of Disney movies. For example, Mickey is constantly followed by a cute little bird, just as Disney Princesses are, and the ghosts in the third stage resemble the wardrobe ghost from "Ghostly Elf." The red apple naturally represents "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." If you look closely, you’ll find even more new details to discover.-ApkAward.com

This remake lets us experience the power of Disney and Sega’s collaboration. The graphics, gameplay, and character designs show a genuine effort to recreate the original. Since Mickey’s skills rely on nostalgia, they are easy to learn. However, the controls are a bit inconvenient; sometimes, pressing jump and the throw apple button together wastes weapons, and Mickey’s occasional slow response tests the player’s concentration. Despite these issues, the game still offers plenty of novelty and fun.