With the upcoming full release of Disney Dreamlight Valley, the Disney company reaffirms its strong presence in the video gaming field. Disney’s movies and properties have always been excellent video game fodder, and they’ve even developed their own franchises.
Whether it concerns original concepts such as: Kingdom Heartsor modern innovations of classics such as The Scrooge McDuck series “Ducktales, Disney and video games is a consistently strong combination. While Disney has produced tons of great games, only the best have scored very high ratings on Metacritic.
10 Castle Of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse (2013) – 72
The hardest part about recreating classic games is keeping the simple fun of the original while adding something new at the same time. Castle of Illusion succeeded in both goals when it brought the legendary Sega game to life for modern consoles. The player takes control of Mickey Mouse and makes his way through the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie.
With smooth and easy controls, the game’s new and improved 3D graphics don’t detract from the experience. Although it has a simple setup, the classic platforming action and crisp Disney visuals make Castle of Illusion a modern game with a vintage sensibility.
9 Epic Mickey (2010) – 73
Generally regarded as one of the best Mickey Mouse games of all time, Epic Mickey revived the more adventurous side of the classic character. After Mickey partially destroys a world for discarded toons, Mickey must use his magic brush to save their world.
Mix platforming with more modern mechanics such as a morale system and side quests, Epic Mickey lived up to the epic part of its name. Perfect for the Nintendo Wii, the Brush Weapon was a unique twist on the classic gameplay mechanics. Also, the obscure nature of many of the characters is a treat for die-hard Disney fanatics.
8 DuckTales: Remastered (2013) – 75
The original The Scrooge McDuck series “Ducktales game is fondly remembered as one of the best on the NES, and a remake would be met with skepticism from many fans. However, when it arrived on modern consoles, the remaster was billed as a quality improvement to an already perfect game.
In the metroidvania-style platformer, Scrooge McDuck and his cousins navigate levels in search of treasure. Jumping on enemies with Scrooge’s cane is just as rewarding as it was in the ’80s, and the updated graphics retain the colorful legacy of the original while taking advantage of modern technology.
7 Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear To The Rescue (1999) – 75
Comes as a rare movie tie-in-game that was actually good, Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear to the rescue brought Pixar’s most recent film to life on most consoles. The player takes control of the eponymous character as he tries to rescue Woody from the clutches of an evil toy collector.
The 3D platforming was somewhat clunky, but the overall experience was groundbreaking for the time. What made the game shine was the variety of objectives and fun controls that made Buzz Lightyear a perfect video game protagonist to play.
6 Guilty Feast (2010) – 78
Not every great Disney game needs to be associated with one of their intellectual properties, and Guilty party showed that their interactive division was as viable as any other developer. The party-style game instructs players to solve a mystery through a series of mini-games similar to popular board games.
While the minigames are nothing to write home about, the game really shines with its brilliant writing style and fascinating characters. Being a party game, most of the experience comes from the company you play it in, but the strong storyline and characterization ensure that the player is in for an exciting time.
5 Disney Infinity (2013) – 80
Disney has always been excellent in branding and merchandise, and Disney Infinity was the best of both worlds when it came to toys and games. Using physical figures connected directly into the game, users explore famous worlds from Disney’s IP and embark on specific adventures from those worlds.
Pulling from the universes of Star Wars and miraclealso, Infinity had a large number of rare characters that players asked for. While the game itself was a pretty standard platforming adventure, the sandbox mode tweaks and proprietary software made it a huge gaming community.
4 Kingdom Hearts III (2019) – 83
Few game series have had Disney’s consistent success Kingdom Hearts, and the conclusion of the original trilogy delivered what its predecessors promised. Recast as Sora, the user explores different realms derived from Disney properties to prevent war from breaking out.
Significantly darker than most Disney games, Kingdom Hearts has built up its own mythos and fan base. Featuring never-before-seen Disney worlds like Frozenand Great Hero 6, Kingdom Hearts III also added new attacks inspired by Disney park attractions. While the action RPG elements remained intact, the 2019 game also had a freshness that breathed new life into the franchise.
3 Tron 2.0 (2003) – 84
although Tron is most remembered as a forgotten 80s movie gem, fans of the franchise were largely kept in the dark until the release of the FPS game Tron 2.0. The game revolves around the son of the main character from the film who has to be digitized to prevent a virus from taking over the game.
It was a nice treat to let fans explore the world of the movie in 3D, and the action-packed gameplay was punchy and fun. In addition to the typical FPS mechanics, the game has also revived the classic light cycle and made it an integral and challenging part of 2.0. With its mix of challenge and nostalgia, Tron 2.0 was the perfect game for both fans of the film and newcomers to the franchise.
2 Kingdom Hearts (2002) – 85
puree Final Fantasy with recognizable Disney properties, Kingdom Hearts was the surprise hit of the PS2 era. The user plays as ambitious teenage Sora and teams up with several classic Disney characters to protect the realm from the advancing forces of darkness.
With hack-and-slash controls and the typical action role-playing mechanics, the game felt familiar and fresh at the same time. The Disney worlds brought to life were a treat for Disney fanatics, and it gave the user an incentive to keep exploring the game to see what fascinating feature would be brought in next. While not the best in the series, the premiere title is in the Kingdom Hearts franchise is still a pioneer.
1 Kingdom Hearts II (2005) – 87
With each subsequent release, the Kingdom Hearts franchise seemed to get better and better, and Kingdom Hearts II was the highlight. Sora returns once again to team up with his Disney friends to stop the mechanizations of the evil Organization XIII.
Disney fans rejoiced at the addition of new worlds, and hardcore gamers were delighted to find that their minuscule criticism of the first game was turned into improvements. Much of the experience was retained from the previous games, but the addition of a drive meter allowed Sora to summon additional personalities to battle. Disney has always been about creativity and the world of Kingdom Hearts is one of their most original ventures.
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