With the news of a re-release of the classic Capcom game Ducktales still ringing in the ears of retro gaming fans, Sega have also jumped on the upgrade bandwagon with the announcement that Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse will be given the HD treatment.
Here's the statement from Sega:
"SEGA, in collaboration with Disney Interactive is pleased to announce the upcoming digital release of Castle of Illusion Featuring Mickey Mouse, a complete re-imagining of the iconic Genesis side-scrolling adventure first released in 1990. Developed by Sega Studios Australia, Castle of Illusion Featuring Mickey Mouse will be available worldwide for digital download on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Windows PC in summer 2013."
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse was released in 1990 and is one of the most iconic games in the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis library. It was praised at the time for its tight controls, great level design and fantastic music and still holds a place in many retro gaming fans Top 10s. The game got a pseudo-sequel last year in the form of Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion which was released on the Nintendo 3DS.
The statement also says that the game is, "completely rebuilt from the ground up, Castle of Illusion has stunning visuals and new gameplay mechanics. Fans will enjoy the original storyline as they help Mickey save Minnie from the evil witch, Mizrabel."
Check out the teaser video and images below:
Here's the statement from Sega:
"SEGA, in collaboration with Disney Interactive is pleased to announce the upcoming digital release of Castle of Illusion Featuring Mickey Mouse, a complete re-imagining of the iconic Genesis side-scrolling adventure first released in 1990. Developed by Sega Studios Australia, Castle of Illusion Featuring Mickey Mouse will be available worldwide for digital download on Xbox LIVE Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Windows PC in summer 2013."
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse was released in 1990 and is one of the most iconic games in the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis library. It was praised at the time for its tight controls, great level design and fantastic music and still holds a place in many retro gaming fans Top 10s. The game got a pseudo-sequel last year in the form of Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion which was released on the Nintendo 3DS.
The statement also says that the game is, "completely rebuilt from the ground up, Castle of Illusion has stunning visuals and new gameplay mechanics. Fans will enjoy the original storyline as they help Mickey save Minnie from the evil witch, Mizrabel."
Check out the teaser video and images below:
Surely Quackshot Starring Donald Duck is next right?