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21.02.2024 - 17:37 / gamerant.com / Mickey Mouse / Charming Holiday / Nintendo
A remake of the original Wii exclusive, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will be available on Switch later this year. Fans have been hoping for a revival of the Epic Mickey game franchise, and this surprise announcement during today's Nintendo Direct has already got audiences buzzing.
First released in 2010, Disney Epic Mickey is a 3D platformer featuring a unique paintbrush mechanic. Players can control the iconic Disney mascot, Mickey Mouse, and utilize both paint and paint thinner to alter the environment around them and traverse through a curious world. This fantastical experience will be returning later this year in a remade, or «Rebrushed,» version of the game on Nintendo Switch.
Announced during today's Nintendo direct, a remaster of the classic Wii Mickey Mouse platformer will be coming to Switch this year, titled Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed. The trailer shows the eponymous mascot falling into a mirror and entering a mysterious realm filled with forgotten characters. Players must help Mickey to platform and paint his way out of the magical dimension, as they become an epic hero. Featured gameplay shows classic 3D platforming mechanics, along with a unique paint brush ability. In spite of a somewhat lackluster Epic Mickey sequel, audiences have remained supportive of the imaginative franchise. Fans have already begun celebrating this reveal on social media, with many shocked to see the beloved Wii game getting a full remake.
Shortly after the end of the Nintendo Direct, an extended announcement trailer was also shared, giving fans a bit more background on the story. In both the Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Nintendo Direct and Announcement trailers, fans can spot a number of iconic moments from the original game and enjoy the gorgeous improvements to the original graphics. Both the cinematic cutscenes and gameplay moments showcase the major upgrade in performance of the Switch compared to the Wii. Key locations and a familiar face are shown in the trailer, though only briefly, allowing new and returning players to get a taste of the whimsical world of Epic Mickey. Colorful scenery, imaginative action, and an exciting soundtrack all contribute to making this unexpected trailer a welcome surprise for fans of Mickey Mouse and platforming adventures. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will launch on the Nintendo Switch later this year.
Disney fans and platforming fans have vocally supported the Epic Mickey series, with many now excited for this fresh reimagining of an arguably underrated game. With the success of Disney Dreamlight Valley and the potential of the new collaboration between Disney and Epic Games, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is due to release during a time of rising interest in the iconic
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