With the full release of Disney corporation is once again asserting its strong presence in the realm of video gaming. Disney's movies and properties have always been excellent fodder for video games, and they have even developed their own franchises.
Whether it's original concepts such as Metacritic.
Castle Of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse (2013) - 72
The trickiest part of remaking classic games is maintaining the simple fun of the original while adding something new. Castle of Illusion succeeded at both of those goals when it brought the legendary Mickey Mouse, the player platforms their way through the Castle of Illusion to rescue Minnie.
With smooth and easy controls, the game's new and improved 3D graphics aren't a detraction from the experience. While it does have a simple set-up, the classic platforming and bright Disney imagery make Castle of Illusion a modern game with a vintage sensibility.
Epic Mickey (2010) - 73
Generally considered one of the best Mickey Mouse games of all time, Epic Mickey revitalized the classic character's more adventurous side. After partially destroying a world for discarded toons, Mickey must use his magical paintbrush to save their world.
Blending platforming with more modern mechanics like a moral system and side-quests, Epic Mickey lived up to the epic part of its name. The paintbrush weapon is perfect for the Nintendo Wii and was a unique twist on classic gameplay mechanics. Also, the obscure nature of many of the characters is a treat for die-hard Disney fanatics.
DuckTales: Remastered (2013) - 75
The original DuckTales game is fondly ed as one of the best on the NES, and a remake was going to be met with skepticism from many fans. However, when it arrived on modern consoles the remaster was heralded as a quality improvement on an already perfect game.
The platforming metroidvania style game sees Scrooge McDuck and his nephews navigate levels searching for treasure. Jumping on enemies with Scrooge's cane is just as rewarding as it was in the '80s, and the updated graphics preserve the colorful legacy of the original while taking advantage of modern tech.
Toy Story 2: Buzz Lightyear To The Rescue (1999) - 75
Coming as a rare Pixar's most recent film to life across most consoles. The player takes control of the eponymous character as he attempts to rescue Woody from the clutches of an evil toy collector.
The 3D platforming was somewhat awkward, but the overall experience was cutting edge 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 as.
Guilty Party (2010) - 78
Not every amazing Disney game has to tie into one of their intellectual properties, and Guilty Party showed that their interactive division was just as viable as any other developer. The party style game tasks the players with solving a mystery through a series of mini-games in a similar vein to popular board games.
While the mini-games are nothing to write home about, the game really shines in its brilliant writing and fascinating characters. Being a party game, the bulk of the experience comes from the company one plays it in, but the strong storyline and characterization sets the player up for a rousing good time.
Disney Infinity (2013) - 80
Disney has always been excellent at branding and merchandise, and Disney Infinity was the best of both worlds when it came to toys and games. Using physical figures plugged directly into the game, s explore famous worlds from Disney's I.P. and go on specific adventures from those worlds.
Pulling from the universes of had a host of rare characters that players clamored for. While the game itself was a rather stock-standard platform adventure, the customization in sandbox mode and its proprietary software made it huge gaming community.
Kingdom Hearts III (2019) - 83
Few gaming series have had the consistent success of Disney's Kingdom Hearts, and the conclusion of the original trilogy delivered on what its predecessors promised. Once again cast as Sora, the explores various realms derived from Disney properties in order to stop war from breaking out.
Considerably darker than most Disney games, Kingdom Hearts has established a mythos and fanbase of its own. Incorporating never-before-seen Disney worlds like Big Hero 6, Kingdom Hearts III also added new attacks that were inspired by Disney park attractions. While the action RPG elements remained intact, the 2019 game also had a freshness that revived the franchise.
Tron 2.0 (2003) - 84
Though a forgotten '80s film gem, fans of the franchise were largely left in the dark until the release of the FPS game Tron 2.0. The game centers around the son of the main character from the film who must be digitized in order to stop a virus from taking over the game.
Allowing fans to explore the world of the movie in 3D was a nice treat, and the action-packed gameplay was snappy and fun. On top of the typical FPS mechanics, the game also revived the classic light cycle and made in an integral and challenging part of 2.0. With its mix of challenge and nostalgia, Tron 2.0 was the perfect game for fans of the film as well as newcomers to the franchise.
Kingdom Hearts (2002) - 85
Mashing up Final Fantasy with recognizable Disney properties, Kingdom Hearts was the surprise hit of the PS2 era. Playing as ambitious teen Sora, the teams up with several classic Disney characters to protect the realm from the encroaching 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 incentive to keep exploring the game to see what fascinating property would be brought in next. Though it isn't the best in the series, the premiere title in the Kingdom Hearts franchise is still a trailblazer.
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 pinnacle. Sora once again returns to team up with his Disney pals to stop the mechanizations of the evil Organization XIII.
Disney fans rejoiced at the inclusion of new worlds, and hardcore gamers were delighted to find that their miniscule criticisms of the first game were tinkered into improvements. The experience was mostly maintained from the previous games, but the addition of a drive gauge allowed Sora to summon additional personalities to fight. Disney has always been about creativity, and the world of Kingdom Hearts is one of their most original enterprises.
