Epic Mickey And Oswald The Lucky Rabbit

*Donatello19* · 02-12-2013, 09:40 PM

Being a big fan of animation, I loved the first Epic Mickey game. If you haven't played it, you should. Here's a bit of trivia that you may not have known.

Walt Disney's original cartoon star (before Mickey) was Oswald The Lucky Rabbit. He became extremely popular, but due to licensing issues with universal, Walt lost the rights to him. Walt then had to make a replacement character...Mickey Mouse. That's right, Mickey Mouse was only made to replace Oswald. If it weren't for licensing issues, Oswald would have been the most recognizable and popular cartoon character ever (like Mickey is today) and Mickey would have never existed.

Anyway, have any of you played any Epic Mickey games? If so, share your thoughts.

*The Stryker* · 02-12-2013, 09:42 PM

I played it and it suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

The end.

*Donatello19* · 02-12-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

I played it and it suuuuuuuuuuuucked.

The end.

Really? Well, I'll admit the gameplay and camera weren't great, but you've gotta admit, the story was amazing.

Peanut · 02-12-2013, 09:48 PM

No, it wasn't. None of it was amazing.

*The Stryker* · 02-12-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Really? Well, I'll admit the gameplay and camera weren't great, but you've gotta admit, the story was amazing.

Oh god. No it wasn't. It was barely there and what was there was lame.

*Brodie* · 02-12-2013, 11:27 PM

These games are painful to play and miserable to look at.

*Cure* · 02-12-2013, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Really? Well, I'll admit the gameplay and camera weren't great, but you've gotta admit, the story was amazing.

Yeah, the story that had so much potential but was wasted on characters like Oswald and Smee.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-12-2013, 11:33 PM

The fmvs look great tbh, particularly EM2.

*Donatello19* · 02-13-2013, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Cure

Yeah, the story that had so much potential but was wasted on characters like Oswald and Smee.

How was it "wasted" on Oswald? The reason the game was made was to bring Oswald back and reintroduce him. I for one thought it was a great story.

*Cure* · 02-13-2013, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

How was it "wasted" on Oswald?

Because there are a hundred more interesting and better Disney characters.

*The Stryker* · 02-13-2013, 06:48 AM

Because Oswald is a lame character that doesn't have anything interesting or funny about him? Literally the only sort of interesting thing about the game is the real life story and even that is bland.

But man those games are not fun to play at all.

*Donatello19* · 02-13-2013, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

Because Oswald is a lame character that doesn't have anything interesting or funny about him? Literally the only sort of interesting thing about the game is the real life story and even that is bland.

But man those games are not fun to play at all.

I thought Oswald was very interesting. He was Walt's original character before Mickey, and I thought an interesting part of his character was that he hated Mickey for most of the game, since he could of been what Mickey is today. I agree about the "real life" story, but they kind of incorporate that story into the game.

*Allio* · 02-13-2013, 08:41 AM

I enjoyed the game, it has that old cheesy Disney feel that I use to love, still need to get the second game.... don't know if I should get it on the wii, or if I should wait to get it on the ps3 and a playstation move set

My only huge complaint was that prior to its release, it seemed like they hyped up the concept art too much and making us think the game was going into one direction when it didn't

though, I say Animatronic Daisy is creepy in the fact that she acts cute while the way she looks

LeoNerdo · 02-13-2013, 01:22 PM

I am a classic animation fan who has watched most of the classic Disney shorts from their Walt Disney Treasures dvd line including the Oswald cartoons that survive.

I played through the first Epic Mickey game. I really wanted to like it because it has a pretty cool atmosphere and premise. The problem with the game was that it isn't any fun. It is pretty clunky and reminds me of a 3D platformer on the N64, and not one of the good ones. The concept art they showed before the first game came out was way more interesting than the actual game turned out to be. I haven't tried the sequel (I don't plan to).

*Shark_Blade* · 02-14-2013, 04:20 AM

There won't be Epic Mickey 3, ever. Disney shut down the studio due to poor sales for EM2.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Disney-closes...#ixzz2JXY6461z

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/...2-disappoints/

*Donatello19* · 02-14-2013, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Shark_Blade

There won't be Epic Mickey 3, ever. Disney shut down the studio due to poor sales for EM2.

http://www.3news.co.nz/Disney-closes...#ixzz2JXY6461z

http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/...2-disappoints/

Oh no, that really stinks...I mean, I wasn't that big a fan of the GAMES themselves, but more of Oswald and his backstory. Now I'm worried that Disney will forget all about Oswald again.

Digital Ghost · 02-14-2013, 08:06 AM

In regards to the studio being closed, good riddance. That's what they deserve, for not listening to complaints and fixing the various issues that plagued the first game.

I wouldn't worry about Disney forgetting about Oswald... He's used at their theme parks and is a part of their history that they went out of their way to reacquire.

*Donatello19* · 02-14-2013, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital Ghost

In regards to the studio being closed, good riddance. That's what they deserve, for not listening to complaints and fixing the various issues that plagued the first game.

I wouldn't worry about Disney forgetting about Oswald... He's used at their theme parks and is a part of their history that they went out of their way to reacquire.

I hope you're right. Oswald is my favorite cartoon character and I'd hate to see him forgotten AGAIN. Hopefully they'll use him in the new Mickey movie or something...

*The Stryker* · 02-14-2013, 03:59 PM

Why would they? He's basically the same exact character as Mickey only much more lame.

Also, Mickey movie? GOOFY MOVIE, SON!

*Donatello19* · 02-14-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The Stryker

Why would they? He's basically the same exact character as Mickey only much more lame.

Also, Mickey movie? GOOFY MOVIE, SON!

How is Oswald lame compared to Mickey? He can fly with his ears, use his arms and legs as boomerangs, take his head off and use it as a bowling ball, and much more. Plus, he's Walt's original character. And what exactly can Mickey do that makes him better than Oswald?

02-12-2013, 09:40 PM	#1
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Epic Mickey And Oswald The Lucky Rabbit Being a big fan of animation, I loved the first Epic Mickey game. If you haven't played it, you should. Here's a bit of trivia that you may not have known. Walt Disney's original cartoon star (before Mickey) was Oswald The Lucky Rabbit. He became extremely popular, but due to licensing issues with universal, Walt lost the rights to him. Walt then had to make a replacement character...Mickey Mouse. That's right, Mickey Mouse was only made to replace Oswald. If it weren't for licensing issues, Oswald would have been the most recognizable and popular cartoon character ever (like Mickey is today) and Mickey would have never existed. Anyway, have any of you played any Epic Mickey games? If so, share your thoughts.

02-12-2013, 09:42 PM	#2
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	I played it and it suuuuuuuuuuuucked. The end. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-12-2013, 11:27 PM	#6
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	These games are painful to play and miserable to look at. __________________ Stupendous Monster

02-13-2013, 06:48 AM	#11
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Because Oswald is a lame character that doesn't have anything interesting or funny about him? Literally the only sort of interesting thing about the game is the real life story and even that is bland. But man those games are not fun to play at all. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

02-13-2013, 08:41 AM	#13
Allio Foot Elite Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4,208	I enjoyed the game, it has that old cheesy Disney feel that I use to love, still need to get the second game.... don't know if I should get it on the wii, or if I should wait to get it on the ps3 and a playstation move set My only huge complaint was that prior to its release, it seemed like they hyped up the concept art too much and making us think the game was going into one direction when it didn't though, I say Animatronic Daisy is creepy in the fact that she acts cute while the way she looks __________________

02-12-2013, 09:48 PM	#4
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	No, it wasn't. None of it was amazing.

02-12-2013, 11:33 PM	#8
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	The fmvs look great tbh, particularly EM2.

02-13-2013, 01:22 PM	#14
LeoNerdo Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 872	I am a classic animation fan who has watched most of the classic Disney shorts from their Walt Disney Treasures dvd line including the Oswald cartoons that survive. I played through the first Epic Mickey game. I really wanted to like it because it has a pretty cool atmosphere and premise. The problem with the game was that it isn't any fun. It is pretty clunky and reminds me of a 3D platformer on the N64, and not one of the good ones. The concept art they showed before the first game came out was way more interesting than the actual game turned out to be. I haven't tried the sequel (I don't plan to).

02-14-2013, 04:20 AM	#15
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	There won't be Epic Mickey 3, ever. Disney shut down the studio due to poor sales for EM2. http://www.3news.co.nz/Disney-closes...#ixzz2JXY6461z http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/...2-disappoints/

02-14-2013, 08:06 AM	#17
Digital Ghost Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: The lab Posts: 1,163	In regards to the studio being closed, good riddance. That's what they deserve, for not listening to complaints and fixing the various issues that plagued the first game. I wouldn't worry about Disney forgetting about Oswald... He's used at their theme parks and is a part of their history that they went out of their way to reacquire. __________________ Instagram

02-14-2013, 03:59 PM	#19
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Why would they? He's basically the same exact character as Mickey only much more lame. Also, Mickey movie? GOOFY MOVIE, SON! __________________ @~<3 Mom~@