This was a really funny Quick Look. But what's not funny is this game. I had the same opinion after playing the demo - the painting mechanic is really bad and totally destroys the game. Then I read GameInformer's review, and yeah, it destroyed the game. Now I see this and yup, again, it is confirmed; it kills the game flow. I don't know how this could happen. Dreamrift is a great developer. Why would they be so married to this terrible mechanic that they wouldn't change it, or get rid of it? Or make it more like the console games, where you just shoot paint at shimmering objects to create them and shoot thinner at "Toon" objects to erase? AND WHY CAN'T YOU SKIP DIALOGUE AND CUTSCENES!?!
Also, why is the Witch, Mizrabel, from the old games now Maleficent from Snow White?
Like Heroes of Ruin, I feel like putting out a demo only killed a few potential sales. This game is nowhere near as good as it should be. And Mickey is too slow; speed him up, guys.
One more thought; Jeff, the ABC blocks in London? I think they're just a nod to the Castle of Illusion. I remember one of the levels, in the Master System version anyway, took place amongst toys. Lots of balls, toy soldiers, and letter blocks. The London trappings are just an illusion within the castle; it stands to reason that the enemies would stay the same... I guess. Maybe there are other familiar visuals from the older games throughout?
