Summary
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushedgives new artistic life to a timeless classic. Of course, after you’ve finished the game, you might still be craving some more of what the game has to offer. Maybe it was the platforming that got you in the mood for something similar or the way the game treats the world by corrupting familiar characters and locations.
Whatever the reason may be, you’re craving a similar experience. Luckily, there are plenty of games that are similar in nature or let you dive deeper into the Disney brand. Here are the best games to play if you like Disney’s Epic Mickey: Rebrushed.
What happens when you mix Disney with the magic of anime? You get Kingdom Hearts. If you already love the idea of exploring classic Disney Worlds in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, then you will also enjoy visiting more contemporary settings in Kingdom Hearts.
Kingdom Hearts as a wholeexplores worlds such as Monsters Inc., Toy Story, Tarzan, and Nightmare Before Christmas. However, the very first game is a good mix of classic films as well as more modern ones. This includes classic worlds such as Wonderland and the Colosseum from Hercules. So, if you like interacting with Disney properties, this is one you want on your list.
Psychonauts 2 blends elements of platforming, witty humor, anda creative art stylethat satisfies the needs of those who came to Epic Mickey: Rebrushed for the artistic direction. Epic Mickey is already kind of surreal in how Mickey travels through corrupted worlds that turn the familiar into the unfamiliar.
Psychonauts 2 features Raz, a psychic boy who can use his powers to tap into the minds of others. This allows you to dive deep into the minds and inner worlds of other characters. This provides a very creative outlet for creating unique worlds like you’ve never seen before. So if you love the zaniness of Epic Mickey, you’ll love this one too.
6Alice: Madness Returns
A Twisted Fairy Tale.
The world of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is just as twisted as you remember it and with far more details than ever before. However, if seeing your favorite characters become corrupted is a thing you enjoy, then maybe you should check out Alice: Madness Returns.
If you thought Tim Burton made Alice In Wonderland edgy then Alice: The Madness Returns goes beyond what you could imagine. However, it also tells a compelling story that will have you questioning what is real and what isn’t. The world of Wonderland, as well as the characters, are all familiar but also darker than you remember.
Part of what makes Epic Mickey: Rebrushed so iconic is the ability to use your brush to tackle the challenges in the game. Another game that will have you mastering your brush strokes is Okami.
The world of Okami also has a unique art style that you might enjoy if you love the creativity of Epic Mickey. Everything looks like it was drawn on a canvas, and you will need to learn how to use your celestial brush techniques to tackle puzzles, platforms, and various enemies that you will encounter along the way. This makes it a perfect choice if you finish Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and you’re looking for a new challenge.
If you’re willing to go back in time a bit, you will find that one of the best Mickey games is actually not that different from Epic Mickey. Mickey Mania wasoriginally launched on the Sega Genesisand takes Mickey Mouse through a variety of worlds inspired by some classic cartoons.
This includes a level based on the original Steam Boat Willie cartoon as well as Mickey and the Mad Doctor. This is a relatively short game, but it’s filled with terrific animation and graphics that were groundbreaking for the time they launched. If you’re looking for nostalgia, then this is one game you don’t want to miss.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed pays homage to plenty of original Mickey cartoons. One particular style that is always fascinating to look at is the old rubber hose designs of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Steamboat Willie. So, if you’re looking for something that has more of this art style but does more with animation, then Cuphead is your best bet.
Cuphead hassome of the most fluid 2D animationsfor gamers who love that vintage feel. The soundtrack is also something to jam out to as you defeat a variety of different bosses who owe their souls to the Devil. If only Mickey would visit this world as well.
2Concrete Genie
Your Art Comes To Life
If you enjoy the idea of art coming to life, then one obscure PlayStation title that you might enjoy is Concrete Genie. This game originally launched on the PS4 and while it may not be the most difficult game, it offers plenty in terms of esthetics.
The game’s premise revolves around bringing your drawings to life while using them to overcome various obstacles. However, not every drawing is friendly, as some have become corrupted by darkness. This game features many elements that can also be found in Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and comes very close to replicating the tone while also having its own unique identity.
1Epic Mickey 2: The Power Of Two
The Sequel To Epic Mickey
If you have just finished Epic Mickey: Rebrushed and want to continue where the first left off, then perhaps the best way to do so is by playing the sequel, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. This game is a direct follow-up of the first game with the addition of Oswald as a playable character. Mickey and Oswald have set aside their differences as they attempt to stop a new evil that rising.
Gameplay as Oswald is unique since his moves are very different from Mickey’s. He is normally controlled by the computer but can be manually controlled by a player. Both characters can also perform special moves if they work together. They will need to if they want to stop the Mad Doctor’s sinister plot.
