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As Mickey explores Wasteland, use paint and thinner to reshape platforms, solve puzzles, and choose how to handle foes.
Released 24 Sep 2024
Paint Or Erase
Turn Enemies Into Allies
Uncover Hidden Routes
Embark on a magical journey in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed! Shape your adventure with the stroke of a brush and transform Wasteland as Mickey Mouse in this beautifully recreated 3D platformer.
Developed by Purple Lamp · Published by THQ Nordic
Mickey ventures into Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters, where he meets Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and other inhabitants. The adventure follows his efforts to make his way through this unusual world and deal with the consequences of his actions.
Explore 3D platforming stages, jump across obstacles, and use a magic brush to paint parts of the environment into place or erase them with thinner. These tools open routes, reveal secrets, solve puzzles, and offer different ways to confront enemies—turning some into allies or removing them.
Quests, hidden items, and Disney pins reward exploration, while occasional 2D projector stages draw on classic animated shorts. Choices, especially how Mickey handles bosses and quests, shape his path and the story’s outcome.
Reviewers often enjoy the distinctive Wasteland setting, Disney references, and the nostalgia of returning to a childhood favorite. Many also praise the paint-and-thinner mechanic, updated visuals, and approachable platforming. Some find the quests repetitive or the game’s collectible progression frustrating, particularly when missed content cannot be revisited.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the magic of Disney to life in a vibrant 3D platformer. This beautiful remake sends Mickey Mouse on an epic journey through Wasteland, a realm of forgotten Disney characters. As Mickey, you will dive into a fantastical world and, armed with paint and thinner, shape your adventure and the fate of this alternate world.
Every stroke of your magic brush matters! Use paint to restore beauty and harmony or thinner to alter your environment and uncover hidden secrets. Your choices influence Mickey's destiny and change the outcome of this artistic odyssey. Will you become the epic hero Wasteland needs?
Encounter various iconic characters like Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney’s first creation, as you travel between lands in Wasteland. Collect virtual Disney pins, tackle creative challenges, and uncover secrets, all while exploring classic platforming levels inspired by animated films and shorts.
Originally envisioned by Warren Spector, reimagined by Purple Lamp, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed employs state-of-the-art visuals and improved controls to breathe new life into a beloved classic. Experience new movement skills for Mickey, such as dash, ground pound and sprinting. The game’s compelling story makes it an unforgettable adventure for long-time fans and newcomers alike. Join Mickey Mouse and unravel the mysteries of Wasteland in this homage to Disney's legacy.
Explore a reimagined Wasteland, full of Disney's timeless characters and stories.
Wield the magic brush: Paint to create, thinner to alter. Every choice shapes your story.
Meet Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Disney's original star, in a rich, narrative-driven world.
Enjoy advanced gameplay with new abilities and enhanced visuals in a classic setting.
Mickey has new moves such as dash, ground pound and sprinting.
High replayability with multiple endings based on your unique playstyle and decisions.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 39 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 75/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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