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+ | | Title = Mickey's Ultimate Challenge | ||
+ | | Image = Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - SNES - USA.jpg | ||
+ | | ImageDescription = SNES - USA - 1st edition. | ||
+ | | Developer = {{VideoGameDeveloper|Designer Software}}, {{VideoGameDeveloper|WayForward Technologies}} | ||
+ | | Publisher = {{VideoGamePublisher|Hi Tech Expressions}} | ||
+ | | PublishedYear = 1994 | ||
+ | | PublishedMonth = 02 | ||
+ | | PublishedDay = ?? | ||
+ | | Platforms = {{Platform|Game Boy}}, {{Platform|Game Gear}}, {{Platform|Genesis}}, {{Platform|Master System}}, {{Platform|SNES}} | ||
+ | | Genres = {{VideoGameGenre|Active puzzle video game|Active puzzle}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Licensed video game|Licensed}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Multi-genre video game|Multi-genre}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Passive puzzle video game|Passive puzzle}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Platformer|Platformer}}, {{VideoGameGenre|Puzzle video game|Puzzle}} | ||
+ | | Themes = {{MediaTheme|Cartoon}}, {{MediaTheme|Fantasy}} | ||
+ | | Series = ''[[Mickey Mouse (universe)|Mickey Mouse]]'' | ||
+ | | Distributions = {{VideoGameDistribution|Commercial}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | '''''Mickey's Ultimate Challenge''''' is a [[Mickey Mouse (universe)|Mickey Mouse]]-themed children's puzzle video game developed by [[Designer Software]] and [[WayForward Technologies]] and published by [[Hi | + | '''''Mickey's Ultimate Challenge''''' is a [[Mickey Mouse (universe)|Mickey Mouse]]-themed children's [[multi-genre video game|multi-genre]] [[puzzle video game]] developed by [[Designer Software]] and [[WayForward Technologies]] and published by [[Hi Tech Expressions]] in February 1994 for the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] and later ported to the [[Genesis]], [[Game Boy]], [[Game Gear]], and [[Master System]]. |
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+ | In the game, Mickey or Minnie Mouse dreams they are in the world of fairy tales where earthquakes are plaguing a castle and must solve six traditional puzzles in order to stop the earthquakes. The puzzles include a [[Simon]]-like memory game, a [[Sokoban]]-like pushing game, a [[concentration (card game)|concentration]]-like matching game, a [[Video word game|spelling game]], a [[Mastermind]]-like code breaking game, and a [[sliding tile puzzle]]. | ||
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+ | ==Personal== | ||
+ | {{VideoGameStatus | ||
+ | | Own = | ||
+ | | CantOwn = | ||
+ | | Won = Yes. Master System port. | ||
+ | | CantWin = | ||
+ | | Finished = 2019-09-08. | ||
+ | }} | ||
I played this game while trying to expand my familiarity with the Master System catalog (not knowing better versions were available for the SNES and Genesis). I first played it on "cake" difficulty, and beat it, then upped it to hard difficulty and beat it again, all in one attempt. | I played this game while trying to expand my familiarity with the Master System catalog (not knowing better versions were available for the SNES and Genesis). I first played it on "cake" difficulty, and beat it, then upped it to hard difficulty and beat it again, all in one attempt. | ||
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==Review== | ==Review== | ||
− | {{Video Game Review|3|5| | + | {{Video Game Review|3|5|6|4|2|Genesis}} |
{{Spoilers}} | {{Spoilers}} | ||
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===Bad=== | ===Bad=== | ||
* The music is poorly arranged and has little variety. The original SNES game has a lot of noise in the music. The Genesis sound is better. | * The music is poorly arranged and has little variety. The original SNES game has a lot of noise in the music. The Genesis sound is better. | ||
− | * The game is clearly geared toward children, but a couple of the puzzles, Mastermind and the 6x6 sliding tile puzzle in particular, are pretty hard for kids. The game probably | + | * The game is clearly geared toward children, but a couple of the puzzles, [[Mastermind]] and the 6x6 [[sliding tile puzzle]] in particular, are pretty hard for kids. The game probably should have come up with a better way to handle various levels of complexity. |
===Ugly=== | ===Ugly=== | ||
− | * There is very little to this game and 16-bit cartridges could have fit a lot more. The game is far too short, too easy, and too unoriginal. Even on hard mode, I beat every mini game on my very first attempt, primarily because they were | + | * There is very little to this game and 16-bit cartridges could have fit a lot more. The game is far too short, too easy, and too unoriginal. Even on hard mode, I beat every mini game on my very first attempt, primarily because they were mostly traditional games that I have played dozens of times before so I already had the skills necessary to beat them. |
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
===Box Art=== | ===Box Art=== | ||
− | The same box art is used for all regions and ports. The SNES has a wide crop and the Genesis has a tall crop. Together | + | The same box art is used for all regions and ports. The SNES has a wide crop and the Genesis has a tall crop. Together they show most of the original artwork. It's expertly painted and clearly depicts the game's puzzle nature and fantasy theme. Too bad the puzzle shown on the box doesn't exist in the game. |
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - SNES - USA.jpg|SNES | + | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - SNES - USA.jpg|SNES - USA - Wide view. |
− | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - GEN - USA.jpg|Genesis | + | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - GEN - USA.jpg|Genesis - USA - Tall view. |
+ | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - SMS - Brazil.jpg|Master System - Brazil - Tall view. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Documentation=== | ===Documentation=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
− | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - GG - USA - Manual.pdf| | + | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - GB - USA - Manual.pdf|Manual - Game Boy - USA. |
− | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - MS - Brazil - Manual.pdf| | + | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - GG - USA - Manual.pdf|Manual - Game Gear - USA. |
+ | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - MS - Brazil - Manual.pdf|Manual - Master System - Brazil. | ||
+ | Mickey's Ultimate Challenge - SNES - USA - Manual.pdf|Manual - SNES - USA. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===Videos=== | ===Videos=== | ||
− | + | {{YouTube|-kR8pTnDWww|Longplay - Game Boy (easy).}} | |
− | + | {{YouTube|pw90KuJRgJc|Longplay - Game Gear (easy).}} | |
− | + | {{YouTube|03q7L-HZZ18|Longplay - Genesis (hard).}} | |
− | + | {{YouTube|pt8WrKFO83c|Longplay - Master System (easy).}} | |
− | + | {{YouTube|IV1lp6M4ezk|Longplay - SNES (easy).}} | |
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+ | ==Play Online== | ||
+ | {{PlayOnline|https://www.retrogames.cc/gameboy-games/mickey-s-ultimate-challenge-usa-europe.html|Game Boy}}, {{PlayOnline|https://www.retrogames.cc/gamegear-games/mickey-s-ultimate-challenge-usa-europe.html|Game Gear}}, {{PlayOnline|https://www.retrogames.cc/genesis-games/mickey-s-ultimate-challenge-usa.html|Genesis}}, {{PlayOnline|https://www.retrogames.cc/mastersystem-games/mickey-s-ultimate-challenge-brazil.html|Master System}}, {{PlayOnline|https://www.retrogames.cc/snes-games/mickey-s-ultimate-challenge-usa.html|SNES}} | ||
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+ | ==Representation== | ||
+ | {{Representation | ||
+ | | Media = Video games | ||
+ | | StrongFemaleCharacterStatus = Pass | ||
+ | | StrongFemaleCharacterNotes = You can play as Minnie and solve all the puzzles. Daisy also makes an appearance, but she's not as important. | ||
+ | | BechdelTestStatus = Pass | ||
+ | | BechdelTestNotes = When playing as Minnie, Daisy talks to her about the portrait puzzle. | ||
+ | | StrongPOCCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
+ | | StrongPOCCharacterNotes = The giant, the only human-ish character, is white. | ||
+ | | QueerCharacterStatus = Fail | ||
+ | | QueerCharacterNotes = There are no queer characters. | ||
+ | }} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
{{Link|MobyGames|https://www.mobygames.com/game/mickeys-ultimate-challenge}} | {{Link|MobyGames|https://www.mobygames.com/game/mickeys-ultimate-challenge}} | ||
{{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%27s_Ultimate_Challenge}} | {{Link|Wikipedia|https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey%27s_Ultimate_Challenge}} | ||
+ | {{Link|SegaRetro|https://segaretro.org/Mickey%27s_Ultimate_Challenge}} | ||
+ | {{Link|GameFAQs|https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/snes/588489-mickeys-ultimate-challenge}} | ||
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[[Category: Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action]] | [[Category: Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action]] | ||
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[[Category: Game Mechanic - Playable Female Character]] | [[Category: Game Mechanic - Playable Female Character]] | ||
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Mickey's Ultimate Challenge is a Mickey Mouse-themed children's multi-genre puzzle video game developed by Designer Software and WayForward Technologies and published by Hi Tech Expressions in February 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and later ported to the Genesis, Game Boy, Game Gear, and Master System.
In the game, Mickey or Minnie Mouse dreams they are in the world of fairy tales where earthquakes are plaguing a castle and must solve six traditional puzzles in order to stop the earthquakes. The puzzles include a Simon-like memory game, a Sokoban-like pushing game, a concentration-like matching game, a spelling game, a Mastermind-like code breaking game, and a sliding tile puzzle.
Contents
Personal
Own? | No. |
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Won? | Yes. Master System port. |
Finished | 2019-09-08. |
I played this game while trying to expand my familiarity with the Master System catalog (not knowing better versions were available for the SNES and Genesis). I first played it on "cake" difficulty, and beat it, then upped it to hard difficulty and beat it again, all in one attempt.
Review
3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Best Version: Genesis
— This section contains spoilers! —
Good
- The game has adequate pixel art and animation for 1994. The SNES is the best, but the Genesis is a close-second.
- I like that you can chose between Mickey or Minnie Mouse as your playable character.
Bad
- The music is poorly arranged and has little variety. The original SNES game has a lot of noise in the music. The Genesis sound is better.
- The game is clearly geared toward children, but a couple of the puzzles, Mastermind and the 6x6 sliding tile puzzle in particular, are pretty hard for kids. The game probably should have come up with a better way to handle various levels of complexity.
Ugly
- There is very little to this game and 16-bit cartridges could have fit a lot more. The game is far too short, too easy, and too unoriginal. Even on hard mode, I beat every mini game on my very first attempt, primarily because they were mostly traditional games that I have played dozens of times before so I already had the skills necessary to beat them.
Media
Box Art
The same box art is used for all regions and ports. The SNES has a wide crop and the Genesis has a tall crop. Together they show most of the original artwork. It's expertly painted and clearly depicts the game's puzzle nature and fantasy theme. Too bad the puzzle shown on the box doesn't exist in the game.
Documentation
Videos
Play Online
Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, Master System, SNES
Representation
Strong female character? | Pass | You can play as Minnie and solve all the puzzles. Daisy also makes an appearance, but she's not as important. |
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Bechdel test? | Pass | When playing as Minnie, Daisy talks to her about the portrait puzzle. |
Strong person of color character? | Fail | The giant, the only human-ish character, is white. |
Queer character? | Fail | There are no queer characters. |
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- Video Games
- 1994 Video Games
- Video games developed by Designer Software
- Video games developed by WayForward Technologies
- Video games published by Hi Tech Expressions
- Game Boy Games
- Game Gear Games
- Genesis Games
- Master System Games
- SNES Games
- Video Game Genre - Active puzzle
- Video Game Genre - Licensed
- Video Game Genre - Multi-genre
- Video Game Genre - Passive puzzle
- Video Game Genre - Platformer
- Video Game Genre - Puzzle
- Media Theme - Cartoon
- Media Theme - Fantasy
- Software Distribution Model - Commercial
- Video Games I Don't Own
- Video Games I've Beaten
- Video Game Rating - 3
- Video Game Graphics Rating - 6
- Video Game Sound Rating - 4
- Video games which can be played online
- Video games with a strong female character
- Video games that pass the Bechdel test
- Video games without a strong person of color character
- Video games without a queer character
- Video Game Prime Order - Strategy, Adventure, Action
- Game Mechanic - Block Pushing
- Game Mechanic - Playable Female Character