Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

$60, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, Windows, Wii U

Teaches: logic

CTR Review

This year's edition of Epic Mickey (aka "Epic Mickey 2") lets a second player assume the role of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, while you play as Mickey. Oswald was Walt Disney's first cartoon character, pre-dating Mickey. Hence the title: The Power of Two. This title contains 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions. Like last year's underwelming title, players use a magical paint brush that wields paint and thinner. This year, Oswald gets a remote control that lets him command electricity. But this year's edition has a major new feature: drop-in, drop-out (co-op) gameplay, so you can play with another person -- much like the LEGO titles. Content includes the voices of the official actors, and the soundtrack can be customized to each player. Developed by Junction Point for Disney. Prices are $60 for Xbox 360 and PS3 and Wii U versions, $50 for the Wii, and $40 for PC. Coming Fall 2012. See the CTR E3 preview at http://youtu.be/TgzIG9WJPcU