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Disney made a Mickey Mouse Metroidvania

Plus, a horrific photo of Gluto.

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Aug 4, 2023
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This week on The Besties: Disney Illusion Island

Disney Illusion Island review: Mousetroidvania | Shacknews

[Listen to this week’s episode.]

Disney Illusion Island is a Metroidvania with lots of Mickey Mouse and little combat. If you’re looking for an entry point into this ever-growing subgenre, this is it. But what about longtime fans of the genre? Should they buy a ticket to this tropical locale? That’s a much trickier question to answer.

In the back half of the episode, we rank Mickey Mouse and his friends. Is Donald Duck S-tier? And who is F-tier? Listen to find out!

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Games discussed:

CHRONO CROSS: THE RADICAL DREAMERS EDITION on Steam

Disney Illusions Island, Baldur’s Gate 3, Mia and the Dragon Princess, and Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamer.


Movies discussed:

The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse' Shorts Series Ends With 'Steamboat  Silly' - WDW News Today

The Wonderful World Of Mickey Mouse – Steamboat Silly, Chip ‘n’ Dale Park Life, and Good Omens season 2.


Books discussed:

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The Inheritance Game by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.


A picture of Gluto:


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Liz
Aug 4

I haven’t finished listening to the episode yet, and that picture of Gluto has filled me with intense dread of what is to come. 10/10, best newsletter ever

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Steph
Aug 7

The clips of David Tennant and Michael Sheen that Justin mentioned are almost certainly from Staged, a lockdown-era show that ended up doing three seasons. It’s available on Amazon with a Britbox subscription/trial and is an absolute delight.

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