Epic Mickey 2 details, including Wii U info – Off-TV Play not supported
Another press event for Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two has brought along new details about the game. Additionally, we finally know how the title will play on the Wii U.
Information about the game, including Wii U-specific information, is posted below.
General
– Warren Spector: “When you make a choice in this game, it’s really going to matter.”
– Camera has been addressed thoroughly, according to Spector
– Stronger and shorter narrative
– More mission variety
– New abilities and costumes
– Mickey now can stealthily sneak by obstacles and blotlings with Invisible Ink
– Cartoon icon also can sport some sweet new duds, such as a fireman’s outfit, that affect his and Oswald’s abilities
New areas
– Rainbow Caverns and Rainbow Falls are new
– Has dark caverns, gems
– “Snow White” dwarves monument also in the area
Wii U details
– Looks like the PS3/360 versions
– Stutters a bit apparently and is missing some color depth from the other console versions
– Producer says these issues will be addressed before release
– Also said that there will be console parity with the final retail product
– GamePad acts as a mini-map and hotkey device
– Touch rectangular icons on the left of the screen lets you highlight main quests and side quests
– Off-TV Play not supported
– As a result, local co-op uses split-screen
