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{{Game|image1 = Dem2 cover.jpeg|caption1 = |developer = [[Junction Point Studios]]|publisher = [[Disney Interactive Studios]]<br>
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[[Spike Chunsoft]] (Japan)|distributor = [[Buena Vista]]|designer = [[Warren Spector]]|composer = [[Jim Dooley|James Dooley]]<br>
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[[Mike Himelstein]]|engine = Gamebryo|platform = [[Wii]], [[Wii U]], Microsoft Windows, [[Playstation 3]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Playstation Vita]]|genre = Platformer, Action-Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy|release_date = '''Original Release:'''<br>
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NA: November 18, 2012<br>
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AU: November 22, 2012<br>
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EU: November 23, 2012<br>
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'''Wii U:'''<br>
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EU: November 30, 2012<br>
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AU: December 13, 2012<br>
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'''PlayStation Vita:'''<br>
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NA: June 18, 2013 (PSN)<br>
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EU: June 19, 2013 (Retail)<br>
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AU: June 19, 2013 (Retail)<br>
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'''PC:'''<br>
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EU: October 2013 (Retail)<br>
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WW: October 6, 2014 (Steam)<br>|title1 = [[File:Em2 logo.png|250px|center]]}}'''''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two''''' is the sequel to the game ''[[Epic Mickey]]''.
   
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It was revealed on August 27, 2011, when Disney marketing polls were leaked and they revealed four potential covers and some working titles. The game features co-op, with [[Mickey]] and [[Oswald]]. The game was officially announced for a Fall 2012 release window on December 29, 2011 and appeared on multiple consoles including later-announced [[Wii U]] version. Unlike the first, ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two ''features full voice-acting in addition to original songs written by Jim Dooley and Mark Himilstein. It is rated E with Cartoon Violence by the ESRB. [[Warren Spector]] announced a release date of November 18, 2012 in North America and September 26, 2012 in Europe as '''''Epic Mickey: The Power of 2'''''.
'''''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two''''' is the sequel to ''[[Epic Mickey]]''.
 
 
It was revealed on August 27, 2011, when Disney marketing polls revealed four potential covers and some working titles. The game features co-op, with [[Mickey]] and [[Oswald]]. The game was officially announced for a Fall 2012 release window on December 29, 2011 and will appear on multiple consoles and a PC version is also being in development. A separate ''Epic Mickey'' game for the Nintendo 3DS, ''[[Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion]]'', is also being developed by Dreamrift Studios instead of Junction Point. Unlike the first, ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two ''will feature full voice-acting in addition to original songs written by Jim Dooley and Mark HImilstein. It is rated E with Cartoon Violence by the ESRB. Warren Spector has announced a release date of October 1, 2012 in the US and September 26, 2012 in Europe as '''''Epic Mickey: The Power of 2'''''.
 
   
 
==Production==
 
==Production==
===First Announcement===
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===Survey Leak===
During a survey, a question was asked. and it said this:
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During an online marketing survey, two questions were asked that leaked the development of ''Epic Mickey 2''.
   
 
"Now we would like to show you a few more packages for the Disney Epic Mickey 2 video game. Please indicate which package design makes you most interested in purchasing Disney Epic Mickey 2."
 
"Now we would like to show you a few more packages for the Disney Epic Mickey 2 video game. Please indicate which package design makes you most interested in purchasing Disney Epic Mickey 2."
   
[[File:Epic_mickey_2_possible.jpg]]
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[[File:Epic_mickey_2_possible.jpg|502x502px]]
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==="Secret Project"===
 
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Shortly after asking this question, another question asked participants which title they preferred from the following list:
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*Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor
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*Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
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*Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street
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*Epic Mickey 2
   
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==="Secret Project"===
At the end of the March 2012 issue of [[wikipedia:Nintendo Power|''Nintendo Power'' Magazine]], it was stated that in the next issue, they would feature a look at "''a top-secret title that promises to make your head spin''" (Referring to [[Oswald the Lucky Rabbit|Oswald's]] "Helicopter Ears"). It was eventually revealed that ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two'' indeed ''was'' the "Secret" Project.
 
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At the end of the March 2012 issue of [[wikipedia:Nintendo Power|''Nintendo Power Magazine'']], it was stated that in the next issue, they would feature a look at "''a top-secret title that promises to make your head spin''" (Referring to Oswald's "Helicopter Ears"). It was eventually revealed that ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two'' indeed ''was'' the "Secret" Project.
   
 
===Confirmation ===
 
===Confirmation ===
[[File:Epic_mickey_2_logo.png|thumb|250px]]On March 21, 2012, the game and its official title was confirmed by Warren Spector and acclaimed IGN game unit. It has been confirmed that several characters such as [[Ortensia]], [[Gremlin Gus]], the [[Mad Doctor]], [[Pete]] and [[Yen Sid]] will also reappear.
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[[File:Epic_mickey_2_logo.png|thumb|250px]]On March 21, 2012, the game and its official title was confirmed by Warren Spector and acclaimed IGN game unit. It was then confirmed that several characters such as [[Ortensia]], [[Gremlin Gus]], the [[Mad Doctor]], [[Pete]] and [[Yen Sid]] would also reappear.[[File:Em2_gang.jpg|thumb]]It was revealed during an interview, that not only was there to be new locations in the game (Warren Spector specifically brought up Frontierland) but old locations would return, but have been altered by earthquakes and other disasters.
   
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*The camera issues were addressed during the interview, and apparently there have been over a thousand specific changes to the camera.
It was revealed during an interview, that not only will there be new locations in the game (Warren Spector specifically brought up Frontierland) but old locations will return, but have been altered by earthquakes and other disasters.
 
   
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*It was also confirmed by Spector that the characters would have full-voice acting in this game as opposed to the first game where they only made noises and grunts. In addition, the game would also apparently be a musical.
*The camera issues were adressed during the interview, and apparently there have been over a thousand specific changes to the camera.
 
[[File:Em2_gang.jpg|thumb]]
 
*It was also confirmed by Spector that the characters will have full-voice acting in this game as opposed to the first game where they only made noises and grunts. In addition, the game will also apparently be a musical.
 
   
*Songs and music will change based on whether gamers prompt Mickey to be well-mannered or mischievous. Oswald is "armed with a remote control that has the power to command electricity" and is either controlled by another player or running as an NPC.
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*Songs and music would change based on whether gamers prompt Mickey to be well-mannered or mischievous. Oswald is "armed with a remote control that has the power to command electricity" and is either controlled by another player or running as an NPC.
   
 
==Story==
 
==Story==
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[[File:Toontalk.png|thumb|Ortensia And Gus using a Device to reach out to Mickey.]] [[File:Mickeybed.png|thumb|Mickey Wakes up after hearing a strange noise coming from his TV]]
 
The game is set some time after the original Epic Mickey. The Mad Doctor, whom Mickey defeated in the first game, mysteriously returns to the Wasteland, despite having been supposedly blown up in the first game. He claims to have realised the error of his ways and offers to work with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the other residents of Wasteland to repair the damage recently caused by earthquakes in order to make amends. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, Oswald agrees. However, not long after accepting the Mad Doctor's help, the [[File:Toontalk.png|thumb|Ortensia And Gus using a Device to reach out to Mickey.]]Wasteland begins to suffer even more damage than before. Becoming suspicious that the Mad Doctor is not keeping his part of the bargain, Gremlin Gus, Oswald's friend and advisor, and Ortensia, Oswald's girlfriend, decide to contact Mickey Mouse, who saved the Wasteland in the first game, to ask for his help. They do so, and Mickey, climbing through the television screen to retrieve the magical paint-and-thinner-spraying paintbrush from Yen Sid's workshop after having it confiscated at the end of the first Epic Mickey. With Gus's help, Mickey returns to the Wasteland to assist in uncovering the truth behind the Mad Doctor's supposed reformation, teaming up with Oswald along the way.[[File:Mickeybed.png|thumb|Mickey Wakes up after hearing a strange noise coming from his TV]]
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The game is set some time after the original ''[[Epic Mickey]]''. The Mad Doctor, whom Mickey defeated in the first game, mysteriously returns to the [[Cartoon Wasteland|Wasteland]], despite having been supposedly blown up in the first game. He claims to have realized the error of his ways and offers to work with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the other residents of Wasteland to repair the damage recently caused by earthquakes in order to make amends. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, Oswald agrees. However, not long after accepting the Mad Doctor's help, the Wasteland begins to suffer even more damage than before. Becoming suspicious that the Mad Doctor is not keeping his part of the bargain, Gremlin Gus, Oswald's friend and adviser, and Ortensia, Oswald's spouse, decide to contact Mickey Mouse, who saved the Wasteland in the first game, to ask for his help. They do so, and Mickey, climbing through the television screen to retrieve the magical paint-and-thinner-spraying paintbrush from Yen Sid's workshop after having it confiscated at the end of the first ''Epic Mickey''. With Gus's help, Mickey returns to the Wasteland to assist in uncovering the truth behind the Mad Doctor's supposed reformation, teaming up with Oswald along the way.
   
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
   
In ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two'', Mickey will be able to use his paintbrush from the first game, and can still use paint and thinner. Oswald is armed with a remote control that has the power to command electricity. Oswald's other powers are the use of his ears as a helicopter to float and to remove his arm and use it as a boomerang to get items or hit things. The game will be like a musical in which songs and music will change based on whether gamers prompt Mickey to be well-mannered or mischievous. Oswald is controlled by either another player or running around as an AI controlled character.
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In ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two'', Mickey is able to use his [[Paintbrush]] from the first game, and can still use paint and thinner. Oswald is armed with his [[Remote]] control that has the power to command electricity. Oswald's other powers are the use of his ears as a [[Copter Ears|helicopter]] to float and to remove his arm and use it as a boomerang to get items or hit things. There are also some abilities using both Mickey and Oswald: [[revive]] each other (Mickey paints Oswald and Oswald shocks Mickey's paintbrush to paint him) and combine Mickey's paint or thinner with Oswald's electric beam to create a force field to can be launched as an attack (serves mostly for [[Beetleworx]]). The game also includes several songs that one would normally hear in a musical. [[File:12.jpg|thumb|300px|Classic Painting the Spatters]] Oswald is controlled by either another player or running around as an AI controlled character. Certain times where Mickey has to deal with choice and consequence are shown at the end of the game. During the game Mickey can find and win costumes that change his & Oswald's abilities, and at the [[Hat Shop]] on [[Mean Street]] he can purchase costumes. Mickey can also look for signs with a picture of a [[camera]], walk on them and go into photo mode where Mickey can take photos of the adventure in Wasteland. [[Ink Well|Inkwells]] are also introduced turning either Mickey or Oswald Invisible or Invincible after being stepped in.
 
==Potential Titles ==
 
*'''''Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor'''''
 
*'''''Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street'''''
 
*'''''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two''''' (selected)
 
*'''''Epic Mickey 2'''''
 
==Notes==
 
*A nunchuck brush and nunchuck remote are now avaiable to be pre-ordered at [http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dvideogames&field-keywords=epic+mickey+2 Amazon.com] and will be released November 1, 2012.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery captionalign="left" widths="170" spacing="small">
 
Epic mickey 2 possible cover large 2.jpg|A cover idea for Epic Mickey 2.
 
Epic mickey 2 possible cover large 4.jpg|Another cover idea.
 
Epic mickey 2 possible cover large 3.jpg|Yet another cover idea.
 
Epic mickey 2 possible cover large 1.jpg|One more cover idea.
 
Em2 wii.png|Wii Box art before The ESRB Rating Change
 
Em2 ps3.png|PS3 Box art Before The ESRB Rating Change
 
Em2 xbox 360.jpg|Xbox 360 Box art Before The ESRB Rating Change
 
OSWALD AND MICKEY!!!.jpg|Oswald and Mickey befriending a Spatter.
 
Mickey in a house.jpg
 
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EpicMickey2 ears-thumb-250x139-21613.png|A picture of cartoon ears that look like Oswald's found on the back of the March 2012 edition of Nintendo Power.
 
Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two Mickey Oswald Ortensia Gus by 2wiki..jpg|Artwork of Mickey, Oswald, Ortensia, and Gus
 
ep2conseptart.jpg|Concept art
 
concept art EM2.jpg|Concept art
 
Em2 Oswald Mickey.jpg|Oswald and Mickey
 
Ostown Em2.jpg|Ostown
 
oswald remote 2.jpg|Oswald and his remote
 
Oswald Remote.jpg|"real" Oswald Remote
 
Mickey painting houses.jpg
 
Oswald using the remote.jpg
 
Mickey finding the brush.jpg
 
Mickey and oswald spinning a wheel Note; animatronic goofy.jpg
 
Mickey painting a spatter.jpg
 
Mickey running in his house.jpg
 
Oswald flying.jpg
 
Dark beauty castle being struck by lightning.jpg
 
Oswald zapping a tanker.jpg
 
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Fronteirland in epic mickey 2.jpg
 
Gremlins.PNG
 
Ostensia.PNG
 
Epic Mickey 2 and 3DS Sneak Peek.png
 
Mickeyandoswald.jpg|Promotional art for the game.
 
Oswald charging a light bulb machine.jpg
 
Animatron Goofy! Epic Mickey 2.jpg
 
NP277_EpicMickey2.jpg|A article about ''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two''.
 
oswald em2.jpg|Oswald thinking hard about the Mad Doctor's offer in ''Epic Mickey 2''.
 
REALLY mean street.PNG|Concept Art of Mean Street in ''Epic Mickey 2''.
 
Disney epic mickey 2 the power of 2 6.jpg
 
oswaldandmickey by Oswaldiscool.jpg|Mickey and Oswald
 
Mickey mouse ehh?.jpg|Oswald in a cutscene review of [[Epic Mickey]]
 
Oswald and Mickey versus a blotworx.jpg|A loading screen
 
Wow look at this place.jpg
 
Bring It on. The Power of 2!.jpg
 
Here comes the heros!.jpg
 
Ha ha super eltric explosion.jpg
 
em2 2d level.jpg|A 2D level from Epic Mickey 2
 
oswald mickey.jpg|Mickey and Oswald spotting Elliott
 
Poster 1.jpg|Poster 1
 
Poster 2.jpg|Poster 2
 
Poster 3.jpg|Poster 3
 
Poster 4.jpg|Poster 4
 
paintbrush.jpg|A nunchuck paintbrush that lights up blue or green at the tip depending on if the player uses paint or thinner.
 
remote.jpg|A remote nunchuck that has a moving screen at the bottom and lights up at the top
 
Mickey and Oswald Trying to defeat a Blot-Beetle worx.jpg
 
Blot Alley.jpg
 
Mickey painting an old western style building.jpg
 
Mickey thinning a cactus.jpg
 
Epic mickey 2 the power of 2 title screen.jpg|The main menu screen for the game.
 
</gallery>
 
 
==Videos==
 
[[File:Announcement Trailer -- Disney Epic Mickey 2|thumb|300px|left|Announcement Trailer]]
 
 
 
 
[[File:Disney Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two -- E3 Trailer|thumb|300px|left|E3 Trailer]][[File:An Introduction to Disney Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two|thumb|left|300px]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[[File:Epic Mickey 2 - The Power of Storytelling Official Disney Trailer HD|left|300px]]
 
 
[[File:The Story Begins -- Disney Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two|thumb|left|300px|The opening cinematic]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[[File:The Power of Characters - Disney Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two|thumb|left|300px]]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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== Releases ==
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The game was originally announced for [[Xbox 360]], [[PS3]] and [[Wii]]. Later on, the Wii U version was announced through the Facebook page. The four original versions were released November 18th, 2012 in North America and September 26, 2012 in Europe.
   
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It was later ported to the [[PSVita|PS Vita]] with touch screen capabilities and Wi-Fi co-op. Over 10 months later the game was also released in Japan, though was only available for the Wii. It was published by [[Spike Chunsoft]].
   
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The PC version was cancelled in most countries, however, the English release was later leaked on the internet. Even later than that, the PC version was officially released onto Steam alongside some other Disney game PC ports, in October 2014. The Steam PC version was reported to be a smooth port of the game (quite contrary to ports like the Wii U version) running at a steady 30 fps even on minimal hardware. It even provides audio, subtitles, and interface options for 5 different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French). Like many console ports and games on Steam, this version is also compatible with Xbox 360 controllers and PC gamepads, supports wide screen natively. However, co-op play was removed for unknown reasons.
   
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On August 3, 2017, the game was added to the [[Xbox One|Xbox One's]] library of playable Xbox 360 games.
   
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==Reception==
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''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two'' received generally mixed reviews, with most complaints being the game not fixing issues that were present in the original, as well as issues with Oswald’s AI. Many reviewers also commented that the game had a lot of potential which it failed to live up to. The Wii U port was often criticized for its stuttering framerate. IGN, giving the game 6/10 stars, also criticized the port for not making much use of the Wii U gamepad's features. Some reviewers as well as fans also criticized Oswald's transition to hero, believing him to be a more interesting character with his jealous streak.<ref>http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/disney_epic_mickey_2_the_power_of_2_review.html</ref> Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritics gave the Wii version 67.60% and 64/100, the Xbox 360 version 60.80% and 59/100 the PlayStation 3 version 57.83% and 59/100, the Wii U version 55.42% and 57/100, and the PlayStation Vita version 51.50% and 57/100.
   
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The PSVita version was criticized particularly harshly for being released 7 months later (even though it was a port of the original) yet somehow being considered worse than the original. IGN described the new controls as a 'hit-and-miss affair'.
   
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==Sales==
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By the end of 2012, ''Epic Mickey 2'' sold 529,000 copies in the United States. By the end of 2010, its predecessor had sold at least 1.3 million. In a recent interview, Warren Spector stated that he was 'in doubt' about the future of the series. Despite heavy advertising and due to gameplay criticism, the game only sold close to half of the copies the original did, making it a commercial bomb (its sales were scoped at around 2 million), despite being available on multiple platforms. Following these financial losses, Disney made an official statement on January 29, 2013 that Junction Point Studios was to be closed in order to direct resources to other projects. It is revealed that Disney still owns the Epic Mickey IP, but has no plan for the series.
   
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==Soundtrack==
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The [[Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Soundtrack|game's soundtrack]] was released on 13th November 2013. The songs on the tracklist are:
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#Yen Sid's Lab
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#[[Help Me, Help You]] - Sung by The Mad Doctor
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#Mean Street
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#Building a Building
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#Floats
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#Meet Daisy
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#Disney Gulch
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#Music Land
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#[[I'm Falling Apart]] - Sung by The Mad Doctor
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#Skeleton Dance
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#Blot Dragon
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#Prescott and The Pumps
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#Floatyard
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#Intro to Blot Alley
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#[[The Mad Doctor Isn't Mad]] - Sung by the Mad Doctor and Oswald
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#Dioramas
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#Prescott's Machine
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#[[Fall of Prescott]] - Sung by The Mad Doctor, Gremlin Prescott, Big Bad Pete, and Daisy
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#Ventureland Combat
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#Autopia Exploration
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#[[The Mad Doctor's Plan]] - Sung by The Mad Doctor
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#The Mad Doctor's Attic
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#[[That's What Heroes Do]] - The Mad Doctor, Oswald, and Mickey
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#A Hero's Second Chance - Cole Plante (Bonus Track)
   
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==Potential Titles==
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*'''''Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor'''''
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*'''''Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street'''''
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*'''''Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two''''' (selected)
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*'''''Epic Mickey 2'''''
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==Trivia==
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*Many of the [[Gremlins]] in the game are no longer named individually, but instead named after their color of clothing (ie. [[Green Gremlin]], [[Blue Gremlin]], etc.). Similarly, some of the residences of Mean Street no longer have unique names either. Most of the NPCs in the game with names are ones that had their names carried over from the first game.
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*The leaked PC version of the game couldn't be played as it requires a code which has yet to be cracked.
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*In the Extras page of the Main Menu, there is a button that says Cartoon. The Cartoon it plays is The Skeleton Dance, which is also a Projector in the same game.
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*Much of the game's content was scrapped due to time constraints likely placed by the publisher. Warren Spector stated that, if he had more time on the game, he would have added ''a bunch more songs'' and ''a much more interactive audio approach [he] had in the original design document''.<ref>http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/34fdjb/hi_i_am_warren_spector_a_game_developer_from/</ref>
   
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== Scrapped Content ==
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{{Related Page|title = [[Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two/Scrapped Content|Epic Mickey 2 Scrapped Content]]|content = Content removed from Epic Mickey 2.}}
   
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==Gallery==
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{{Related Page|title = [[Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two/Gallery|Epic Mickey 2 Gallery]]|content = Photos related to Epic Mickey 2.}}
   
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==Videos==
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{{Related Page|title = [[Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two/Video Gallery|Epic Mickey 2
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Video Gallery]]|content = Videos related to Epic Mickey 2.}}
   
 
==External links==
 
==External links==
 
* [http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/disney-sketches-sequel-to-epic-mickey-video-game/eba3590b650a4959b55713f518ae5279 Disney sketches sequel to 'Epic Mickey' video game]
 
* [http://www.nola.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/disney-sketches-sequel-to-epic-mickey-video-game/eba3590b650a4959b55713f518ae5279 Disney sketches sequel to 'Epic Mickey' video game]
* [http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/03/21/epic-mickey-sequel-to-address-the-mistakes-of-the-first-and-makes-disney-history-with-frank-welker/ Epic Mickey Sequel To Address The “Mistakes” Of The First – And Make Disney History With Frank Welker]
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* [http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/03/21/epic-mickey-sequel-to-address-the-mistakes-of-the-first-and-makes-disney-history-with-frank-welker/ Epic Mickey Sequel To Address The “Mistakes” Of The First]
* [http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=174295 Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion confirmed for 3DS]
 
 
* [http://disney.go.com/mickey/?cmp=SMC%7Cmic_ep2%7CDEM2%7CFB%7CFranchiseSite%7CInHouse%7C071112%7CPaint_and_Thinner%7CPost%7CsynGamConsM%7C#/home Official Epic Mickey website]
 
* [http://disney.go.com/mickey/?cmp=SMC%7Cmic_ep2%7CDEM2%7CFB%7CFranchiseSite%7CInHouse%7C071112%7CPaint_and_Thinner%7CPost%7CsynGamConsM%7C#/home Official Epic Mickey website]
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*[http://www.spike-chunsoft.co.jp/disney-epic-mickey-2/ Japanese Epic Mickey 2 website]
* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETYDuSJelqw
 
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*[https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Epic_Mickey_2:_The_Power_of_Two Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two on Disney Wiki]
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Revision as of 23:23, 8 May 2020

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is the sequel to the game Epic Mickey.

It was revealed on August 27, 2011, when Disney marketing polls were leaked and they revealed four potential covers and some working titles. The game features co-op, with Mickey and Oswald. The game was officially announced for a Fall 2012 release window on December 29, 2011 and appeared on multiple consoles including later-announced Wii U version. Unlike the first, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two features full voice-acting in addition to original songs written by Jim Dooley and Mark Himilstein. It is rated E with Cartoon Violence by the ESRB. Warren Spector announced a release date of November 18, 2012 in North America and September 26, 2012 in Europe as Epic Mickey: The Power of 2.

Production

Survey Leak

During an online marketing survey, two questions were asked that leaked the development of Epic Mickey 2.

"Now we would like to show you a few more packages for the Disney Epic Mickey 2 video game. Please indicate which package design makes you most interested in purchasing Disney Epic Mickey 2."

Epic mickey 2 possible

Shortly after asking this question, another question asked participants which title they preferred from the following list:

  • Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor
  • Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
  • Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street
  • Epic Mickey 2

"Secret Project"

At the end of the March 2012 issue of Nintendo Power Magazine, it was stated that in the next issue, they would feature a look at "a top-secret title that promises to make your head spin" (Referring to Oswald's "Helicopter Ears"). It was eventually revealed that Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two indeed was the "Secret" Project.

Confirmation

Epic mickey 2 logo

On March 21, 2012, the game and its official title was confirmed by Warren Spector and acclaimed IGN game unit. It was then confirmed that several characters such as Ortensia, Gremlin Gus, the Mad Doctor, Pete and Yen Sid would also reappear.

Em2 gang

It was revealed during an interview, that not only was there to be new locations in the game (Warren Spector specifically brought up Frontierland) but old locations would return, but have been altered by earthquakes and other disasters.

  • The camera issues were addressed during the interview, and apparently there have been over a thousand specific changes to the camera.
  • It was also confirmed by Spector that the characters would have full-voice acting in this game as opposed to the first game where they only made noises and grunts. In addition, the game would also apparently be a musical.
  • Songs and music would change based on whether gamers prompt Mickey to be well-mannered or mischievous. Oswald is "armed with a remote control that has the power to command electricity" and is either controlled by another player or running as an NPC.

Story

Toontalk

Ortensia And Gus using a Device to reach out to Mickey.

Mickeybed

Mickey Wakes up after hearing a strange noise coming from his TV

The game is set some time after the original Epic Mickey. The Mad Doctor, whom Mickey defeated in the first game, mysteriously returns to the Wasteland, despite having been supposedly blown up in the first game. He claims to have realized the error of his ways and offers to work with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and the other residents of Wasteland to repair the damage recently caused by earthquakes in order to make amends. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, Oswald agrees. However, not long after accepting the Mad Doctor's help, the Wasteland begins to suffer even more damage than before. Becoming suspicious that the Mad Doctor is not keeping his part of the bargain, Gremlin Gus, Oswald's friend and adviser, and Ortensia, Oswald's spouse, decide to contact Mickey Mouse, who saved the Wasteland in the first game, to ask for his help. They do so, and Mickey, climbing through the television screen to retrieve the magical paint-and-thinner-spraying paintbrush from Yen Sid's workshop after having it confiscated at the end of the first Epic Mickey. With Gus's help, Mickey returns to the Wasteland to assist in uncovering the truth behind the Mad Doctor's supposed reformation, teaming up with Oswald along the way.

Gameplay

In Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, Mickey is able to use his Paintbrush from the first game, and can still use paint and thinner. Oswald is armed with his Remote control that has the power to command electricity. Oswald's other powers are the use of his ears as a helicopter to float and to remove his arm and use it as a boomerang to get items or hit things. There are also some abilities using both Mickey and Oswald: revive each other (Mickey paints Oswald and Oswald shocks Mickey's paintbrush to paint him) and combine Mickey's paint or thinner with Oswald's electric beam to create a force field to can be launched as an attack (serves mostly for Beetleworx). The game also includes several songs that one would normally hear in a musical.

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Classic Painting the Spatters

Oswald is controlled by either another player or running around as an AI controlled character. Certain times where Mickey has to deal with choice and consequence are shown at the end of the game. During the game Mickey can find and win costumes that change his & Oswald's abilities, and at the Hat Shop on Mean Street he can purchase costumes. Mickey can also look for signs with a picture of a camera, walk on them and go into photo mode where Mickey can take photos of the adventure in Wasteland. Inkwells are also introduced turning either Mickey or Oswald Invisible or Invincible after being stepped in.

Releases

The game was originally announced for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Later on, the Wii U version was announced through the Facebook page. The four original versions were released November 18th, 2012 in North America and September 26, 2012 in Europe.

It was later ported to the PS Vita with touch screen capabilities and Wi-Fi co-op. Over 10 months later the game was also released in Japan, though was only available for the Wii. It was published by Spike Chunsoft.

The PC version was cancelled in most countries, however, the English release was later leaked on the internet. Even later than that, the PC version was officially released onto Steam alongside some other Disney game PC ports, in October 2014. The Steam PC version was reported to be a smooth port of the game (quite contrary to ports like the Wii U version) running at a steady 30 fps even on minimal hardware. It even provides audio, subtitles, and interface options for 5 different languages (English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French). Like many console ports and games on Steam, this version is also compatible with Xbox 360 controllers and PC gamepads, supports wide screen natively. However, co-op play was removed for unknown reasons.

On August 3, 2017, the game was added to the Xbox One's library of playable Xbox 360 games.

Reception

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two received generally mixed reviews, with most complaints being the game not fixing issues that were present in the original, as well as issues with Oswald’s AI. Many reviewers also commented that the game had a lot of potential which it failed to live up to. The Wii U port was often criticized for its stuttering framerate. IGN, giving the game 6/10 stars, also criticized the port for not making much use of the Wii U gamepad's features. Some reviewers as well as fans also criticized Oswald's transition to hero, believing him to be a more interesting character with his jealous streak.[1] Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritics gave the Wii version 67.60% and 64/100, the Xbox 360 version 60.80% and 59/100 the PlayStation 3 version 57.83% and 59/100, the Wii U version 55.42% and 57/100, and the PlayStation Vita version 51.50% and 57/100.

The PSVita version was criticized particularly harshly for being released 7 months later (even though it was a port of the original) yet somehow being considered worse than the original. IGN described the new controls as a 'hit-and-miss affair'.

Sales

By the end of 2012, Epic Mickey 2 sold 529,000 copies in the United States. By the end of 2010, its predecessor had sold at least 1.3 million. In a recent interview, Warren Spector stated that he was 'in doubt' about the future of the series. Despite heavy advertising and due to gameplay criticism, the game only sold close to half of the copies the original did, making it a commercial bomb (its sales were scoped at around 2 million), despite being available on multiple platforms. Following these financial losses, Disney made an official statement on January 29, 2013 that Junction Point Studios was to be closed in order to direct resources to other projects. It is revealed that Disney still owns the Epic Mickey IP, but has no plan for the series.

Soundtrack

The game's soundtrack was released on 13th November 2013. The songs on the tracklist are:

  1. Yen Sid's Lab
  2. Help Me, Help You - Sung by The Mad Doctor
  3. Mean Street
  4. Building a Building
  5. Floats
  6. Meet Daisy
  7. Disney Gulch
  8. Music Land
  9. I'm Falling Apart - Sung by The Mad Doctor
  10. Skeleton Dance
  11. Blot Dragon
  12. Prescott and The Pumps
  13. Floatyard
  14. Intro to Blot Alley
  15. The Mad Doctor Isn't Mad - Sung by the Mad Doctor and Oswald
  16. Dioramas
  17. Prescott's Machine
  18. Fall of Prescott - Sung by The Mad Doctor, Gremlin Prescott, Big Bad Pete, and Daisy
  19. Ventureland Combat
  20. Autopia Exploration
  21. The Mad Doctor's Plan - Sung by The Mad Doctor
  22. The Mad Doctor's Attic
  23. That's What Heroes Do - The Mad Doctor, Oswald, and Mickey
  24. A Hero's Second Chance - Cole Plante (Bonus Track)

Potential Titles

  • Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor
  • Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street
  • Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (selected)
  • Epic Mickey 2

Trivia

  • Many of the Gremlins in the game are no longer named individually, but instead named after their color of clothing (ie. Green Gremlin, Blue Gremlin, etc.). Similarly, some of the residences of Mean Street no longer have unique names either. Most of the NPCs in the game with names are ones that had their names carried over from the first game.
  • The leaked PC version of the game couldn't be played as it requires a code which has yet to be cracked.
  • In the Extras page of the Main Menu, there is a button that says Cartoon. The Cartoon it plays is The Skeleton Dance, which is also a Projector in the same game.
  • Much of the game's content was scrapped due to time constraints likely placed by the publisher. Warren Spector stated that, if he had more time on the game, he would have added a bunch more songs and a much more interactive audio approach [he] had in the original design document.[2]

Scrapped Content

Epic Mickey 2 Scrapped Content -
Content removed from Epic Mickey 2.

Gallery

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Photos related to Epic Mickey 2.

Videos

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Videos related to Epic Mickey 2.

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