The atmosphere reminds me alot of the old school Disney game mainly of course the Mickey Mouse ones. Its a great platformer and the bush mechanics are a nice touch. I have to say I am enjoying this one alot more than Epic Mickey on the Wii.

I'll probably get this someday, but not now

Please tell me the demo has some challenge, or at least some fun value...

All of DI's games so far have been too easy and horribly short. (Phineas and ferb games could be beat in a day, and the club penguin games are beatable IN GUEST MODE IN 10 MINUTES)

@TDH: I have to say that this is the best demo I have played so far. It was quite long and it let me do alot for a demo. In fact I was so wrapped up in it I forgot it was a demo until I got the end screen lol. As for fun I had a blast with it and I can tell there was alot that I missed on this first play through that I will probably go back and try to get when I play the demo again.

I'm having a fun time playing this demo as well. I am not a fan of the painting parts though. I don't like having to pick up the stylus every 60 seconds or so to draw/paint something just so I can continue platforming. But overall, I'm pleased with this. Probably my favorite demo I've played on the 3DS. Now, to find out when it's going to be released.

November 18th

Same day as the Wii U. Honestly the painting parts didnt bother me the one thing that did was using the thinner I seemed to run out of that quickly.

I played the demo. I am disappoint. -_-

Greatly anticipating this one too. I really don't care for the painting it just stops the platforming I agree. I'll just have to put up with that aspect. Aside from that the demo had me hooked. Great art, great music, Mickey moves as slow as the old consoles so it really pays homage.

After playing the demo I find it a bit boring. A little too easy and the painting really kills the pace. Think I'll hold off til it hits the bargain bin.

The demo is pretty good. It's like a small game.

You're not guided through the first few minutes of the game as with other demos, you must solve and complete the first few levels of the game, taking as much time as you want to do so.
Some parts of it do look a little bit unpolished and having to use the touch screen every 5 seconds was annoying, but I liked it.

Also, at least in spanish, the intro clearly specifies this is the same castle of illusion from the old game and Mickey remembers he has been there.

I agree with the rest of you that feel the painting element takes away from the game. It's a cool concept but I wish it didn't need to happen every 30-seconds or so - it really does slow things down quite a bit. Other than that, the demo was pretty good. The visuals are vibrant and reminiscent of an SNES game which was probably the highlight for me.

Yes, it was the thinner that I kept running out of... D:

I really need a stylus that has more grip to it. My sweaty fingers keep slippin' n slidin'

I liked the demo enough to consider a purchase.
Now, I think they could have used more layers of depth. 90% of the time there are pretty much just two: foreground and background.
Also, those who played Monster Tale will find some familiar elements, like the shop (which works exactly the same way), or how enemies defeated using the melee combo attack fall off the screen spinning. There's no doubt it's the same developer, heh.

I really enjoyed the demo. I really wish there was more voice acting though as I really think it would set it apart from most platformers just from that. Loved the visuals but even on the XL the characters seems tiny. I would hate to see this on a regular 3ds now. Game play is slow going but I don't mind that to much as long as it remains fun for me. I like the fortress part as it give a bit of an RPG feel. Do things for the other characters then they offer up upgrades or special items to help on your journey! I wasn't planing on getting this but now at least its on my radar!

I got to play the demo, and the visuals and all the different Disney characters were really nice. I agree that the painting and thinning did interfere with the pace of the game, though, but I'm still looking forward to the game. I have a feeling it's going to be very long.

Didn't like the demo.Here's why I didn't like it:
1.)Using paint and thinner isn't as good as it was in the original.You could make enemies die or make them join you.That gave you a bit more options.
2.)It was inaccurate.Most little girls probably don't forget Tangled or Beauty in the Beast,so why would the Beast(IDK his real name) and Rapunzel be in Wasteland?
3.)Mickey was a bit too slow for me.
4.)Disney!If Netfilx can put movies and TV shows on the 3DS,then you can put REAL cutscenes in the game.
5.)I didn't see that many OLD characters.6 year olds aren't the only people who like Epic Mickey,guys.

That's the point, that they aren't old. The story is that Mizrabel (or however it's properly spelled) has been cast into Wasteland, but has kidnapped popular characters whom have hearts in order to collect their "heart power" and return her and her castle to the normal Cartoon World.

And out of curiosity, does it appear to anyone else that Power of Illusion takes place post-Disney Epic Mickey 2? They mentioned the quakes (which have been alluded to being in the second game) and "THE TV," which the intro video for 2 shows gus making a contact device out of a TV.

Isn't Mizrabel in Sleeping Beauty?I thought kids still remembered that movie.Not to mention people who are older.