Capcom produced plenty of amazing games for the NES, and many of those were based on popular Disney properties such as DuckTales, Chip 'n Dale and TaleSpin. However, one such game never seems to get much attention, despite the fact that it offers a pretty unique concept which sets it apart from its licenced brethren.
Adventures in the Magical Kingdom was released in 1990 and features levels based on actual rides at the theme park of the same name. The variety on show is impressive, with side-scrolling platforming sections twinned with top-down vehicle-based stages, and the soundtrack - provided by Yoko Shimomura (Kingdom Hearts) - is fantastic.
The game is the subject of iretrogamer.com's latest video, which does an excellent job of explaining the appeal of the core game, as well as some of its more unusual elements - such as a character who expects you to know Donald Duck's middle name. Give it a watch and let us know what you think by posting a comment below.
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Interesting. I had no idea this game even existed!
I always wanted this game back then, but never found it. Played it for an hour or so years later and it was pretty good too.
I have fond memories of this game.
I'm kind of disappointed since I misunderstood this to be a news about the game's release on VC.
@Damo
Fauntleroy. Donald Duck's middle name is Fauntleroy.
His middle name was Fauntleroy, I used to have this game and it was pretty good for what it was...
I rented this game like 15 times when I was a kid! I was hoping it was coming to VC.
Underrated? It was incredibly cheap at times. And it's not like it's not known at all - it actually has some following
I completely forgot about this game, my big brother got it from somewhere way back when I was little. I only remember the questions in the game giving me trouble, as my English knowledge was extremely limited at the time.
I remember seeing this a long time ago.
The middle name of Donald Duck is... Fauntleroy
This game was mediocre at best, but nostalgia can make anything look good it seems.
The comment about the music is spot-on though.
I owned this game, the clunky controls ruin it in the platform sections, (Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion) Space Mountain and Autotopia. Big Thunder Railroad was pretty fun though.
I suggest steering clear, it wasn't good then, its not good now. If you want decent NES Disney games, stick with the Duck Tale games and Little Mermaid.
That being said, if Capcom were to remake this with tight, responsive controls and more attractions I'd be interested. It did have potential.
@Tempestryke Well, I think for a 1990 game that was trying something really that had never been done, it's due more credit than it's given. It's got it's problems but I admire it's ambition and concept.
@RetroTyGuy
And I said it has potential, a lot of potential, but when the the vast majority of attractions (I think there were only five or six tops ) have serious control issues and some of the questions are obscure, which isn't a problem now, but back then, yes definitely, getting those stars and silver keys are a royal pain in the ass and the boss fight with the ghost and the crappy candle projectiles were not fun.
Its just not a good game.
You'd expect better from a prestigious company like Capcom, though it may have been Disney who ruined it. The music is neither the Disney nor Capcom norm. There's nothing wrong with it, other then being unmemorable.
But if it were remade now and Disney let Capcom or even those people who made Coaster Tycoons work on it without interference,and added some of Disneys new attractions, it would be fantastically fun.
I really want more remastered SNES Disney games, Aladian, lion king. I love the remastered duck tails.
Omg where is the sequel? We need a sequel
Fauntleroy. His middle name is Fauntleroy. I have no marketable skills.
I own this game, I was playing a bunch of old NES games I own and this game really surprised me with how good it was, definitely underrated. Also, it was double cool cause I have been to Disney World a bunch.
I have two sisters. One who is the eldest of the family and one just older than I am. The one just older loved this game, insomuch that it was her favorite and would rent it on occasion back in the day. Neither of these sisters care for video games much.
Loved this game as a kid. To me it continued Capcom's awesome line of Disney NES games. I remember though having a hard time figuring out how to control Space Mountain and the tricky Autopia. Then again, this was when figuring the game out was part of the fun in NES gaming. 😊 The best parts were playing Pirates and Haunted Mansion and identifying the different levels with what was actually in the attraction. Good memories.
Rented this the week it came out. Great game. My friends bought it later and we would take turns playing the different rides/levels.
Heads up for anyone who hasn't played it, Quack Shot is one of the best games on the Mega Drive imho.
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