Disney Universe
Disney Universe | |
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Developer(s) | Eurocom |
Publisher(s) | Disney Interactive Studios Disney Interactive (Ultimated Edtition only) |
Composer(s) | Steve Duckworth
Jim Croft
Jeremy Corbett
Guy Cockcroft |
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Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360 |
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Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Disney Universe is a co-operative action-adventure video game developed by Eurocom and published by Disney Interactive Studios. It was announced at E3 in 2011 and was released on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 on October 25, 2011 in North America and October 28, 2011 in Europe. It features the ability to suit up as characters from multiple Disney franchises, including Aladdin, The Lion King, Monsters, Inc., WALL-E, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean, Phineas and Ferb, and The Muppet Show.
Gameplay[]
The game is a 3D Platform game ironically similar to the more recent Nicktoons Unite! series games.
Up to four friends can connect through local multiplayer and play through 6 different worlds to defeat enemies, and collect powerups and coins. One unique feature is that the enemies actively try to hinder a player's progress by setting up traps or hiding key items.
The two main attractions of the game are the levels and the costumes. Players travel to 6 worlds from classic and contemporary Disney and Pixar properties, consisting of Alice in Wonderland, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Wall-E, Monsters, Inc., and Aladdin. The travelers can acquire 45 costumes based on numerous other Disney franchises, such as The Little Mermaid, Tron, Mickey Mouse, Lilo & Stitch and Finding Nemo.[1]
Character mode[]
The costumes need to be upgraded by finding stars in the levels. The skill set remains the same for each, but becomes more powerful. Each character has a handheld weapon specific to that character. For example, Aladdin ends up with Genie's lamp at 4 stars, and Sully has a piece of Boo's door.
Development[]
Downloadable content[]
Downloadable content has been announced to be a big part of Disney Universe for the PlayStation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 versions of the game. Through the "Online Shop" featured in the game or the PlayStation Store, and Xbox Marketplace the DLC's will feature additional costumes and worlds.[2] The first release featured a "Disney Villains Costume Pack." A theme-pack based on The Nightmare Before Christmas,[2][3] was released near the Christmas season and is the Disney Universe voting poll winner. Theme-packs based on Phineas and Ferb, Toy Story, Wreck-It Ralph, and The Muppets were released in March 2012.[2]
Re-Released and Remastered[]
Disney Universe: Ultimate Edition incluces the original Disney Universe game along with all 6 downloadable content packs! The extra downloadable content includes packs from: The Disney Villians, The Nightmare before Christmas, The Jungle Book, Phineas and Ferb, The Muppets and the Neverland pack! Enjoy even more levels and costumes than ever before!
Disney Universe: Ultimate Edition was released on June 27, 2012, in PAL Region but not in North America.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Clark, Matt. "'Disney Universe' Is Mickey's Answer To 'Little Big Planet'" Archived 2012-09-04 at WebCite. MTV Multiplayer. 2011-05-26.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Disney Universe DLC Unveiled Archived June 5, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Disney Universe's Nightmare Before Christmas DLC now out
External links[]
- 2011 video games
- Action-adventure games
- Crossover video games
- Wii games
- PlayStation 3 games
- Xbox 360 games
- Windows games
- Disney video games
- Multiplayer and single-player video games
- Video games developed in the United Kingdom
- Eurocom games
- Video games scored by Steve Duckworth
- 3D platform games
- Video games scored by Jim Croft