Disney just launched the second edition of the hit game Epic Mickey last month (the version for other gaming platforms is titled Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power ofTwo) and it is already receiving rave reviews!
Created by critically acclaimed DS developer, DreamRift, under the direction of Disney Interactive's Junction Point, Disney Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion is the first ever 3DS version of the popular franchise and features a unique innovative drawing and painting function that allows players to create rough versions of objects that magically transform into classic Disney-style 2D illustrations.
Utilizing the games' unparalleled dual screen integrations, players then move their creations to the top screen where they are further transformed into full-color, fully rendered 3D visuals.
Disney Epic Mickey 2: Power of Illusion was created specifically for the Nintendo 3DS where "Reality is What You Paint Of It." Paying tribute to the classic Sega Genesis title "Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse," the game focuses on the fabled Castle of Illusion and its classic villainess, the evil witch Mizrabel.
Mizrabel finds herself an unwilling inhabitant of Wasteland, an alternate world filled with 80 years of forgotten Disney characters and theme park attractions. She unleashes a plot to escape using the Castle of Illusion to imprison and drain the cartoon essence from currently famous Toons. Players take on the role of Mickey Mouse who must utilize his magical brush to wield paint and thinner to confront the evil witch Mizrabel and save the day.
Product Features:
Special drawing and painting function that allows players to create an interactive world using the stylus to draw objects in the bottom screen that magically transform into classic Disney 2D illustrations. Objects then can be move to the top screen where they are transformed into fully realized objects that pop off the screen in stunning 3D.
Utilize the core "Disney Epic Mickey" gameplay mechanic of paint and thinner while playing as Mickey Mouse in an attempt to save classic Disney Toon characters.
Engage in epic boss battles with familiar Disney villains using attacks involving the power of illusions to surprise players.
Adventure through game levels based on animated Disney films such as "Peter Pan" and "Aladdin."
Interaction with beloved Disney characters.
In between adventures, develop a fortress by taking a small fort and expand it into a thriving castle.
Publisher: Disney Interactive Developer: DreamRift in collaboration with Junction Point Genre: Adventure/Platformer/RPG ESRB Rating: E with Mild Cartoon Violence Launch Date: November 18, 2012 Players: 1 player Platform: Nintendo 3DS
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As someone who is required to drink a LOT of water each day due to chronic kidney stones and Interstitial Cystitis, drinking plain, boring water can get very old, very fast. Sodas and citrusy drinks can worsen my IC, not to mention add calories to my diet, so it's a challenge to find something that tastes good and is still good for my health.
I am also a mother to a type 1 diabetic child, so it's important for me to find beverages that do not require her to take insulin (carb/sugar free). Neither one of us enjoy the the taste of artificial sweeteners, not to mention there are still hidden sugar alcohols in those type of drinks, so diet drinks are out.
When I recently learned about Metromint water, and the fact that it is all natural, unsweetened and comes in a wide varitey of flavors, I was so excited to check it out for my daughter and for myself.
The very awesome people at Metromint sent me this wonderful review kit filled with Metromint waters and a cute polka dot Metromint tote bag:
Being a spearmint lover, I of course decided to try the spearmint right off the bat! Let me tell you, it was love at first taste! The mint was not overpowering, yet it wasn't too subtle either. As my fellow blonde Goldilocks would say, "It was just right!"
I had my daughter try it next and her eyes went wide and she exclaimed, "Oh my gosh! This is SO good!" I totally agree!
We tried the chocolatemint water next:
As you can see from the description in the photo below, not only is the mint all-natural but so is the chocolate (infused with natural cocoa essence). As with all Metromint waters, the mint is grown in Washington's Yakima Valley and is added to purified water for the freshest taste. No sweeteners, no preservatives, and no calories, yet the taste is amazing and naturally sweet and minty!
The chocolatemint water reminds me of peppermint mocha, but as with the other flavors, the taste is not overpowering. It's mild and refreshing and at zero carbs, my daughter can drink as much of it as she wants without having to cover it with insulin!
The other flavors we tried (cherrymint and goodberrymint) were just as tasty, and we're eager to try the other varieties that were not in the review kit (lemonmint and orangemint). I will especially be interested to know if the lemon and orange are okay with my IC condition. I suspect with as light as the taste is for the flavors I did try, these will be fine as well.
I will warn IC sufferers to be careful trying any new drink. There are days when I'm flaring and I cannot drink Metromint (much to my dismay) or any other drink other than plain water. But on non-flare days, I am so happy to have Metromint to give me that crisp, refreshing taste that makes drinking water so much more fun and yummy!
My daughter, fortunately, can drink as much Metromint as she wants at any time and never has to worry about it raising her blood sugar levels!
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary review kit of Metromint water and a tote bag to facilitate this review. As always, opinions are all my own and are not influenced by free gifts or monetary compensation.
