Top 20 Best Disney Video Games
Dive into the magical world of Disney gaming with our countdown of the Top 20 Best Disney Video Games! From classic platformers to modern adventures, we explore the most beloved and innovative titles that bring Disney's enchanting characters and worlds to life. Discover hidden gems, nostalgic favorites, and surprising entries that showcase Disney's impact on the gaming industry.
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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo and today we are pledging allegiance to the master mouse himself and
00:13looking at the 20 best Disney video games.
00:16Bringing known IPs to the gaming world can sometimes be a disaster, but sometimes they
00:21can be a true goldmine.
00:23Let's look at the goldiest.
00:26Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the rescue.
00:40Combining an already beloved world from a film or TV show with gameplay that feels fun
00:44to actually play, even for non-fans of the drawn upon IP, is not as easy to do as you
00:50might think, and a lot of developers will phone it in knowing they will make sales regardless.
00:55Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the rescue is not made by those kinds of developers.
01:00The heavily underappreciated gem combined a rich world that informed the gameplay, making
01:05it fun to explore every nook and cranny, even if you didn't care about the Toy Story films.
01:10With an infamous fan-made remake YouTube series, we're just hoping this game gets the renaissance
01:15it deserves.
01:22Mickey Speedway USA Possibly one of the most underrated karting
01:36titles we've experienced is Mickey Speedway USA, arguably comparable to Crash Team Racing
01:42and the Big Daddy itself, Mario Kart.
01:44The game features an original storyline that drives the gameplay, no pun intended.
01:50Enjoy the time trial mode, challenge friends in contest mode by destroying their balloons
01:54reminiscent of Mario Kart 64, and connect to the Gameboy Color version using the essential
01:59transfer pack.
02:00This game was filled with dope features and original concepts that didn't get their time
02:04in the sun.
02:16Disney Infinity With the success of Activision's Skylanders
02:31franchise, Disney responded with its own toys-to-life game, Disney Infinity.
02:36This game offered a sandbox experience along with unique adventures based on the iconic
02:41Disney brands, including Pixar, Marvel and even Star Wars.
02:45Disney Infinity managed to blend these diverse properties and worlds with a cohesive, angular
02:49art style that looked fantastic, something they learned they could do quite effectively
02:53through Square Enix.
02:55The Jungle Book The NES and SNES may well have been the best
02:59era for Disney games, if Kingdom Hearts hadn't paved the way for future consoles.
03:03And while the 1994 Jungle Book game largely based its framework off of Pitfall, it still
03:08felt like an original and fun masterpiece of the era.
03:11As a classic platformer, Mowgli had to navigate environmental obstacles in a perilous jungle.
03:17Players swung from vines, bounced off tree branches and dodged hazards like monkeys.
03:22The game featured a solid variety of boss fights thanks to its source material, including
03:26the memorable encounter with Car the Snake.
03:30Darkwing Duck Before Marvel joined up with Disney, this
03:41adventurous series might have been the Disney cartoon most suited for a video game adaptation,
03:47though it arrived later than many of Capcom's other titles.
03:50Darkwing Duck was a side-scrolling action game reminiscent of the Mega Man series, featuring
03:55a sidearm that shot gas pellets to incapacitate enemies.
03:58Darkwing Duck could collect various types of gun elements as he progressed through the
04:02stages, making the gameplay feel fresh and adaptive, a recipe for success in games even
04:07to this day.
04:11Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers
04:23Chip and Dale's Rescue Rangers, the formative game of my toddler years.
04:26What set Rescue Rangers apart was its playful use of scale.
04:30Just like in the cartoon, these chipmunk-sized heroes navigate a somewhat realistically proportioned
04:35world.
04:36In the show, their vehicles were crafted from found objects like yarn spindles and balloons.
04:40In the game, this meant tossing tomatoes as big as themselves.
04:43It was a cute and clever way to depict these tiny, larger-than-life heroes, a recipe that
04:48Disney hadn't worked out by the Alice in Wonderland level of Kingdom Hearts 1.
04:52Okay, it's technically not Disney's fault, I just wanted to slam that awful, awful level.
05:03DuckTales Remastered
05:13One of Disney's earliest licensed games is also one of its best.
05:16For this entry, we're looking at DuckTales Remastered because it maintains the original
05:20story and characters, and gives it a much-deserved fresh coat of paint.
05:24Scrooge's unique abilities, the cane pogo and the ability to wax static boxes to ricochet
05:29them into other items, were unlike anything else on the market way back in 1989, and felt
05:33as natural and satisfying as a Mega Man game.
05:44A Bug's Life
05:48If you're wondering about this entry, and the things I have to say about it, think only
05:51back to our entry on Toy Story 2 Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue, because I may as well just
05:55repeat myself.
05:57The gameplay worked to make the world and story even better, and the developers did
06:00not phone it in because the sales were guaranteed.
06:03They made a game that was fun to play from start to finish, and color me shocked, both
06:09games had the exact same developers.
06:11Congratulations Traveller's Tales, you guys rock.
06:24Donald Duck Going Quackers
06:46A game that came in many iterations, it's not surprising that people don't remember
06:50its brilliance, considering they may not have gotten the same game as someone else.
06:54Game Boy Color, Windows PC, Playstation, N64, Playstation 2, Game Boy Advance, Dreamcast
07:00and Gamecube, this game was put on more devices than GTA 5.
07:05The gameplay was enjoyable, and the game was bite sized, meaning it could be completed
07:09fairly quickly, making it a gem for the speedrunning community.
07:21The Incredibles
07:41The Incredibles on the PS2 stood out due to its engaging gameplay that faithfully captured
07:45the films action packed essence.
07:47I first played this with my best friend Jack at his house way back in 2004, and if you're
07:52watching this Jack, you need to learn to pass the controller more mate.
07:55Each family member's unique abilities offered varied and dynamic gameplay experiences.
08:00The levels were well designed, blending combat, platforming and puzzle solving.
08:04The graphics were impressive for the time, bringing the beloved characters and vibrant
08:08world to life.
08:09Additionally, the game's soundtrack and voice acting added to its immersive quality.
08:13Overall, it was just a banger, there's nothing else to say.
08:22G-Force
08:29Based on the terrible movie of the same name, we aren't shocked many people didn't pick
08:33up the game.
08:34As it turns out, this IP is much more suited to video games than film.
08:39You'll play as Darwin, a guinea pig on a mission to save the world.
08:43That isn't something you'd expect from these little critters, but they handle it well.
08:47Solve puzzles, take out foes and use a clever little fly to access hard to reach places
08:51and slow down time.
08:53I'm never going to mess with a guinea pig ever again.
08:56Wait, that makes it sound like I mess with guinea pigs now.
08:58I'm never going to mess with a guinea pig.
09:08Epic Mickey
09:18If Mickey wasn't already lovable enough, let's just throw Epic before his name to make the
09:23most 2010 sounding game possible.
09:26This Wii adventure game featured a more classic, mischievous Mickey Mouse and used the Wii
09:30remote as a paintbrush.
09:32The real treat for Disney fans was the story, which served as a fourth wall breaking commentary
09:37on Disney's history.
09:38It's fun, it's informative, it's everything you'd say to describe a terrible game, and
09:43somehow, it's phenomenal.
10:05Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
10:23Another entry from the classic era comes in the form of the longest title you've ever
10:27heard, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.
10:30Castle of Illusion featured Mickey Mouse venturing into the titular castle to save Minnie from
10:34the dark wizard, Mizrabel.
10:36Like DuckTales, Mickey had a bounce attack to spring off enemies and reach higher heights,
10:41and the level design was impeccable.
10:43It's still considered one of the best Genesis games of all time.
10:46It was so highly regarded that it received a full HD remake in 2013, which is probably
10:51the version you should play.
10:53Next entry
11:04Quack Shot
11:14The eternally jealous Donald Duck got his own game adaptation in 1991 from Sega right
11:19after Mickey.
11:21Just wait Donald, your time in gaming will come in roughly 10 years.
11:25In this one, the temperamental fowl took on an Indiana Jones-like role, navigating ancient
11:30tombs and dungeons.
11:31The game received a warm reception, despite some criticism for its uneven difficulty.
11:36With a surprisingly detailed and twisty story for its time, Quack Shot remains one of the
11:41best uses of Donald Duck in any game, but not THE best.
11:50Split Second Velocity
11:52No, this isn't a mistake, Split Second, one of the most explosive and fast-paced racing
12:08games of all time, is indeed made by Disney.
12:11No Donald, no Goofy, no Nissan Pulsars.
12:15Players can cause explosions on the track as they drive, making the game feel as far
12:19removed from Disney's typical style as possible.
12:22The more chaos you cause, the better, as dangerous driving fills up your power gauge.
12:27This allows players to block off or open up new areas of the track with massive explosions.
12:32A course that changes as you play, now that's a racing game.
12:44Disney Dreamlight Valley
12:46Here's a more recent entry releasing in 2023 and still blowing Disney minds in 2024.
12:51With an immersive and enchanting world where players can interact with beloved Disney and
12:55Pixar characters, Disney Dreamlight Valley will put a smile on even the most hardened of faces.
13:01The game combines life simulation and adventure elements, allowing players to customize their
13:05avatar, build and decorate their homes, and complete quests alongside iconic characters.
13:10Frequent updates and new content keep the gameplay fresh and engaging,
13:14making Disney Dreamlight Valley one of the best recent Disney releases.
13:19Lego Pirates of the Caribbean, the video game.
13:30We love a two-player experience because you don't get many couch co-op games in the 2020s.
13:48If you're willing to rewind the clock a little bit, you'll find loads of gems like this one.
13:52Play through the first four pirate movies The Curse of the Black Pearl,
13:55Dead Man's Chest, At World's End, and On Stranger Tides.
13:59The levels follow the film's plots, enhancing the action with the humor we love from Lego games.
14:04Use Jack's compass to find items, walk underwater as Davy Jones,
14:08and perform a slick double jump as Elizabeth Swann.
14:11Bring a friend and you've sorted out your next weekend off.
14:20Aladdin
14:21I'm so glad we're talking about this game because I literally played it today.
14:32Aladdin combines a beautiful world with wildly fun gameplay and a difficulty level that feels
14:37challenging but totally achievable. The Aladdin game may be the pinnacle of the 16-bit era of
14:43Disney games and is still widely regarded as one of the best Disney licensed games of all time.
14:47Aladdin is remembered for one thing, its silky smooth pixel animation that looks impressive
14:52even by modern standards, adding an extra layer of personality to one of the best Disney films
14:57of all time. The Lion King
15:18Before we talk about how wonderful this game is, it's worth noting that it's also arguably one of
15:23the hardest SNES games of all time. In fact, it's on our list, but it also rules. The action
15:29platformer's difficulty spiked early, leaving most kids stuck at the wildebeest stampede or
15:34the colorful I just can't wait to be king stage. A level select code allowed players to skip around
15:40and see all of the highlights, including the dramatic finale. This game makes the list mainly
15:45for its historical significance and beautiful animation. Kingdom Hearts 2
16:16This is one that might split the audience. We decided to just include one Kingdom Hearts
16:25entry for this list, and although Kingdom Hearts 1 is iconic, kicked off the series and changed
16:30the Square Enix formula for good, it can't be compared to the second entry in terms of gameplay
16:36and worlds. Minor criticisms of the first game were addressed, while the core experience was
16:41largely maintained. Disney has always championed creativity, and the world of Kingdom Hearts
16:46stands as one of their most original endeavors. Did you enjoy this video? Check out these other
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