Disney Mirrorverse
| Disney Mirrorverse | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Kabam |
| Publisher(s) | Kabam |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | June 23, 2022 |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Disney Mirrorverse is a 2022 mobile role-playing game developed and produced as a collaboration between Disney and Kabam. The game is a crossover set in a fictional universe adjacent to other Disney canon and features characters from many films and franchises re-envisioned in a new storyline. Released internationally on June 23, 2022, it was positively received by players, while critics were more ambivalent towards the game.
Gameplay and premise
[edit]Disney Mirrorverse is an action role-playing game.[1] The story takes place in a parallel universe called the "Mirrorverse" where locations from Walt Disney Pictures' films, such as Port Royal from Pirates of the Caribbean and Agrabah from Aladdin, have been transformed by dark and light magic. In the game, a sorcerer version of Mickey Mouse finds the mystical Stellar Mirror, which the Fractured (crystal-like monsters) want to destroy in order to break apart the Mirrorverse. To safeguard the Stellar Mirror, Mickey assembles the Guardians, who are alternate versions of characters from Disney's films and franchises.[2][3][4] Guardians are unlocked through "Crystals", with each character having a star-rating that can be increased by obtaining duplicates.[5] Having the option for team-based play allows for various "combos" to utilize the unique strategies and abilities of different characters.[6]
Outside of the main storyline, other game modes include "Alliance Missions"—in which players join an Alliance to compete against other Alliances to obtain rank-based rewards—"Tower of Talents"—in which Players utilize themed teams of Guardians to move through levels to gain advancement items—and "Dangerous Dungeons"—in which players compete against one another in a dynamic dungeon setting to acquire progression items and other special rewards.[7]
Development and release
[edit]Disney Mirrorverse is a collaboration between Disney and the interactive entertainment company Kabam. The two companies had formerly worked together on Marvel Contest of Champions and Star Wars: Uprising.[8] Kabam soft-launched the game in the Philippines on April 14, 2020.[9] In March 2022, the game's trailer was released.[7] As of June 10, 2022, Disney reported 1 million pre-registered players, maxing out their Milestone Rewards track.[6] The game was released worldwide on June 23, 2022.[7] On September 17, 2024, Kabam disabled in-game purchases, removed the game from digital storefronts and announced that due to the game's storyline concluding, Disney Mirrorverse's servers are set to shut down on December 16, 2024.[10] [11]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | 69/100[1] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| GameSpot | 4/10[12] |
| Gamezebo | |
| Pocket Gamer |
Disney Mirrorverse was generally well-received by players, though it drew criticism for its microtransactions.[4] Review aggregator Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a game a score of 69 out of 100, based on 9 critical reviews, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Disney Mirrorverse for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Baird, Scott (March 22, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Preview: a Mobile ARPG in a New Disney & Pixar Universe". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (March 22, 2022). "Kabam Creates a New RPG World of Beloved Characters in 'Disney Mirrorverse'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Bashir, Dale (July 25, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse's Character Design Is Too Good for Just a Mobile Game". IGN Southeast Asia. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Russo, Jamie (June 27, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse: Getting Started (Tips, Tricks, & Strategies)". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Disney Mirrorverse". Disney Mirrorverse. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Long, Lacy (March 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Trailer Reveals a New Game Based on Everyone's Favorite Animated Characters". Collider. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Koczwara, Michael (April 2, 2020). "Mobile Games Hotspot: Disney Unveils New RPG; 'Teamfight Tactics' Debuts to Big Numbers". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Forde, Matthew (April 14, 2020). "Kabam soft-launches action-RPG Disney Mirrorverse in the Philippines". PockerGamer.biz. Archived from the original on April 20, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Disney Mirrorverse to be Sunset - Disney Mirrorverse". 17 September 2024.
- ^ "Disney Mirrorverse to go dark in December".
- ^ Fanelli, Jason (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Review - Shattered Dreams". GameSpot. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Fox, Glen (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Review – Marvel's Multiverse Comes to Disney". Gamezebo. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ Dellosa, Catherine Ng (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse review - "A revamped smorgasbord of Disney and Pixar faves"". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved August 9, 2022.