Disney Mirrorverse

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.

Disney Mirrorverse
Developer(s)Kabam
Publisher(s)Kabam
EngineUnity
Platform(s)iOS, Android
ReleaseJune 23, 2022
Genre(s)Action role-playing
Mode(s)Single-player, Multiplayer

Gameplay and premise

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] including Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Anna from Frozen, Tron from Tron, and Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas.[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 Troubles"—in which Players utilize themed teams of Guardians to move through levels to gain advancement items—and "Dangerous Dungeons"—in which players and alliances compete against one another in a dynamic dungeon setting to acquire progression items and other special rewards.[7]

Development and release

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]

Reception

Disney Mirrorverse was 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
  1. "Disney Mirrorverse for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  2. Baird, Scott (March 22, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Preview: a Mobile ARPG in a New Disney & Pixar Universe". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. Milligan, Mercedes (March 22, 2022). "Kabam Creates a New RPG World of Beloved Characters in 'Disney Mirrorverse'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  4. 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.
  5. Russo, Jamie (June 27, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse: Getting Started (Tips, Tricks, & Strategies)". Screen Rant. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  6. "Disney Mirrorverse". Disney Mirrorverse. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  7. Long, Lacy (March 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Trailer Reveals a New Game Based on Everyone's Favorite Animated Characters". Collider. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Fanelli, Jason (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Review - Shattered Dreams". GameSpot. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  11. Fox, Glen (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse Review – Marvel's Multiverse Comes to Disney". Gamezebo. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  12. Dellosa, Catherine Ng (June 23, 2022). "Disney Mirrorverse review - "A revamped smorgasbord of Disney and Pixar faves"". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
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