Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two was a pleasant surprise when it appeared on Nintendo’s list of Wii U launch titles. Its inclusion was a no-brainer considering Disney Interactive had already developed the game for high definition consoles, the 3DS version is already designed for second-screen functionality, and thanks to some basic additional Wii U exclusive functionality, this version looks to be the one to get.
Mickey’s latest adventure is designed around the idea of two-player drop in and out co-op with Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Where Wii U gets an ear up is that one player can look exclusively on the Wii U GamePad for their character while the other gets the entire television screen’s real estate. This gives each player a full work to look at whereas Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii players will have to utilize split-screen.
The Wii U version of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will also support standalone play on the GamePad in case someone else needs the television.
Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two will be available on or just before the November 18, 2012 Wii U console launch date. The Wii U version is not yet available for pre-order at Amazon.com.