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Fantasia came out for the Sega Genesis in 1991, developed and published by Sega. It was part of that wave of games trying to bring Disney's animated worlds to life on the console, a time when licensed platformers were everywhere. You step into the oversized blue sorcerer's hat of Mickey Mouse, the apprentice from the film, tasked with cleaning up the magical mess he started.

You control Mickey through a series of side scrolling levels, using your magic to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. The main goal is to restore harmony by collecting musical notes scattered across the levels, which serve as both your health and your primary objective. Your main tool is a stream of magical energy you fire from your hands; holding the button charges it for a more powerful shot. The game is structured around exploring each stage thoroughly, often requiring you to find specific items or clear all enemies to proceed. The pacing can be unforgiving, with precise jumps and quick enemy reactions needed to survive. Navigating the colorful but hazardous levels with your simple, chargeable magic gives the game a straightforward yet demanding feel.