Epic Mickey Early Concept Art

Early concept art from Epic Mickey.
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[@SlayCap]

They were making these concept arts just to see what Disney would allow. They knew these wouldn't be allowed

[@mrmenes1200]

Still would be a lot cooler game if they did

[@dinodisneylover1]

Pfrt, the game is awesome. But if these would've been allowed, I think they should've released the game in which you can choose between a kid-friendly version and an adult-version with some of the things in the early sketches. Everyone happy.

[@cerberus5620]

So creepy...

[@odinthegodsstuff2053]

There awesome

[@arbitrary_dumpster-fire]

@Logan McGlynn nah it sounds pretty cool to me

[@kingcamelot1395]

There is some satisfaction in the knowledge that these were more "let's see what we can get away with" concepts rather than the original vision of the game.

[@DamageMaximo]

The satisfaction is in the fact that Epic Mickey was as creepy as it could ever possibly be, it hit the limit Disney would allow

[@AluminumFusion22]

Fun Fact: The art of Oswald being a monster and holding several Disney characters inside of him was based on an early story concept where Oswald would've betrayed Mickey and merged with the Phantom Blot, but Junction Point decided against it due to Epic Mickey serving as Oswald's re-integration back into the Disney brand, and establishing the character in a villainous way wouldn't have went well.

[@BKLYN48]

That would have been a cool twist but I’m glad Mick and Os became buds

[@jbktpl1245]

Shame we barely ever see him anymore. 🐰

[@KORRUPT_NOIZE]

​@@jbktpl1245Truly, I LOVE Oswald

[@prolmandabeast6192]

Might have been a smart idea, but either way it could've been pretty cool as well

[@cav33ra]

​@@BKLYN48 Oswald would probably have gotten rid of the Blot and redeemed himself, I think

[@Strawberry_PopTart]

These concept art images always seemed so cool to me

[@EpicMickeyPro]

Same

[@Thorax7x686]

Same here my friend

[@gringohispanic]

I was dissappointed the game DIDN'T look like this.

[@photonegativecupheadxd6406]

I like the storm blot

[@jojomayard7233]

@@photonegativecupheadxd6406 I'm glad we didn't get this version of the game, I mean the game and the early concept art is really terrifying and horrifying at the same time, This game has so much crazy nightmare fuel that it will make Pennywise and Beetlejuice to sleep with their parents

[@slickkid2367]

Imagine how terrifying this would be if Disney for some dumb reason went “Oh yeah do ALL of this don’t leave a thing out”

[@JokieJesterE]

fucking amazing

[@ZyxieRumor]

I like to believe there's an alternate timeline that they used the original concept art. To be honest, this might have be an interesting horror like Disney game (Official if released)

[@BloodInTheStrawberries]

"Dumb reason"? Bro this would have been a fantastic game if they left it like this, we could have had Undertale 5 years before if they left it like this. We would have seen a corrupted or a good version of Mickey if the player wanted to help or not. The way I see it, is that we were robbed of what potentially could have been one of the greatest horror games of the decade. Although the Epic Mickey we have now is also a good game with a great plot. Either way, I don't think it would have been dumb if they left it like this. I mean think about it, this game had everything before all the popular horror games came out in the 2010's- It had nightmare animatronics, had a good or bad route where based on the players actions it could effect the game, and ink like monsters that puts Bendy and the Ink machine to shame. It was all LITERALLY right there and ready to go-

[@slickkid2367]

I don’t think it would be well since the game wasn’t very technically impressive and had many glitches and I can’t imagine how many more there would be with such ambitious and daring ideas, as well as the fact that maybe the game would be too dark for people, darker doesn’t alway mean better, although I do love most of the ideas I do believe that they shouldn’t have gone with this

[@tonnyomana1900]

@@slickkid2367 well with the new console out. Like the ps5, Xbox series x they could (if Disney allows it) make an horror adventure where after the second game, the blob under the mickey dump mountain would takes it's form to resemble Mickey has blob Mickey. Who would corrupt any cartoon land into the dark dystopia industry and Mickey must help bring things back from corruption.

[@thewizard7967]

0:58 imagine seeing this battle in 4k on the ps5 with insane transitions and cutscenes. They don’t call it epic Mickey for nothing, a man can only dream though.

[@anzvy]

I hope they make the remake scarier!

[@thewizard7967]

@@anzvy would be interesting to see them at least try to make some things darker. I know it’s just a remake so they’re probably going to make it the same, but it would be cool to see a scarier epic Mickey.

[@anzvy]

@@thewizard7967 I totally get that, but keep in mind that Remakes often also have new stuff added to them. Otherwise theyd just be a Remaster

[@jbgaming3221]

They did say that they would expand on the morality system, so perhaps more stuff will be explored as well.

[@DelusionalMinds808]

If Disney imbraced it's Darkside, Epic Mikey could've been longer and cooler, while Epic Mikey 2 could've done so much more for some of its scrapped elements.

[@christophergirardi8145]

I agree, Blotworx at concept level was horrifying. The idea of mutilated sentient creatures (Blotlings) fused into metal bodies, no doubt extremely painful to live is strong and compelling but it wasn't explored enough. Was probably the reason the Mad Doctor dubbed them "unpredictable."

[@swampygaming2975]

The horror community as soon as classic Mickey was free of copyright:

[@MaximBG]

It would be pretty cool to have this happening, I love when Cartoons take dark turns

[@tiktok-mc2nq]

When it's done right at least

[@AngeloonCartoons]

Epic Mickey was my CHILDHOOD But wow these illustrations are gnarly… in a good way!

[@henxiukba2715]

Totally agreed with you 👍✨

[@FaithFul9999]

Sameeee

[@UndertakerU2ber]

It makes sense learning that these weren’t expected to be approved by the higher ups. I was under the impression that these monsters were indicative of a horror direction the game was taking, and it really intrigued me since I figured Disney would’ve never pursued this project unless they knew they had a good idea on their hands. Well…I guess I’m satisfied knowing this wasn’t the “true” artistic vision the team had in mind and only served to gauge artistic limits, because it made me think we were denied the full experience that was originally envisioned by the creators.

[@glitchingnumber]

If they would have made it as dark as in the concept arts it would have been so much better and more people would remember the game

[@EpicMickeyPro]

I don't think Disney would let them.

[@glitchingnumber]

@@EpicMickeyPro yee i also think disney was the problem not the EM team

[@SlayCap]

@@glitchingnumber They were making these concept arts just to see what Disney would allow. They knew these wouldn't be allowed

[@xthewhitewolf]

@@SlayCap if they knew they wouldn't allow these, then what's the point of drawing them? They were testing the waters to see how far they could go with the darkness.

[@SlayCap]

@@xthewhitewolf That's what I said. They seeing how far Disney would let them get with the darkness, they knew that Disney would reject the crazy dark designs so they would make more and more tamer stuff until Disney would allow it.

[@mcvaltzad5899]

1:35 imagine if that thing was animated, modeled and rigged, dang man, it would look like a cronenberg movie

[@MichaelaThisten]

The fact that these are abandoned concept artworks that never got to see the light of day adds to their creep factor

[@andrewm4926]

The idea of walt Disneys characters turning into forgotten and evil monsters is the best horror concept ive seen. I can't wait to look around this game again soon and find so many interesting small details and secrets

[@Swiftproductions7]

This game would have given kids a lot of nightmares

[@inkyelpequenodiabloangel4417]

I Say the same

[@EpicMickeyPro]

Yeah And I love the idea but Disney was like *no*

[@pumpkinheadninja8303]

If Disney added these because I remember playing epic Mickey when I was 5

[@acdragonduck]

The clock tower boss fight gave me nightmares and I was a preteen

[@vortex_all9055]

kids who needs em not me thats who! (can someone make a epic mickey fan game or something that has these designs that would be awesome)

[@Sagninaw]

Happy to announce epic Mickey is getting a remake in fall of 2024

[@terrasque559]

A leak said it would be releasing in April to June

[@DoctorBC]

Disney just casually predicting FNAF and Bendy like that will not go unnoticed. Bro, imagine Disney acknowledging Country Bear Jamboree nowadays.

[@reidepperson8534]

The environments stand out to me, they're so desolate looking. Some of the most creative drawings I've seen. They illicit some odd emotion I can't describe

[@jakethesnake0192]

Imagine if we got this version. Disney would hate but many would love it I think

[@dafilmqueen556]

I mean, they hated Jack Sparrow before POTC was even introduced to audiences because they thought he was gay, and you know how homophobic Disney is. Fast forward to the box office records and critical acclaim by fans, they changed their tune and now they embrace him as a beloved character. That's also not to mention that they allowed Tim Burton to produce The Nightmare Before Christmas despite its dark aesthetic and vibes. So yeah, it's possible that in an alternate timeline, maybe the game would've been allowed this darkness that we see on our screen right now. Sadly, this is not that timeline..

[@sdge2075]

Wow this is horrifying. It's like "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" and H.R Giger's works had a baby

[@nehalnest3131]

Now that is what i call a legendary mickey!!!! 0:59

[@yaxantonio3719]

This looks like it would be a significantly better integration of mickey into horror than what movie companies are currently doing

[@stevethesloth2.0]

THIS WAS GOING TO BE EPIC MICKEY ? DANG! Disney was thinking DARK

[@Markeplier23]

It goes from “cool kingdom hearts world” to “creation abandoned by god”

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

0:42 Oswald was suppose to have an evil form.

[@wafflemutt6281]

I think it might've been these concepts that partly inspired Bendy and the ink Machine. I still can't help but picture a game this dark featuring a beloved character anyway. It's a theme that people wanna explore but we just don't get a lot of.

[@joesama8818]

Oh crap that actually makes sense

[@karsonhinojosa2163]

Hard to believe that Epic Mickey was gonna be a very dark game. Now that the remake is coming out, it’s time to visit this gem from my Wii days

[@victoriachaeva6142]

wow....Its beautiful

[@EpicMickeyPro]

Yes

[@RealFredbear]

Actually it’s epic..

[@photonegativecupheadxd6406]

And terrifying too

[@jazminchavira9396]

@@EpicMickeyPro so beautiful creations…

[@InfamousJr]

I swear Epic Mickey would’ve been the greatest game of all time if Disney let the developers do what they wanted… Oh wait it already is

[@EpicMickeyPro]

Your not wrong. Would have gotten way more attention then it did.

[@vortex_all9055]

your opinion is acestounding (also nice pfp)

[@Kirb6969]

This feels more Eerie than Other Indie Horror Games

[@kooldood5732]

Imagine having the game look like this art, or ink.

[@anthonyslaptheknee9344]

"I have a test tomorrow. Don't be sick. " My body:

[@YawningDog_]

This is darker than the darkest game on the market

[@pyro3958]

What's the darkest game on the market?

[@YawningDog_]

@@pyro3958 chuchel

[@elizabethramirezthezenshii9691]

@Cheeky (Szèmtelen Mano) gee omori

[@Ness_Dreemurr]

I wish they would remake this game as the dark surreal art thing that it was meant to be. With the tech we have I'm sure most of these enemies are possible to model now.

[@jonmcinnis1645]

Ness_Dreemurr I think it could work as a spiritual successor or something?

[@thefreelancequeen]

They were then, it’s just that it was on the Wii.

[@ludo5535]

Yes they could do that but if they do the game will need to be rated M+18 instead of its original rating E10+ because the places are super depressing and the concept art characters look 100 💯 percent Diabolical 😂👹 for a children's game and would ruin mickey mouse with all these facts don't you think 🤔

[@Dash120z]

​@@ludo5535they look straight out of a Dark Souls game

[@jeremyriley1238]

@@ludo5535 And chances are Disney would never allow that to happen, especially with Mickey Mouse, who they use in cartoons aimed at preschoolers alongside the newer cartoons that harken back to the original shorts, with its slapstick humor.

[@Patpatrick647]

Man these concepts are something else

[@Lajos_Kelemen]

I love these concepts, they’re filled with creativity and just don’t care if they’re unsafe, God I wish if these were all greenlit!

[@Mr.Needle-Hamster]

If you ask me, had all of these ideas have been approved...Epic Mickey could've become a straight up HORROR GAME

[@Trainboy452]

But since Oswald and Mickey's first cartoons are in the public domain, we can technically do stuff like this, right!

[@cjgamer6356]

​@@Mr.Needle-HamsterYeah that's the only Mickey horror game I would accept

[@suitman]

And i thought the game was dark enough.

[@user-sq3ws1yr1k]

If this would have been the game the age rating would have rocketed

[@dwayne3191]

These concept art images show a lot of untapped potential in Epic Mickey. I’d be interested to see a remake with these darker and unsettling elements included.

[@Ryan-Bell]

I absolutely love the atmosphere and aesthetic of this game. So eerie and creepy and filled with passion for the source material. If the third game wouldn't embrace this more and take more inspiration from this original concept art or at the very least match the first game's tone, then I wouldn't have wanted it anyway.

[@frankieking3133]

0:39 that is awesome

[@kaijukid1443]

I wanna travel to the parallel dimension where we got this dark version of the game

[@cjgamer6356]

Me too

[@Thewolfartist24]

We should get a Mickey and friend horror game that has these concepts and shows no limits.

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

Nex projet live acción

[@VisokaWrenPictutes]

Disney now: one of the most embarrassing and hated companies since 2020 Disney in the 2010s:

[@bluethelucario6194]

I think these are the darkest concepts Disney has ever done! I love it!

[@thelunchking4069]

Now that steamboat willie mickey is public domain We could actually potentially make a really dark epic mickey fan game using the old concept art But of course it would feel better to use the original epic mickey formula How about one where Oswald is captured and forcefully turned into the monster and Mickey (steamboat willie version) must save him and the choices you make decide whether the ending is good or bad *THE REBRUSHED IS REAL*

[@Pukeprincess]

Disney cares enough about it that it’s getting remade Sadly if we do it we’ll die

[@Mr.Feather130]

​@@Pukeprincessglad epic Mickey is getting a second chance with a very promising remake

[@cjgamer6356]

​@@Mr.Feather130It's mostly a reboot but yeah I agree

[@Mr.Feather130]

@@cjgamer6356 yeah I know it feels more like a reboot than a remake

[@cjgamer6356]

@@Mr.Feather130 The Epic Mickey timeline is basically this Epic Mickey, Epic Mickey The Power of Illusion, Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two, and now Epic Mickey Rebrushed

[@paulatkinson5237]

I think This Would have been a interesting Story to Epic Mickey if they got to keep it in

[@raheemaslam7363]

0:31 oh shit heartless Mickey

[@burningeagle1298]

1:19 I wondered what this area is supposed to be? Cause I think what’s in the distance underneath the castle is Main Street.

[@acetonesz]

Imagine Epic Mickey but its a horror game. The concept art matches a horror version of the game perfectly.

[@Lemuel928]

With SMG4 humor.

[@Sakarias2007]

@@Lemuel928what tf does smg4 have to do with any of this?

[@Goku-fn3qd]

@@Sakarias2007how did we go from horror to smg4 😭

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

@@Lemuel928epic mickey ned live action

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

@@Goku-fn3qdepic mickey ned live action

[@ANoobInvoid]

Man, I wish they would do the direction alike to kirby.

[@Mr.Feather130]

Just imagine the final version of the game is going to look like the concept art like the more twisted and scarier enemies and the storm blot as the final boss of the game

[@geor1036]

this is something tim burton would do if he had control

[@Emiliodelgado25]

From both 0:43 and 0:46 it looks to me, like Oswald was supposed to be the main final bad guy or gets corrupted by the bot As it gains power from Oswald’s hidden hatred and anger. But I’m pretty sure they had to not put that there because it wouldn’t fit in through the story of the game

[@justsumdood8351]

WE ARE SO FUCKING BACK

[@zackary-zu6lp]

I’m guessing 0:37 was some concept art for Mickey being INSIDE of the Small World clock tower.

[@elguapo4268]

Phenomenal art!! I remember being a kid and seeing these "leak"

[@SpaceRaider.]

Epic Mickey could of been the dark souls of Disney those fools.

[@ShellNSMBDS]

In the coming years, I imagine stuff like this will be more possible and tolerated by Disney, the world is ever advancing.

[@lordvicetroy2713]

Well I Heard Rumors that It Could Happen on Current Gaming Platforms Even Warren Spector Had a Response on Twitter but But He thinks the odds are slim But Personally in My Opinion I Have Full Confidence That One Day That Version of the Story will Be Told. Nobody Knows When But If that Time Ever Comes, Then…. I’m a At Loss for Words. Let’s just say It would be Epic.

[@maverickhuntermeta4954]

​@lordvicetroy2713 well do I have good news for you.

[@ivanexell-uz4mv]

@@lordvicetroy2713 ;)

[@Lamsus854]

Today I learned that Epic Mickey was almost a horror game

[@skylarsquid0641]

Now that Mickey is public domain, this could become a reality (I’m not talking about infestation ‘88, I literally want an epic Mickey reboot and I want it to be like this). Edit: I made a misconception of steamboat Willie being public domain but not Mickey.

[@MetroXLR99]

I would love to see an Epic Mickey game like the image on 0:57

[@kingcamelot1395]

Correction, Steamboat Willie Mickey is public domain. Disney still owns the rest of Mickey's older cartoons newer media. It will take centuries for all Mickey content to enter the public domain.

[@vulfura]

Mickey itself is not public domain; steamboat Willy is

[@kaneidennwn]

Bro really love it the "… madness returns…" formula in games

[@mr.velasco4919]

man i would love to see a system shock-esque directors cut of epic mickey since this game was produced by warren spector

[@ArthurLopes39]

If Disney had balls they'd look at these and go "hell yeah"

[@Pukeprincess]

A Disney executive would rather die than let a creator be creative with literally ANYTHING that doesn’t “fit the brand”

[@BKLYN48]

I saw these when I was kid searching “epic Mickey 3” boy was that a mistake ☠️

[@The_Barroth]

Wish Disney wouldn’t have been so sensitive and we could’ve gotten a truly dark and edgier take on Mickey Like the game itself is good but seeing what could’ve been…

[@Stelth-he7un]

With this definitelly would have been an excelent horror game

[@micklemackle207]

"We want the Alice: Madness Returns" Audiance but we wanna promote these concepts to a company that is is painfully no fun allowed.

[@inkyelpequenodiabloangel4417]

Some creatures remind me of those that appear in bendy and the ink machine

[@Ronan117]

The tomorrow’s city thinner is creepy

[@laudj_art]

This is more scary than any horror game from today

[@uninspired8831]

I'm hoping someone makes a fan game of Epic Mickey and adds the concept art into the game

[@maverickhuntermeta4954]

Well speaking of Epic Mickey...

[@jonmcinnis1645]

I want to see a spiritual successor to epic Mickey and it’s based on the concept art

[@SpectralNapper]

Imagine if these concepts were in the rebrushed game... would be so epic!

[@thewizard7967]

So, there’s a remake coming out. I hope they’re able to make it as dark as they want this time around. I loved this game as a kid, and the dark atmosphere played a huge role. Can’t wait to see what they do differently this time.

[@ZeroX4561]

Awesome! There’s some I’ve never seen before here

[@user-dc7jf4qc3z]

Awesome. Amazing.

[@matiarms]

I wish that had existed, those terrifying animatronics, although for me the game is still dark and I hope they revive the game again

[@KyleEvra]

The earlier artwork and earlier concept ideas is soo cool. 😎 I love the idea if Mickey continues to use Thinner he will start dripping Ink looking like a Mini Shadow Bolt dripping Ink fangs and claws This is why Epic Mickey the first game is my favorite, I love the Darkness. ♥️🖤 Epic Mickey 2 is where they water it down to feel more "kid friendly and light-hearted" what a disappointing squeal.

[@Knoispowr]

What I would have done with the sequel is expand on the Oswald blot idea. Where while he is stick inside the blot. A little parasite from the blot gets inside of him. And over the course of the second game. We see him become more rabid. Until he becomes the artwork that we see for the concept. And I would crank up the darkness for the game. And actually FIX THE GAMEPLAY CONTROLS.

[@cjgamer6356]

​@@KnoispowrMaybe that idea can be used for Epic Mickey Rebrushed sequel and retcon Epic Mickey 2 The Power of Two timeline out of existence

[@excailburtheknight7412]

Disney should use this concept art to make epic mickey 3 because it would be a huge success they would be making mickey a dark character.

[@EpicMickeyPro]

I totally agree

[@excailburtheknight7412]

@@EpicMickeyPro I know right a lot of people think that "oH MIckEy MOuSe iS fOR BAbYs OoOoOoHhH!" There only saying that because of mickey mouse club house.

[@EpicMickeyPro]

@@excailburtheknight7412 yeah lol, they don't know how good this game is.

[@cjgamer6356]

​@@EpicMickeyProMe too or use the Concept Art for a Epic Mickey movie or TV series

[@RedyRedman]

These images really tell you how off wasteland is compared to regular disney worlds, just a shame that disney didnt allow most of these, perhaps one day there will be a mod for rebrushed

[@tablettablet3028]

Imagine if someone made a game inspired by these early concept arts. Like a more mature take on Epic Mickey.

[@noahjahnsen7841]

People after Steam boat Willie became public domain: why do they have to make everything In the public domain into horror? Mickey's Epic developers, years ago: So, should we make it a horror game?

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

Or moví live action

[@BasementDweller_]

Would love if Disney made a game in this style.

[@Fantasylord2205]

Well To be fair Epic Mickey is already dark

[@marcohiram5986]

Oh man, Rebrushed has a huge opportunity to bring back at least one of these concepts

[@mintyaquagreen1675]

Man this art's so good.

[@lanemueller8011]

In an alternate universe where Disney doesn’t have a limit on how scary their franchises can be, this became a reality.

[@connormclernon26]

Damn but I wish they’d continued with these ideas.

[@Semy_04]

1:58 What the hell is that?

[@EpicMickeyPro]

That's a good question

[@Ileanwhenitalk]

I like to think of it as like a joint effort by the Blot and Mad Doctor to incorporate experimental types of blotlings to convert them into beetleworx.

[@Ileanwhenitalk]

Also I’m assuming (this is a theory of mine) that maybe in concept that the rats seen in the concept art would’ve been little maintenance or assembly workers working to build robots for the Mad Doctor which leads me to believe that if Disney would’ve allowed this we would have had some scene of Mickey on his journey stumbling upon one of these factories seeing these rats work tirelessly to create these constructs of war to be used against him and any resistance in wasteland. Just thinking about it this game could’ve been so much more darker and perhaps even greater then the finished product we got.

[@TheRealStikShady]

I believe its a *very* early prototype of the Blot, pretty sure the Disney Wiki says this.

[@jasuckyhst1398]

Amo el arte conceptual de Epic Mickey, siempre me han parecido muy geniales. Este juego siempre a sido y será mi favorito.

[@jackrussellfan]

the broken daisy robot giving me fnaf vibes

[@ruyfire6913]

I must say if I was still a kid and saw this,I would shit and piss my pants at the same time

[@yeetman2218]

I wonder if the remake is gonna add any of these ideas

[@Thorax7x686]

Imagine spawn from mk11 coming to wasteland he would kill every blotting walking around shooting them using his chains

[@mastatoe]

Spawn isn't from mk

[@Thorax7x686]

@@mastatoe i know but i saw more of his character than his movies and animation series

[@Thorax7x686]

Who cares he has chains gun magic melee weapons...and no beetle blotworx can beat him

[@acdragonduck]

@@Thorax7x686 but why are you suddenly saying this? This has no relevance to epic Mickey whatsoever besides of what if moment. It's not like a death battle or anything it's concept art.

[@laudj_art]

Imagine how even more Dark this game could be... Amazing

[@Mr.Feather130]

I think it'll be the original Luigi's Mansion with the darker and creepier atmosphere

[@Vindaya_]

If American Mcgee made a Mikey game:

[@mrskinhehe4064]

Isn’t that the same dude who made Alice ?

[@Vindaya_]

@@mrskinhehe4064 yep 😆

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

@@Vindaya_epic mickey ned live action

[@alexisgutierrez3548]

@@mrskinhehe4064epic mickey ned live action movie

[@jvlocococo6494]

This would’ve been a m rated game if they did this .

[@EpicMickeyPro]

No, it would have been a T rated game.

[@Severedous_toenelius]

These are what make epic mickeys story and idea so unique and specially beautiful I love it!