The game is developed by Dlala Studios, previously known for rebooting Battletoads, which had also toned down its originally fiendish difficulty. Baby’s first Metroidvaniaįor solo players who are also well-versed in both platformers and Metroidvanias, beyond the aesthetic, Disney Illusion Island is however too simple to a fault. Your characters may still get hit by envionmental hazards and running into enemies and their projectiles but you don’t dish out damage yourself, while even the boss fights are more about platforming before our heroes cast a spell to freeze them in place. It’s also family-friendly in the sense that this is a cartoon platformer that features no direct violent interactions, which is pretty commendable. Still, the biggest appeal for Disney Illusion Island is being able to play as all four of these iconic characters together, which makes it great for families of different abilities, with plenty of accessibility options that cater to each player, whether you require more health points or assist with platforming. When you’re also traversing one large map, there’s almost a lack of distinction between biomes, which can also be said about the music, which while pleasant enough rarely stirs the imagination. You might call it an artistic choice but it’s just a far cry from say the very busy background visuals of Cuphead or even World of Illusion’s colourful backdrops. It also results in highlighting how bland its background environments fare in comparison. That said, when playing the game some of this characterful charm gets lost because very often the camera is zoomed out so that you have to squint to really make out the lovingly detailed animations. During cutscenes, we’re also treated to Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy being voiced by the same current voice actors, so it does feel as if you are watching a real cartoon show where these heroes are tasked with saving the world of Monoth by retrieving three stolen magical books. The most eye-catching thing about Disney Illusion Island is its hand-drawn art style, similar to current Disney+ series The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse, which in turn takes inspiration from the classic look of the characters, but still feels distinct for the game.
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