“Disney Illusion Island is the surprise Nintendo Switch exclusive of the year.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Colorful world with unique biomes
- Lovely soundtrack
- High-quality cutscenes
- Fantastic movement and platforming
- Good introduction to Metroidvania concepts
- Impressive music and animation
Points of Contention
- A little on the short side
- Core mechanics lack variety
- Bosses feel tedious when playing solo
- Shallow gameplay depth for older players
- Narrative Delivery
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics“Ultimately, the game is too on the simplistic side for me, which prevents me from placing Illusion Island with the platforming greats.”
“Disney Illusion Island is a game made with love and care, and it's a worthy entry in the Mickey Mouse canon.”
