It is developed by Dlala Studios and published by Walt Disney Games. What isn't strange, however, is that it seems to be a compelling, complex platformer with plenty to offer to both young and old alike.ĭisney Illusion Island is set to release for the Nintendo Switch on July 28, 2023. And there are multiple, multiplayer-friendly skills such as dropping a rope that your mate can climb or hugging each other to add another bit of health that make it that much more approachable.Įven after playing Disney Illusion Island, it's still a bit strange to think that Dlala Studios, the folks that did the latest Battletoads, have been working on a Disney Metroidvania with no combat. Additionally, if characters are separated too far apart, they also become envelopes that get mailed to the other. Notably, there's no death in Disney Illusion Island either, but characters get 'stamped out' and essentially fold into envelopes that get returned to mailboxes that serve as checkpoints. Different skills seem to be unlocked through some method, though how exactly wasn't covered during my demo, and there are lots of different things to find in terms of hidden collectibles and keys to unlock paths forward.

The animations, illustrations and art direction in general feel strongly reminiscent of the recent Mickey animated shorts, though that's largely unintentional and thanks to both teams having the same inspiration in classic Mickey cartoons.

And the game certainly does feel authentic.

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