Illusion

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Illusion is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game where you guide Nawara, a girl transformed into someone unrecognizable, on a journey to find a magic flower and reunite with her magician father. Navigate through pandemonium-filled adventures, battling foes and making friends, while dealing with Nawara's new persona and the guilt that makes her human. Please note, this game contains mature content and is not suitable for all audiences.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews

story11 positive mentions

The game features a unique and surreal story that stands out, with a mix of humor and charm that resonates with some players.
The hand-drawn art style is visually interesting and adds a distinct character to the game, showcasing the developer's passion and effort.
The puzzles are generally well-designed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, and the game is relatively short, making it accessible.

The combat system is simplistic and can become tedious, with many players finding it dull and repetitive due to a lack of progression.
The story can be confusing and lacks proper buildup, leading to a less satisfying experience for some players, especially regarding the humor and dialogue.
The audio quality is inconsistent, with some music tracks being disharmonic and not enhancing the gameplay experience, which detracts from the overall immersion.

story
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as bizarre, catchy, and unique, with a mix of humor and surreal elements that some players found engaging. However, many reviewers noted that the narrative can be confusing and lacks proper buildup, leading to a less satisfying experience, especially regarding the endings. Overall, while the story has its charm and originality, it may not resonate with everyone due to its esoteric nature and occasional disjointedness.
- “The story is esoteric in nature and seems to have been intended to be somewhat comical.”
- “Dark, cynical, beautiful, psychedelic art house independent game with a fantastic story, twisted dreamscapes, and some cheeky puzzles.”
- “The story was also really good as it goes through the minds of each character and how Nawara struggles with her mind.”
- “Some parts of the story are confusing with a lack of proper buildup, which doesn't provide satisfaction when I reach the good ending.”
- “There's a garbage, meandering, pointless story about a young girl living with an adoptive family who goes looking for a flower that grants wishes.”
- “The story is kind of confusing and hard to follow.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it disharmonic and repetitive, often feeling more like a filler than an enhancement to the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the effort behind the compositions, others suggest that the music can be grating and would benefit from options to adjust volume or even turn it off entirely. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the immersion rather than contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “It instantly captured my attention and I decided I wanted to help since the music was one that I was interested in.”
- “[spoiler] Play the last boss battle with its intended music (lol) [/spoiler] If you enjoyed games like Hello Charlotte or Close Your Eyes/Red Haze, 100% add this game to your library!”
- “Plus it's five bucks, the game is a very promising first game by a new talent, so I'd say give it a shot... just be prepared to provide your own soundtrack (sorry, just keeping it 100%)”
- “The music is occasionally disharmonic, with poor transitions between different tracks, and it feels like it's there to fill the silence rather than emphasize the story.”
- “I'd recommend replacing all these short, disharmonic loops with moody, dark music or even surreal/scary ambient sounds.”
- “It would be better if the noticeable gaps between the music's looping could be fixed, but I'd settle for a simple music volume option.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game "Illusion" is widely praised for its unique blend of absurdity, vulgarity, and charm, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. While some describe the humor as juvenile or crude, many appreciate its clever delivery and the way it enhances the overall experience, making the game stand out despite its rough edges. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the game's appeal, with players finding it both entertaining and memorable.
- “This was the most hilarious game I ever played.”
- “It's a healthy balance of vulgar humor and heartstring tugging that made the whole thing just surreally perfect.”
- “Sometimes the jokes make me groan, but more often they make me burst out laughing at the absurdity and clever deliveries.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique and beautiful art style, particularly the pixel goth aesthetic and original character designs, others criticize the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, noting poor fullscreen support and lack of HD options. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a strong point for those who enjoy its specific artistic direction, despite technical shortcomings.
- “Really beautiful and original graphics, beautiful and unusual characters.”
- “This game story is so funny and it has a unique graphics style.”
- “I like this game very much, the art style is amazing, the dialogue is interesting and funny, and the characters have a nice fashion.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “(I'm talking about the in-game graphics, that is. The drawn pictures are probably fine if you're into this Asian style. I'm not, but I won't judge that.)”
- “Same as for the graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is described as lacking progression, leading to a quick sense of dullness, prompting some players to resort to cheats. However, the game is noted for its engaging story and humor, which help to offset its rough edges and lack of polish. Overall, it offers a unique experience without the typical grinding found in many indie RPGs, making it a worthwhile, low-cost option for players seeking something different.
- “Came here for the goth girlfriend, but stayed for the catchy story, unusual gameplay experience, and specific humor.”
- “No grinding or other tedious mechanics that you often see in indie RPGs.”
- “If you still plan to buy this game, I strongly recommend you check other reviews and the gameplay on YouTube (or other platforms).”
- “There's little gameplay progression, so it becomes dull very quickly that I decided to use cheat engine to modify my HP and use auto mode.”
- “If you still plan to buy this game, I strongly recommend you to check other reviews and the gameplay on YouTube (or other platforms).”
- “The game is a bit rough and not that well polished, and that is noticeable, but it has never frustrated me or really affected the gameplay at all.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the absence of grinding and other tedious mechanics commonly found in indie RPGs, highlighting a more streamlined and enjoyable gameplay experience.