Illusion: A Tale of the Mind

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Illusion: A Tale of the Mind is a single player action adventure game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Groupe PVP Inc. and was released on June 1, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Illusion is a puzzle exploration game set in the ambience of the early 1920’s Parisian cabaret. Step into the shoes of a young girl named Emma and live her adventures as she is trapped inside the mind of a mad man. Embark on her journey through the mind’s-eye of her captors, living in a fractured world of old memories and festering wounds, that paradoxically reveals itself to be also a place of gr…

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The puzzles are enjoyable with a medium degree of difficulty, providing a nice variety that keeps gameplay interesting.
The story is compelling and well-presented, with well-developed characters that can evoke emotional responses.

Gameplay is hindered by frustrating chase sequences and poor controls, making it difficult to progress past certain chapters.
There are technical issues such as wonky camera angles and off-screen puzzles that detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks a chapter select feature, which can be frustrating for players who want to revisit missed achievements or story elements.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story is engaging and well-presented, featuring compelling characters and a captivating narrative that intertwines with the puzzles. While the voice acting and writing have room for improvement, the visuals and music enhance the overall experience. However, as the first episode leaves the story unresolved, some players may feel unsatisfied without a complete conclusion.
- “Above all is the story itself, the characters, and how it is presented in between the puzzles.”
- “I liked all the characters (including the villain), the voice acting is very good, the story is complicated enough to spark interest but also simple enough in the end to understand exactly what happened.”
- “Beautiful artwork and music mixed with fairly easy puzzles and a storyline that may tug at your heartstrings.”
- “A story which is decent but could have been much more compelling had the writing and voiceover been slightly less rough.”
- “First of all, this point-and-click puzzle game is just the first episode with 3 chapters, which means the story does not have a final conclusion.”
- “Considering the lack of conclusion for the story, I completely understand if nobody wants to buy this.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality, beautiful artwork, and atmospheric design, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some users note inconsistencies in visual presentation and express that while the visuals are stunning, the gameplay may not be engaging enough to maintain interest. Overall, the combination of impressive visuals and sound enhances the narrative, making it a noteworthy aspect of the game.
- “The visuals and sound are exceptional.”
- “Beautiful visuals and story.”
- “Beautiful artwork and music mixed with fairly easy puzzles and a storyline that may tug at your heartstrings.”
- “The art style and atmosphere are really well done, but the gameplay is quite boring, so I can't be bothered to continue.”
- “This game is not consistent when it comes to visuals and narrative.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The gameplay is generally smooth and easy to control, though some levels may require multiple attempts. While there is a nice variety of puzzles for enthusiasts, many players find the gameplay boring or frustrating due to issues like wonky camera angles and poor controls. Overall, the experience is mixed, with some appreciating the art style and atmosphere, while others struggle with the execution.
- “The gameplay itself is smooth and easy to control, but it will require a few tries on some levels.”
- “You're missing out if you pass it up; obviously, you should be at least somewhat interested in either the story, art style, or gameplay!”
- “The art style and atmosphere are really well done, but the gameplay is quite boring, so I can't bother to continue.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is kind of a trainwreck: wonky camera angles, awful mouse controls, poorly-designed chase scenes, changes happening out of line of sight - and that is leaving out how pushy your bunny companion can get while you try to figure a puzzle out.”
- “Overall, it has a nice variety of puzzles if you're into that kind of gameplay, even though sometimes it takes a long time to find hidden glass shards to progress.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as impeccable and engaging, playing a crucial role in enhancing the captivating scenarios and storyline. Its beautiful composition complements the artwork and contributes to an emotionally resonant experience, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “In fact, the scenarios in the game are captivating and the impeccable musical accompaniment is key to gluing these and the story together.”
- “The music is engaging.”
- “Beautiful artwork and music mixed with fairly easy puzzles and a storyline that may tug at your heartstrings.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's art style and atmosphere are praised for their quality, but the overall gameplay experience is considered dull, leading some players to lose interest.
- “The art style and atmosphere are really well done, but the gameplay is quite boring, so I can't be bothered to continue.”