Illusion: A Tale of the Mind

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and an engaging story that can tug at the heartstrings.
Puzzles are enjoyable with a medium degree of difficulty, requiring thought and creativity.
The voice acting and music are well done, contributing to the overall atmosphere of the game.

The gameplay is marred by frustrating chase sequences that are difficult to complete, leading to player frustration.
Controls can be sluggish and unintuitive, particularly with the mouse-only mechanics.
There are issues with off-screen puzzles and a lack of chapter select, making it hard to revisit missed achievements.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging characters, beautiful visuals, and effective musical accompaniment, creating a captivating experience. While the narrative is described as both complex and accessible, some reviewers noted inconsistencies in writing and voice acting, and the lack of a conclusive ending may deter potential players. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, with room for further development in future installments.
- “The story is there along with everything you need to understand what happened and how it ended.”
- “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.”
- “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
50%
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25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality, beautiful artwork, and immersive atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some users note inconsistencies in the visuals and narrative, with a few stages standing out as particularly gorgeous. While the visuals are a highlight, the gameplay may not engage all players equally.
- “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%
50%
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 can be hit or miss depending on individual preferences for story, art style, and puzzle-solving.
- “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.
- “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
100%
The game's art style and atmosphere are praised for their quality, creating an engaging environment; however, the overall gameplay experience is deemed boring, 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.”