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 24 reviews

story10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful visuals and an engaging story that can tug at the heartstrings.
Puzzles are varied and fun, with a medium degree of difficulty that encourages critical thinking.
The voice acting and character development are well done, contributing to a compelling narrative.

The gameplay suffers from frustrating chase sequences that are difficult to complete, especially with mouse controls.
There are issues with unskippable cutscenes and a lack of chapter select, making it hard to replay sections or skip frustrating parts.
Some puzzles are poorly designed, often requiring off-screen navigation, which can lead to confusion and annoyance.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The game's story is praised for its engaging characters, beautiful visuals, and effective musical accompaniment, creating a captivating narrative experience. While the storyline is described as decent and intriguing, some reviewers noted inconsistencies in writing and voice acting, and the lack of a conclusive ending may deter potential players. Overall, the story is compelling enough to spark interest, particularly in its character development and emotional themes, but it leaves room for further evolution in future installments.
- “Above all is the story itself, the characters, and how it is presented in between the puzzles.”
- “I liked all 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their exceptional quality, beautiful artwork, and atmospheric design, with some stages being particularly stunning. However, there are mixed opinions regarding consistency in visuals and narrative, and while the visuals are a highlight, some players find the gameplay lacking, which affects their overall engagement.
- “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 bother to continue.”
- “This game is not consistent when it comes to visuals and narrative.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among users; some find it smooth and easy to control, while others criticize it for being boring or plagued by technical issues like wonky camera angles and poor controls. The puzzle elements are appreciated for their variety, though they can be tedious at times, particularly when searching for hidden items. Overall, the gameplay may appeal to those interested in the story or art style, but it has notable flaws that could deter some players.
- “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 be bothered 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
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as impeccable and engaging, playing a crucial role in enhancing the captivating scenarios and emotional storyline. It complements the beautiful artwork and contributes to an immersive 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere and art style of the game are highly praised for their quality, creating an engaging environment. However, some players find the gameplay lacking, which detracts from their overall experience.
- “The art style and atmosphere are really well done.”
- “The art style and atmosphere are really well done, but the gameplay is quite boring, so I can't be bothered to continue.”

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