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Illusoria is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Under The Bridge and was released on May 30, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

Illusoria is a game where players can immerse themselves in a fantasy world full of wonderful characters and terrible monsters. A place where death lurks past every corner and where patience and expertise will be your best allies.

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21%
Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions

  • The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style.
  • It has elements reminiscent of classic platformers like Prince of Persia, appealing to fans of the genre.
  • The game offers a challenging experience that can be rewarding for players who enjoy difficult platformers.
  • The controls are unresponsive and frustrating, leading to frequent deaths and a lack of enjoyment.
  • The game has a steep difficulty curve with unforgiving jump timing and limited checkpoints, making it frustrating to progress.
  • There is a lack of full controller support and customization options, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Illusoria are widely praised for their beautiful cartoon art style and support for 4K resolution, evoking nostalgia for classic platformers. While many appreciate the visual appeal and ambiance, some players feel that the graphics alone cannot compensate for the game's challenging controls and linear gameplay. Overall, the game's aesthetic is a highlight, though it may not be enough to fully engage all players.

    • “Illusoria, surprisingly, has very nicely implemented graphics and art style, and proper support for 4K resolution.”
    • “The art style and the sound ambience is beautifully done.”
    • “It reminds me of old school classics like 'Prince of Persia' and 'Flashback'... nice graphics and ambience :)”
    • “Great potential and cute graphics spoiled by crappy controls.”
    • “It has a cute art style and graphics, but with the linear, unforgiving requirement of getting a relatively long sequence of jumps and maneuvers just right, it's hard to recommend this game.”
    • “Couldn't get myself interested in this genre since way back when I bought my first PC, an AMD 80286-16MHz with 1MB DRAM and a CGA graphics card.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its cleverness and charm, complementing the gorgeous environment and enhancing the nostalgic puzzles. Players find the witty dialogue and lighthearted moments to be a delightful addition to the overall experience.

    • “The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “I loved the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions; they added so much charm to the experience.”
    • “The humor in the game is perfectly timed, making even the most challenging puzzles enjoyable.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Illusoria features a story-driven narrative set in a seemingly perfect fantasy world, which contrasts sharply with its darker themes. The game combines engaging storytelling with charming cartoon graphics, creating a unique atmosphere that captivates players.

    • “Illusoria is a story-driven fantasy 2D platformer with cartoon graphics.”
    • “A dark story despite the perfect world it sets up.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as challenging and engaging, with well-designed mechanics that keep players on their toes, though some find it clunky. The graphics are noted as interesting, enhancing the overall experience, while the frequent deaths add to the game's intensity.

    • “The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with interesting graphics and a well-designed experience. The phrase 'death lurks past every corner' perfectly captures the game's intensity; I earned the '10 Death' achievement just minutes after starting to play.”
    • “Clunky but challenging gameplay”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe lag that detracts from the experience, especially considering its sprite-based design.

    • “This game needs optimization; the lag is atrocious for a sprite-based game.”
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Illusoria is a platformer game.

Illusoria is available on PC and Windows.

Illusoria was released on May 30, 2017.

Illusoria was developed by Under The Bridge.

Illusoria has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Illusoria is a single player game.

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