Illusoria
- May 30, 2017
- Under The Bridge
Get on SteamIllusoria 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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style.
- It has elements reminiscent of classic platformers like 'Prince of Persia' and 'Flashback'.
- Some players find the challenging gameplay engaging and addictive.
- The controls are extremely unresponsive and frustrating, leading to frequent deaths.
- The game is overly punishing with one-hit kills and a lack of checkpoints, making it difficult to progress.
- There is a lack of full controller support and optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of Illusoria are widely praised for their beautiful cartoon art style and support for 4K resolution, evoking nostalgia for classic platformers. While the visuals are appealing and well-executed, some players feel that the overall experience is marred by frustrating controls and challenging gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game's graphics stand out as a highlight, though they may not be enough to compensate for other shortcomings.
“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.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 and immersive experience.
“Illusoria is a story-driven fantasy 2D platformer with cartoon graphics.”
“The game features a dark story despite the perfect world it sets up.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as clunky yet challenging, with players noting the intriguing graphics and well-designed mechanics. The game is notably difficult, with many encountering frequent deaths early on, emphasizing its punishing nature.
“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.”
“The mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it easy to dive into the action. Each level presents unique challenges that keep you on your toes.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages exploration and experimentation. Every decision feels impactful, and the thrill of discovery is unmatched.”
“Clunky but challenging gameplay”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“The performance issues are unacceptable, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant frame drops, which ruins the overall experience.”
