Mitch Vogel
Nintendo LifeReview: Disney Illusion Island - Mickey Mouse's Metroidvania Is Magical
Published 7/27/2023
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90
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Series X|S / PC / PS5 / Switch - 7/28/2023
Disney Illusion Island
Join Mickey & Friends on a quest to explore the mysterious island of Monoth and recover three mystical books to save the world from disaster! Choose your favorite character and unlock special abilities as you perform high-flying platforming feats, solve fun puzzles, and take on epic boss battles. Run, swim, swing, and jump your way through a beautiful yet mysterious island and discover rich biomes, intriguing characters, and hidden secrets!
- Developer
- Dlala Studios
- Publisher
- Disney Games
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Critic avg
71
15 scored reviews
Total coverage
15
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Score range
40–90
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 71 across 15 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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15 included scored reviews
90–1001 review · 7%
80–894 reviews · 27%
70–797 reviews · 47%
Below 703 reviews · 20%
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Ozzie Mejia
ShacknewsDisney Illusion Island review: Mousetroidvania
Published 7/27/2023
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80
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalGeorge Foster
TheGamerDisney Illusion Island Review - A Simple But Satisfying Mickeyvania
Published 7/27/2023
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70
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Read originalSarah Maria Griffin
The GuardianDisney Illusion Island review – immune to its own charm
Published 7/27/2023
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40
-31 vs critic avg
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Read originalReview: Disney Illusion Island is a charming but basic family-friendly Metroidvania
Published 7/27/2023
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60
-11 vs critic avg
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