Disney Illusion Island is a Metroidvania with a twist: it has no combat. That's not exactly news, as developer Dlala Studios has said as much before. But playing through several areas during Summer Game Fest 2023 made it clear that while that combination is perhaps unusual, it's maybe one that more video games should consider.
As the name partially implies, Disney Illusion Island features the classic characters Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy on a multiplayer adventure to secure several magical books on the mysterious island of Monoth. Functionally, up to four players navigate a seamless world with various abilities to find in order to unlock further exploration. While my time with the game was brief, Dlala Studios CEO and creative director AJ Grand-Scrutton helped guide me through the island of illusions with aplomb with his Minnie and my Goofy.
