Disney Illusion Island’s developer on creating a spiritual successor to a Sega classic – and what’s next

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald talking

Disney Illusion Island is the latest Metroidvania to hit Nintendo Switch and comes from developer Dlala Studios, the studio that previously worked on the Battletoads reboot released in 2020. The team’s latest game, though, focuses on a side-scrolling platforming adventure starring Disney’s ‘fab four:’ Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck.

So far, Disney Illusion Island has been warmly received by both critics and its target audience for its approachable nature and four-player co-op. In our Disney Illusion Island review, we praised the family-friendly platformer for its “excellent movement, satisfying platforming challenges, and a steady difficulty curve that’s perfect for all ages.”