Essex-based developer Dlala Studios previously created Rare's 2020 reboot of Battletoads. Disney Illusion Island debuted in 2023 for Nintendo Switch, featuring music by Thomas Was Alone composer David Housden. The 2D platformer stars Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald Duck, inviting players to choose their favorite Disney character, unlock special abilities, solve puzzles and take on boss battles across the mysterious Island of Monoth.
The Windows and console ports add the “Keeper Up” and “Mystery in Monoth” updates, as well as newly introduced “Cave Adventuring Scavenger Hunt” content, revolving around guest character Scrooge McDuck. The Original Video Game Soundtrack is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music Unlimited.
From the Steam product page:
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy must travel to each of the three biomes of Monoth to recover three stolen Tomes that protect the island. What secrets will they discover along the way?GOG - Disney Illusion Island Starring Mickey and Friends
Disney Illusion Island is a hand-drawn 2D adventure, for the whole family. Set across a seamless interconnected world, players will explore all that Monoth has to offer, from the highest mountains to the deepest roots of the lands. Unlocking abilities, solving puzzles and meeting weird and wonderful characters along the way.
Disney Illusion Island (Original Video Game Soundtrack) - Apple Music / YouTube Music
The world-class work of our composer @DavidJHousden and his team breaths so much life and joy into #DisneyIllusionIsland 🎶
— Dlala Studios (@dlalastudios) August 1, 2023
It would not be the same game without his incredible score, so we're super lucky to have had him bring sound to the world of Monoth 🎼 https://t.co/DvIC6iZS1p