Gawrsh, there's plenty to love about this little adventure. Even though Disney Illusion Island is probably best described as "baby's first Metroidvania" -- a phrase I use as a compliment, not an insult -- there is so much fun to be had exploring Monoth. The animation is exactly what you'd expect from Disney -- I found myself wanting more cutscenes, actually, given how beautiful and endearing they were -- and the writing is top-notch. I found myself LOLing at a few different jokes, a rarity for most games. I enjoyed the traversal, the exploration, the collectibles (especially the Memorabilia and Hidden Mickeys), and the characters (#TeamDonald), all of which culminated in a fun adventure brimming with personality. And despite there being no actual combat, I truly didn't miss it. I found dodging enemies using all of the different abilities the game throws at you to be an absolute blast.

Sure, the story was a little basic at times and the inevitable twist wasn't one that'd knock your socks off, but given that Disney Illusion Island is billed as a family-friendly jumping off point for the Metroidvania genre, it absolutely hits the mark.