The legions of Zelda fans looking for something to fill the void since A Link to the Past released in 1992 would also feel at home with the gameplay of Illusion of Gaia. So, how did Illusion of Gaia compete with those offerings? What made it the purchasing choice for the RPG fan of 1994 over the games listed above and further options like Phantasy Star IV and Shining Force II on the Genesis?įor those who really dug Secret of Mana, the game might feel familiar to an extent therefore, it might scratch the itch for those looking for something akin to it.

As I said in the Donkey Kong Country write-up, 1994 was a tremendous year for gaming, and the RPG gamer in particular had a treasure trove from which to choose. It made its debut beside other shiny, new RPGs like Final Fantasy VI and Breath of Fire while last year’s offerings like Secret of Mana and Lufia competed for further attention. Illusion of Gaia came to North America in 1994 and was sitting on store shelves by September, all ready to go to homes during the holiday season. It’s a word that can have several interpretations, and Illusion of Gaia fits nearly every one of them. If I were to describe Illusion of Gaia (or Illusion of Time, as it was known elsewhere) in a single word, it would be ‘weird’. Thank you for reading and supporting the page, and with that, let’s dive in.

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Games made by illusion