Disney Illusion Island Could Fill the Rayman Legends, New Super Mario Bros. Co-Op Platformer Void
The recent Disney and Marvel Games Showcase and Ubisoft Forward gave video game fans a lot to think about. Properties ran the gamut of licenses from a surprise remaster of the 1995 Gargoyles game on Genesis to a new Trackmania. The Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope segment in Ubisoft’s show even revealed that Rayman will eventually arrive as a DLC character, marking his first major appearance in years. However, one of the most surprising announcements was the co-op platformer Disney Illusion Island coming to Nintendo Switch, which stands out from the rest of the Disney presentation.
Rayman's last console game, Rayman Legends, was at the forefront of many viewers' minds even before the Mario + Rabbids reveal thanks to the Disney and Marvel showcase. Developed by Dlala Studios, the team behind the Battletoads reboot, Disney Illusion Island is a sid scrolling platformer that supports up to four players and uses the art style of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse. It's rare for a major publisher to announce a 2D platformer these days, and stranger still is Disney Illusion Island's close resemblance to some of Rayman's most acclaimed games.
It's Time for a New 2D Super Mario Game
Rayman Origins and Rayman Legends are the last two major entries in the Rayman franchise, marking a return to the 2D platforming of the very first Rayman title. These came after a period where it seemed like the Rabbids were overriding Rayman's presence in his own series, so fans received them with open arms. They were both made using the UbiArt Framework engine, which allowed art assets to be scanned directly into the game at a higher quality. The result was a pair of beautiful and tightly controlling platformers that fused speed with the secrets and
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