Play World of Illusion – Fushigi na Magic Box Online

World of Illusion – Fushigi na Magic Box came out for the Sega Genesis in 1992, developed and published by Sega. It was part of that wave of Disney platformers that felt a little more imaginative and less punishing than some of the other games on the system. You could play as Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck, each with their own slightly different paths through the same levels, which gave it some replay value even if you were playing alone.

You control either character, moving through a series of magical stages by jumping, avoiding enemies, and using a limited magic cape attack to clear obstacles or stun foes. The goal is to defeat the evil wizard who has trapped you in this illusion, but the real joy is in the stage design: you might bounce on giant playing cards, ride bubbles through a treacherous sky, or navigate a miniature garden. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty is fair, never feeling cheap even when the screen scrolls automatically. It feels like a lively, interactive cartoon where every new screen offers something playful to figure out.