Gaming

The Making of Disney Illusion Island

“That game getting canceled is the best thing to ever happen to us.”

Highlights

  • Making video games isn’t easy – Dlala Studios faced struggles before finally creating Disney Illusion Island.
  • The 2D platformer features beloved Disney characters in a beautiful hand-drawn world.
  • Despite setbacks, Dlala Studios pushed through to bring a comedic co-op adventure to the Nintendo Switch.

Making video games is never easy and for Dlala Studios, it seemed like all of its dreams were coming true when landing a deal to make a 2D platformer for Disney. After working on the project for some time, however, Disney pulled the plug, leaving the studio scrambling to make ends meet.


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In January 2024, DualShockers visited Dlala Studios to hear the story of how it eventually made Disney Illusion Island and overcame the many obstacles that stood in its way.

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