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A paper soul explores a corrupted storybook carnival, solving riddles and fighting anomalies while searching for a way out.
Released 11 Jul 2024
Explore Pop-Up Stages
Solve Carnival Riddles
Fight with Papercraft
A lost soul wanders through a whimsical, eerie pop-up book like amusement park. Dive into fun-filled stages, encounter unique characters, fend off spirit erosion, and uncover the park's hidden secrets. The enchanting yet dark Illusion Carnival begins now.
Developed by KiZ · Published by KiZ
You play as a lost soul transformed into a tiny paper figure inside Confettia, a whimsical amusement park corrupted by strange anomalies. Its colorful attractions conceal an unsettling world, and the soul must contend with threats to its spirit while seeking a way out.
Explore carnival-themed areas, speak with residents and visitors, inspect marked objects for useful items, and solve riddles hidden in places such as toy boxes. Dialogue and environmental clues gradually reveal more about the park and its inhabitants.
Gameplay mixes top-down movement, dashing, and combat with area-specific challenges, including encounters that call for dodging incoming attacks. The available story is its first chapter, which leads through several park sections and leaves the larger mystery unfolding.
In the supplied reviews, players repeatedly praise the hand-drawn visuals, animated scenes, character designs, and the contrast between the cheerful carnival and its unsettling atmosphere. Many also enjoy the music, characters, and mystery, while opinions on the gameplay are more mixed: some appreciate the puzzles and varied encounters, and others find the action simple or awkward. Several reviewers note that the short first chapter ends with more story to come.
This game marks the inception of the "Illusion Carnival" series.
Content warning: flashing lights and themes of psychological horror.
"Illusion Carnival" is a stylized 2.5D role-playing adventure game that captivates with its unique visuals and character-driven narrative. Immerse yourself in levels reminiscent of carnival games, where puzzles and light action/bullet hell elements await. Characters with distinct personalities and dark fairy-tale-like narratives craft an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of a bizarre amusement park adventure with hints of psychological horror.
Trapped within the whimsical and eerie confines of an amusement park, a lost soul transforms into a tiny paper boat embarking on a unique journey, striving to break free. Confettia, once a dazzling amusement park, now stands corrupted and riddled with anomalies intent on consuming your spirit. What befell the park's previous visitors, and what draws you here? In a realm with no death and no escape, what fate awaits should your spirit succumb to utter madness?
Navigate enchanting 2.5D pop-up book-style landscapes that transport you into a realm of fantasy and fairy tales. Admire the cute yet slightly ominous art style, where vibrant hues give way to unsettling anomalies, evoking a theater-like ambiance with thematic visuals throughout.
Embark on a journey through diverse sections of the amusement park, each with various carnival aesthetics, from roller coasters to whimsical minigames. Engaging in dialogues between characters, adding charm to your park adventure. Interact with adorable yet enigmatic anomalous dolls, unravel puzzles concealed within toy boxes, and gradually unveil the park's mysteries.
Partake in thrilling yet manageable combat encounters as you dodge the anomalies' assaults, endeavoring to restore the park to its former glory.
Experience a narrative that seamlessly intertwines light-hearted comedy with dark fairy tales. Meet a cast of distinctive residents and fellow park visitors, relishing in their endearing performances and immersive storylines, all while engaging in jovial conversations with them.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
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| Achievements | 12 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
