[3][8][9] The game lacks any direct combat mechanic, so players have to avoid attacks from enemies encountered throughout the journey.

Each player can adjust the number of lives given at the beginning of a checkpoint and can also choose to activate invincibility mode.

[3][5] Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy arrive on Monoth Island, expecting a picnic.

They discover a giant bookshelf and meet Toku, leader of the Hokuns creatures, who admits to inviting them for a fake picnic.

After each battle, Mickey's team cast a spell taught by Toku that turns defeated enemies into stone statues.

They learn from it that four heroes who once ruled the island created the Tomes to share knowledge with the public.

Disney Illusion Island was developed by Dlala Studios, based in Essex, England.

[8] A free "Keeper Up" update, with new time-based challenges, accessibility features and an adjusted map, was released on December 13 the same year.