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Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or greater Processeur : Intel i5 Quad-Core Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti

Illusion Box

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Released April 16, 2025
sample: 288 reviews posted after launch (10 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 288 reviews (« Very Positive »)
6,89€ 5,51€ -20%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The puzzles are the beating heart of Illusion Box: 9 glowing mentions out of 9. Nearly every player has already spent over two hours immersed in its unfolding mystery — yet the adventure ends before it even begins for most.

What it's about: "Illusion Box" is the first virtual reality entertainment project of the 21st century. However, malicious rumors and computer virus infections forced the company to shut down the project. Now, the long-abandoned "Illusion Box" devices are being reactivated...

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« wonderful experience! if you like puzzles and with some interesting lore. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Very short but well-designed puzzle game. Don't expect a ton of complexity from the story or puzzle design though. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Enjoed this game, though it was quite short. The gameplay is truly unusual, and the visuals are great. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played
« 剧情不知所云,轻量化甜品级的解密就像是从A点到B点间毫无意义的障碍一样。 美工和音乐营造出来的怀旧千禧年氛围也只能算是中规中矩。 »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Short puzzle game, but really enjoyable! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« wonderful experience! if you like puzzles and with some interesting lore. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played
« 剧情不知所云,轻量化甜品级的解密就像是从A点到B点间毫无意义的障碍一样。 美工和音乐营造出来的怀旧千禧年氛围也只能算是中规中矩。 »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Very short but well-designed puzzle game. Don't expect a ton of complexity from the story or puzzle design though. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Short puzzle game, but really enjoyable! »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Enjoed this game, though it was quite short. The gameplay is truly unusual, and the visuals are great. »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
100 % pos · n=9
Story / writing
62 % pos · n=8
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay9900
Story / writing8503
Graphics / art5401
Audio / music2101
Stability / bugs1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 2.9 h on median; those who dislike it: 3 h.

<2h
95 % (n=42)
2-10h
95 % (n=245)
10-25h
100 % (n=1)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Apr 2025 : 98% positive98AprMay 2025 : 91% positive91MayJul 2025 : 100% positive100Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

27,5 % Accessible

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 7 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,2 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • The puzzle design is universally praised: 9 positive mentions out of 9, with no negatives recorded.
  • The lore and atmospheric storytelling shine through, drawing 5 positive mentions out of 8 despite some narrative criticism.
  • Visuals receive near-universal acclaim: 4 positive mentions out of 5, with only one critic pointing to minor flaws.

Weaknesses

  • The story polarizes players, with 3 negative mentions out of 8, signaling uneven satisfaction with narrative pacing or resolution.
  • A single bug report stands out among the silence: 1 negative mention out of 1, suggesting isolated technical hiccups.
  • The game’s brevity is a recurring theme: only 1 player exceeded 10 hours, while 42 quit within two hours despite high praise.

Who is it for?

Illusion Box will captivate puzzle enthusiasts and atmosphere-driven adventurers who thrive on tight, cerebral challenges and rich lore. Those seeking a lengthy campaign should temper expectations.

Is Illusion Box worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 288 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The puzzle design is universally praised. Current price: 5,51€ (20% off).

Verdict

With 95% positive reviews and no major red flags, Illusion Box delivers a polished, puzzle-centric adventure that lingers in the mind. Its greatest strength—its puzzles—also underscores its greatest limitation: the game is over before it fully blooms for most players.

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Illusion Box: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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