Illusion of Gaia (Super Nintendo, 1994)

I had so much fun playing this game. I played this game not to long after I had played Secret of Evermore. I was so glad to have found yet another super fun rpg.
I remember liking the story line; finding out what happened to the lost expedition and saving the world from the comet. The game has different and distinct looks in the world from all types of towns and villages, to a castle, along with different terrains. I liked gathering the information to advance in the game it wasn’t so hard that you would get frustrated to much, like in Chrono Trigger I had to take lots of notes. Taking a breath and thinking about something would get you past the issue. For that matter, I do not remember the puzzles being too hard or leveling up being difficult. I do not remember much backtracking like in some games. If you have ever played Secret of Evermore, Final Fantasy III or Secret of Mana this game is along those lines. I don’t think it is as large as the previously name games, but it is long enough to put a smile on your face. I played this game for over 40 hours. I am glad I found and played this game.

nice alternative rpg to the classic turn-based rpgs (final fantasy) with plenty of game time and puzzles to keep you thinking and a nice storyline.

Chalk it up to old age or too many years staring at a screen, but I can't remember when I first played Illusion of Gaia. I do, however, being impressed with the graphics and nice (If repetitive) music. The storyline is pretty much the traditional 'Destroy the Evil Power' you see in most RPGs, though something about the presentation struck me as a little more close to home than most. As the main character, Will, goes through his journey, his friends gradually drift away, leaving me with a good case of 'Story's end' by the time my character reached the final dungeon...alone.
Gameplay is pretty simple; if you've played Zelda or Soul Blazer (another excellent game by the same company), you'll feel right at home here.

My only complaint is minor; the game is very linear. The game is pretty much a straight line, with no sidequests or backtracking to distract the player, which can be a little dull after games like Secret of Mana or Final Fantasy III(VI).

All in all, Illusion of Gaia is a classic worthy of any adventure gamer's collection.

This is a highly underrated game. It's a fun one, with gameplay like a cross between The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy. Great controls, graphics, story, music and challenge.

Illusion of Gaia is an overlooked classic for the SNES system. It is the second in the Soul Blazer series (Soul Blazer, Illusion of Gaia both released in the US, and then Terranigma, released in the UK in PAL format).

The story is interesting yet simple. You're a young boy named Will who was with his father on an expedition at the Tower of Babel. After his father disappeared, he woke up in his hometown not remembering anything. A few years later the game begins and Will, with his new psychic powers, starts off on a quest to find out what happened. What results of that is traveling through ancient ruins, battling challenging bosses, and losing and gaining friends, ultimately finding that he is the only hope for the world. You may even learn a song or two. ;)

The gameplay is almost like the original Zelda games. You have an attack button and some special skills like moving objects with your mind and your flute. Let me say this now; the game will appear very easy up until the first boss. Boss battles are very difficult and require all of your skill to complete. This game is not for your average RPGer. You go through each ruin and a few towns collecting secret Red Jewels, Mystic Statues, and items as you travel.

The graphics are really high for the SNES system and are just beautiful and stunning. The music is very well done, up to par with Final Fantasy III (VI).

I highly reccomend this game to anyone looking for a unique RPG experience by ENIX, the creative minds behind STAR OCEAN and VALKYRIE PROFILE. You won't regret getting this game at its current Ebay price~

An outstanding game that has withstood the test of time. It's an action RPG that should capture the same fan base as Zelda and the Secret of Mana.

Due to extenuating circumstances I've lost two copies of this game due to theft and flood and I'm back here to buy it again. It worth playing every couple of years.

The story line behind this game is slightly deeper than most "save the princess" RPG's, it's about the world that was and the world that could be, but not overly deep. Instead of stretching out the review I'm just going to say it has my thumbs up, and if you like action puzzle solving RPG type games this one is worth your money and time.

Let me just say, the item came in near perfect condition.

Not many people know about the great Illusion of Gaia. Somehow this was one of the great RPGs of the SNES era that got overlooked, and I don't know why. The creators "Enix" sure did an outstanding job on this one. As many of you all know a few years later after the release this game, "Enix" joined with the mighty "Squaresoft" and created "SquareEnix".

Now let me get to the actual game itself. The gameplay itself is simply close to amazing, greatly comparable to that of "Link to the Past". The overall gameplay was a great experience, like the challenging puzzles and the somewhat different plotline than most RPGs out there. They also spiced things up with some really unique features that really let the game stand out, for example the ability to transform into another character avatar. The graphics are one of the best I've seen on the SNES, greatly comparable to FFIII(FFVI).

There really isn't much missing in this game I'd say. If you are a fan of Adventure/RPGs, are a fan of old "Zelda" games, and miss the SNES days. Now is your chance to check out Enix's Illusion of Gaia for the Super Nintendo.

This was one of my favorite games growing up and it still packs a punch even today. I recently started playing this game again and i am amazed at how much i still like this game. If you are a fan of zelda on the snes here is the next best game. I recomend this game to all gamers. Its just a great game with tons to do.

In the world of gaming there are the games you love, the games you hate and the games you keep thinking about because you are unsure of the feeling it gives you. Illusion of Gaia is one of those games for me.
I owned this game when it came out and replayed it countless times until I thought I would never miss it again. Sure I had issues because at the time, it was the first game I played that had a lot of character sequences with long dialogue, and maybe the sequence on the raft is kind of boring, but like a ghost it haunted me.
I missed the Hero's alter-ego the AWESOME blonde haired swordsman (My favorite character of the old games!), and the special moves the hero had like "slide". And I missed the generic vampire couple he fought.
But what I missed most of all, and why this game is so good and so classic, is the ending. I won't give it away, but it haunts to this day. It showed me something I never thought of and put it in a way that I would never forget.

To this day there hasn't been another game quite like this one. Most certainly there isn't another where you get to play as a powerful alter-ego like the blonde swordsman, and that alter-ego doesn't die somewhere in the middle of the game.

Bravo Illusion of Gaia!

~Lee

If you like the Zelda games then you'll like this game. It's an action/adventure/RPG game from Enix (Dragon Quest series). The graphics and sound are very good for a SNES game. The story is pretty cliché; you play as a boy who somehow acquires special powers and has to save the world from evil. The gameplay is very addicting and fun. Overall, this game is excellent (even after 12 years!)

Exactly what I was looking for with a sealed game. It was shipped very well and came just as it was described.

Perfect description of item, everyting was better than fine. I like everything about it. Good shipping, shipped to date, just perfect. Thank you.

box was near mint, and it came with a mint map, game holder, mint cart, and protective case, the books a little ratty but it was in the description. over all awsome but theres a few things id like to suggest, im not sure why it took so long but i orderd about 5 games almost aweek later and they all got here sooner.. and the box it was shipped in came apart a bit because it might have been crushed or it looks like maybe someone tried to get into it but yeah maybe more tape on the box... and news paper balled up to prevent crushing, and possibly take the snes game box apart and ship it flat so it doesnt get crushed. but over all im very very happy and would definitly reccomend this seller!

Love it! Classic gaming. I bought this because I played it years ago and I still love it now! If you're looking for retro gaming, look no further!

This game plays out quite a bit like the legend of Zelda games. However there are VERY few actual healing items in the game, which can make it quite differently. If you're looking for a bit of a challenge and a lot of puzzle solving, then this game is for you. I would however have to say that the storytelling is somewhat lacking, things seem to happen for nearly no reason what so ever. The game is however still pretty fun, and a decent challenge.

I love this game. I used to play it when I was a young teen. I've had an SNES with no games for years. Now I can start having my kids experience the fun I had playing this game.

Another superb action-rpg. Excellent, gripping story. Must play for action-adventure gamers! You will not be disappointed!

You play as Will, and you get two other characters you can play as throughout the journey. The only complaint I have is that Shadow (the second one you get) is too overpowered. Other than that, it's a good action rpg and fun to play!

One of the best action RPG on the SNES. Gorgeous visuals, tight gameplay and entertaining story. The gameplay mechanics are top notch, having your character change to one of 2 strong avatars, each with his own special powers. It's a classic and is timeless.

from what i have played of it it looks like it is a decent game at best. The story line seems to be forced down your throat and some of the interpretation and grammar is horrible. Beyond that it has some solid game play and should entertain you for a cheap price.

There's really nothing more to be said than that. The storyline is amazing and the game play, ya just gotta love it. A purely amazing underrated classic of the gaming world and one of my personal top 10 video games.

The game arrived pretty quick and in one piece so I am happy. I don't really have anything else to say but I guess I have to use 100 characters.

This game, Illusions Of Gaia brought back fond memories of my childhood, I've collected many game's, but one that I really wanted was this game. It is an RPG, kinda like zelda, where you are a boy who has to stop a comet from destroying the earth, as the game progress's you can change into two different charactors. a knight, and another creature, it's a very fun game, and I recommend it.

all around solid game. i describe it as Zelda meets Final Fantasy. i was never too much of a fan of these types of adventure games. that being said this game left an impression on me that inspired me to pursue it 10+ years after i had initially played it. if you dig the whole adventure scheme and puzzle layout based games, this would be a solid addition to your collection. the grafics are top shelf, movement is fluid and the commands are simple. the musical score leaves a little to be desired but if that is my only real gripe then this game passes the test.