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Illusion of Gaia

TitleIllusion of Gaia
First release1993
DeveloperQuintet
PublishersEnix, Nintendo
PlatformSNES / Super Famicom
Genresaction role-playing game, role-playing video game
Also known asIllusion of Time
Players1 player
Co-opNo
Releases
SNES / Super Famicom: 1993-11-27, 1993-11-27 (PAL)
Wikidata IDQ1658920

Illusion of Time, known in Japan and USA as Illusion of Gaia, is a video game for the Super Nintendo. It is an action role-playing game developed by Japanese developer Quintet, and is often considered part of an unofficial trilogy with Quintet's Soul Blazer and Terranigma. Journey into the Dark Side of an Ancient Civilization Radiating an ominous light in its path, the Chaos Comet threatens the existence of the planet. Battles erupt and a tentative peace is returned to the lands. Danger lurks as the Chaos Comet orbits and dreadful beasts lie awaiting. In the Age of Exploration a boy named Will is born. Tragedy strikes during an expedition to the Tower of Babel separating Will from his father. Telekinetic forces awaken as Will returns to South Cape. Armed with his transformation abilities of two great warriors, Will must save the planet. Gaia, Will's guiding spirit bestows magical powers and advice along his journey. With the help of his friends Will must battle relentless enemies and solve the puzzles of the ancient ruins. Patience and knowledge are essential to reunite this father and son. *Three players can save their journeys through entries into Will's travel diary. *Battery back-up saves your progress. *60 hours of game play *Over 22 locations ESRB Rating: Not Rated Genre(s): Action | Adventure | Role-Playing

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Sources
Wikidata (Q1658920) · last updated 2026-09-27 · CC0
TheGamesDB (1986,73900,114196) · last updated 2026-07-18 · no licence stated · internal use only
Image credits
Box art, Screenshots, Logos, Artwork (7): Source: TheGamesDB (user-uploaded) · © Enix · internal use only. TheGamesDB page
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Videos
SNES Longplay [086] Illusion of Gaia (US)
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Illusion of Gaia (SNES) Playthrough - NintendoComplete
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