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Games Like Illusion: A Tale of the Mind

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Embark on a journey like no other that traverses the psyches of a faded father and a devious killer, as Emma fights to muster the courage to save her father from a wicked illusionist's mind.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 29 reviews
Released: 2018-06-01
Developer: Frima Studio Inc.
Publisher: Groupe PVP Inc.
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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