Forest of Illusion, the fan-made mashup project from developer DomKid inspired by classic Disney-era platformers, has officially shifted platforms from the Commodore Amiga to the Neo Geo.
The update, shared on Twitter/X and confirmed via email to Time Extension, includes the first images of the Neo Geo build and a development timeline.
In an email to Time Extension, DomKid confirmed the platform change and said the team hopes to complete the project by the end of the year.
He also stated that the finished game will reuse characters, enemies and music from Castle of Illusion, Mickey Mania, World of Illusion and Fantasia, and that level art has been enhanced by pixel artist Ansimuz.
The move marks a notable shift in scope and target hardware.
Forest of Illusion was originally reported in May 2023 as a beta-era Commodore Amiga project being built with the Scorpion Engine.
At the time, DomKid—known for the Castlevania fan project Maria Renard's Revenge—was developing the title as a new, Amiga-focused outing inspired by multiple 1990s Mickey Mouse games.
The recent update confirms that development has migrated to Neo Geo hardware, with new screenshots shared publicly for the first time.
Ansimuz, credited in the update for level graphics improvements, is responsible for updated visual assets that appear in the newly released images.
DomKid has indicated these upgraded visuals will accompany the Neo Geo build, while core gameplay elements remain rooted in the four source games named above.
What we know: the project has a documented beta history on Amiga using the Scorpion Engine, the developer has publicly shifted the intended platform to Neo Geo, new images were posted on Twitter/X, Ansimuz provided improved level graphics, and DomKid communicated to Time Extension that the team aims for a potential year-end completion.
DomKid's prior work on Maria Renard's Revenge is a relevant development credit and helps contextualize his experience with fan-driven retro projects.
Forest of Illusion remains a fan-made title built from inspirations rather than a commercially licensed product.
The recent Neo Geo images and the developer's confirmation via Time Extension are the latest verified milestones for the project; further official details, including final release plans and distribution, have not been announced.
The update, shared on Twitter/X and confirmed via email to Time Extension, includes the first images of the Neo Geo build and a development timeline.
In an email to Time Extension, DomKid confirmed the platform change and said the team hopes to complete the project by the end of the year.
He also stated that the finished game will reuse characters, enemies and music from Castle of Illusion, Mickey Mania, World of Illusion and Fantasia, and that level art has been enhanced by pixel artist Ansimuz.
The move marks a notable shift in scope and target hardware.
Forest of Illusion was originally reported in May 2023 as a beta-era Commodore Amiga project being built with the Scorpion Engine.
At the time, DomKid—known for the Castlevania fan project Maria Renard's Revenge—was developing the title as a new, Amiga-focused outing inspired by multiple 1990s Mickey Mouse games.
The recent update confirms that development has migrated to Neo Geo hardware, with new screenshots shared publicly for the first time.
Ansimuz, credited in the update for level graphics improvements, is responsible for updated visual assets that appear in the newly released images.
DomKid has indicated these upgraded visuals will accompany the Neo Geo build, while core gameplay elements remain rooted in the four source games named above.
What we know: the project has a documented beta history on Amiga using the Scorpion Engine, the developer has publicly shifted the intended platform to Neo Geo, new images were posted on Twitter/X, Ansimuz provided improved level graphics, and DomKid communicated to Time Extension that the team aims for a potential year-end completion.
DomKid's prior work on Maria Renard's Revenge is a relevant development credit and helps contextualize his experience with fan-driven retro projects.
Forest of Illusion remains a fan-made title built from inspirations rather than a commercially licensed product.
The recent Neo Geo images and the developer's confirmation via Time Extension are the latest verified milestones for the project; further official details, including final release plans and distribution, have not been announced.
