Illusion of Gaia
Illusion of Gaia, known in PAL territories as Illusion of Time, is an action role-playing video game developed by Quintet for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game was released in Japan by Enix in 1993, and in North America and PAL territories by Nintendo in 1994 and 1995. Set in a fantasy reimagining of Earth, the game's plot centers on a boy named Will who is chosen to save the world from an impending disaster. Throughout the game, the player guides Will through levels inspired by the ancient ruins of real-world civilizations and Wonders of the World, including the Great Pyramid and the Great Wall of China.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA, read 5 September 2026.
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- Released
- 1993
- Developer
- Quintet
- Platforms
- 1 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Download
- Not stated
The record
| First released | 27 November 1993 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Quintet |
| Publisher | Enix, Nintendo |
| Platforms | Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
| Genres | Role-Playing, Action RPG |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q1658920, seeded 30 August 2026.
How long is Illusion of Gaia? How long to beat it
Total play time for Illusion of Gaia is about 15.7 hours to do everything, and around 12.9 hours to reach the end of the main story. These are player-submitted times from HowLongToBeat, not our own, shown with the number of players behind each.
| How you play | Hours | Players logged |
|---|---|---|
| Just the main story: straight through the critical path | 12.9h | 78 |
| Main + the extras: story plus the side content most people do | 14.2h | 55 |
| Completionist: everything: 100% the game | 15.7h | 23 |
Source: HowLongToBeat community submissions, read 2026-10-19.
Where Illusion of Gaia sits on the grid
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- Year
- 48ahead of 6% of the catalogue
- Reach
- 22ahead of 67% of the catalogue
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What readers say about Illusion of Gaia
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Common questions about Illusion of Gaia
What platforms is Illusion of Gaia on?
Illusion of Gaia is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It first released in 1993.
Who made Illusion of Gaia?
Illusion of Gaia was developed by Quintet and published by Enix, Nintendo.
How long does it take to beat Illusion of Gaia?
about 12.9 hours for the main story, 14.2 hours with the main extras, 15.7 hours to complete everything, from HowLongToBeat's player-submitted times. These are community medians, so your own run may be shorter or longer.