Master of Illusion Express: Funny Face

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Master of Illusion Express: Funny Face is a scaled-down demo of a puzzle-strategy game built around magic tricks. You solve turn-based challenges by manipulating cards and objects to create illusions. The mechanics rely on basic logic puzzles and timed gestures, but the lack of variety makes progress feel repetitive. Each trick takes minutes to complete with no lasting satisfaction. The Nintendo DSi touch screen works adequately but can’t compensate for the sparse content. This demo’s biggest flaw is its incomplete nature. At 15% of the full game’s cost, it still feels like a bait-and-switch with only two puzzles to offer. Community reviews average 2.1/5, with many calling it a poor introduction to the series. Players report frustration over the lack of context and the game’s abrupt ending. For a free sample, it’s even more underwhelming, a quick 15 minutes that leaves little reason to invest further.