ILA: A Frosty Glide (v1.1.0.1)

A missing cat gives this gentle platforming adventure its emotional anchor, but the real attraction is the pleasure of carving through a snowy island on a flying skatebroom. Ila, a young witch still learning her craft, searches for her companion Coco across a compact magical landscape filled with ruins, overlooked paths, and pieces of local history. The mood stays warm and restorative rather than threatening, pairing crisp mountain scenery with a story that gradually connects the island’s secrets to Ila’s own past.

Movement drives nearly every part of the journey. Ila glides, gains height, and learns stronger aerial techniques that open routes to distant ledges, concealed caverns, and more demanding platforming sections. Exploration rewards curiosity with coins, collectible valuables, cosmetic gear, and clues concerning Coco’s disappearance, while the open structure lets players decide whether to pursue the next objective or simply roam for a while. Progress comes from improving control of the skatebroom and using that expanded mobility to revisit earlier areas from new angles, making traversal feel like both the central challenge and the main reward.

Its strongest idea is the skatebroom itself: it turns the usual double-jump platformer toolkit into a smoother, freer form of aerial movement with a sense of momentum. The small open world appears designed for quiet observation as much as completion, encouraging pauses at scenic peaks and detours toward suspicious corners instead of constant combat encounters. Outfits, hats, capes, and alternate broom designs add a personal touch, while the evolving score supports the relaxed pace without making the island feel empty. Players who enjoy the exploratory calm of A Short Hike, the collectible-led progression of 3D platformers, or the soothing movement of games like Sable should find plenty to like here; it is especially suited to newcomers and anyone seeking a low-pressure adventure rather than a punishing precision test.