Phantasmat
- October 19, 2016
- AMAX Interactive
Get on SteamIn "Phantasmat: The Endless Night Collector's Edition," a mystic warns the citizens of Oakville about an impending apocalypse as the town's people mysteriously disappear. Players must navigate a series of eerie puzzles and hidden-object games to uncover the truth behind the supernatural events, while questioning the nature of life and death in this suspenseful addition to the Phantasmat series.
Reviews
- The game features a good and original story with interesting characters and cozy locations.
- Graphics and sound effects, including music and voice acting, are well-received and enhance the overall experience.
- The game offers multiple difficulty levels and an alternative to Hidden Object gameplay, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Some locations are difficult to navigate, and the game lacks a map for fast travel.
- There are technical issues, including crashes and runtime errors that disrupt gameplay.
- The story could have been more fleshed out, and some puzzles may feel overly simplistic or nonsensical.
- story11 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally regarded as good and original, though some players feel it lacks depth in certain areas and could benefit from further development. While there are mixed opinions on the execution, with some finding it nonsensical or childish, others appreciate the interesting plot and the bonus chapter's alterations. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong aspect of the game, despite some inconsistencies.
“The story was very good too and definitely original.”
“Decent puzzles and interesting story.”
“A good game with a very good story.”
“Nonsensical storylines, childish puzzles, ridiculous dialogue... shame really that big fish has allowed established series to become so bad.”
“The story was alright, with the bonus chapter doing some story changes.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their lovely artwork and slightly cartoonish style, though some users feel that the overall execution detracts from the experience. While the visuals are appealing, there is a sentiment that they could have been better integrated with the game's narrative.
“The artwork was also lovely to look at.”
“It's a pity because the artwork was good and the story was interesting.”
“The slightly cartoonish graphics do me in.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game received positive feedback, with users appreciating both the quality and overall experience of the audio.
“I liked the sound effects and music.”
“Nice music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and commend the quality of the voice acting, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
“I quite liked the simple mechanics and the voice acting.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game is buggy and has crashed to the Windows desktop multiple times with error messages.
“The game is buggy and has crashed to the desktop several times with an error.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that disrupted my gameplay.”
“The stability issues are frustrating, as the game often freezes or closes unexpectedly.”
