Phantasmat
- October 19, 2016
- AMAX Interactive
In "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 match-3 gameplay option for those who dislike hidden object scenes.
- The game suffers from crashes and bugs, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- Some locations are difficult to navigate, and the hidden object puzzles can become obscure, especially towards the end.
- The story could have been more fleshed out, and the extra chapter did not meet the quality of the main game.
- story22 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 14 % 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 many appreciate the intriguing plot, particularly the elements involving the pyromaniac, others criticize aspects like nonsensical storylines and poor dialogue. Overall, the narrative is seen as a strong point, but inconsistencies and weaknesses detract from its potential.
“The story was very good too and definitely original.”
“A good game with a very good story.”
“Decent puzzles and an interesting 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?”
“The story is alright.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their lovely artwork and appealing cartoonish style, though some users feel that the visuals do not fully compensate for other shortcomings in the game. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated, but there is a sense of missed potential.
“The artwork was also lovely to look at.”
“The artwork was also lovely to look at.”
“The slightly cartoonish graphics do me in.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game have received positive feedback, with users appreciating both elements for enhancing the overall experience.
“I liked the sound effects and music.”
“+ nice music”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the straightforward mechanics and commend the voice acting, highlighting these elements as enjoyable aspects of the gameplay.
“I quite liked the simple mechanics and the voice acting.”
“I quite liked the simple mechanics and the voice acting.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users experiencing crashes that force them back to the Windows desktop due to errors.
“The game is buggy and has crashed to Windows with an error several times.”
“The game is buggy and has crashed to Windows with an error several times.”