Get on Steam"Phantom is a hard science fiction sandbox survival game with a unique art style and a purely physical construction system. Players must design buildings and tools using basic 'function blocks' which follow realistic physics, setting it apart from other survival games. The environment and AI present challenges for players to overcome through collection, building, and fighting."
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential for future enjoyment.
- The visuals are appealing and the game runs well on decent hardware.
- There is a moderate difficulty level with sufficient instruction for players who enjoy exploration.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including fatal errors and performance problems that can affect the PC.
- Gameplay is confusing and lacks clear instructions, making it difficult for players to understand objectives.
- The current content is limited, with small maps and insufficient building options, leading to a lack of engaging gameplay.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is described as short and straightforward, primarily guiding players through tasks assigned by an AI until they reach a smaller island. Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from additional quests and a larger map to enhance gameplay and provide more opportunities for exploration and survival. Overall, the current narrative lacks depth and variety, limiting player engagement.
“The story is engaging and provides a clear direction, making it easy to follow the AI's requests until you reach the smaller island.”
“The narrative is concise, allowing players to quickly grasp the objectives and progress through the game.”
“The quests are well-integrated into the story, enhancing the overall experience and making the gameplay more enjoyable.”
“The story is short and easy enough; just do what the AI asks, and it's over when you reach the smaller island.”
“It needs a bigger map and all the scannable parts in the game so you can at least try to survive and build the things to keep you going, as there is no way to build anything really in story mode with the limited objects you can scan.”
“Consider adding quests as a way to help players get started and to make the game more fun.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the humor in the game is often criticized for relying on swearing, which some players feel detracts from its effectiveness and realism.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are appreciated for their concept and visuals, but there are concerns about the need for further development and improvement from a more experienced team.
“The visuals are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
“The graphics are incredibly detailed, making every environment feel immersive.”
“I love the art style; it adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting that it performs adequately.
“Regarding optimization, I would say it fares well.”
“The game's optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs efficiently without sacrificing quality.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the music in the game cannot be adjusted independently, as it is tied to a single sound setting, preventing players from changing hotkeys or lowering the music volume.
“Hotkeys can't be changed, and the music can't be turned down or off because all the sound is linked to one setting.”
“The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
“There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
