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Phantom Halls

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69%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
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77% User Score Based on 35 reviews
Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

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Phantom Halls is a single player and multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Incendium LLC and was released on October 31, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Phantom Halls" is a squad-based comedy-horror game with a 3D papercraft visual style. You and your friends must escape a haunted mansion by fighting off the undead with various weapons and items you find along the way. The game includes officially licensed Evil Dead 2 content and offers single-player or local co-op options, with various characters, quests, and upgrades to unlock.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
atmosphere3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique gameplay experience by allowing players to control three characters simultaneously, adding a layer of strategy.
  • The charming visuals and comical horror atmosphere, along with a great soundtrack, create an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
  • Despite its unfinished state, the game provides a fun and satisfying experience with decent weapon variety and enjoyable enemy design.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of boredom over time.
  • Controls can be cumbersome, especially on keyboard and mouse, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable.
  • The campaign feels unfinished, with a lack of proper endings and acknowledgment of player achievements, leaving some players unsatisfied.
  • gameplay
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its unique mechanic of controlling three characters simultaneously, which adds an interesting layer to the experience. However, many players find it to be simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and long-term goals, with some expressing a desire for more engaging mechanics and interactions. While the game offers fun moments and a comedic horror vibe, it is often criticized for clunky controls and a need for improvement to enhance overall gameplay longevity.

    • “The gameplay is quite unique, since you literally have to control three characters at once.”
    • “Lastly, the enemy design is also well made, and from a gameplay perspective, they're all pretty interesting.”
    • “The gameplay itself is pretty straightforward: scavenge items throughout the house, locate two new teammates, and complete your objective, which may be to collect certain items and kill a specific enemy.”
    • “Simplistic sidescroller gameplay combined with multiple weapons and a basic 3D design do not combine well.”
    • “Gameplay lasts for around 10 - 15 minutes, and even at best going for 39 plays, that's only around 505 minutes - 9 hours of repetitive gameplay with no long-term goal.”
    • “Boring, repetitive gameplay and clunky controls are at the heart of my overall sour experience.”
  • story
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game serves primarily as a framework to guide players through various missions, with a campaign that provides minimal narrative depth. While there are unique missions featuring Ash from "Evil Dead," the overall plot is considered secondary to gameplay, focusing on completing objectives within a mansion setting. Players find the missions enjoyable and diverse, but feel that the story could benefit from more interaction and development as the game progresses in early access.

    • “The missions are pretty damn fun and diverse.”
    • “The Ash mission is pretty cool and the game is cheap enough to kill a few hours.”
    • “Also, I rescued two other people, who travel with me on my quest to kill Evil Ash.”
    • “There isn't much of a story at play; there's a campaign, but it mostly just exists to give you purpose and ease you into new challenges.”
    • “Still, with the core game system, the main story of the game is here.”
    • “You search things, kill things, explore, do your objective, finish your mission, then leave the mansion.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming paper-craft aesthetic, reminiscent of early CG cartoons. While the visual design is considered a standout feature, some users note that animations could be improved, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the quirky art style contributes significantly to the game's comedic horror theme.

    • “Ace art style and hilarious comedy horror gameplay.”
    • “Pros: great visuals and art style.”
    • “Neat looking game, with a quirky graphics style.”
    • “The graphic design is the best part, but bad animations ruin that for me as well.”
    • “Phantom Halls is a side-scrolling roguelike game; the graphics remind me of cartoons from when CG 3D models were just starting to be used, such as in 'ReBoot.'”
    • “The art style is an origami-based horror.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its great soundtrack and ability to create a comical yet distinct atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users express disappointment over the inability to separate music from sound effects, which detracts from the enjoyment for those who appreciate audio customization. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing to a decent gothic feel in the game.

    • “The visual and music create a comical yet distinct atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack is great!”
    • “Great soundtrack and audio in general.”
    • “But as a composer, the biggest downer from this game for me is that you can't separate music and SFX.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a charming blend of comical and spooky elements, enhanced by engaging visuals and music. It effectively combines horror film references with a fun, cheesy vibe, creating a distinct and immersive experience in its 2D side-scrolling roguelite format. Overall, the game successfully captures a playful yet eerie ambiance that resonates with players.

    • “The visuals and music create a comical yet distinct atmosphere.”
    • “It's a fun 2D side-scrolling roguelite, built within an incredibly charming and cheesy horror atmosphere.”
    • “The visual and music create a comical yet distinct atmosphere.”
    • “It's a fun 2D, side-scrolling roguelite, built within an incredibly charming and cheesy horror atmosphere.”
    • “Horror film references abound and ooze atmosphere.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by cleverly written stereotypes, such as the jock and the nerd, complemented by witty dialogue and a unique comedy horror gameplay style. Players find the humor, along with quirky enemies, to be standout features, often leading to memorable and funny moments during gameplay.

    • “The characters are cleverly written stereotypes (e.g., the jock, the nerd, etc.) with a handful of funny dialogue.”
    • “Ace art style and hilarious comedy horror gameplay.”
    • “Humor and some strange enemies were the highlights.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, citing its engaging design and the variety offered by randomly generated scenarios that keep the experience fresh and enjoyable.

    • “The way it is designed is loads of fun, with lots of replayability from randomly created scenarios.”
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Phantom Halls is a role playing game.

Phantom Halls is available on PC and Windows.

Phantom Halls was released on October 31, 2018.

Phantom Halls was developed by Incendium LLC.

Phantom Halls has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Phantom Halls is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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