Phantom Hysteria
- October 12, 2022
- Lunar Tale Games LLC
Get on Steam"Phantom Hysteria is a horror action game that offers 1-4 player online co-op. As a P.I.N.E team member, investigate ghost-infested locations using various equipment, untether the phantoms, and neutralize them. Cooperation and class skills are crucial in tackling thrilling maps and completing contracts."
PC
Playstation 5
Windows
Xbox Series X|S
PlayStation
Xbox
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of ghost hunting and action gameplay, making it a refreshing change from traditional ghost hunting games.
- The developers are highly engaged with the community, actively addressing bugs and implementing feedback, which shows their commitment to improving the game.
- The game features interesting maps, diverse phantoms with unique abilities, and a fast-paced gameplay loop that keeps players engaged.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes, poor visuals, and unresponsive evidence mechanics that hinder gameplay.
- Many players feel the game lacks content and updates, leading to a repetitive experience and a sense of abandonment from the developers.
- The user interface and controls are complicated and frustrating, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome for many players.
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with players experiencing crashes, poor visual quality, and significant performance issues even on high-end PCs. Many reported low frame rates and graphical glitches, such as clipping and overlapping animations, which detracted from the overall experience. However, there were a few isolated compliments regarding specific visual elements, like the design of a character's face.
“Oh yeah, whoever made the graphics for the tiny face on the huge pumpkin in the cemetery level is pretty great.”
“Had to down the graphics and resolution quite a bit to be able to play the game properly, even with a decent computer.”
“- my teammate noticed the graphics 'clipping' when he turned his mouse left and right.”
“On a high-end PC capable of rendering entire solar system-wide game spaces in much more high-spec, high graphical demand games, this game crashed and had terrible visuals.”
“It ran slow and extremely clunky, with some visuals not rendering or others glitching into one another, causing what appeared to be extremely poor middle school-level overlapping animations.”
“Had to lower the graphics and resolution quite a bit to be able to play the game properly, even with a decent computer.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and well-designed maps, offering an enthralling experience with depth in player models and visually striking phantoms. However, some players express frustration with a specific mechanic that punishes wrong guesses by allowing ghost regeneration. Overall, the developers are commended for their responsiveness to player feedback and commitment to accessibility.
“The gameplay is enthralling; the player models have depth and character, and the phantoms are absolutely beautiful and, to a degree, terrifying.”
“Amazing maps and a cool gameplay loop.”
“Other than that, it's fantastic gameplay and mechanics.”
“One of the game mechanics punishes wrong guesses by giving the ghost regeneration, which is frustrating.”
“The gameplay feels unbalanced due to the ghost regeneration mechanic that punishes players for incorrect guesses.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive over time.”
- stability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed; while some users report severe visual glitches and rendering issues that hinder gameplay, others praise it for running smoothly and being mostly bug-free. The developers are noted for their responsiveness and commitment to addressing reported problems.
“This game runs smoothly and is mostly bug-free.”
“The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the game feels; it rarely experiences any performance issues.”
“They included extreme grain and low rendering, with objects rendering incorrectly, causing them to appear to meld together or move at posted frames. The visual glitches made the game unplayable while looking directly at it, resulting in extreme eye strain.”
“Many games when released in early access are super buggy and often unplayable.”
“The developers are approachable and diligent in fixing reported bugs and glitches.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is a significant drawback, with players expressing that they cannot recommend it until substantial improvements are made in this area, alongside the addition of more content.
“I can't recommend it until there is more content for players and optimization receives a significant improvement.”
“The only downside is the optimization.”
“I can't recommend it until there is more content for players and optimization gets a massive improvement.”
“The only downside is the optimization.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features four well-developed characters who deliver humorous quips and engage in amusing interactions with their environment. Players can enjoy numerous film and game references, including nods to Ghostbusters, as well as various Easter eggs, such as a tribute to the game's mascot Kiwi and a funny nod to a developer.
“Four fully formed playable characters with funny quips and interactions with their surroundings.”
“There are a lot of references to films and games like Ghostbusters, many Easter eggs throughout the maps, including one to Kiwi, the adorable mascot of the game, and even a hilarious Easter egg featuring a developer!”
“The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every interaction a delightful surprise.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is praised for effectively building tension during haunt events, with certain levels contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience.
“I think Phasmophobia does a great job of building tension during the haunt events, and I really enjoy the atmosphere of some of the levels and how that contributes to the overall experience.”
“The eerie sound design and dim lighting create an immersive atmosphere that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”
“Each location has its own unique ambiance, making exploration feel both thrilling and terrifying.”
