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, allowing players to defend themselves against phantoms.
- 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, including issues with evidence collection and unresponsive mechanics, which can hinder gameplay.
- There are concerns about optimization and performance, with reports of low frame rates and visual glitches even on high-end PCs.
- The game has been officially abandoned, with no future updates planned, leading to a lack of content and support for players.
- graphics14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, with reports of crashes, low frame rates, and clunky performance even on high-end PCs. Users noted issues such as visual glitches, clipping, and subpar animations, leading many to lower their graphics settings significantly to achieve playable performance. However, there were a few positive remarks about specific graphical elements, like the design of a pumpkin's face in one level.
“Oh yeah, whoever made the graphics for the tiny face on the huge pumpkin in the cemetery level is pretty great.”
“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 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.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, featuring well-designed maps and a captivating gameplay loop. 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.
“Amazing maps, cool gameplay loop.”
“Other than that, it's fantastic gameplay and mechanics.”
“Which sucks because one of the game mechanics is a wrong guess punishment that gives the ghost regeneration.”
“The gameplay is enthralling, the player models have depth and character, and the phantoms are absolutely beautiful and to a degree terrifying.”
“You can really break down the gameplay into 3 main phases.”
- stability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report severe visual glitches and rendering issues that render the game unplayable, 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 is running smoothly and is mostly bug-free.”
“They included extreme grain and low render, objects rendering incorrectly, causing them to appear to meld together or as if moving at posted frames, and visual glitches, all of which made the game unplayable while looking directly at the game (had to watch my own stream to play) or caused extreme eye strain.”
“Many games when released to early access are super buggy and often unplayable.”
“Many games when released to early access are super buggy and often unplayable.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many users stating that it requires significant improvements before they can recommend it. Additionally, the lack of content further exacerbates the optimization issues, leading to a generally unfavorable reception in this aspect.
“Can't recommend it until there is more content for players and optimization gets a massive improvement.”
“Only downside is optimization.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features four well-developed playable characters who deliver humorous quips and engage in amusing interactions with their environment. Players can enjoy numerous references to popular films and games, such as Ghostbusters, along with various Easter eggs scattered throughout the maps, including nods to the game's mascot and even a funny tribute to a developer.
“The game features 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, with many Easter eggs throughout the maps, including one to Kiwi, the adorable mascot of the game, and even a hilarious Easter egg of a developer!”
- atmosphere2 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 several levels contributing to an immersive and engaging experience.
“I think Phasmophobia does a good job of building tension for the actual haunt events, and I like the atmosphere of some of the levels and how that plays in.”
