Phantom Path

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Phantom Path is a single player casual puzzle game with horror, fantasy and mystery themes. It was developed by KEYREAL and was released on May 15, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore the ruins of a lost ancient city, uncover the mystery of its esoteric technology, and claim its incredible treasure as your own.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a charming atmosphere with beautiful minimalist graphics and a dynamic world filled with environmental interactions.
Puzzles are clever and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge that gradually increases as players progress through the game.
The game offers a comfortable exploration experience with secrets to discover, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate puzzle-solving and lore.

The presence of enemies and traps can be frustrating, as they can reset progress and force players to redo entire puzzles, which disrupts the flow of gameplay.
There is a significant amount of backtracking required to complete puzzles, which can become tedious and time-consuming.
The lack of mid-level saving and a fixed camera angle can lead to disorientation and added difficulty, detracting from the overall experience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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37%
38%
The game's story is primarily conveyed through collectible scrolls and tomes, offering a decent but not central narrative experience. While some players find the storyline intriguing and appreciate the dark themes, many agree that the gameplay is not driven by the story itself, and the payoff may not be worth the effort for all. Overall, it provides an interesting backdrop, but players are encouraged to focus on the adventure rather than the narrative.
- “Other reviews I've read here say that the enemies are unnecessary, but it is all explained if you reach the conclusion of the story.”
- “The story is also pretty interesting.”
- “There is a story told mainly through collectable scrolls and tomes, and it's decent enough, but this isn't something you play for the story or its payoff.”
- “There is a back story being told through books and letters you can find.”
- “It's somewhat of a dark storyline.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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20%
The game features beautiful minimalist graphics and a lovely art style that enhances the experience with lore and secrets to discover. While the visuals are generally praised as pleasing, some users noted that the music could feel somewhat cheap in comparison. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the engaging puzzles and overall atmosphere of the game.
- “Beautiful minimalist graphics and clever puzzles.”
- “Lovely art style with lore and secrets to find.”
- “The puzzles are interesting, the graphics are nice, and the soundtrack is great.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The gameplay features enjoyable puzzles focused on manipulating colored flames to unlock various mechanics, though some players find certain mechanics frustrating and time-consuming. Additionally, the lack of mid-level saving can disrupt the experience, but overall, the game offers a satisfying amount of content for its price.
- “I think I will find myself craving some more gameplay of this style.”
- “Very frustrating mechanic; all it does is waste time and disrupt your puzzling. This was also the place I found out about no mid-level saving.”
- “Enjoyable puzzles centered around moving colored flames to unlock gates, teleporters, and other mechanics that unlock during the game.”
- “At the time of this review, pricing was 8.19€, which I deem appropriate for the amount of gameplay.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves excessive backtracking and repetitive actions, particularly when solving puzzles. While some enjoy the challenge of clever puzzles, the added time spent navigating obstacles can detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration.
- “First of all, the puzzles can get very tedious. Even when you have figured out the solution, there will be a lot of running back and forth to do the necessary steps.”
- “Most of the dangers you face are basically a way to slow you down, since they go away after a few seconds. In the end, you add that extra time to the already tedious way to solve the puzzles, and it's detrimental to the experience, sadly.”
- “You spend (or at least I spent) a lot of time running in circles, sometimes in a 'grindy' way and other times in a 'Jesus Christ, what do I do?' way.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The game's music has received mixed feedback; while many players appreciate the great soundtrack and its complement to the visuals, some feel it sounds somewhat cheap. Overall, the music contributes positively to the gaming experience, enhancing the engaging puzzles and appealing graphics.
- “The puzzles are interesting, the graphics are nice, and the soundtrack is great.”
- “The game has nice music and pretty graphics.”
- “The visuals are pleasing, but the music sounded a bit cheap to me.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally appreciated, with engaging puzzles that enhance the experience; however, frustration arises from the introduction of turrets that can quickly eliminate players, leading to tedious backtracking and prolonged execution of otherwise clear solutions.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting sound design.”
- “I was captivated by the eerie ambiance that perfectly complements the gameplay, making every moment feel tense and engaging.”
- “The combination of atmospheric music and detailed environments creates a sense of unease that keeps you on edge throughout the game.”