Phantom Path

About

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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful minimalist graphics and a charming art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
The puzzles are clever and satisfying to solve, with a good variety of mechanics introduced as the game progresses.
The game offers a decent length of gameplay with secrets and collectibles to discover, providing a rewarding experience for completionists.

The presence of enemies and traps can be frustrating, as they often lead to unnecessary deaths and require players to restart entire puzzles.
There is a significant amount of backtracking involved, which can make the gameplay feel tedious and slow-paced.
The lack of mid-level saving and a fixed camera angle can disrupt the flow of gameplay and lead to disorientation during puzzles.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is described as intriguing and dark, with a well-developed narrative that unfolds through various collectibles like books and letters. While some players find the presence of enemies unnecessary, they acknowledge that the story's conclusion provides clarity and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the storytelling is considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to its adventurous appeal.
- “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.”
- “The story was pretty neat.”
- “It's somewhat of a dark storyline.”
- “There is a backstory being told through books and letters you can find.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The game features beautiful minimalist graphics and a lovely art style that enhances the experience, complemented by interesting puzzles and a captivating soundtrack. While most players appreciate the visuals, some feel the music could be improved. Overall, the graphics are consistently praised for their aesthetic appeal.
- “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
25%
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
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it often involves excessive backtracking and repetitive actions, which can detract from the overall experience. While some enjoy the clever puzzles, the time spent navigating and solving them can feel unnecessarily prolonged, 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
67%
100%
The game's music is generally well-received, with many praising the soundtrack as great and complementing it alongside the appealing graphics. However, some users feel that the music can sound somewhat cheap. Overall, the audio experience contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “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.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is generally enjoyable and engaging, particularly during puzzle-solving segments; however, players express frustration with the sudden difficulty spikes caused by turrets, which disrupt the flow and require tedious backtracking and repetition.
- “The atmosphere in the 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 storyline, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
- “The combination of the detailed environments and the atmospheric soundtrack creates a unique experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”