Phantom Project
- October 12, 2021
- Astravelari LLC
Get on SteamPhantom Project is a psychological horror game set in a creepy atmosphere with supernatural elements. The game features realistic graphics, dynamic lighting, and spooky music to create an intense sense of fear. As a prototype, it is subject to future changes and improvements.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and a chilling atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- It has great potential with multiple endings and a unique concept that could be developed further.
- The game provides some good scares and is enjoyable for short play sessions, especially with friends.
- The gameplay is frustratingly short and lacks clear direction, often leaving players confused about what to do next.
- Many players feel the game is essentially a demo, as it lacks substantial content and has been abandoned by the developers.
- The AI can be overly aggressive, making it difficult to progress without feeling overwhelmed or dying repeatedly.
- graphics20 mentions
- 85 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting their impressive quality and ability to create an eerie atmosphere. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and ambient style, noting that they significantly enhance the gaming experience, despite some concerns about gameplay mechanics. While the graphics are a standout feature, some reviewers caution that they alone do not compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“From the graphics to the atmosphere... this is a remarkable indie gem.”
“Awesome graphics, scary atmosphere.”
“The graphics and sound make this game worth playing.”
“The graphics and gameplay-wise, it really felt like this was a spin-off of the Resident Evil series.”
- atmosphere17 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design. Many players highlight the game's ability to create tension and fear, particularly in its slow-burn horror elements, although some note inconsistencies in sound effects. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Great atmosphere, good scares!”
“It's a very good slow burn horror with an incredibly eerie atmosphere and absolutely stellar visuals for being a game that once was free to play.”
“The sound effects currently are totally random and disconnected, quite different from what you wrote in the description 'contextual spooky music and sound effects extensively portray a truly eerie atmosphere'.”
“Till the enemy appears, the atmosphere is really scary, but then not that much; still, the game mechanics are a lot of fun and entertaining.”
“Each floor felt vast, detailed, and created the atmosphere of something sinister lurking within the dark.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of stealth elements, jump scares, and a tense atmosphere, though it is criticized for being short (about an hour) and somewhat clunky, particularly in mechanics like the "looking back" feature. While the graphics are praised, many reviewers feel the gameplay lacks originality and depth compared to similar horror titles, with issues such as enemy AI and unclear item interactions detracting from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, some players find it entertaining for casual play, especially in a social setting.
“Pretty nice proposal, a little bit of stealth gameplay with sudden death elements and jump scares. The overall rain and night style are also a good gameplay element.”
“Till the enemy appears, the atmosphere is really scary, but then not that much. Still, the game mechanics are a lot of fun and entertaining.”
“The graphics and gameplay-wise, it really felt like this was a spin-off to the Resident Evil series.”
“This is a short one with you only getting an hour of gameplay out of it.”
“Story seems to be good and interesting, but the gameplay was quite annoying.”
“The gameplay is a worse Resident Evil.”
- story12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players expressing disappointment over its abrupt ending and the absence of a cohesive narrative. While some find the horror elements intriguing and appreciate the mystery, others feel that the storytelling is poorly integrated into the gameplay, making it difficult to engage with the plot. Overall, there is a desire for a more developed and clearer narrative to enhance the gaming experience.
“A spooky but suggestive and intense horror story.”
“The room with the projector provided enough intriguing details for a spooky story that absolutely enticed me enough to want to know what is going on in this unusual place, and why there is a child in the center of it all.”
“I love the story and feel for the game.”
“However, there is absolutely no story in this game at all... and when you reach what seems like it could be the build-up to somewhat of a story, the game ends.”
“I am not saying spell everything out; I understand keeping the story vague/mysterious, but do not offer a player a problem if you're not willing to give them a solution.”
“I'm running around a large dark building looking for something resembling a plot and getting more and more bored with it while simultaneously bringing our protagonist closer and closer to a coronary from nervousness.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the captivating beginning soundtrack that draws them in, while others criticize the sound effects as random and disconnected, failing to create the promised eerie atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its uniqueness, though it may not align with the game's intended context.
“Especially the soundtrack was straight out bonkers.”
“I couldn't start the game because I'm stuck in the awesome beginning music.”
“The sound effects are currently totally random and disconnected, quite different from what you described as 'contextual spooky music and sound effects extensively portraying a truly eerie atmosphere.'”
“They know when not to use music.”
“The soundtrack was straight-up bonkers.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, particularly on low-spec machines, leading to frame drops, especially in certain areas like stairs. Additionally, players have reported bugs and the absence of a save feature, indicating a need for significant improvements in future updates.
“Sadly, it is not 100% optimized and can experience some frame drops on low-spec machines. The team also needs to improve topology work for future games, as stairs, for some reason, cause significant frame drops.”
“It's not optimized, bugged, and still lacks a save feature.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive control mechanics and the monotony of navigating between floors, despite enjoying some puzzle elements.
“We are just left with nothing but control advice, and the pickups are tedious.”
“I did enjoy the simple puzzle with the boxes, but going up and down the floors can be quite tedious.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development is highlighted by impressive design and animation, particularly noted for a unique moment where the character blows out a candle and relights it, showcasing creativity and attention to detail.
“Amazing character design and her animation is great as well. I love how she blows out the candle and relights it.”
