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Phantom Project

73%Game Brain Score
graphics, atmosphere
gameplay, music
73% User Score Based on 158 reviews

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Phantom 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.

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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 158 reviews
graphics34 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • 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.
  • Despite its short playtime, the game offers some good scares and is enjoyable for a quick horror experience.
  • The game lacks direction, leaving players confused about what to do next, which can lead to frustration.
  • It is very short, with many players feeling it ends abruptly without a satisfying conclusion or story development.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to concerns about its future and whether it will receive necessary updates or improvements.
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, with many reviewers noting the impressive visuals given the game's low price point. While the graphics contribute significantly to the overall experience, some players feel that they alone cannot compensate for gameplay shortcomings, such as lack of direction and AI issues. Overall, the game's visuals are highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing its horror elements and making it a notable indie title.

    • “From the graphics to the atmosphere... this is a remarkable indie gem.”
    • “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 graphics are great and together with the surrounding sound effects delivers a great atmosphere.”
  • atmosphere
    34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design that create a tense and spooky environment. Many players appreciate the slow-burn horror elements and the sense of something sinister lurking, although some note that the sound effects can feel disjointed. Overall, the game is considered a remarkable indie gem, despite concerns about its abandoned status.

    • “From the graphics to the atmosphere... this is a remarkable indie gem.”
    • “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.”
    • “Each floor felt vast, detailed, and created the atmosphere of something sinister lurking within the dark.”
    • “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.”
    • “Tense from eerie atmosphere and sound almost put me back in flashback of when I played P.T.”
  • gameplay
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering a short experience of about an hour with elements of stealth, jump scares, and a tense atmosphere, reminiscent of the Resident Evil series. While some mechanics, like the looking back feature, are interesting, they can feel clunky and poorly explained, detracting from the overall experience. Despite its entertaining moments, many players find the gameplay mediocre and in need of refinement, particularly regarding enemy AI and item interactions.

    • “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.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players expressing frustration over its abrupt ending and the absence of a coherent narrative. While some find the horror elements intriguing and suggestive, others feel that the game fails to provide adequate guidance to piece together the plot, leading to confusion and boredom. Overall, there is a desire for more substantial storytelling and clearer direction to enhance the 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 is there 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.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the captivating beginning soundtrack while others criticize the sound effects as random and disconnected, failing to create the intended eerie atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is noted for its uniqueness, but its inconsistency has left some players feeling frustrated.

    • “I couldn't start the game because I'm stuck in the awesome beginning music. :luv:”
    • “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'.”
    • “Especially the soundtrack was straight out bonkers.”
    • “They know when not to use music.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from optimization issues, particularly on low-spec machines, leading to frame drops, especially around 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 have some minor frame drops on low-spec machines. The team also needs to improve topology work for future games; stairs, for some reason, cause significant frame drops.”
    • “It's not optimized, bugged, and still has no save feature.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like navigating between floors and collecting items. While some enjoy the simple puzzles, the overall experience is marred by the monotony of the grinding 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 development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is highlighted by impressive design and animation, particularly noted for unique actions like blowing out and relighting a candle, which adds depth to the character's personality.

    • “Amazing character design and her animation is great as well. I love how she blows the candle and relights it.”

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