Phantom Project

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Phantom Project is a single player survival survival game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by Astravelari LLC and was released on October 12, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 77 reviews

graphics16 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 resonates with players.
Despite its short playtime, the game is enjoyable and can be seen as a captivating short horror experience.

The game lacks clear direction and guidance, often leaving players confused about what to do next.
It is criticized for being too short and feeling more like a demo than a complete game, with many players expressing disappointment over its abrupt ending.
The AI behavior can be frustrating, with aggressive enemies that make progression feel luck-based rather than skill-based.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
84%
11%
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Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised, with many reviewers highlighting their impressive quality and ability to create a captivating atmosphere. The visuals are described as beautiful and well-crafted, contributing significantly to the game's eerie and immersive experience. However, some users note that while the graphics are strong, they alone do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “From the graphics to the atmosphere... this is a remarkable indie gem.”
- “Beautifully well-made graphics and the atmosphere is creepy!”
- “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.”
atmosphere
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
23%
18%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its eerie and immersive qualities, enhanced by impressive graphics and sound design that contribute to a tense and spooky experience. While many players appreciate the game's ability to create a chilling environment, some note inconsistencies in sound effects that detract from the overall ambiance. Overall, the game is recognized as a remarkable indie title with a captivating atmosphere, despite some criticisms regarding its execution.
- “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.”
- “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
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, offering a brief hour of experience that combines stealth elements with jump scares, set against a moody atmosphere. While some mechanics, like the looking back feature, are interesting but clunky, the overall execution feels mediocre, with issues such as enemy AI and unclear item interactions detracting from the experience. Despite its shortcomings, the game can provide entertainment, especially in a social setting, though it may not stand out among similar titles.
- “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.”
- “Mechanically, I passed three different items that were declared 'empty' without me ever knowing what it was that was empty.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with many players feeling that it ends abruptly without a satisfying conclusion. While some find the horror elements intriguing and appreciate the mystery, others express frustration over the vague storytelling and the difficulty in piecing together the plot. Overall, there is a desire for a more developed narrative that could enhance the gameplay 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 suggest to try to enjoy the storytelling calmly and not rush to finish the game.”
- “However, there is absolutely no story in this game at all. 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the captivating beginning soundtrack that enhances the experience, while others criticize the sound effects as random and disconnected, failing to create the intended eerie atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong reactions, both positive and negative.
- “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.”
- “Especially the soundtrack was completely off the mark.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 further 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, has bugs, and still lacks a save feature.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to repetitive tasks like navigating between floors and managing pickups, although some enjoy the simpler 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 development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is praised for its impressive design and animation, particularly highlighting a unique moment where the character blows out a candle and then 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.”