Phantom Trigger
- August 10, 2017
- Denis Novikov
Get on SteamPhantom Trigger is a fantasy-themed action game where you, as a duplicate personality, explore a surreal world based on the dreams of Stan, a drugged office worker. The game features fast-paced combat with combos, spells, and traps, and includes roguelike elements. There are four different endings based on your choices and how you help Stan understand his reality.
Nintendo Switch
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Playstation 4
Windows
Xbox One
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Xbox
Reviews
- The game features stunning pixel art and vibrant animations that create an engaging visual experience.
- The soundtrack and sound effects are well-crafted, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
- The combat system offers a variety of combos and weapon types, providing depth and encouraging skill mastery.
- The gameplay is marred by poor controls and frustrating mechanics, making it difficult to execute combos effectively.
- The story is weak and lacks depth, with disjointed dialogue that fails to engage players.
- The game suffers from bugs and stability issues, including unresponsive controls and repetitive enemy encounters.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid, combo-based combat system that requires mastery to succeed, while others criticize it for being repetitive and derivative. Many players feel that improvements in enemy AI, battle mechanics, and overall polish could elevate the experience significantly. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a major area needing enhancement, with a consensus that it falls short of its potential.
“I was very much ready and willing to overlook the blatantly derivative nature of this game in return for some fun and rewarding gameplay.”
“There is a good game in here somewhere; a little love and attention given to the mechanics and various features would do wonders.”
“Good art with bad gameplay.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game is solid and relies on a heavily combo-based combat system that you are forced to master as soon as possible in order to survive the waves of enemies that try to make your life miserable right from the get-go.”
“If the developer makes the gameplay less repetitive, tunes the battle system a little, makes enemies a little smarter, and fixes minor bugs like enemies hitting you while you talk with NPCs, this game will be perfect.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it weak and cryptic, while others appreciate its presence and the atmospheric effects that enhance the experience. Despite criticisms of the narrative and character development, the beautifully crafted environments contribute positively to the overall storytelling.
“The story is cryptic, the environments are beautifully crafted, and the effects of distortions and glitches are really well done, adding a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
“The fact that the game has a story makes me happy.”
“8/10 for story.”
“Garbage, lame story, lame controls, weak characters.”
“What I got from the story was... weak.”
“The story is cryptic; the environments are beautifully crafted, and the effects of distortions and glitches are really well done, adding a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the amazing art style and find it visually appealing, others feel it lacks originality and charm, comparing it unfavorably to "Hyper Light Drifter." Overall, the aesthetic quality seems to resonate with some, but not all players.
“If you, like me, ended up on this store page thanks to the art style, I can assure you won’t be disappointed.”
“Amazing art style!”
“Aesthetically speaking, it's not terribly interesting.”
“The art style is identical to Hyper Light Drifter without any of the charm.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game features well-crafted synth compositions and sound effects that enhance the gameplay experience, particularly during boss battles, creating an epic atmosphere. However, some players find the ambient music to be repetitive and lacking variety, with similar scores across different areas. Overall, the sound design is praised for its synchronization with animations, contributing positively to the game's overall feel.
“The sounds are spot on with nice synth music and fitting effects that offer very precise feedback of both your and your opponent’s attacks.”
“The entire title is almost entirely focused on collecting stuff that eventually gives you access to that area boss battle, and this, with the nice addition of appropriate sounds and music, helps give the moment you face a boss a very epic tone.”
“Gorgeous animations and perfectly matching sound and music!”
“The music is a very familiar ambient mush that is both unobtrusive and yet boringly repetitive. I'm reasonably sure the first and second areas had the exact same score.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere, making it easy to tune out.”
“Overall, the music feels generic and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience of the game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being short and buggy, with players encountering glitches that can disrupt gameplay. However, some users appreciate the atmospheric effects created by these distortions, despite the overall experience being described as boring and cryptic.
“Short, buggy, and boring.”
“The story is cryptic, the environments are beautifully crafted, and the effects of distortions and glitches are really well done, adding a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by beautifully crafted environments and effective use of distortions and glitches, creating a cryptic and immersive experience. Overall, players appreciate the unique style and atmospheric depth it offers.
“The story is cryptic, the environments are beautifully crafted, and the effects of distortions and glitches are really well done, adding a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
“It's a very nice game that has its own unique atmosphere and style.”
