Phantomgate : The Last Valkyri

About

Phantomgate: The Last Valkyrie is a captivating Role Playing Game that combines an interesting plot of myths and gods with splendid game mechanics, excellent graphics, and sensational music. As you step beyond the gate, you will shape your legacy through challenging adventures and lots of grinding, making it a must-play for RPG enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

Phantomgate : The Last Valkyri screenshot

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,625 reviews

story194 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating storyline that draws players in.
The gameplay combines platforming with turn-based RPG mechanics, providing a unique and enjoyable experience.
The game is not heavily pay-to-win, allowing free-to-play players to progress without feeling pressured to spend money.

Many players experience frequent connection issues and crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the game.
The tutorial can be tedious and may contain bugs that prevent players from progressing.
The matchmaking system in PvP is often unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences for players.

story
275 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
28%
1%
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and unique narrative, with many players highlighting the compelling characters and well-written dialogue. The combination of beautiful graphics, excellent voice acting, and a captivating plot enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game. While some players noted occasional clichés or pacing issues, the majority found the storytelling to be a significant draw, contributing to a rich and immersive gameplay experience.
- “This puts its own spin on nearly every mechanic it uses, if it isn't a unique one, and tells a compelling, irresistible story while it's doing so.”
- “The story is engaging, the nods to mythology are amazing, and the fights are simple but action-packed.”
- “The storyline is beautiful and deep, the design of the characters and maps are wonderful; I simply love it.”
- “The story is basic so far but lends to lots of possibility.”
- “Not into the plot-holey storyline, nor the art.”
- “There isn't a story out there more cliché than this game.”
graphics
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning visuals, unique art style, and charming aesthetics, often described as beautiful and engaging. Many players appreciate the smooth performance and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users noted that while the graphics are impressive, there is room for improvement in certain areas, such as character design and gameplay mechanics.
- “The graphics are stunning; the storyline and voice acting are superb.”
- “Graphics are beyond stunningly impressive; the story is powerful and very enthralling!”
- “Beautiful graphics, lots of effort put into the voice acting, and overall well-constructed game.”
- “I wasn't too sure at first as I'm used to certain graphics in a game.”
- “Deliberately polygonal graphics help it stand out, but that is where anything interesting ends.”
- “Love this game.. but the graphics are too heavy for my potato phone.”
gameplay
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
42%
2%
The gameplay is widely praised for its unique blend of mechanics, combining turn-based combat with platforming elements, reminiscent of games like "Child of Light." Players appreciate the smooth controls, engaging story, and beautiful graphics, although some mention occasional lag and a need for optimization. Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable, accessible, and rewarding, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “It's beautifully designed, amazingly smooth, and interesting gameplay!”
- “The gameplay is unique and combines story-driven RPG elements with platforming and turn-based combat.”
- “The overall design and gameplay are lovely, providing a refreshing take on mobile games.”
- “However, after loading, right before the start of the gameplay, it kicks me out of the game.”
- “The story is epic but the gameplay is a bit repetitive but still a very cool game.”
- “It's a good game, but seems to use generic collection mechanics that every other game has.”
music
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
22%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and engagement, with many reviewers highlighting the breathtaking main theme by K-pop artist Heize. The soundtrack complements the game's graphics and storyline, enhancing the overall experience, while the voice acting is also noted as superb. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The music score is engaging and the main theme by Heize (K-pop artist) is breathtaking.”
- “The story is engaging, sublime music, cute and expressive voice over, fantastic design style, not over complicated yet quite interesting.”
- “Game is super mellow, I get lost just floating around the scenery and listening to the music.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the experience.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “While the game has great visuals, the music is bland and uninspired.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it rewarding and suitable for casual play, others describe it as tedious and time-consuming, particularly in the early stages and for character progression. The farming system for materials and essences is appreciated, but many express a desire for more efficient ways to acquire gems and phantoms, as well as a more balanced difficulty in battles. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but potentially frustrating element of the gameplay experience.
- “Now I can't go any further unless I spend money or spend a week or two grinding for levels to get past one battle.”
- “Can't even finish chapter 5 in story mode without grinding all day long and then wasting both gems and gold at a 0% rate gacha.”
- “Boring, too slow, too much grinding...”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing concerns about the presence of microtransactions and the potential for a pay-to-win model. While some appreciate the option to earn rewards through watching ads, others criticize the game as a cash grab with high costs associated with in-app purchases. Overall, players hope for a more balanced approach to monetization that enhances gameplay without compromising fairness.
- “I hope it's expanded upon so we get more than just an attack+ buff; there are microtransactions present in the game.”
- “The game has in-app purchases.”
- “So many mobile games these days are cash grab clones with no real originality.”
- “Difficulty is kinda higher than usual free RPG, and I hope this won't be the usual pay-to-win cash grabs like every microtransaction-supported mobile RPG.”
- “Super expensive cash grab.”
character development
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
14%
The character development in the game is highlighted by its impressive artwork and unique character designs, which some players find appealing, though they note that the designs may cater more to a younger audience. The engaging story and enjoyable gameplay mechanics complement the character designs, contributing to an overall positive reception. Voice acting also enhances the character experience, making it a fun and immersive game.
- “The story is nice, I love the character designs and the game mechanics are fairly easy to understand; I even love the voice acting.”
- “It's got great artwork and character designs, amazing gameplay mechanics like 2D side-scrolling and platforming to turn-based combat.”
- “Awesome character design, story, everything.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, players appreciate the game's engaging gameplay and story, but many report significant performance issues, including lag and stuttering, particularly on lower-end devices. Users hope for future updates to improve optimization and enhance the overall experience.
- “Maybe this game just came out; there's slight lagging on my phone. It's probably not yet optimized for lower-end smartphones. Hopefully, there'll be some patches for it.”
- “Looks fun, but performance in the campaign could be better.”
- “It's good and it has a good story to follow, but it's a bit laggy. Since it just released, hopefully it will be optimized in future updates.”
- “My gripe is that the performance efficiency is not that good yet.”
- “Maybe this game just came out; there's slight lagging on my phone. It's probably not yet optimized for lower-end smartphones. Hopefully, there will be some patches for it.”
- “It's a good game and has a good story to follow, but it's a bit laggy. Since it just released, hopefully it will be optimized in future updates.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting bugs and crashes, particularly when entering chapter one, which significantly hampers their experience. While others note that occasional freezing occurs, it is often manageable with reloading. Overall, the stability issues seem to detract from the enjoyment but are not universally game-breaking.
- “I really wish I could play this game, but it always crashes when I enter chapter one. It freezes and then crashes. I have reinstalled the game three times, but the same thing happens.”
- “Good graphics and music, but it freezes.”
- “Although a bit buggy (probably because the game just came out), it's nothing that really spoils any of the fun.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it very funny, engaging, and even hilarious, often highlighting amusing elements like a funny cat. Overall, the comedic aspects contribute significantly to the game's appeal.
- “Very funny so far.”
- “Funny and engaging.”
- “Hilarious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching story and heartwarming animation, appealing to players of all ages. Users express a strong connection to the narrative, indicating it resonates deeply and evokes feelings of warmth.
- “Love the animation, and the story is very touching.”
- “Fun for all ages, heartwarming story.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users find the game highly replayable, indicating that it offers engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Awesome, definitely replayable!”
- “The game offers so many different choices and paths that I can't wait to play it again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down!”