Phylakterion

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Phylakterion is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with horror, mystery and thriller themes. It was developed by Lich Again Games and was released on October 31, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Phylakterion is a 1-4 player online co-op horror game. You and your friends will enter different locations in search of a possessed vessel. Search, Identify, and Destroy the vessel and the entity inhabiting it – and be quick, or the entity will find you first!

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

Unique gameplay focusing on finding and cleansing a haunted vessel instead of just identifying a ghost, adding extra layers of fear and suspense.
Engaging and immersive co-op experience with active participation even after death, encouraging teamwork and creating memorable moments.
Passionate, responsive developers frequently updating the game, listening to community feedback, and swiftly fixing bugs, showing strong ongoing support.

Game suffers from bugs and technical issues such as inaccurate ghost detector, locked doors after hunts, and occasional player hard-locks, impacting playability.
Lack of polish with inconsistent pacing, slow leveling system, repetitive gameplay loop, and sometimes unclear in-game instructions causing confusion.
Currently limited player base and some balance issues making it difficult to play multiplayer as intended, while atmosphere and scare factor could be improved.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The gameplay features unique and easy-to-learn mechanics that offer a fresh take on ghost hunting, especially with interactive vessel and banishing systems. While the core loop is simple and can feel repetitive, the game shines most in multiplayer, fostering collaborative strategies and memorable experiences. However, issues like bugs, slow progression, and a limited player base somewhat hinder its full potential.
- “The mechanics are unique, the interactions with the vessel are unlike anything I've ever seen in any other ghost hunting game and the entities themselves are terrifying in a good way.”
- “I love that even when you are dead you can participate and help your teammates, it gives an extra layer to the gameplay that I really enjoy.”
- “While the core gameplay loop is simple enough on the surface, the game thrives in creating a canvas upon which you and your friends draw their own narratives and allows for the development of more advanced strategies and play styles according to personal preferences.”
- “Where the game is lacking is polish; frequently the game bugs out and no longer allows you to use items. The gameplay loop is always the same since objects always behave the same way, and the leveling system is just as slow as it is in Phasmo.”
- “It's another bad Phasmophobia clone except now it has a prop hunt mechanic where you have to find the 'haunted object' and identify traits about it by using tools and marking how the item reacts with the tools.”
- “Pros: fun methods of finding creatures (like throwing stuff down stairs), easy to use tracker, banishing mechanic was neat. Cons: meant for multiplayer, not enough players to support its intent, a lot of assets you've likely seen in other games. I think it's a neat concept and sadly its largest shortcoming comes from a lack of a player base.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the graphics to be good and visually enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall gameplay experience.
- “It's very fun and I love the graphics and gameplay.”
- “The overall graphics seem quite good as well.”
- “The graphics are good.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is effectively immersive and suspenseful, blending special effects and strategic elements that keep players on edge as they navigate hunts and avoid ghosts. It creates a tense environment that constantly plays with perception and fear.
- “Honestly, the atmosphere is on point and makes you wonder if it is hunting you or just scaring you as you play. There's a lot to factor in during the hunts, like making sure you have routes to avoid the ghost and enough sprint to get out of line of sight, and hopefully hide or loop them!”
- “The atmosphere is a deep web of special effects and tricks that play with your perception.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is compromised by buggy mechanics, such as erratic Geiger counter readings, and includes some minor visual glitches; additionally, players have experienced game-breaking bugs.
- “Not only is the way to find the item seemingly very difficult and buggy with the Geiger counter showing wildly crazy readings at times when it's nowhere near the item, we also encountered game-breaking bugs.”