Project Phoenix
- June 20, 2024
- STuNT
Get on Steam"Project Phoenix" is a narrative-driven game set in an abandoned Soviet bunker, where the player, a stalker searching for artifacts, encounters paranormal phenomena, mysterious experiments, and remnants of a distressed staff. The game features atmospheric exploration with discoveries of notes, diaries, and ciphers that hint at Project Phoenix's enigmatic connection. As the player delves deeper, whispers, shadows, and an otherworldly presence emerge, creating a chilling and immersive experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features good graphics and well-designed locations that contribute to an atmospheric horror experience.
- It has an intriguing premise involving exploration of an abandoned Soviet bunker and uncovering local history.
- Some players find the horror elements, such as the scary maniac, to be effective and engaging.
- Gameplay is repetitive and lacks guidance, often leading to confusion and frustration for players.
- The game suffers from severe performance issues, with many players experiencing low frame rates and crashes.
- Overall, it feels like there was minimal effort put into the game's development, resulting in a lackluster experience.
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric design, contributing to an immersive horror experience. However, some users note that despite the appealing visuals, the gameplay can feel repetitive.
“A good atmospheric horror with excellent graphics and well-designed locations, for a great price.”
“Display drivers are updated to the latest version, DirectX is the latest, and I even tried tinkering with custom graphic settings from the NVIDIA Control Center.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Textures are blurry and the overall visual fidelity is disappointing.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, primarily revolving around the simple mechanic of finding keys to unlock doors. While the graphics are generally well-received, the lack of variety in gameplay elements detracts from the overall experience.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by its chilling horror elements and a terrifying antagonist. Reviewers commend the excellent graphics and thoughtfully designed locations, enhancing the overall immersive experience at a great value.
“A very atmospheric horror with a shiveringly scary maniac.”
“A good atmospheric horror with excellent graphics and well-designed locations, for a great price.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a horror theme set in an abandoned Soviet bunker, creating an atmosphere of suspense and exploration.
“It's a horror story about exploring an abandoned Soviet bunker.”
“The narrative is deeply immersive, drawing you into a chilling world filled with suspense and mystery.”
“The character development is exceptional, making you truly care about their fates as the story unfolds.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little to connect to emotionally.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or depth.”
