Return of the Phantom
- August 7, 2020
- MPS Labs
Get on Steam"Return of the Phantom" is a point-and-click adventure game that follows Inspector Raoul Montand as he investigates the return of the Phantom of the Opera. Players will explore the Paris Opera House, searching for clues and solving puzzles to prevent the Red Death from terrorizing the present. The game offers a thrilling story, fully voiced cast, and atmospheric soundtrack, taking players back in time through the opera's catacombs.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Charming and immersive gameplay with a great story and fine voice acting.
- Nostalgic experience for fans of the Phantom of the Opera, with interesting twists on the classic tale.
- Smooth performance with no crashes or sound issues, making it a solid classic adventure game.
- Gameplay can be hindered by slow character movement and pixel hunting for items.
- The maze sections are confusing and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- Some elements, like the voice acting and live action parts, have not aged well.
- story10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating story that creatively blends elements from various adaptations of "The Phantom of the Opera," offering multiple twists that engage players. Fans of the original tale will particularly appreciate its unique narrative perspective, despite some criticism regarding the outdated voice acting. Overall, it is praised as a charming point-and-click adventure with a strong storyline.
“As a big fan of The Phantom of the Opera, I've noticed how the game is a mix of the story of the Phantom from different books to the musical.”
“It had a pretty good interesting story with multiple twists.”
“If you're a Phantom of the Opera fan, you will enjoy this one for its original story plus the added bonus of the outdated voice acting.”
“As a big fan of 'The Phantom of the Opera', I've noticed how the game mixes the story of the Phantom from different books with the musical.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its strong connection to the themes of "The Phantom of the Opera," blending elements from various adaptations, including the original books and the musical. Reviewers appreciate the homage to iconic performances, particularly noting the character Raoul's resemblance to the late Steve Barton from the Lloyd Webber musical, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the franchise.
“Holy moly, it's a brilliant game! It has made me understand the Dario Argento opera film, which balances with this game more than the musical.”
“As a big fan of The Phantom of the Opera, I've noticed how the game is a mix of the story of the Phantom from different books to the musical.”
“But I do like the fact that our Raoul here seems to be channeling the late Steve Barton - the original Raoul de Chagny in the Lloyd Webber musical.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics, once considered groundbreaking, continue to impress players today, maintaining a strong visual appeal despite its simple click-and-point design and retro aesthetic. Overall, the graphics are praised for their enduring quality.
“Back then these were crazy graphics, today the graphics of the game still look great!”
“It's just a simple click-and-point game with retro BGM and graphics.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has some minor issues that players have noted, but these do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
