- August 7, 2020
- MPS Labs
Return of the Phantom
Platforms
About
"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.






- 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.
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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the original tale will particularly appreciate its unique narrative perspective, despite some criticism regarding the outdated voice acting.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“If you're a Phantom of the Opera fan, you will enjoy this one for its original story plus the added bonus of the outdated voice acting.”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.”