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.
Reviews
- Charming and immersive gameplay with a great story and fine voice acting.
- Nostalgic experience for fans of classic adventure games, with interesting twists on the Phantom of the Opera story.
- Smooth performance with no crashes or sound issues, making it enjoyable to play through.
- Gameplay can be hindered by slow character movement and pixel hunting for certain items.
- The maze design is confusing and repetitive, which may frustrate players.
- Graphics and voice acting have not aged well, detracting from the overall experience.
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a captivating point-and-click adventure story that creatively blends elements from various adaptations of "The Phantom of the Opera," offering multiple twists that engage fans of the original tale. While the narrative is praised for its originality, the voice acting has been noted as somewhat outdated. Overall, it provides an interesting perspective for enthusiasts of the classic story.
“Nice little point & click adventure, with a great story and fine voice acting.”
“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.”
“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 and the musical.”
“The narrative felt disjointed and failed to engage me, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“I expected a rich story, but instead, I was met with clichéd characters and predictable twists.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its brilliant integration of themes from "The Phantom of the Opera," blending elements from various adaptations, including Dario Argento's film and Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Fans appreciate the homage to the original Raoul, as well as the overall atmospheric quality that enhances the game's narrative.
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % 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 background music.
“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.”
“It's just a simple click-and-point game with retro background music and graphics.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, though some users note a few minor issues that do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are several bugs that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating experiences.”
“The controls are unresponsive at times, which can make even simple tasks feel cumbersome.”
