The Phantom

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The Phantom is a single player and multiplayer casual action adventure game. It was developed by Art Of Play Interactive and was released on March 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The artwork and art style are stunning, creating an immersive comic book experience.
The gameplay is enjoyable and offers a variety of combos and special moves, making combat feel intuitive and satisfying.
The game features a unique mechanic with firearms that adds strategic depth to the combat.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including bugs and freezing, which hinder the overall experience.
Character movement feels clunky and unresponsive, particularly with the main character, The Phantom, making gameplay frustrating at times.
There is a lack of enemy variety and some gameplay elements feel outdated compared to modern beat 'em ups.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
Gameplay in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its stylish firearm mechanics and enjoyable, well-executed design, while others criticize it for bugs and a lack of impact compared to other titles in the genre. Despite some old-school elements and issues, many players find the overall experience fun and engaging, particularly highlighting the unique integration of guns in a 2D beat 'em up format. Developers have acknowledged the concerns and are working on fixes to improve the gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay-wise, it was a blast.”
- “The firearm mechanics were a pleasant surprise—not only can you whip out your guns during combat, but there’s even an attack that lets you shoot both in front and behind you simultaneously.”
- “Beautiful graphics and super fun gameplay!”
- “They released a broken game full of bugs and freezing, barely address any concerns. The gameplay is worse than Streets of Rage 3 from the 90s, and even worse than the poor Data East beat 'em ups from that era.”
- “Difficulty does not affect gameplay; it only increases the number of lives and damage numbers.”
- “As for the gameplay, contrary to what some reviews seem to suggest, I think it's pretty good.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning, immersive art style that resembles hand-drawn comic book illustrations, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. While some users noted minor issues with animation glitches and motion blur, the vibrant visuals and character designs are considered a standout feature, showcasing the developers' dedication and passion for the source material. Overall, the graphics are regarded as one of the game's highlights, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Love the art style; it's so immersive, it's like reading a comic book and playing the fights previously only available in your head.”
- “The artwork is absolutely stunning, easily one of the game's highlights.”
- “While I really love the artwork and storyline, it's sad that 'the Phantom,' the superhero of the game, is the slowest character on the screen.”
- “There is a little blurry/jittery type motion, but given the art style, you should expect this.”
- “The graphics are very crisp with bright hand-drawn comic art that looks like it's pulled straight from the pages of the books.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative and immersive elements, appealing particularly to fans of the Phantom and comic book-style storytelling. However, some players note that non-fans may struggle with certain plot points and lore due to a lack of clear explanations. Overall, the combination of artwork, music, and storytelling creates a compelling experience, despite the protagonist's slow gameplay mechanics.
- “Definitely worth checking out—especially if you’re a fan of side-scrolling brawlers or comic book-style storytelling.”
- “The story and art, music, and overall immersion are great.”
- “The Phantom video game has just been released, delivering an action-packed side-scrolling adventure with an engaging story.”
- “While I really love the artwork and storyline, it's sad that 'the Phantom,' the superhero of the game, is the slowest character on the screen.”
- “Fans of the Phantom will likely appreciate the numerous references, but non-fans might find themselves confused by certain plot points and lore-heavy moments that aren’t explained clearly.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its gritty, graphic novel art style and well-crafted environments, which immerse players in its world. The excellent soundtrack enhances the experience by reflecting the diverse cultures explored in the game, while the overall visual design and voice acting contribute significantly to the engaging atmosphere.
- “The art style is one of its biggest strengths, pulling you into a gritty, graphic novel aesthetic that adds a ton of atmosphere to the action.”
- “The environments are well-crafted and help create a fantastic atmosphere.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent, evoking the different cultures and atmospheres the game explores.”
- “Loved the graphics and visual design, animations (when they don't glitch), voices of the actors, and the atmosphere.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent soundtrack that enhances immersion and evokes diverse cultures and atmospheres. Users appreciate the solid sound design, including engaging music and effective voice acting, which contribute to the overall experience. Specific highlights include the enjoyable music from various stages, such as the India stage, along with impactful sound effects.
- “The story, art, music, and overall immersion are great.”
- “The sound design is excellent, featuring solid and interesting music, along with voice acting that adds to the immersion.”
- “The soundtrack is excellent, evoking the different cultures and atmospheres the game explores.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality of the soundtrack is poor, and the tracks feel out of place in the game.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported by users. Notably, enemies can fall off-screen and remain unresponsive, leading to soft locks that require level restarts. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern for players.
- “Too glitchy and buggy.”
- “The game is buggy.”
- “Glitches: enemies can fall almost off-screen and do not get up, resulting in a soft lock and requiring a level restart.”