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Phantasmal

Platform(s): PC
Genre: Action/Adventure
Developer: Eyemobi
Release Date: 2015

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'Phantasmal' Available On Steam Early Access - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on April 30, 2015 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT

Phantasmal is a procedurally generated action horror game where the player must uncover the secret of the Kowloon Walled City and survive.

Inspired by old-school survival horror classics, Phantasmal features an intricate, randomly generated world, guaranteeing that no two experiences will ever be the same allowing for infinite replayability. Players are challenged to be stealthy, resourceful, and quick witted in lieu of direct combat, or else the creatures of Phantasmal will begin to diminish the player character's sanity.

The game has strong Lovecraftian influences and player must navigate through the Kowloon Walled city in the 90s, before its destruction, which is procedurally generated for each level. The player will have options to fight the creatures or evade some of them. Some of the creatures are so horrific that they will affect the player’s sanity causing hallucinations and other negative effects. Conservation of resources (i.e. health, ammo, sanity) will be necessary to progress, as fighting will drain them quickly even for small-seeming engagements. This is a classic aspect of survival horror games such as Resident Evil or Silent Hill, where fighting is a last resort tactic.

"A great horror game is one where you never know what's coming next. By procedurally generating the levels, creatures and pickups and then updating it on the fly to suit players' differing abilities we've created a constant 'edge of your seat' experience that is never the same twice," said Eyemobi Team Lead, Joe Chang.

Key Features:

  • Infinite Replayability: Every room and corridor in Phantasmal is uniquely generated with infinite possibilities. No level will EVER be constructed the same!
  • Don't Go Insane: Battling the creatures of Phantasmal will slowly erode the player character's sanity, diminishing mental and physical states and forcing the player to deal with a fate worse than death.
  • Tread Softly: Fighting is meant to be reserved as a last resort in Phantasmal. Sneak past enemies as much as possible, as each action taken will have consequences!
  • Carry a Big Stick: When all else fails, players must defend themselves with anything they can find or rip from the walls. There are some firearms to be found, but making too much noise will be a fatal mistake.
  • Light, Both an Ally and Enemy: Every asset to survivability has a price. Use light sources wisely, as even a torch can be a liability.

Phantasmal is available now on Steam Early Access for $14.99 USD.



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