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Return of the Phantom (2020)

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Developer
MPS Labs
Publisher
Ziggurat
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.8 of 5, 42 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A slow, atmospheric point-and-click investigation through the haunted corridors of the Paris Opera House, driven by conversation and period tension.

atmospherictensemysteriousdetectiveclassicconversationalnarrative-driven

What players say

Players praise this point-and-click mystery as a charming, nostalgic trip for Phantom of the Opera fans, though its slow walking speed and a tricky catacombs puzzle require patience. The voice acting is dated and adds a campy feel, while the story weaves book and musical references into a quick adventure.

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