Underplayed Gems

The Phantom (2025)

The Phantom cover
Developer
Art Of Play Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
3.8 of 5, 54 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced side-scrolling beat 'em up with retro comic book aesthetics, focusing on fluid combat and a hand-drawn visual style.

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What players say

Players praise the gorgeous comic-book art style and fan-service for fans of the classic hero, but many report bugs, soft locks, and animation glitches at launch. Opinions split on the gameplay: some find it satisfying and punchy, while others say the character is too slow, controls feel clunky, and the game lags behind modern brawlers like Streets of Rage 4.

Screenshots

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