Phantasma VR Director's Cut

When I launched this game I really didn't know what to expect. the trailer seemed pretty creepy though and i like creepy so I figured I'd give it a try. This is basically an escape room game along the same lines as A Chair in a room with from what I have gathered so far, a very dark narrative. I noticed in the tags it said "cute" ,.. well if you mean cute like I ate too many shrooms and now my pillow wants to eat me, then yeah,.. cute. I have only played for a couple hours now and at least 90 minutes of that was trying to figure out the Paris level. which brings me to my next point. In this game you have to put away your normal gamer logic. most escape rooms you find a key that opens this door which reveals a strange shaped object which fits in that hole and so on. Phantasma is more of a brain teaser. It reminds me of those MasterMind cards from when I was a kid. You need to be able to think laterally and not so much well this thing does this thing and so on like we are all used to. What's really nuts is that when you figure it out you want to slam your head on your key board because the solution to these puzzles were right in front of you the whole time and then the puzzles seem easy. at least the two I have completed. BTW something happens after the Paris Level,. it takes the darkness of this game to a whole new level. I found while trying to solve the puzzles there are things that kinda drove me nuts,. like the never ending barking of a dog,. I'm a cat person,.. or non stop baby crying. or french music on repeat for 90 minutes. but from what I gather,. this game is about a very deranged mind and it certainly can give you the feeling of going mad. The graphics are really polished. the sound is great if not annoying at times. it's nice that the devs gave us both teleport and free locomotion. I prefer the locomotion as the teleport seems to be a bit out of control and can send things flying in all directions if you aren't carful. Over all I would say that this is a working peice of art in VR. it's a bit ambiguous, but that's ok. I saw one reviewer refering to Salvador Dali and Lynch which I would say is pretty right on the money. The dev says that it will take at least 4 hours to complete the game and since I have only completed 2 puzzles and already have 2 in I'm going to take his word for it. you def get your money's worth unlike some games where you pay 20 bucks for an hour of play. Pros: -great graphics -sound and voice acting -new kind of puzzles, very challenging. -options for locomotion - creepy AF -plenty of play time for the buck -great physics Cons: -sounds can get repetative and annoying -teleport is a bit wonky this is a soild title. props to the devs for giving us something different! you should buy it!

Enjoyable puzzle experience, with a horror theme, quite disturbing. Puzzles are challenging but not absurd. No jump scares just an uneasy feel. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that bunny

Phantasma is sick, twisted, difficult and a little bit erotic. I highly enjoyed the experience. These aren't your typical escape room puzzles. They require "outside the box" thinking and are very satisfying when solved. If you're up for a challenge, try Phantasma. If not, just keep calm, watch TV and be a good bunny.

If David Lynch and Salvador Dali would have made a puzzle game without having a high budget, this would have been the result. Excellent graphics, sounds and voice-acting! Featuring both teleport and free (controller direction) movement. If you like puzzles, I highly recommend this one.

Being a fan of the games mentioned in the "About this Game" section, I was interested in playing, then once I got the demo and went through it, I had to get it. The puzzles were challenging enough to be a little frustrating, but the Dev was very helpful with hints that gave just the nudge in the right direction without spoiling the fun. No jumpscares, but that bunny. :) Graphics are good, and the sound design definintely helped the atmosphere. Some of the sound effects give you the creeps. Definitely worth it. Was both relieved and disappointed when it was over. Hope to see more from this Dev.

I have decided to completley re write my review of Phantasma. when I first played this game I really wanted to love it but to be honest , and this is hard for me to say because I pride myself on my puzzle solving ability and proudly wear the "I solved obduction without cheating" badge. but before some updates and reworking this game had me beyond frustrated. The dev has completely reworked the second puzzle,. the infamous Paris and added a few clever hints in a couple of the other levels now that make this game much more accessible. The puzzles will still challenge you. But every thing you need to solve the puzzles are right there in front of you. you will solve and when you do you will feel pretty damn smart for it. Graphically the game is gorgeous. the sound is great and free locomotion works fantastic. Currently the dev is working on an update to fix the teleport from pushing players back from the edge of tables and the like. That's another thing. This dev is listening to his customers and has been working like a madman to give us updates and fix anything that may have been over looked in playtesting. You should easily be playing the game for 3 to 5 hours depending on your puzzle logic,. I initially didn't think there was any replay value but have found myself going through again and just absorbing the atmosphere of the game and feeling the narative. It's really twisted. this is definitely worth your time and money! we need more interesting titles like this and less wave shooters.

I purchased this game in support of the developer in making Steam Dolls of which playing the demo I loved. This game being different than that did not disappoint either. Well done. Phantasma VR is a very good looking retro style adventure puzzle VR game. It was not easy for me as a non-puzzler but it does have hints (if you choose to activate) and visuals to help you along. Don't expect to whip through this fast if you are not much of a puzzle person. Regarless of the puzzle aspect it is a very immersive and pleasing game. It is a bit twisted as you would expect by the conspiracy tag, from the imagery and the text on the various scribblings you read. The bunny always being there is a bit creepy too. Since the game got a price drop I think it is well worth a play through. Games that suck you into your VR experience are the ones that I deem did the job right. This one to me did that with the art style, atmosphere, thinking, interaction, and the bunny?. The game is good for puzzlers and those who want to get their brain working once in a while. My number rating would be a 7/10. My Specs: GTX 1070 Intel Core i7-7700k 16 Gigs Ram HTC VIVE

This is a really solid puzzle game with excellent presentation. Puzzles generally have a few layers, often leaving you thinking you've solved them when there is still some subtle clue waiting to pull it all together into a satisfying 'eureka' moment where everything makes sense. Graphics are crisp and detailed and give a great sense of presence. Generally, only puzzle elements or narrative elements can be intereacted with, so at first I was a bit turned off that many drawers and objects didn't move when I tried to move them. In the end this did help keep each puzzle focused, so that time is not wasted on distracting elements. More important than anything else, you can really feel that a lot of passion went into this project. The voice acting, video clues, level design, artwork, and overall 'feel' are very expressive and memorable. The developer has also been very receptive to suggestions and feedback, which sees the game getting more polished still with each update. This game is well worth your time if you are interested in puzzle solving and/or narrative VR experiences. I hope to see more of this kind of game in the VR space, and look forward to whatever this developer comes up with next.

Hello Everyone, I just finished this game. I am glad I finished, If this was a Hard copy of a game I would of put it in a bucket of Gas, and set it a fire. This was one of the most Aggravating games I have ever played on VR. If I didn't pay so much for my vive, I would of smashed my Controllers into a wall a long time ago. Not only did I want to get to the next Head banging puzzle so badly, just to stop me from slamming my Headset into the walls, but I wanted to get to the end, to find out what kind of reward I would be greeted with since I went through all of this Madness. There was none, None end line story finish, no what is going to happen to me, NOTHING!!! it just ends...... I am searching for a highlight of my day into the night, back to the day Aggro blast, the only thing I can come up with is standing in front of the hall door listening to the couple Screwing. For hardcore Puzzle freaks, I can see you loving this game, It would be interesting, if that is what your into. I found the lack of some hint to be A little bit disturbing, But Disturbing has this game all over it. This review is not a complaint even though it might sound like it, it's a review and it is as such, I played the game, Finished it, had fun where I could, got pissed most of the time, but completed it. I wish I would not of spent 20 bucks for my high blood pressure, but I didget some kicks out of the deal. I recommend this game to any puzzle fans out there who don't mind hanging aorund for hours in a room, or maybe not. Some of the rooms I got pretty quick, not to quick, but fast enough to get to the next one. Some to me, just needed , not really a hold your hand, but more in the way of a hint, to at least let you know your on the right path. The game was very much thought out, and Mad props for that.

Phantasma was a very creepy and atmospheric game. From that point it did not disappoint and I would highly reccomend it! The game is a puzzle solver with I think 5 puzzles. There are several other sections where you have to do things, but I would not call them puzzles in the sense that you are solving anything. These parts do however contribute strongly to the feel of the game and can be quite intense. This game took me somewhere between 4 and 5 hours to complete (I play offline in garage), with some of the puzzles being much trickie than the others. Since there are only 5 puzzle I would strongly reccomend not looking hints, lest you breeze through the game. Throughout the game there are pieces of paper with art and writting on them. I imagine that the writting on these pages explains the story and carries on the narrative, but they can be difficult to read and I skipped reading most of them. I felt a little bit lost in the story and I imagine that this is why, though it is possible that was the intent of the creator. Overall a fun game with a great atmosphere. It manages to be creepy and a bit scary without resorting to jump scares.