"Phantasmat" is "Fantastic"! I Have New "Hope"! – Phantasmat: Town of Lost Hope - Hidden Objects Review

ATTENTION PLAYERS: "Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past" was just released by Artifex Mundi at a discounted price of $2.99. This plot takes horror to a new level! Get your high blood pressure ready as you venture through an exhilarating psychological thriller, which is overflowing with the spine-tingling, bloodcurdling actions that occur within the course of the storyline. You are on your way to a sports game with some family members, but the only game you play is one where you have to escape from the clutches of evil to save the terrorized townspeople from the trail of a serial killer. As a result, you, along with the other unfortunate souls whom you meet along the way, are forced to endure emotional, mental, and physical challenges that jeopardize everyone's life. The imagery is obnoxiously hideous and ghastly as if the town were obliterated by a catastrophic event. This perception is demonstrated as you pass through an abandoned, debris-ridden train station with grotesquely deformed mannequins; decrepit homes with boarded-up windows, paint-peeled walls, and mildew-infested furniture; and underground caves with skeletal remains and occult-like voodoo dolls. The graphics, from what I can tell from the darkened illustrations, seem to be mediocre in sharpness and clarity. The coloration is aesthetically blighted by an unyielding shade of blackish-gray, and this exudes penetrating feelings of foreboding and uncertainty. The music is appropriately creepy with intense climaxes during times of perturbation. The cut-scenes effectively capture the alarming moments of cliffhanger, especially when the killer appears with an axe in his hand. I really appreciate that Eipix has steadily implemented custom settings in their recent games; and they offer a generous array of options, which should suit everyone's preferences. The inventory is labeled and interactive; items require assembly. The teleport map enables fleeting travel to labeled locations; and in custom mode, it indicates available actions. Manual transition between scenes is smooth and brisk; no delays this time. The HOS(s), as is it common with this developer, are imaginative and clever in presentation and idea; they are composed of a satisfying medley of fashions, which should please your tastebuds. The puzzles are entertaining and diverse. Sometimes they will advance your objectives; for example, in order to open the door of the room that you are trapped in, you will complete a puzzle in which you move tokens to their slots while avoiding rotating parts. The collectibles are challenging to discover since the coloration is so dark; I came across a singular set so far. To sum it up, I am very enthralled with the storyline and the high level of chilling suspense. I feel as though I am watching a terrifying movie, and someone is out to get me. I....sorta.....like that due to my predilection toward horror-themed games. The only thing missing is a journal, but the exclusion of such does not detract from the overall positive experience. I deducted a star because of the extremely dark graphics, but I highly recommend this one!
Review by KimTwilight69 on Phantasmat: Town of Lost Hope - Hidden Objects.