PHANTOM is a Slow Paced Single Player Ghost Hunting game.
(Screenshots were captured with Lumen on. You can enable it in the Graphics settings)
20 Different Ghost Types,
With a EMF Reader,聽Parabolic Mic, and UV Light as your main Evidence Items.
GAMEPLAY LOOP:
You explore, and investigate Haunted, and typically Abandoned locations.
1] Identify the ghost's Main Evidence to complete the
Main Investigation, via EMF, UV, And Parabolic evidence.
Then you can stick around to complete the
Side Investigation, via the ghost's Age, Cause of Death, Favorite Item, and Wall Writing.
2] Upgrade your Equipment, from longer EMF Range, Faster Player Speed,
To Faster Thermometer readings, and more.
Or Buy New Equipment. A Smartwatch to monitor your Stress, to a UV Tripod to light up a room.
Or Buy a New Map, Like the School, Diner, or Cave.
Level up, and repeat
STARTING EQUIPMENT:
EMF Reader - See the ghost throw an item, turn on a TV, or move some furniture?
Chances are, it left some evidence there.Thermometer - When a ghost is Haunting a room, the temperature may Raise, Lower,
or in some cases even stay the same. May be useful for identifying where the ghost is.Camera - Useful for finding Side Evidence like Wall Writing.
Useful for identifying the Ghost Type's Side Evidence as well.Parabolic Microphone - Allows you to hear many of the ghost's interactions from further away,
as well as their Main Evidence, Like Screams or Whispers.Spirit Box - Useful for completing the Side Investigation,
as well as identifying the room of a Inactive Ghost.UV Light - Used to spot Fingerprints, Footprints, or Claw Marks from the ghost.
Flashlight - Lights up dark areas.
You can also purchase, or find New items to replace some of the equipment above.
LOCATIONS:
The locations in this game are inspired by Real, and Unusual places.
From more Typical locations like a House or a School,
to more unique ones like a Pirate Ship, or a Cave.
There are currently 6 locations available, The House, School, Cave, Diner, Arcade and Ghost Ship.
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW:
I'm a solo developer, and this is the first PC game I ever worked on.
Development started nearly 3 years ago!
This game is, and always will be: Single Player Only!
this is a slower-paced, Investigation game, and not really suited or balanced for multiplayer.
This game also uses some Lightly satirical content, like location names, and location backstories.
