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August 2018
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The editors liked
Voice acting is great and is appropriately in multiple languages
Lots of management aspects that are neat to dive into
The style of the game matches the era
The investigation board with the clues is awesome and feels like spy work
Realistic Cold War setting
Deep spy story with interesting twists
Masterfully crafted tactical gameplay with a variety of options
Customization features
Complex and involving mechanics...
Cool espionage theme
No attacks of chance
Strategic combat/spy games mix
Incredibly well-realized Cold War espionage setting carries builds a strong identity of paranoia
Sprawling single-player campaigns containing three different perspectives
Several intricate strategy and tactical mechanics create a deep and well-balanced
The editors didn't like
Combat is not fun or fair
Loading times can be long
Which sometimes get too complex
Menu system is difficult to navigate with a joypad
Graphics and performance
While sufficient
Are quite far from being the best seen this generation
Published: 2019-08-15, Author: Matthew , review by: gaming-age.com
Abstract: Phantom Doctrine isn't exactly the most original game. If you've ever played X-COM or any of its variants, pretty much everything about this game will seem very, very familiar. Basically, just sub in spies for aliens, and you've got a good idea of what to...
Published: 2018-09-05, Author: Anthony , review by: ztgd.com
Voice acting is great and is appropriately in multiple languages, Lots of management aspects that are neat to dive into, The style of the game matches the era, The investigation board with the clues is awesome and feels like spy work
Combat is not fun or fair, Loading times can be long
Abstract: Once again I find myself wandering the barren side streets of Prague – It is far after the mandated curfew hour and my contact is late. I was here to look into a suspected beholder cell and instead I believe someone is tailing me. Looks like they are here...
Published: 2018-08-17, Author: David , review by: gamecrate.com
Phantom Doctrine has a lot of competition in the broader turn-based strategy genre and its unique Cold War-era setting isn't quite enough to really set it apart when all the cards are down. While the setting is great and fresh, the generally lackluster ga...
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Published: 2018-08-15, Author: Francesco , review by: wccftech.com
Realistic Cold War setting, Deep spy story with interesting twists, Masterfully crafted tactical gameplay with a variety of options, Customization features, Complex and involving mechanics...
which sometimes get too complex, Menu system is difficult to navigate with a joypad, Graphics and performance, while sufficient, are quite far from being the best seen this generation
Phantom Doctrine is the closest we ever got so far to a true spy simulator. With both tactical and strategic missions, deep and complex mechanics, and investigation features, playing the game will make players truly feel in control of a secret organizatio...
Published: 2018-08-14, Author: Michael , review by: ign.com
Whether you're reading classified documents, wracking your brain over whether or not pursue a lead that could lead to an ambush, or plotting every step a spy takes on their way to assassinating their target, every move you make in Phantom Doctrine carries...
Published: 2018-08-14, Author: Alexander , review by: gamespot.com
Incredibly well-realized Cold War espionage setting carries builds a strong identity of paranoia, Sprawling single-player campaigns containing three different perspectives, Several intricate strategy and tactical mechanics create a deep and well-balanced
Published: 2018-09-20, Author: Chris , review by: impulsegamer.com
4.5Spy gamesPhantom Doctrine is a Cold War era espionage turn based strategy game taking a leaf out of X-Com and Silent Storm. The general premise is that you are part of a secret organization known as The Cabal and it's your job to prevent global conspir...
Abstract: More than almost any other game this year, Phantom Doctrine feels like it was practically hand-crafted for me. X-COM-inspired combat system? Here for it. Connect-the-dots investigation puzzles? Yes, please. Cold War setting? Feed this thing straight into...
