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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
Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed my time with Phantom Doctrine. It nails the era of espionage it looks to embody. And if you're a fan of the genre, there are plenty of tasty permutations in the mix. All the same, the game is guilty of spreading itself a litt...
Published: 2018-08-17, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: It's been a long and difficult road, but I finally think I've got the hang of Phantom Doctrine. I'm assaulting a Beholder spy cell in Denver, meaning I must infiltrate and neutralise all the enemies inside. Ideally I'll do this without raising the alarm...
Published: 2018-08-15, Author: Oliver , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: In Phantom Doctrine, a brutally punishing tactical game, you are the head of a shadowy organisation of spies at the height of the cold war, either aligned with the CIA or Russia's former KGB. It is an appealing fantasy, but might seem too close to the rea...
Published: 2018-08-14, Author: Sam , review by: stuff.tv
Strategic gameplay, Well-realised Cold War setting
Same-y combat missions, Subpar voice acting, Visuals not up to much
While Phantom Doctrine lacks some of the polish and shine of XCOM, it's a welcome entry to the sub-genre that makes a lot of its Cold War setting and stealth-first focus. With a campaign that takes around 40 hours (and a New Game+ extended campaign that o...
Abstract: After days of radio silence, one of my best agents has returned to base – a glorified car park under Vladivostok. Don't get me wrong, I'm delighted. The last time I saw Indigo she was bleeding out onto Soviet concrete as I hopped into the back of a waitin...
Published: 2018-08-14, Author: Michael , review by: in.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: Michael , review by: ap.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...
