Phantom Abyss

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Phantom Abyss
Developer(s)Team WIBY
Publisher(s)Devolver Digital
EngineUnreal Engine[1]
Platform(s)
  • Windows
  • Xbox Series X/S
Release
  • WW: January 25, 2024
multiplayer

Phantom Abyss is a 2024

action-adventure video game developed by Team WIBY and published by Devolver Digital. Players attempt to escape trap-filled temples using a whip, like in the Indiana Jones
franchise.

Gameplay

Players explore ancient, trap-filled temples while equipped with a whip. It combines elements of

ghost cars work in racing games. However, the phantoms can affect the current game by setting off traps and opening doors, for example.[3]

Development

Some of the developers had previously made Mr. Shifty. When the team changed, they reincorporated as Team WIBY, an acronym for "Will It Be You?", a previous title for Phantom Abyss.[1] They are based in Brisbane, Australia.[4] The game designer, Ben Marrinan, wanted to explore some aspects of battle royale games, such as having multiple players competing against each other. Despite its similarities to the Indiana Jones and Tomb Raider franchises, Marrinan said he was not very familiar with them, though they remain influences. Some of the features, such as asynchronous multiplayer and procedural generation, came from having a small development team.[1] Phantom Abyss entered early access in June 2021. Devolver Digital released it for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on January 25, 2024.[5]

Reception

Phantom Abyss received mixed reviews on

Australian Game Developer Awards.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b c Crecente, Brian (2021-08-25). "Phantom Abyss combines battle royal, asynchronous multiplayer, and procedural generation". Unreal Engine. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  2. ^ a b Gould, Elie (2024-01-25). "Phantom Abyss review - when the fun stops, stop". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  3. ^ a b Morley, Grayson (2024-01-30). "Phantom Abyss, now on Game Pass, is a must-play for Indiana Jones fans who miss Mirror's Edge". Polygon. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  4. GamesRadar
    . Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  5. ^ Romano, Sal (2024-01-04). "Phantom Abyss launches January 25". Gematsu. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  6. ^ "Phantom Abyss". Metacritic. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  7. ^ Woodrow, Ryan (2024-01-25). "Phantom Abyss review: The abyss gazes back into you (with lasers)". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  8. ^ Cunningham, James (2024-01-26). "Review: Phantom Abyss". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
  9. GamesIndustry.biz
    . Retrieved 2024-03-01.

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