That is a tough one, for sure. Clocking just under 8 hours, you can see the potential of a great game, but there are many problems. "Phantom Fury" is clearly unpolished; it's a hitscan galore with dumb AI (to the game's defense, recent shooters pretty much all have that problem) and music so in the background and bland that I can't remember a single track even after just finishing the game. The story is so simple I could summarize it in a few sentences.
One thing I must give the game credit for, is the level variety and its pixel graphics, which are top of the line (though performance is really lacking). But even after all that, I had fun "some/most" of the time. It could be because there are so few games like this anymore and I was just craving a half-like. I'll admit it might just be a 2.5, but I'll push it to a 3... I really hope Slipgate Ironworks where pushed by Embracer Group to release their games unfinished and now that they are no longer under their control, they can release games to their full potential.
One thing I must give the game credit for, is the level variety and its pixel graphics, which are top of the line (though performance is really lacking). But even after all that, I had fun "some/most" of the time. It could be because there are so few games like this anymore and I was just craving a half-like. I'll admit it might just be a 2.5, but I'll push it to a 3... I really hope Slipgate Ironworks where pushed by Embracer Group to release their games unfinished and now that they are no longer under their control, they can release games to their full potential.