Phantom Brigade Review: A Mech-tastic Turn-Based Strategy Game with Room for Improvement

Phantom Brigade is a turn-based strategy game that has been making waves in the gaming community, especially among fans of games like XCOM as well as just among mech lovers.

It has received a lot of attention from genre fans due to its solid graphics, intuitive user interface, and solid gameplay. Is it, however, worth the hype? We'll look at the game's strengths and weaknesses in this review to help you decide.

My eyes are satisfied.

Phantom Brigade's graphics are as satisfying and clean as a freshly ironed shirt, but they aren't going to knock your socks off.

The overall look of the game is functional and modern, and the mechs themselves are nicely detailed, for an RTS that is. It's nothing revolutionary, but that's also something you wouldn't expect from a rts.

Navigation

One of the strengths of Phantom Brigade is its user interface, which is as intuitive as it gets.

The game is easy to navigate, and what buttons do what is easy enough to learn that a trained monkey could do it (not that we'd recommend that if you value the lives of your pilots, but you get the vibe) its the opposite from an eyesore.

Lacking

Unfortunately, Phantom Brigade suffers from a lack of mission variety and story. It's like Groundhog Day, but with mechs. You just keep moving around, claiming territories and fighting nearly identical battles.

The story is also a letdown, with little to get excited about. It's unfortunate that the game lags a little here, as it could have added a lot more depth and variety to the experience. You'll feel like you're trapped in a time loop, and not in a good way.

The jenga game

Phantom Brigade's gameplay is fantastic, but it does require a lot of guesswork at times. You'll put in a lot of time learning the game, but it'll still feel like a game of chance. Setting up an elaborate plan and watching it unfold piece by piece is entertaining, but it can also be frustrating when things don't go as planned. It's like playing Jenga: you carefully stack the pieces, but they can all fall down in an instant.

my head hurts

Phantom Brigade is the ultimate game of micromanagement. It's similar to a puzzle game, but with guns and missiles instead of puzzle pieces. It can become very micromanagement-intensive, which will hurt your head a lot.

Especially since it can sometimes make fights too long to enjoy. You might find yourself playing for 30 minutes for only 1 minute of actual action. However, for micromanagement fans, it's a dream come true, so this isn't necessarily a negative; rather, it's a warning that this game isn't for everyone.

Smooth as butter or rough as rocks

Phantom Brigade runs flawlessly on my PC, and I can enjoy the satisfying gameplay without interruption. However, other players have reported some performance issues, so keep some cooling fans nearby in case your pc turns into the core of the sun.

Customization

Phantom Brigade's visual customization options for your mechs are a nice touch, but they don't quite hit the mark. It's like going clothes shopping while under the influence of every substance known to man; you just can't seem to get the color or design you're looking for. It's a shame because there's so much potential for making your mechs truly unique and personal.

Multiple Play Styles Possible

Phantom Brigade provides a wide range of choices for mech loadouts, and it's honestly overwhelming in the best way possible. You can customize your mech to your heart's content and play however you want with so many weapons to choose from.

Conclusion:

Phantom Brigade is a solid turn-based strategy game with a distinct twist. For those who enjoy micromanaging, the graphics are pleasing, the user interface is simple, and the gameplay is enjoyable.

However, the lack of variety in missions and story can be disappointing, similar to receiving a toy you already own for Christmas. How

However, It's still a game worth playing, and with a little bit of tweaking and updating, it has the potential to be even better. Overall, I give Phantom Brigade a 7.8 out of 10 - it's a good game worth your time if you like the genre and blowing stuff up.

We at NLM received a key for the game for free; however, this hasn’t affected our opinion in any way.