Jeff Marchiafava
Game InformerPhantom Doctrine Review – A Slow But Satisfying Burn
Published 8/17/2018
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 8/14/2018
Set in 1983 during the Cold War, Phantom Doctrine is an alternate history thriller in which players lead The Cabal, a secret organization dedicated to fighting a global conspiracy committed to controlling the world by pitting world leaders and nations against one another. Deception is the great equalizer as players will have to operate from the shadows to exploit every vulnerability - ruthlessly interrogate and brainwash enemies and allies alike to create double agents, saboteurs or unwitting collaborators. Develop and defend your base of operations, recruit agents from the world’s many factions, and research new tech to give your operatives the advantage. Campaign missions deliver sprawling tactical encounters that revolve around two key pillars: stealth and explosive, all-out attacks. Your team of operatives can be deployed into the field either fully armed or disguised as civilians, allowing them to infiltrate dangerous areas undetected at the expense of heavy weapons and armor. Decode and analyze your way through immersive investigations to expose far-reaching conspiracies and elusive targets. Delve into the oppressive dark corners of the volatile 1980s with atmospheric visuals and an unnerving soundtrack by award-winning composer Marcin Przybylowicz of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt fame.
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73
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Phantom Doctrine Review – A Slow But Satisfying Burn
Published 8/17/2018
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine: Cold War Tactics Review
Published 8/17/2018
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine Review – Left Out in the Cold
Published 8/17/2018
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64
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Read originalReview: Phantom Doctrine (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 8/16/2018
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90
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine review – from XCOM with love
Published 8/15/2018
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70
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine review – a vexing spy game for masochists
Published 8/15/2018
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine Review – Deep State of the Art
Published 8/14/2018
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95
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine Review – Spy Simulator
Published 8/14/2018
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77
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine Review: Tactical Espionage Action
Published 8/14/2018
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90
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Read originalPhantom Doctrine Review
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