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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 8/14/2018

Phantom Doctrine

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.

Role-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTurn-based strategy (TBS)TacticalAdventure
Developer
CreativeForge Games
Publisher
Good Shepherd Entertainment, Forever Entertainment S.A.

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Critic average

73

Average of 27 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

73

27 scored reviews

Total coverage

27

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Score range

40–95

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

The critic average is 73 across 27 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.

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27 included scored reviews

90–1004 reviews · 15%
80–895 reviews · 19%
70–7912 reviews · 44%
Below 706 reviews · 22%
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Evan Lahti

PC Gamer

Phantom Doctrine review

Published 8/14/2018

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Scoring alignment

Score

62

-11 vs critic avg

Jeremy Peel

PCGamesN

Phantom Doctrine review

Published 8/14/2018

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Scoring alignment

Score

70

-3 vs critic avg

Ken Talbot

Push Square

Review: Phantom Doctrine (PS4)

Published 8/14/2018

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Score

70

-3 vs critic avg

Neil Bolt

PlayStation Universe

Phantom Doctrine Review -PS4 - PlayStation Universe

Published 8/14/2018

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Scoring alignment

Score

75

+2 vs critic avg

Jarrett Green

PlayStation LifeStyle

Phantom Doctrine Review – Cold War Kid (PS4)

Published 8/14/2018

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Score

70

-3 vs critic avg

Phantom Doctrine Review

Published 8/14/2018

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Score

74

+1 vs critic avg

Steven McGehee

Digital Chumps

Phantom Doctrine

Published 12/31/2017

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Score

75

+2 vs critic avg

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