Feature: Do you trust me?
I like to use Have You Played to highlight games that are interesting, even if they don't always meet the mark. Phantom Doctrine is a flawed tactics game, true, but it has a very fun premise.
Phantom Doctrine
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2 years ago
Feature: Steamy Windows
The grim effects of the Steam Summer Sale are finally wearing off, and we've got a bunch of new entries this week! Along with, of course, the usual hoary old guard of dreary regulars. So hold my hand as I guide you through the most exciting article of your life.
Feature: (Under)cover-based
Phantom Doctrine is a game of 'ifs' and 'buts'. I would have completed my mission without being spotted if one of my agents hadn't been compromised but the fact that she turned on me and I managed to neutralise her at least means the enemy has played their hand and she can't do any further damage. Now, even though our cover is blown, if we…
3 years ago
Feature: Make your own Manchurian Candidate
XCOM-like tactical espionage thriller Phantom Doctrine was my Gamescom highlight
At first glance, Phantom Doctrine [Steam page] looks an awful lot like a Cold War flavoured XCOM. That's quite an exciting prospect and the closer I looked, the more exciting it became. There are agents instead of aliens, and some novel infiltration and reconnaissance systems, but everything from the UI to the cover system is immediately familiar. The tactical missions are hiding unexpected twists though,…