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Ready to hunt some ghosts? Fear the Phantom is a CO-OP paranormal investigation game. Play alone, or with up to 3 other players. When playing with others, you can even play as the ghost.

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Bug fixes and QoL updates

Oct 25, 2023

PATCH NOTES

Added a new screen for stories, where you will now find the introduction
Added a setting for limiting FPS to prevent screen tearing
Added an accessibility setting to make lights flash a little less
Added a warning screen at the start of the game to remind players that this game has flashing lights and loud noises
Added a "failed to connect" screen when connecting to a lobby that isn't valid
Added a way to skip dialogue in the introduction if you've previously completed the step, allowing you to get back to where you were if the game crashes or your power goes out
Did some UI changes, which should make the game more accessible for more screen resolutions, including ultrawide
Ghost orbs will no longer spawn until the ghost spends the previous energy
Ghosts can now only kill one player per hunt

BUG FIXES

The bug that caused all UI to disappear when connecting to certain lobbies, forcing you to exit the game has been fixed
Fixed some light and occlusion bugs in the main map
Fixed lights in the introduction acting strangely, which made items seem as they disappeared
Moved the light switch in the bathroom so it doesn't float
Made floors thicker to prevent light from passing through
Ghost energy overlay now works properly (it didn't go away when spending energy)

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Garbage demo

Nothing works. Really, nothing works.

Rheinheld

Dec 9, 2023 @ 10:32am

General Discussions

Fixed matchboxes

Oct 10, 2023

Small update to fix matches. They didn't burn the cursed objects due to a small oversight. Should work now! Sorry for the inconvenience.

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Medium update

Oct 8, 2023

This update fixes some major bugs, as well as introduces some graphical changes.

PATCH NOTES

Remade the smoke effect in sage
Revamped some of the wallpaper to make them look more realistic
Made the lobby window wider to allow for longer lobby names
Added text in the lobby to indicate when there are no public lobbies available to join
Added a light effect to matches
Added an indicator to show which nearby object is radioactive when being near it with a geiger counter
Added a loading screen when entering the introduction, as well as when unloading the house map

BUG FIXES

Rainbow orb should no longer exist
Equipment (EMF and Geiger counter) should now work properly
Failing exorcisms should now properly disable all items involved
Fixed doors being "locked" randomly
Lobbies with 0 players should no longer be visible
Your screen should no longer be obscured while cleansing the house
Fixed leaks in walls
The ghost should no longer chase dead players

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Can't Burn Cursed Item

We made sure to find the right item and the cold spot/POD but the item would not burn.

RabbePompano

Oct 25, 2023 @ 5:50am

General Discussions

Maybe a bug? Idk

Hi, I fired up the demo yesterday (solo), and I'm not sure if this is a bug or not, but I had a small issue with finding the attachment object. I found the POD no problem (in the master bedroom, beside the bed), and when I was scanning for cursed objects, I got a reaction from something in the little storage room next to the master bedroom. I couldn't figure out what exactly was causing the reaction, so I removed objects one by one (I think there was a box of cereal and maybe a hammer or something?), but ...

PeniusGenius

Oct 25, 2023 @ 5:52am

General Discussions

Developer contact info?

Hello, Could you please provide your e-mail contact? I would like to talk with you about the localization of your game.

sh1on

Dec 28, 2022 @ 8:12am

General Discussions

reccomendations for developer please read!!!

Me and my friends played this and the idea is really cool, but i do think some of it needs to be worked on for when the full game comes out. The exiting the game just to go to settings is pretty annoying wish that was a in game feature. I think the ghost should have more clarity on how to actually use the purple orbs and green orbs. The ghost should definitely have more abilities like possessing objects or posses a dead player it just needs more abilities for sure. The hunters are fun to play with but also...

mynds

Apr 19, 2024 @ 9:15am

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