Phantom Trigger is a retro-inspired action game with a lot of flair but little substance. While its action, sound design, and graphics hit the mark, some ugly menus, little variation, and confusing story hold it back from standing out on the Switch eShop. For $15, it's a bit of a hard sell when compared to other games you could get at that price range.
Paul writes: "Coming from tinyBuild and Bread Team, Phantom Trigger is described as a "Hardcore Neon Slasher", a genre of games that I wasn't familiar with until I started playing this one. As well as being hardcore, neon and slashy, the game also contains roguelike and RPG elements, basically meaning that as you play through and slaughter the bad guys, you will occasionally level up and find new weapons. With an appealing pixel art graphic style, I set out to discover if the game is as much fun as it looks."
XBA says: Stylish looking and sounding, but should you pull the trigger?
A pixelated hack-n’-slash with light RPG elements, Phantom Trigger is a fast-paced, delightfully difficult, and exceedingly fun adventure.
