Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Aug 15, 2018
    Provided the rest of the game keeps up with its strong opening, Phantom Doctrine is very well set up to be one of this year’s pleasant surprises and one that strategy fans be will happy to sink many hours into throughout multiple campaigns.
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 39 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 39
  2. Negative: 8 out of 39
  1. Sep 4, 2018
    9
    Due to negative user ratings i had to buy the game once more - this time on PS4. Honestly i don't get where did those negative ratings comeDue to negative user ratings i had to buy the game once more - this time on PS4. Honestly i don't get where did those negative ratings come from as everything from steering to interface works really well on consoles. Sure the game has it's own design choices and not everyone has to like them but still it's a solid piece of software.
    I love the fact this game is not X-COM clone, it's more subtle, has different pacing, focuses on different aspects of the genre. To add even more it's one of very few tactical turn-based games available on PS4! This should only boost it's score instead of lowering it.
    Sure the plot presentation is less than perfect and the learning curve is steep but if you're not looking for a game to play in 15 minutes sessions but rather for something to occupy you for long Autumn evenings this is the game for you.
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  2. Aug 7, 2021
    8
    Very good tactical game with good atmosphere. I was surprised, cause I waited for something similar to XCOM, and it obviously is, but it is aVery good tactical game with good atmosphere. I was surprised, cause I waited for something similar to XCOM, and it obviously is, but it is a - stealth game. In most cases. And turn-based. Very interesting cocktail. Full Review »
  3. Jul 10, 2020
    8
    I used to play ab great but underrated RPG back in the day on tabletop called Top Secret. Phantom menace does a decent job of helping meI used to play ab great but underrated RPG back in the day on tabletop called Top Secret. Phantom menace does a decent job of helping me relive this experience. Today most games are about get a big gun, rush in and kill the bad guys. Nice to see a game that requires though and planning to play well. Really having a lot of fun with this. Full Review »