Phantom Dust

 Xbox One
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 61 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 61
  3. Negative: 16 out of 61

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  1. Sikozu
    May 18, 2017
    10
    One of the best games ever made. The HD remix is very well done and the gameplay still holds up to this day, Just an all around stellar game. Phantom Dust deserves a full sequel but until then the re-release will serve the PD community well.
  2. csfanatikdbz
    May 17, 2017
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Still holds up to this day. I'm very impressed with the lack of loading times/screens in the game! If you like anime, and ever wondered what it would be like to fight like a DBZ character with the ability to customize your arsenal before every fight, you will love Phantom Dust. It blows my mind that nobody has tried to copy this formula. I'm veryThis is my favorite game of all time. Still holds up to this day. I'm very impressed with the lack of loading times/screens in the game! If you like anime, and ever wondered what it would be like to fight like a DBZ character with the ability to customize your arsenal before every fight, you will love Phantom Dust. It blows my mind that nobody has tried to copy this formula. I'm very thankful to Xbox for bringing this one back for the fans! Everyone should give it a shot. Totally free, fun with friends, great campaign, and unlimited replayability.… Expand
  3. Mesidin
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This is a classic of gaming that should not be missed. It was before it's time and deserves another spot in the limelight. Build your arsenal and jump in!
  4. AfinShou
    May 17, 2017
    10
    True to its original glorious form with some nicely polished bells and whistles. There's still just so much depth here that it's hard to know what to do with all of it. But **** fantastic when you figure some of it out.
  5. DarkEsper
    Jul 10, 2017
    0
    I can handle the microtransactions, I can even handle the lack of voice support, but I cannot support the removal of LAN play from this game! Unacceptable! When Xbox Live eventually shuts down, this game will become unplayable. Thanks Microsoft... you had one job.
  6. ThePh33P
    May 18, 2017
    10
    This game is a fantastic Card Brawler. It really lets you feel like a super hero sometimes! The Strategy is much more complex than any other F2P card game right now so give it a chance and be willing to learn.
  7. wallmasterr
    May 18, 2017
    10
    Think hearthstone meets power stone. Great, game, needs more attention. story is entreating through and game play is strategic and action packed. Multiplayer has a well balanced drop in and play decks and custom decks for those who like to tweak.
  8. GThirst
    May 18, 2017
    10
    On 4K and better than ever! A classic lives again!
    Phantom Dust is one of my all time favorite games. For years I hoped for a sequel. Then, the age of remasters came. When a new Phantom Dust was announced at E3 2014, I ran out and bought an Xbox One. That reboot ended up falling through, but that paved the way for this release!
    This is a HUGE improvement over the original. The    On 4K and better than ever! A classic lives again!
    Phantom Dust is one of my all time favorite games. For years I hoped for a sequel. Then, the age of remasters came. When a new Phantom Dust was announced at E3 2014, I ran out and bought an Xbox One. That reboot ended up falling through, but that paved the way for this release!

    This is a HUGE improvement over the original. The game holds up incredibly well when brought to 4K. The load times are virtually non-existent now. Failing a mission three times allows you to skip it entirely... No more building an arsenal just to use 1 pointless skill to finish one mission.

    Play through the single player at least once, and avoid spoilers! The story is actually quite special. Some of the missions are a slog, but they are skippable now! After that, head online and collect the online skills! They are incredibly unique. Watch out for Will-O-Wisp!

    Purchase the $6.99 skill pack to support the developers. None of the microtransactions are necessary. Thank you Microsoft and co!    … Expand
  9. Hooker21
    May 22, 2017
    8
    Game is good. But story is very slow to progress. I wish reboot will have more interesting interactions between charaters.
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  10. AtrimisLegancra
    May 20, 2017
    10
    A sold, competitive environment. Phantom Dust is a unique game, that blends action/adventure combat style, with the creativity of a deck-building card game. Instead of drawing a card, you get 3 orbs that respawn and contain your skills, which vary from attack and defense, to status effects, and others (I'll leave you to find out what kinds.) You associate a skill to one of 4 face buttonsA sold, competitive environment. Phantom Dust is a unique game, that blends action/adventure combat style, with the creativity of a deck-building card game. Instead of drawing a card, you get 3 orbs that respawn and contain your skills, which vary from attack and defense, to status effects, and others (I'll leave you to find out what kinds.) You associate a skill to one of 4 face buttons on your controller (or numbers 1-4 on your keyboard) and use them as such. Attack skills range from short (think swords) medium range) thrown items like bombs) and long ranged, (like lasers and sniper shots) with defensive skills doing things like blocking only attacks from the front, or all around, and some even reversing the attack back at your opponent. And this is just the basic aspects of the game, with a great many variations hidden within! Can you handle the fast action, and protect yourself from your opponents attacks, while dealing damage yourself, or will you fall, and become one with the dust?… Expand
  11. jong316
    May 18, 2017
    10
    Amazing game from the past that was way ahead of its time. Perfect mix of collectible card game mechanics as well as fast paced action. At a price of free this is a no brainier.
  12. KingDavid73
    May 17, 2017
    10
    If you like action/shooter games or collectible card/deckbuilding games or fun, then this is the game for you!

    This was my favorite competitive game back in the mid - late 2000s, but I wasn't sure if it would hold up.... I think it's better than ever. Still my favorite competitive game. So much fun.
  13. armand8liveira
    May 16, 2017
    10
    Divertido, um pouco datado é verdade, mas é um jogo gratuito e que está perto dos seus 15 anos (originalmente lançado em 2004).
    Belo aperitivo para o que podem mostrar na E3.
  14. erwin_68
    Jun 6, 2017
    10
    A fantastic old school game with loads of personality, combat and story are real fun as well as the character designs are stunning. The card collecting and on line are real fun. Besides its free! Cant wait for a sequel
  15. VRXEpisode
    May 21, 2017
    10
    A great game that combines CCG and MOBA elements before they were even a thing. I'm glad to see this game back, its way too much fun. It has a great single player campaign and the online multiplayer is an amazing layer that adds to the experience.
  16. MaykonDias
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    é um remaster, lembrou muito a sensação de jogar o primeiro jogo, podiam lançar uma sequencia com graficos aprimorados, mas esse é um bom jogo
  17. storygamer
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
    When Phantom Dust was first released for the original Xbox, I was really disappointed about the lack of an European release. When Microsoft announced a re-release for the Xbox One, the excitement was big. And this game is really good! The story is interesting, the gameplay is fun and the controls are handy. Back in 2005, when Phantom Dust came out, the visuals were an epiphany. For today´sWhen Phantom Dust was first released for the original Xbox, I was really disappointed about the lack of an European release. When Microsoft announced a re-release for the Xbox One, the excitement was big. And this game is really good! The story is interesting, the gameplay is fun and the controls are handy. Back in 2005, when Phantom Dust came out, the visuals were an epiphany. For today´s standards, the technical side of this game is very dated. Nevertheless, you get a great mix between third person action and JRPG elements, which will keep you busy for about 30 to 40 hours. Very satisfying!… Expand
  18. Easheff
    Jul 4, 2022
    5
    The gameplay is bit boring i like the art style it's good
    the idea is good the execution is bad i don't know why people hype this game up so much
    I only found about 5-6 of the flights remotely fun

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. TheXboxHub
    Jun 7, 2017
    60
    Phantom Dust is the very definition of a game of two halves. The underground hub sections are dull, with little in the way of signposting or hand-holding to make the time spent there as small as possible. The overground mission sections are fast paced, tactical and, above all else, fun to play with a myriad of ways to approach the missions.
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  2. IGN Spain
    May 30, 2017
    75
    Beside his poor technical aspect, the best thing of the game it's the gameplay. The battles may seem simple, but they contain a lot of tricks to provide depth.
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  3. IGN Italia
    May 23, 2017
    81
    A nice remaster operation which brings new life to a classic title of the original Xbox's library. Decent in single-player, excellent in multiplayer.
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