The Phantom Game

The Phantom Game was produced by Art of Play in Melbourne, Australia released on the 12th of March 2025. The game was initially announced in January 2023 with the game completely hand drawn and painted before a 2D side scrolling action beat-em-up digital game was produced. The game was made available on several gaming platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam and XBOX.

Art of Play is a Melbourne-based game development studio renowned for creating engaging, high-quality, multi-platform games. Founded in 2012, the company has built a reputation for creativity and reliability, collaborating with some of the biggest brands in the entertainment industry.

The studio designs and develops games across various platforms, including PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, Steam, mobile devices, and desktop browsers. Their portfolio encompasses a wide range of games tailored for leading brands, demonstrating their versatility and expertise in the gaming sector.

With studios in Australia and the UK, Art of Play continue to produce award-winning games, collaborating with renowned brands such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Marvel, and Transformers.

Overview

The Phantom Game is an arcade-style beat-em-up coming to PC and consoles. Play as the Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, in this 14-level adventure. The feared pirates of the Singh Brotherhood are battling for power and threatening the Phantom’s legacy, and it’s up to you to stop them. Use your hand-to-hand fighting skills and trusty weapons to dispatch this evil, and call in assistance from your animal friends Fraka the falcon and Devil the wolf. The Phantom features a brand-new story approved by King Features. Experience this canon addition through full-screen cut scenes and captivating in-game visuals, hand-illustrated and animated frame-by-frame by seasoned comic book artists and Art Of Play’s dedicated in-house 2D creative team.

The storyline is further brought to life through full-screen cutscenes, meticulously hand-illustrated by seasoned comic book artist Anthony Spay. These visual narratives delve into the Phantom’s rich lore, exploring themes of legacy, duty, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. As players progress, they unravel a compelling tale that not only challenges their gaming skills but also immerses them in the enduring saga of the Ghost Who Walks.

Plot

Players embark on a perilous journey as the legendary masked hero, the Phantom, or his partner, Diana Palmer. The adventure unfolds across 14 diverse levels, each presenting unique challenges and environments. The central conflict revolves around the resurgence of the Singh Brotherhood, a notorious pirate syndicate threatening global stability and the Phantom’s legacy. Players must navigate treacherous landscapes, from dense jungles to bustling urban centers, to dismantle the Brotherhood’s nefarious operations and restore peace.

Throughout the adventure, the Phantom and Diana confront a series of formidable adversaries, each with their own distinct abilities and backstories. The game seamlessly integrates hand-to-hand combat with the strategic use of signature weapons, requiring players to adapt their tactics to overcome increasingly complex threats. The narrative is enriched by appearances from the Phantom’s loyal companions, Hero, his stalwart stallion, and Devil, the fierce wolf, who provide crucial assistance during critical moments.

A variety of package designs were made available for pre-order in November 2024, with 6 well known Australian and international Phantom artists contributing illustrations to the 7 varying boxes. The artists are Sy Barry, Anthony Spay, Luca Erbetta (who completed 2 box illustrations), Alex Trip, Glenn Ford and Sal Valluto. The 7 designs can be seen below.

A variety of options were made available on the Art of Play website for pre-ordering The Phantom Game, with options available mainly based on the box design of choice.

Digital Phan Pack

A digital copy of The Phantom Game on your gaming platform of choice (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam and XBOX) with a store key provided upon launch. This option also comes with:

32 page digital art book
Digital sound track
Digital sprite sheet poster

Mega Phan Pack

A digital copy of The Phantom Game on either Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 with a store key provided upon launch. This option is a pre-order exclusive limited to 100 packs worldwide (50 per gaming platform) and won’t be available in retail stores.

Limited edition clean skin box with exclusive artwork by one of the 6 artists
Limited edition print (100x160mm) numbered
32 page digital art book
Digital sound track
Digital sprite sheet poster

Mega COLLECT ALL Phan Pack

A digital copy of The Phantom Game on either Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5 with a store key provided upon launch. This option is a pre-order exclusive limited to 50 packs worldwide (25 per gaming platform) and won’t be available in retail stores.