Phantasma

Overview

Phantasma is a combat-focused 2D side-scrolling beat-em-up with RPG elements, telling the story of a boy on a quest to save his mother from bandits. Developed in 2015 for PC and Mac, the game demands precise timing and quick reactions from players as they battle through challenging encounters with a variety of combat mechanics and character progression systems.

Key Features

• ▹Fast-paced combat system requiring precise timing and reactions
• ▹RPG progression system with character development
• ▹Engaging story-driven campaign
• ▹Side-scrolling beat-em-up gameplay mechanics
• ▹Cross-platform support for PC and Mac
• ▹Challenging enemy encounters and boss fights

Technologies Used

Challenges & Solutions

Balancing challenging combat that requires skill and timing while maintaining accessibility for players. The combat system needed to feel responsive and rewarding while providing a fair learning curve through the progression of enemy encounters.