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Art of Play reveal details for The Phantom
A classic comic and video game are united today to celebrate the beloved Phantom franchise. King Features, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world's most popular entertainment characters, and Melbourne-based game developer Art of Play today reveal details for The Phantom, an action brawler coming soon to PC and console. The game's pre-order campaign has begun, offering players digital and physical rewards to celebrate the upcoming title.
A 90 Year Legacy
The Phantom game celebrates comics' first costumed hero and his nearly worldwide legacy. Often coined "The Ghost Who Walks" or "The Man Who Cannot Die," Kit Walker (The Phantom) defends the fictional country of Bangalla against piracy, injustice, and greed. Nearly a century after The Phantom's creation, game development studio Art of Play is bringing this masked hero to PC and console. Alongside King Features, a leader in classic character licensing and pop culture franchise development, the project combines traditional comic styling and classic brawling mechanics to create an authentic homage to this beloved character. To capture this aesthetic, Art of Play will head the artistic development of the game, opting for a completely hand-drawn art style to honor The Phantom's comic origins.
A Classic Brawler For A Classic Character
The Phantom is an arcade-style beat-'em-up coming to PC and consoles. Play as The Phantom or his partner, Diana Palmer, in this 15-level global mission. 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 stallion, Hero, and Devil the Wolf! The Phantom game features an original storyline created by Art of Play and approved by King Features. Experience this canon addition through full-screen cutscenes, hand illustrated by seasoned comic book artist and existing Phantom contributor Anthony Spay.
"The global appeal of The Phantom has endured across generations throughout the franchise's history in the world of pop culture. Partnering with Art of Play on this new video game gives fans yet another way to connect with the classic character in a modern way, and we are eager for fans to experience this thrilling gaming adventure," said Carla Silva, Senior Vice President and GM, Head of Licensing, King Features.
The Phantom is coming soon to PC and console. To pre-order the game and receive exclusive rewards, visit https://thephantomgame.com/.And as always, follow Hooked Gamers on Instagram for news updates, reviews, competitions and more.