Side Scroller Beat 'Em Up The Phantom Comes Out This March

Art of Play Interactive and King Features have officially announced the release date for their upcoming arcade brawler, The Phantom. The Phantom is a game that celebrates Comics’ first costumed hero and a nearly 90-year-old legacy and it will release digitally on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch March 12th. 

The Phantom, also known as “The Ghost Who Walks” or “The Man Who Cannot Die” defends the fictional country of Bengalla against piracy, injustice and greed. The title combines traditional comic styling and classic brawler mechanics to create an epic beat ‘em up that is an homage to this classic character. 

In the game you play as The Phantom himself or his partner Diana Palmer over 14 levels. The pirates of the Singh Brotherhood are battling for power and you must use your hand-to-hand combat and weapons to dispatch them. Call in assistance from your animal friends Fraka the falcon and Devil the wolf. Play through a brand new story approved by King Features and experience this cannon addition through full-screen cut scenes and in-game visuals. 

Players that want to dive in can try out the new demo for The Phantom which is available now via February’s Steam Next Fest. The demo features the first three levels of the game and both single and two player co-op are available. You can grab The Phantom on PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch on March 12th or pre-order on the Art of Play website. and wishlist the game now to stay up to date on future announcements.