Phantom Doctrine

7/10 overall, but the more you play the more things start to irritate you. And I dont like the idea of opponents shooting from almost every spot and also from big distances. Spy climate is very good, but I am afraid that after 20-30hrs that game become quite repetable and boring.

Turned out to be too complex for my liking. Im more of a casual gamer and enjoyed the desperadoes series and such but the base management of this game turned tedious for me. I like simpler games maybe that you can just pick up and play. This was complicated from the get go. The conplexity was right out the gate and didnt build up slowly. Turn based combat was okay, but the myriad options made this not fun for me. Maybe right for some. But not for me Great graphics in game though and players who enjoy more complex games might like this

进游戏闪退问题解决办法： 1. 右键“此电脑”->“属性”->“高级系统设置” 2. 点“环境变量”，在“系统变量”下点“新建”。 3. 变量名填：OPENSSL_ia32cap 4. 变量值填：~0x200000200000000 5.保存并重启电脑。

Game CTD when lauched for last 2 years with no offical patch or fix. Work around is disable your internet or build in firewall bypasses. No thanks fix your game!

loved it loved it! I was unsure at first, came from X-com. Tried it and loved the conspiracy, the intrigue, the investigative riddles. Very fun game

[b]Completion:[/b] CIA campaign completed, 20/47 achievements [b]Overall Score:[/b] 8/10 [hr][/hr] [h1]A Strong Cold War XCOM-Like That Makes Stealth Too Easy[/h1] Recommended if you enjoy old-school XCOM-style strategy, spy fiction and stealth-focused tactical missions. [hr][/hr] [h2]Context[/h2] Platform: PC Controls: mouse Playtime at review: ~52 hours Mode played: single-player, normal campaign on easy [hr][/hr] [h2]What This Game Is in 2-3 Sentences[/h2] This is a turn-based tactical spy game with a strategic layer that reminded me of the old DOS-era XCOM. You investigate enemy activity, manage a base and a team of agents, then carry out missions that can usually be completed without raising an alarm. The core loop: investigate suspicious activity, manage limited money and agents, connect evidence, then complete tactical missions. What makes it interesting/unique: the Cold War setting, spy management and the option to finish almost every mission through disguises and stealth. [hr][/hr] [h2]What Is Especially Good[/h2] 1) The strategic layer works well because money is scarce enough that upgrades and expenses need some actual planning. 2) Stealth is genuinely effective. I completed almost everything unnoticed with two disguised agents using the [spoiler]Actor[/spoiler] skill. [hr][/hr] [h2]What Is Problematic[/h2] 1) The game becomes quite repetitive by the second half. Even the investigation text starts repeating with only different names redacted. 2) The [spoiler]Actor[/spoiler] skill seems to remove detection completely instead of merely reducing it, making stealth too easy. The forced combat sections are also easily the weakest part and may frustrate players who build entirely around infiltration. [hr][/hr] [h2]Technical State[/h2] FPS / stability / loading: Ran smoothly throughout Bugs: None encountered Note: Technically solid during the entire campaign. [hr][/hr] [h2]Price / Value / Monetization[/h2] Full price: Probably worth it if you already like the genre On sale: Definitely worth it Microtransactions / DLC: No DLC or microtransactions in my experience [hr][/hr] [h2]Summary in 2 Sentences[/h2] Who I recommend it to: XCOM fans and anyone who enjoys turn-based tactics, resource management and spy stories. Who I do not recommend it to: Players who dislike this genre, repetitive missions or tactical games with a slow strategic layer.

While I enjoyed this game right off the bat, I really grew to love it over time. I prefer this title to others in the genre. It not only plays well, but it oozes with style.