Having invested over 80 hours into Phasmophobia, I can confidently say the game is full of potential that sadly remains untapped. While it initially captures your attention with its creepy atmosphere and unique co-op gameplay, it quickly becomes stale due to a variety of frustrating issues. First and foremost, the progression system feels non-existent. Once you’ve played a handful of rounds, you've essentially seen everything. The ghost types, while varied on paper, often behave in similar ways, making each hunt feel repetitive. There’s little to no sense of advancement, and unlocking equipment doesn’t provide the satisfaction or depth you would expect from a game in this genre.
The AI, which is central to the fear factor, is inconsistent at best and laughably predictable at worst. Ghosts often glitch, get stuck in certain areas, or become easy to manipulate, removing any real tension from hunts. And for a game that thrives on suspense, that’s a huge letdown. Multiplayer, while fun with friends, quickly becomes a chore when faced with technical issues. Lag, disconnections, and server instability plague the experience, and playing with random players is hit-or-miss due to lack of moderation or proper matchmaking. The development team has been slow with meaningful updates, and while new maps or ghost types are welcome, they don’t fix the core issues of gameplay repetition and technical shortcomings. The game feels more like an Early Access title than a finished product, even after all this time.
In conclusion, Phasmophobia had the makings of a horror gem, but the developers seem content with its barebones structure. Unless major improvements are made, it’s hard to recommend for anyone beyond casual co-op horror fans looking for a short thrill.

Rating: 4/10