Phantom Doctrine: The Cabal

Mechanics

In terms of the game mechanics Phantom Doctrine 2: The Cabal differs quite significantly from the previous part. The developers have decided to abandon the turn-based mechanics - the action now takes place in real time (we look at the controlled agent from the third person perspective), and controlling the course of clashes is facilitated by the active pause system.

The gameplay is mainly about sneaking around (sometimes we use curtains and sometimes disguises) and silently eliminating enemies (we must also hide their bodies). From time to time, we also have to deal with fully-fledged shootings. Missions take place in different locations in different corners of the globe - in some cases deserted and in others filled with people. Often we can also perform a variety of additional goals, offering specific bonuses and opportunities.

Tasks require tactical thinking and proper use of your team's abilities (we direct the entire team - we can switch between agents). Between the missions, we also take care of the strategic aspect - we conduct investigations and intelligence activities, recruit and train spies, and develop new technologies ( such as brainwashing, interrogation, body improvement or combat chemicals).

Game modes

In Phantom Doctrine 2: The Cabal we can only play alone. The core of the game is a feature campaign.

Technical aspects

Phantom Doctrine 2: The Cabal has an attractive three-dimensional graphic design. The character models do not stand out too much from other TPP games, but the game environment is designed in an interesting way and full of different kinds of details that build the atmosphere.