ABOUT
Phantom That Still Dwells is about a lonely secondary school senior named Mayo, with PTSD who struggles to make friends in her final week, battling fear, paranoia, and hallucinations, hoping to overcome her trauma before graduation.
HEARTBEAT
A timed rhythm mechanic where you click a heart at the same time as the oncoming white hearts.
This mechanic represents how Mayo is experiencing a PTSD symptom after encountering something triggering, causing her to panic. It symbolizes the main character trying to slow her breathing to calm her racing heartbeat.
EYEBALLS
A point and click mechanic to investigate areas and click on eyeballs to get to the next stage.
This mechanic symbolizes the main character trying to differentiate between what is real and what isn't. Her intense panic is causing her to experience immense paranoia, making her feel like eyes are watching her everywhere.
TRANSMEDIA
Phantom That Still Dwells doesn't just have a game on its own, its accompanied by other forms of media with more content for you to enjoy!
Read about Mayo's past to find out why she developed PTSD and how it affected her life from then on in the graphic novel, Why I'm Afraid of Chrysanthemum Tea.
Join our social media to take part in polls and find out the truth behind a missing Mayo!
Gain a better understanding of PTSD through our educational posts!
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@phantom_that_still_dwells on Instagram.
Game Backgrounds
Game Animations
Characters
Mayo
Main Character
Katherine
Side Character
Ted
Side Character
Ray
Side Character
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Reviews
See the reviews of people who've experienced the game before release.
User Flu
10/10 EXPERIENCE WOULD PLAY AGAIN!! the artstyle is amazing from the sprites to the picturesque backgrounds. the story easily balances the humor and the more darker aspects a very natural way. the characters are so enjoyable to watch interact. the music was amazing at setting the tone and immersing me especially during the darker bits. plus the mini-games sprinkled throughout really enhances its interactivity from just a read-through visual novel!
User Marowana
Really engaging story despite it only being a demo! I loved the cast of characters, they have so much personality and they're all different and charming in their own ways. There were some funny scenes, and also some chilling ones. This demo captures the feeling of PTSD very well, where one small thing can trigger someone badly. Looking forward to the full version!
User Frog
It was really immersive and I can see the amount of effort put into it, seems really passionate.
User lumii
​GREAT GAME!! Such a fun experience all around. All the characters were so full of life that each one was a joy to interact with. So many scenes were hilarious, while others nailed the gravity of the situation. I think this game touches the topic very delicately and handles it in a tasteful way. I can’t wait to see more once the full game is released!!!