Phantom 2040 [Genesis]

Overview

Phantom 2040 is a cyberpunk metroidvania side-scrolling action-adventure based on the great animated series of the same name. It stars Kit Walker Jr., a 18 year old man who became the 24th Phantom, a masked vigilante determined to help restore order to a dystopian, destroyed world.

This game was developed by Viacom New Media and initially released in 1995 for Genesis, Super Nintendo and Game Gear. Here, we have the Genesis version of this game set to be played online, in your browser (HTML5).

In Phantom 2040, the city of Metropia is in total chaos. Crime, smuggling and terrorism are escalating. The Maximum Inc. is a corporation which has developed a biotechnology that is threatening to corrupt nature – causing animal extinction and ecosystem adulteration. The evil company owner, Rebecca Madison, would like to rule Metropia and the world behind a curtain of good intentions. Thankfully, The Phantom, following the proud but secret footsteps of his ancestors, will use his skills and advanced technology to get things right.

The game predominantly features side-scrolling action elements. Throughout the storyline, you’ll encounter points where you can choose the path directly. Regardless of the selection, all paths converge at the next chapter. Each decision leads to a distinct ending, resulting in over 20 different one. Only a select few of these are considered successful, while the others lead to bad outcomes for Metropia and prompt the player with the message “Try Again.”

Phantom 2040 places significant emphasis on exploration. Players must find the objective or exit in each area, with optional sections offering restoration kits or weapon upgrades. Some areas are locked by numbered gates, which can be opened by destroying the corresponding remote lock located elsewhere, and some locks can only be accessed via a secret underground network of sewer systems that connect all areas. Objectives in each area may involve finding a keycard, defeating a boss, or simply gaining access to the next area. Most areas can be revisited at any time once they are unlocked.

Controls

• Arrow Keys – Move and aim
• X – (Button A) Attacks/uses selected gadget
• Z – (Button C) Jumps
• S – (Button B) Energy blast
• Enter – (Start) (Pause/Menu/Inventory)
• Attention – these controls are default. Hover your mouse into the lower part of the screen and a control bar will show up. You can set the controls in there, if you want.

More info and superheroes

• Phantom 2040 @ MobyGames – More info and source.
• Phantom 2040 @ Wikipedia – More info and another source.
• Phantom 2040 US Manual @ Archive – More instructions and info.
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