# Phantasmat: Mournful Loch — user reviews > 67 indexed App Store user reviews of Phantasmat by Big Fish Premium, LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 1,595 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-mournful-loch/id1283773114/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantasmat-mournful-loch/id1283773114.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,078 · 4★ 334 · 3★ 116 · 2★ 42 · 1★ 25 ## What do users think of Phantasmat? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Challenging yet linear gameplay - 🕹️ Variety of puzzles and mini-games - ⏱️ Long story with bonus chapter - 🎨 Creepy and atmospheric visuals - 🎶 Immersive sound effects and music **Cons** - 🌑 Overly dark and shadowy visuals - 🔍 Difficulty identifying objects in scenes - 🤔 Some puzzles not intuitive - 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches - 🕰️ Repetitive and slow-paced at times **Commonly reported bugs** - Unable to fill clay pot with water in bonus chapter - Game crashing or freezing at certain points **Most requested features** - Brighter and more vibrant visuals - Improved puzzle and mini-game design - Streamlined and more engaging story - Optimization for mobile devices ## Newest reviews (16 of 67) ### 4/5 — Very nice game *2021-05-31, version 1.0.0* It’s a little bit different than is usual from big fish, good story and not to hard ### 2/5 — Dreadful dull game *2021-05-10, version 1.0.0* Crikey what a waste of money. Very dark graphics making it almost impossible to make things out in virtually every scene. The gameplay such as it is makes no sense whatsoever. I had to resort to using the hint button virtually the whole game. Very, very poor. ### 3/5 — Bug dans chapitre bonus *2021-04-16* Impossible de remplir la cruche en argile dans la salle du banquet et donc impossible de continuer ! ### 4/5 — Dark *2021-04-15, version 1.0.0* I would have given the game 5 stars if it had been literally and figuratively lighter. It is hard on the eyes when trying to identify either hidden objects or just items in a scene when everything is visually dark. My personal preference is for more light-hearted games, but I enjoy a game with a good selection of HOGs and puzzles. ### 3/5 — Couldn't wait to get through it *2021-04-12, version 1.0.0* The story was boring and the graphics were only so so. Too dark to. I basically kept hitting the hint and skip buttons because there was nothing intuitive about the hidden objects or puzzles. ### 2/5 — Loch *2021-04-03, version 1.0.0* I’m not sure why exactly, but this game isn’t appealing to me. I didn’t care for the story, the graphics, the sets and it didn’t seem to flow all that well. Maybe a little too dark for my taste. Not enjoying it. ### 4/5 — Dark and shadowy *2021-03-31, version 1.0.0* Liked the game but many areas are so dark and shadowy that it is hard to see. Some of the games are also difficult to understand. ### 4/5 — Jo *2021-03-24, version 1.0.0* Enjoyed the game but had to skip some puzzles as they were too difficult to figure out. ### 4/5 — A little boring but at least it worked *2021-03-24, version 1.0.0* I was pleased that this game worked after numerous of other purchased games just failing totally after purchase. Game story is weak and there have been plenty better than this. There were some good puzzles and some easy puzzles. ### 4/5 — Дорого *2020-07-20* Прикольная игрушка, как и все остальные от производителя - интересные головоломки и графика, но 500 с лишним рублей точно не стоит ### 3/5 — Not the best or the worst *2018-12-17, version 1.0.0* Good music and atmosphere and plot that doesn't go overboard with too much video story. I like the other character. but I agree Its very dark and hard to see. Also having some annoyance where you have to use the correct inventory over and over until it work which is frustrating. I find only the Elephant games are 100% on that. I liked it enough to unlock so hope it continues to be enjoyable and I don't over play because when inventory doesn't work I stop playing for the night. ### 4/5 — Agreed, too dark visually *2018-07-12, version 1.0.0* I agree with others who have said that the scenes are too dark to truly enjoy the game. I find myself getting tense as I try to see the puzzles. Brighten up the background and this would be a much better experience. ### 3/5 — Not bad 💀👻 *2018-05-26, version 1.0.0* I was really enjoying this game which had a lovely spooky atmosphere and cutscenes (the ghosts were great) and a good variety of puzzles but as it progressed it became rather boring - find another artifact, dive in the lake ad nauseam😴. Needed a bit more innovation with the storyline. Ok for the £2.99 I paid on sale. Didn't bother playing the bonus. ### 2/5 — Mehhh *2018-03-23, version 1.0.0* Graphics was good, but not really grasping or long enough... usually these games are better than that. ### 3/5 — It was ok *2018-03-06, version 1.0.0* I couldn’t get into this one. No problems with the game. ### 3/5 — Phantasmat: Loch--STUCK!!! *2018-02-16, version 1.0.0* I was engaged at first, but the overly dark screens made it difficult to solve some puzzles. I often guessed in order to move forward, which was tiresome. Finally finished the game, unexpectedly, only to find the bonus game to be buggy. I'm completely shut down, clay jug doesn't activate the barrel to give jug with water, while the help button just says perhaps I'd better move on, in every scene. BORING!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Sans intérêt *2021-04-05* Images trop sombres et histoire inintéressante. Je n’achèterai pas après l’essai. ### 1/5 — Wow this one was awful. *2021-03-31, version 1.0.0* The puzzles were awful. The story was boring. It’s the first time I’ve wanted one of these games to be shorter. Repetitive and boring. Cannot wait to be done with it. ### 1/5 — Awful game *2020-11-29, version 1.0.0* Stupid game I hate so boring nothing to do very easy not challenging 🤮 ### 1/5 — Plante à la fin *2018-05-08* C’était pas mal. Jusqu’à ce que ça plante à 3% de la fin. Impossible de jouer. Ça fait cher ### 1/5 — Bug? *2018-02-26, version 1.0.0* Can’t continue the game due to a bug? It won’t let me do an action that I’m ment to do (fill the clay pot with water) ### 1/5 — Даже играть не стал. *2018-02-14* Уважаемый разработчик,просьба цену вашего бесценного приложения указывать в описании. 500 с лишним рублей за тапалку-это слишком!!! ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2018-01-31, version 1.0.0* Enjoyed the main game and was looking forward to the bonus chapter. Got stuck so looked at the walkthrough, only to find that what I tried to do was correct - put the clay pot under the barrel of water and fill it up. Sadly it wouldn’t work - tried various angles, but still no joy so couldn’t go any further. Have now deleted it, but annoyed I didn’t get the full game that I’d paid for. ### 1/5 — Annoying *2018-01-30, version 1.0.0* Stop begging for reviews when we are trying to play! ### 1/5 — Dark, dreary, and boring *2018-01-22, version 1.0.0* The title says it all. ### 1/5 — Too dark *2018-01-22, version 1.0.0* Backgrounds of black with dark green made many scenes so dark I had to use a hint or tap all over the screen to find anything. Not fun. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Love the longer games *2023-01-11, version 1.0.0* This was challenging yet linear. You definitely get what you pay for. Great long story (short bonus chapter but that is fine). Really made you use your head. ### 5/5 — Loved it! *2022-06-13, version 1.0.0* Just played this again after few yrs and really love the game! Reminds me of MCF Ravenhurst-creepy but very interesting! Wish more games were like this☺️ ### 5/5 — Überragend *2021-03-28* Ganz tolles Spiel! Düster und spannend. Ausgefallene WBS mit Chamäleon Objekten und gute Minispiele. Das Bonuskapitel ist ebenfalls klasse. Viele Schauplätze. ### 5/5 — Big fish *2020-01-10, version 1.0.0* I love it ### 5/5 — Cthulhu *2019-12-07, version 1.0.0* I absolutely love this game because it’s Cthulhu themed ### 5/5 — Felisuqui *2019-09-08* Muy entretenido ### 5/5 — Одна из лучших игр *2018-10-05* Считаю данную игру одну из лучших от big fish, сюжет отличный, графика тоже, музыкальное сопровождение тоже на ура, по длительности - не быстрая, но и не затянуто, покупал с 50 % скидкой. Очень доволен покупкой! ### 5/5 — Ok this is one of my favorite HO games *2018-08-31, version 1.0.0* Some of the other creators of HO games need to take notes. Phantasmat Nailed this one, at least that’s my opinion. I love supernatural, fun puzzles for the mind, and a good story. Great job on this release. ### 5/5 — Loch *2018-01-22, version 1.0.0* WOW. Enjoying this game very much. Key West Jessa ### 5/5 — Wow as always *2018-01-22* Sometimes really frightening! Nice and not-that-easy mini games. Congrats!!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-31.*