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The Phantom series

Phantom 2040

You are the Phantom, searching for the evil Rebecca Madison in the vast city of Metropia. As head of Maximum, Inc., she will stop at nothing to fulfil her twisted plans to control the world... unless you can…

1 June 1995

Phantom 2040 is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Unexpected Development, released 1 June 1995 on Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The main story takes about 7 hrs to finish.

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What Phantom 2040 is

Phantom 2040 is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Unexpected Development and released in 1995. It was published by Tec Toy. It is available on Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You are the Phantom, searching for the evil Rebecca Madison in the vast city of Metropia. As head of Maximum, Inc., she will stop at nothing to fulfil her twisted plans to control the world... unless you can overpower her. Vicious bosses and hordes of biots, programmed to destroy you, relentlessly attack of every turn. But you strike back with an arsenal of heavy-duty weapons including a smart gun, inductance rope, homing missile, and many others. Use two weapons at once to double your chances of survival! Then control your destiny as you weave your way through more than 60 incredible levels! The danger is staggering. The fate of the city, the eco-system, and all of humanity rests on your…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

Where it sits in the The Phantom series

Phantom 2040 is the first of 2 entries we hold in the The Phantom series. The next entry was The Phantom in 2025.

See all 2 The Phantom games in release order →

How long it takes, and what that costs

The main story runs about 7 hrs.

What it launched against

Phantom 2040 launched on 1 June 1995, within three weeks of Tekken 2, Full Throttle, Worms and Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams.

Released around the same time: Tekken 2, Full Throttle, Worms, Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors' Dreams.

Quick answers

Phantom 2040 — frequently asked questions

When did Phantom 2040 come out?
Phantom 2040 was released on 1 June 1995 for Sega Game Gear, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
How long does it take to beat Phantom 2040?
The main story of Phantom 2040 takes around 7 hrs, or 9 hrs for 100% completion.

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