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About Phantom PHANTOM OF INFERNO NITRO ARCHIVE
Phantom PHANTOM OF INFERNO NITRO ARCHIVE is a neo‑noir visual novel that follows a teenage Japanese tourist kidnapped in the United States and trained as an assassin by a girl named Phantom. The narrative weaves gun‑centric action with a poignant tale of two young killers caught in a web of conspiracies.
Originally released by Nitroplus in 2000, the game has been updated to match the 2009 TV anime’s designs and voice cast, and it is now available on Steam in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese, with Japanese‑only voiceover.
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Story premise
A string of assassinations targeting mafia leaders sparks rumors of the secretive Inferno organization and its deadliest assassin, Phantom. The protagonist, a teenage boy, encounters Phantom during a solo trip to the United States and loses his memories.
Phantom takes him in, trains him in killing, and together they become capable assassins drawn deeper into Inferno’s conspiracies. The game explores how their relationship evolves in a ruthless, lawless world.
- Observe how the memory‑loss motif influences the boy’s perspective on his new role.
- Compare the depiction of organized crime here with other neo‑noir visual novels for thematic contrast.
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Character roster
The cast includes Reiji Azuma (Zwei), the Phantom herself, and supporting figures such as Claudia McCunnen, Cal Devens, Mio Fujieda, Scythe Master, Lizzie Garland, Akeno Raymond McGuire, and Isaac Wisemel, each voiced by noted Japanese actors.
All voice actors from the original game reprise their roles, providing continuity between the PC release and the anime‑aligned Steam version.
- Note the voice actor consistency when comparing dialogue delivery across versions.
- Track each character’s involvement in the plot to see how they reinforce the neo‑noir atmosphere.
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Anime‑aligned visuals
All character designs and graphics have been refreshed to match the TV anime, using the same voice cast. This visual overhaul aligns the game’s aesthetic with the animated series.
Original episodes added in the anime are also incorporated, offering a unified experience for fans of either medium.
- Compare the updated sprites with the 2000 PC screenshots to appreciate the artistic evolution.
- Watch the anime’s opening sequence to spot design cues that appear in the game.
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Steam platform and features
The Steam port runs on Windows and supports Single‑player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. It offers three language options: Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese.
Voiceover is present only in Japanese, while text is localized for the other languages.
- Enable Steam Cloud to keep your save data backed up across installations.
- Use Family Sharing to let another account experience the story without purchasing a separate copy.
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Release chronology
Phantom PHANTOM OF INFERNO debuted on PC in 2000, followed by a DVD‑PG version (2001) and a PlayStation 2 edition (2003). An anime adaptation aired in 2009, and an Xbox 360 version arrived in 2012, later ported to Windows in 2013.
The current Steam version contains the same content as the 2013 PC port, preserving the full narrative and anime‑related additions.
- If you own the older PC version, note that the Steam edition adds no new story beyond the 2013 update.
- Consider the chronological releases to understand how the game’s presentation has shifted across platforms.
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