Today is Halloween, the perfect time to enjoy a good horror game. Fortunately, you don’t need to reach for your wallet to do so, as you can get a classic adventure full of horror and intriguing plot twists for free for a limited time.

This treat comes from GOG, a PC game store that recently launched its Halloween special sale. To reward players, they’re offering free copies of Return of the Phantom, a game inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, the popular novel by Gaston Leroux.

To get this point-and-click adventure, you just need to visit GOG and find the promotion banner on the main page. You’ll need to log in and click on the “Add to Library” button to add it to your account and play it anytime.

As we mentioned, this is a limited-time offer. At the time of writing, you have 70 hours left to claim Return of the Phantom and enjoy a fun Halloween.

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Return of the Phantom awaits you for free on GOG

What is Return of the Phantom?

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Your Halloween will be better with this classic point-and-click adventure

Return of the Phantom is a graphic adventure by MPS Labs and Ziggurat that debuted in 1993. You play as Inspector Raoul Montand, who embarks on a mysterious journey to capture the Red Death. Its story is based on the literary work that made Leroux famous, ensuring an excellent narrative.

This point-and-click title was well-received by critics and adventure game lovers alike. It features positive reviews that highlight its story, characters, and well-crafted settings.

“Witness the tragedy that befalls the audience inside the famed Paris Opera House. Search for clues along the catwalks, through the wings, and into the many backstage rooms of the opera house. Step back in time as you explore the opera's labyrinth of catacombs,” reads its description.