If one element elevates v0.174 to the status of art, it is the audio system. Later versions would introduce environmental sounds, ghost events with musical stings, and distinct vocalizations for each ghost type. v0.174 was raw, sparse, and infinitely more effective.
If you are attempting to play this version, please be aware it is heavily outdated compared to the current 2026 version of the game. Here is a guide based on the mechanics typical of that era: 1. Core Mechanics (Early Era) Objective: Phasmophobia v0.174