Yes, I think the scream is annoying, but I do like playing it. It's different from the more modern games..... simpler. And the sound track is exceptionally good (except for the scream). It is actually a pretty easy game, so maybe that's a drawback. Problem is that it has the real mirror back glass (with the phantom mask). The plastics/decals are super expensive to replace from what I've seen, and you'll have to make the stickers for the spinners/flaps yourself. I think the Fire! machine is a beautiful art package also. Beautiful symmetrical playfield. But I guess I kinda like the Phantom for its spooky ambiance.