After Dark VR
- January 21, 2022
- Nexxverse Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamAfter Dark VR is a narrative-driven, escape room-style game set in a mysterious cyberpunk city. Players must solve puzzles and uncover secrets to progress through the story and reveal the fate of their missing sister. With a focus on atmosphere and exploration, After Dark VR offers a unique and immersive VR experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and dynamic 5-player co-op experience, reminiscent of Dead by Daylight, which is enjoyable with friends.
- It has a mix of scary and humorous moments, making it entertaining and a great choice for group play, especially during the Halloween season.
- The developers are active in the community and open to feedback, showing potential for future improvements and updates.
- The game suffers from a lack of player base, making it difficult to find matches unless playing with friends, often resulting in playing with bots.
- It is currently unpolished and buggy, with issues such as broken mechanics, poor UI, and inconsistent gameplay experiences.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and features, such as progression systems or unique abilities for characters, making it feel bland and simplistic.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is marred by significant bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience for players, including crashes and broken mechanics. While there are interesting elements like unique respawn mechanics, the absence of a tutorial and a small player base hinder the overall enjoyment. Many players express hope for improvements to the gameplay and an increase in the player population.
“- interesting respawn mechanics for survivors”
“- not much tutorial - I had to learn from other players on how some of the mechanics work.”
“I was at least able to learn the mechanics.”
“Absolutely no playerbase, the game is a buggy mess, the presentation leaves a lot to be desired, and it crashed after 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“The mechanics are broken to the point that it's not even funny.”
“Starting with the mechanics first, then building off of that, the game is so unpolished and quickly thrown together.”
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed perception of the game's story, with some users stating that it lacks a narrative entirely, while others describe it as "epic." Additionally, there are suggestions that the developers may be planning to expand the story in future updates, but currently, the game feels more like an endless runner than a story-driven experience.
“🔲 epic story”
“🔲 like playing Temple Runners for the story”
“[h1] Experienced on the Oculus Quest 2 [/h1]”
“✅ this game has no story”
“🔲 like playing Temple Run for the story”
“I also believe the developers have put the project on hold and are looking to expand to Quest at some point once they get their life and ducks in a row.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game successfully blends humor with horror, leading to unexpected laughter among players, especially when enjoyed with friends. While some mechanics may be flawed, the overall experience is described as hilarious and entertaining, making it a standout choice for those seeking a fun multiplayer experience. However, its limited player base is noted as a drawback.
“The thing we do more than scream is laughing.”
“We are all laughing way more than expected.”
“Honestly, the only issue I've had with this game is that not too many people know about it, so the amount of people on the game is very small, but other than that, this game is amazing and hilarious to play.”
- stability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is largely criticized, with many players reporting significant bugs, crashes, and an overall unpolished experience. While a few users noted a relatively bug-free experience, the majority found the game to be a frustrating mess, leading to a lack of recommendation due to its current state.
“Relatively bug-free experience (so far)”
“Absolutely no playerbase, the game is a buggy mess, the presentation leaves a lot to desire, and it crashed after 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“In its current state, it's unpolished and buggy.”
“For $11.99, it isn't even worth how buggy it is. I'm sorry, but now that I've had time to sit down and play, I can't recommend the state it's in.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature noticeable bugs, though most players report that these issues do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, while the visuals may have some flaws, they are not considered game-breaking.
“There are definitely graphical bugs, but I personally did not run into any game-breaking ones.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game significantly enhances the tension, with chase themes and heartbeat sounds intensifying the experience of playing as a survivor against various killers. Reviewers highlight how these auditory elements contribute to a more immersive and thrilling atmosphere.
“Playing survivor is tense, and the chase music and heartbeat when going against each killer make it even more heart-pounding.”
“Playing survivor is tense, and the chase music and heartbeat for going against each killer makes it even more heart-pounding.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting that it creates an enjoyable and engaging experience, especially when played with friends.
“Great atmosphere, very fun to play with friends”
