After Dark VR

After 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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat

Reviews

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 47 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and unique co-op experience for up to 5 players, combining elements of horror and humor that make it enjoyable to play with friends.
The developers are active in the community and responsive to feedback, showing potential for future improvements and updates.
The game has a solid foundation with interesting mechanics and well-designed maps, making it immersive and engaging when played with a group.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches unless you have friends to play with, often resulting in empty lobbies.
The game is currently unpolished and buggy, with issues such as broken mechanics, poor calibration, and a lack of depth compared to similar titles like Dead by Daylight.
Many players have expressed disappointment over the game's lack of content, such as unlockable perks and skills, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
11 mentions
36 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is marred by significant bugs and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience for players. While some mechanics, like interesting respawn options for survivors, show potential, the overall execution feels rushed and unrefined, compounded by a very small player base that limits engagement. Players have noted the absence of tutorials and a stamina/cooldown system, which could enhance the gameplay experience if addressed.
- “Interesting respawn mechanics for survivors.”
- “I was at least able to learn the mechanics.”
- “I like the concept and gameplay.”
- “Absolutely no player base, 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.”
story
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story is a point of contention among users, with some claiming it lacks any narrative depth, likening it to games that prioritize gameplay over story, while others describe it as epic. There are indications that the developers may be planning to expand the story in future updates.
- “Epic story.”
- “Like playing Temple Runners for the story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “I believe the developers have put the project on hold and are looking to expand to quests at some point once they get their life and ducks in a row.”
humor
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game successfully blends humor with horror, eliciting more laughter than screams among players, especially when enjoyed with friends. While some mechanics may be flawed, the overall comedic experience is highly praised, making it a fun and entertaining choice despite its limited player base.
- “Another thing is the game is both scary and funny at times.”
- “The thing we do more than scream is laughing.”
- “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.”
stability
6 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is highly inconsistent, with some players experiencing a relatively bug-free experience, while others report significant issues such as crashes, glitches, and unpolished elements. Overall, many users find the game to be a buggy mess, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
- “The game offers a relatively bug-free experience so far.”
- “I haven't encountered any major issues, which makes for a smooth gameplay.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, allowing me to enjoy it without interruptions.”
- “Absolutely no player base, the game is a buggy mess, the presentation leaves a lot to be desired, 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.”
graphics
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature some noticeable bugs, though most players report that these do not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, while issues exist, they are generally not game-breaking.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The character models are incredibly detailed, and the animations are smooth, enhancing the overall immersive experience.”
- “There are definitely graphical bugs, but I personally did not run into any game-breaking ones.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game enhances the tension and excitement, particularly during chases, with heart-pounding tracks and heartbeat sounds that intensify the experience of playing as a survivor against various killers.
- “Playing as a survivor is tense, and the chase music along with the heartbeat sound when facing each killer makes it even more heart-pounding.”
- “Playing survivor is tense, and the chase music and heartbeat when going against each killer make it even more heart-pounding.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, creating an enjoyable and engaging experience, particularly when played with friends.
- “Great atmosphere, very fun to play with friends.”