- December 20, 2018
- Deklaration
After Hours
46%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
58% User Score 31 reviews
Platforms
About
"After Hours" is a puzzle-based detective game, originally from Newgrounds, now remade for Steam. You must decipher the encrypted research of a missing scientist through challenging puzzles. The game uniquely incorporates real-world elements, blurring the line between gaming and reality. Your goal: crack the encryption and uncover the secrets within.




Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
story3 negative mentions
- The game offers a unique and interesting puzzle-solving experience that requires critical thinking and research.
- It has a nostalgic aesthetic and is well-crafted for a single developer project, appealing to fans of ARG-style games.
- Many players found the puzzles challenging yet rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment when solved.
- The game can be overly confusing and vague, leading to frustration and a lack of clear direction.
- It requires frequent use of external resources like Google, which can detract from the immersive experience.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes and long loading times, which hindered gameplay.
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story in "After Hours" revolves around a student decrypting an old professor's computer to uncover its narrative through puzzles and codes. While some players appreciate the unique premise and aesthetic, others find the story confusing and feel that it requires external help to fully understand, detracting from the overall experience.
“In After Hours, you are a student who is on an old professor's computer, and all of the content has become encrypted. You have to decrypt it, solve puzzles, and find codes and passwords to unlock more sections of the computer to unwind the story that is this game.”
“The whole point of an ARG is to tell a story; this game has one, but it's out of left field and [spoiler]required to beat it[/spoiler].”
“I didn't really enjoy the story either.”
“That said, the overall aesthetic is really nice, and I am going to hunt down someone else's playthrough to see the story.”