AFTER L!FE: The Sacred Kaleido

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"AFTER L!FE: The Sacred Kaleido" is a Simulation game that offers a unique and intriguing story, masterful game mechanics, and excellent visuals. Players have the opportunity to manage the Reapers Department, with lots of grinding expected. The game is highly emotional, providing a memorable and immersive experience.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

AFTER L!FE: The Sacred Kaleido screenshot

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 715 reviews

story51 positive mentions

grinding22 negative mentions

The game features high-quality graphics and beautiful character designs.
The voice acting is superb, adding depth to the characters and their stories.
The characters are well-developed and lovable, making it easy for players to become attached.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
Gacha rates are extremely low, with no guaranteed higher rarity cards, leading to a grindy experience.
The pacing of the story is often criticized as being rushed or confusing, making it hard to follow.

story
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
65%
5%
The story of the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the character backstories and engaging writing, though some find the pacing and structure to be inconsistent or confusing. While the main narrative is considered interesting, it often lacks depth compared to the personal stories of the characters, leading to mixed feelings about overall engagement. Additionally, technical issues, such as problems with daily missions and translation errors, detract from the storytelling experience for some players.
- “The writing is incredible for each of the characters, especially for the card's story.”
- “The overall story is pretty good and the characters are quite likeable.”
- “The story is interesting and the characters are very cute. There are always tasks to do and level up!”
- “The story got boring at a certain point that I had to skip to the gameplay.”
- “It's like you're reading a webtoon, but the story's messy and characters are not fully developed.”
- “The pacing of the story is weird too.”
graphics
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised, with many users highlighting the beautiful art style, cute character designs, and impressive visuals. However, some players have reported issues with long loading times and occasional lag, which can detract from the experience. Despite these technical challenges, the graphics remain a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I love the art style, concept, and gameplay.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the mechanics are wonderfully simple, the art is lovely, and the characters are equal parts tragic and funny.”
- “I love the graphics and the stories so much.”
- “But only 4 stars because of long loading time and often stuck loading screen, maybe due to internet issues or high graphics.”
- “I love this game, it's fun, but the reason I'm giving it 3 stars is because of the graphics of the game.”
- “Cute artwork, average story with typical characters (some of which annoyed me greatly), but what drags it down is how grindy it gets early on and how long it takes to get stuff to do anything.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received for its charming art style, character designs, and straightforward mechanics, though it suffers from issues like crashes, repetitive tasks, and a lack of depth in battle mechanics. While many players appreciate the engaging stories and character interactions, some express frustration with the gacha system and the grindy nature of the gameplay. Despite these drawbacks, the game's visuals and character appeal contribute to a positive experience for many players.
- “I love the art style, concept, and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is great and the card illustrations and backgrounds are beautiful.”
- “I'm in love, the graphics and gameplay are relaxing, the boys are just too cute, they make you smile when reading their personal stories.”
- “The gameplay is so repetitive and half-assed that they literally default to auto-play. Save your time - it's not worth rerolling an account.”
- “It's really telling about the quality of the story and writing when the shifts (a game mechanic where you send pairs of characters off to work for a period of time, and they come back with money and a diary entry) are more entertaining and tell you more about the characters than the story itself.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and it would be nice if there were mini-games during investigations, because it's boring to watch chibis walking on a circular road.”
grinding
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often describing it as tedious and time-consuming, especially for gathering materials and leveling up characters. While some appreciate the depth and rewards from grinding, many express frustration over the lack of skip options for repetitive tasks and the slow progression, which can lead to boredom and a potential loss of interest. Overall, grinding is seen as both a core mechanic and a major drawback, with mixed feelings about its impact on the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Very very very grindy and tedious; what you can achieve in one day in A3, you achieve in ten days here.”
- “Things get way too grindy way too quick, and you won't even have enough for a 10-pull at the start.”
- “Good graphics, sounds, and character designs, but grinding for leveling up, upgrading skills, and getting materials for your characters is tedious—boring even.”
emotional
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, praising its unique character backstories and the blend of humor with heartfelt moments. Many express deep emotional connections to the reapers, often feeling teary-eyed over their stories and goodbye letters, which resonate long after gameplay. The game is described as a source of comfort and joy, leaving a lasting impression on players even as it faces shutdown.
- “It was an amazing game to the point I still get teary and feel my heart breaking whenever I see the characters, knowing I'll never get a chance to finish reading their stories.”
- “It's cute and fun at first but you get to watch the reapers' personal stories and it can be a little heartbreaking but beautifully written.”
- “The fact it is shutting down is heartbreaking, and I will not forget the beauty you brought to my life, even if only for a short while.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
13%
25%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the character designs and find the story enjoyable, others criticize it for being underdeveloped and lacking depth. The overall sentiment suggests that while the visuals and gameplay are strong, the narrative and character progression leave much to be desired. Additionally, issues with loading times and tedious grinding detract from the overall experience.
- “It was one of my favorites and I loved everything from the gameplay, the character designs, and the story.”
- “Nice character design, decent voice actors, and the story is fun.”
- “Lovely graphics, the storyline, and the character development is cute.”
- “The art is great, the gameplay is pretty ok (very similar to A3, but Afterlife makes it easier with some quality of life improvements), but the story and character development is really poor.”
- “Lovely graphics; the storyline and character development are cute, but what I don't like about the game is it takes forever to load. I spend more time waiting for it to load than actually playing, and when I go to do something like upgrade my cards, it takes forever to load. That's what I hate about it.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively blends humor with emotional depth, featuring cute and funny dialogue that enhances the characters' unique backstories. Players appreciate the balance of lighthearted moments amidst the serious themes of soul reapers and death, resulting in a charming experience that evokes both laughter and introspection. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “I really loved the art, characters, storyline, and the funny/cute texts when your characters finish or are doing a task!”
- “There are tons of funny moments in the game, and overall it is cute, even though it deals with soul reapers and death.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the mechanics are wonderfully simple, the art is lovely, and the characters are equal parts tragic and funny.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting it as a standout feature alongside character designs and gameplay. Many find the soundtrack engaging and integral to the overall experience, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.
- “The character designs, music, and gameplay are awesome; the only thing I dislike about this game is its tutorial; it could be shorter.”
- “Everything else is great, though the cast of characters, art, music, and I love the story.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have reported frequent glitches and screen freezing issues, which significantly impact the overall stability of the game. While some appreciate the graphics, the persistent errors and loading problems have led to frustration among users. Regular updates from the development team regarding these issues are requested to improve player experience.
- “I would give it four stars, but I'm really getting annoyed with glitches and freezing on the screen.”
- “Loading and some glitches are a constant issue, but the graphics were great.”
- “Also, dev team, please keep players updated on glitches through in-game announcements!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The monetization strategy features reasonable in-app purchases that complement the game's cute characters and engaging gameplay. However, some users report issues with ads not functioning properly, which may affect the overall experience.
- “Cute characters, easy gameplay, good backstories, and reasonable in-app purchases.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
- “The reliance on ads for revenue is frustrating, as they often disrupt gameplay and don't always function properly.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging events and the appealing stories and artwork of the cards, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is truly amazing; the events are replayable, and the card stories and art are stunning.”
- “Each playthrough offers something new, making it hard to put down.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”