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After the Fall

The simple mission structure, replyability and overall catharsis of After the Fall make it a triumph of VR gaming.
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77%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, optimization
77% User Score Based on 1,718 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 17 reviews

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PCPlaystation 4Playstation 5Virtual RealityWindowsOculus VRPlayStationPlayStation VRPlayStation VR2
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About

"After the Fall" is a VR co-op shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, where players must work together to fight off hordes of mutated monsters. Armed with a variety of weapons and abilities, they must scavenge for resources, upgrade their gear, and hold out against the never-ending onslaught. With a focus on replayability and tactical teamwork, "After the Fall" offers a thrilling and immersive VR experience.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,718 reviews
story35 positive mentions
stability71 negative mentions

  • Fun and immersive gameplay that feels like Left 4 Dead in VR.
  • Satisfying gunplay with a variety of weapons and customization options.
  • Great co-op experience, especially when played with friends.
  • Limited content with only 5 levels and repetitive gameplay.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt the experience.
  • Poor AI performance and matchmaking issues, making solo play frustrating.
  • story
    384 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels more like a series of repetitive missions than a cohesive narrative. While there are some elements of lore and character interactions, the overall experience is described as generic and forgettable, often compared to arcade-style shooters rather than a story-driven game. Players express a desire for more substantial content and a clearer narrative to enhance the gameplay experience.

    • “The story is nice (even though there's only about 10 hours max so far), the AI is great and the maps are detailed.”
    • “It tells a story the same way Left 4 Dead does; each level can be played individually but playing them in order tells you the story.”
    • “No real story to it, but there are lots of levels and modes to try.”
    • “The story is wafer thin and the world feels somewhat empty and uninteresting most of the time.”
    • “The actual story content of the game is quite short, took me around 4-5 hours to complete, but there is some replayability in the weapon unlock and customization.”
  • gameplay
    280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a solid core loop that emphasizes cooperative play, satisfying gun mechanics, and a variety of weapons, making it enjoyable for players, especially in multiplayer settings. However, many users note issues with clunky mechanics, repetitive missions, and a lack of depth compared to similar titles like Left 4 Dead, leading to a mixed reception overall. While the game offers fun moments and engaging combat, it suffers from bugs and a need for more content to maintain long-term interest.

    • “The gameplay is all about teamwork and survival.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is very fun and great to play with friends, with the game drip-feeding enough weapons to you for everything to stay interesting for a while.”
    • “The gameplay is very action-packed, the graphics are actually very detailed, the sound effects are great, and the music is very 80s synth which really adds to the flavor of the environments.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky, the environments are low res.”
    • “The graphics are terrible and the gameplay is janky at best.”
    • “The gameplay is very repetitive.”
  • graphics
    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the atmospheric visuals and detailed environments, particularly on higher-end PCs, while others criticize performance issues, including lag and stuttering, especially on lower settings. Many players appreciate the aesthetic and art style, though some find it bland or reminiscent of older VR titles. Overall, while the graphics can be impressive, they are often marred by technical issues that detract from the experience.

    • “Visually, the game nails its frozen wasteland aesthetic.”
    • “The game excels in its atmospheric world-building and stunning visuals, capturing the eerie beauty of a city blanketed in ice and overrun by monstrous foes.”
    • “The graphics are breathtakingly better on PC VR compared to standalone headsets.”
    • “Even on low graphics, this game lags and stutters like crazy.”
    • “The graphics are terrible and the gameplay is janky at best.”
    • “I really wanted to love this game, but unfortunately the graphics killed it for me. It looks like a watered-down Quest game ported to PC with none of the PC benefits.”
  • stability
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many players reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including issues with frame rates, item interactions, and matchmaking. While some users noted improvements following recent updates, the overall consensus is that the game remains too buggy for a full recommendation, with many suggesting waiting for further patches before diving in. Despite these issues, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, indicating that the fun can occasionally outweigh the technical problems.

    • “The game runs fantastically and is virtually bug free; the developers continue to support and polish this game on a monthly basis.”
    • “Hella fun zombie shooter, play with your friends on PSVR2, Quest, and Steam; runs great on all of these platforms.”
    • “The gunplay feels great, the game looks and runs great; it's the classic zombie horde killing you know and love but in VR!”
    • “Game is now so buggy it is unplayable.”
    • “I would not recommend this game as it's buggy, stuttering, and has broken matchmaking. My system specs are 3080 12GB, Ryzen 9 5950X, and 34GB DDR4 4000MHz; this game should run perfectly on high settings.”
    • “It's a buggy mess currently, with game-breaking issues sometimes forcing you to restart.”
  • optimization
    72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players experiencing significant stuttering, lag, and poor performance even on high-end systems. Users report that the game struggles with GPU utilization, leading to discomfort during gameplay, particularly in action-heavy scenarios. While some players have found ways to improve performance through settings adjustments, the consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to enhance the overall experience.

    • “I upgraded to a 4080 Super; all the performance issues are gone now, and I enjoy this game.”
    • “The graphics are good, the gameplay is solid, diverse, and the performance is expected out of a game of this caliber.”
    • “Runs well with minimal FPS drops; some have complained about shadows killing their performance, but I have had no issues so far.”
    • “The performance is terrible with tons of stutters even on great computers, which makes it super nauseating.”
    • “This game is just overall not optimized for AMD rigs, constant lagging even on the lowest settings, not only that audio cuts out half the time and the small details they missed in the guns.”
    • “The performance is horrible (I have more than the recommended specs) across the board.”
  • replayability
    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game offers a decent level of replayability, primarily through unlockable weapons, customization options, and various game modes. However, some players note that the limited number of levels and lack of mod support can lead to a sense of staleness over time. While many enjoy the gameplay and find it fun to revisit, the need for more content and variety is a common concern that could enhance the replay value further.

    • “Overall a fun experience with friends; you can unlock guns and mods with more plays, making it more replayable.”
    • “Great gun control, engaging combat, various enemy types, many game modes and attachments (which you basically need to fight higher difficulties) makes the replayability of the game phenomenal.”
    • “Every round is a unique experience and the replay value is immense!”
    • “There are some issues regarding late-game replayability, and the structure of the difficulty scaling encourages very boring playstyles.”
    • “For a game predicated on replayability, there is almost no content here.”
    • “Unfortunately, After the Fall’s replayability is hampered by its lack of variety.”
  • grinding
    55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly in the pursuit of gear upgrades and weapon attachments. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay loop, others criticize the limited content and repetitive missions, suggesting that the grind detracts from overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as requiring excessive grinding, which can be frustrating, especially for those who prefer a more casual experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The shooting feels nice and aiming is purposefully a little sluggish to help you stabilize shots. It's hard to explain, but it's almost like trying to aim underwater a little bit. It isn't tedious and actually helps against the jitter often seen in these VR shooters. This is a big positive.”
    • “Is there anything else to this game other than grinding for better gear to take on bigger hordes?”
    • “It's really tedious and dull, and if I can save one person from wasting their time and money on it, I'll have done something good today.”
    • “Quite aside from the very disappointing amount of content, and the focus on mindless grinding the same 5 missions over and over with a really poor drop rate for mods, the game has the exact same janky gunplay as Arizona Sunshine.”
  • music
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the 80s synthwave soundtrack for enhancing the atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, some players express frustration with external distractions from other players and criticize the soundtrack as lacking depth or coherence. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, it is overshadowed by the chaotic multiplayer environment.

    • “The gameplay is very action-packed, the graphics are actually very detailed, the sound effects are great, and the music is very 80s synth which really adds to the flavor of the environments.”
    • “The soundtrack and theme are very much to my liking with the 80s endtimes setting and some nice synthwave tunes.”
    • “The 80s arcade theme and soundtrack are great.”
    • “Music - horrible.”
    • “The tacked on 80s synthwave music without any actual 80s aesthetics?”
    • “If you choose to play open games with random folks, you'll probably have to deal with children/people with open mics, or listening to loud music and crying babies in the background.”
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the funny interactions, voice acting, and unexpected moments, especially when playing with friends. Glitches are often seen as amusing rather than frustrating, adding to the overall comedic experience. The combination of engaging gameplay and lighthearted humor makes for a fun cooperative experience, particularly in chaotic scenarios.

    • “The voice acting is fun, and I admit that though sometimes corny, their interactions are funny.”
    • “Even the pre-game lobbies are extremely fun and have hilarious moments.”
    • “It's zombies, it's a great VR adaptation with great gun controls, stupid humor, and exploding heads.”
  • atmosphere
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its stunning graphics and immersive world-building, effectively capturing an eerie, ice-covered city filled with monstrous foes. Players appreciate the detailed environments and engaging sound design, which enhance the overall experience, although some feel that certain elements, like cheesy dialogue, detract from the atmosphere. Overall, the combination of intense action, solid gunplay, and a well-crafted setting makes it a standout title in the VR shooter genre.

    • “The game excels in its atmospheric world-building and stunning visuals, capturing the eerie beauty of a city blanketed in ice and overrun by monstrous foes.”
    • “With its intense action, engaging teamwork dynamics, and atmospheric setting, it's a must-play for fans of VR shooters.”
    • “The atmosphere is great; a live lobby upon loading after the tutorial is an amazing idea.”
    • “It has a hub world (which really is unnecessary) and progression; all dialogue is cheesy (like in B4B), which ruins the atmosphere.”
  • emotional
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it made them cry. While the gameplay mechanics are generally smooth, frustrations with controls can detract from the experience, highlighting a contrast between emotional engagement and technical challenges.

    • “This actually made me cry for a couple of minutes.”
    • “Gameplay is smooth and the gun mechanics work nicely with the option to manually reload or the faster method of touching your gun to your chest.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its misleading advertising, as players feel that promised features, such as new weapons and a compelling story, are absent. Instead, the gameplay devolves into repetitive shooting without the depth initially suggested, leading to disappointment among users.

    • “The new weapon they have been advertising for quite a while still failed to make its way into the arsenal.”
    • “The story hinted at in the game's advertising never appears; you just show up in a room full of other players and then run around shooting at zombies until you get bored, die, or win.”
    • “The fact that advertising this game was the only thing that woke the SteamVR Twitter account from its slumber is kind of sad.”

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13h Median play time
21h Average play time
4-30h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 16 analyzed playthroughs

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