Aftercharge

Starting at $2.57Buy now

Aftercharge is a 3vs3 competitive shooter game with unique mechanics, where an invisible robot team tries to destroy six glowing extractors while an invincible security squad protects them. The game features online matchmaking with cross-play between PC and Xbox One, allowing players to team up and face off against opponents worldwide. With a unique blend of fresh mechanics and high-octane tactical skirmishes, Aftercharge offers a shooter experience unlike any other.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Reviews

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

Aftercharge features a unique and innovative asymmetric gameplay that offers a refreshing twist on the FPS genre, making it fun and engaging.
The game has beautiful graphics and well-designed characters, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.
The developers are highly responsive to community feedback, actively engaging with players and continuously improving the game.

The player base is very small, leading to long queue times and difficulty finding matches, which significantly impacts the overall experience.
The game lacks sufficient content for its price, with limited game modes and no ranked matches available, making it feel incomplete.
There are issues with balance, particularly in matches where skill disparities between players can lead to frustrating experiences.

gameplay
28 mentions
64 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely praised for its fun, challenging, and balanced mechanics, particularly in the context of asymmetrical team-based play. Players appreciate the tactical thinking required and the innovative twists on standard gameplay elements, although some may find it takes time to fully grasp the mechanics. Overall, it is considered a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “It was an awesome game that built up a decently sized community and had a lot of fun gameplay and challenge to it.”
- “Aftercharge is a truly innovative hero shooter with awesome twists on standard mechanics while introducing fresh new ones.”
- “Given the asymmetrical nature of the gameplay, it feels really balanced.”
- “I have yet to know what the 'orbital strike' mechanic does.”
- “It's pretty much a constant game of tag and it does take some time to get used to the mechanics.”
- “+tactical thinking is required by and improved through gameplay.”
graphics
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their beauty and quality, with particular acclaim for the fantastic design of the robots. Players appreciate the game's aesthetics and unique visual style, enhancing their overall enjoyment.
- “The graphics are good and the robot design is fantastic.”
- “+ beautiful graphics.”
- “I'm enjoying it for its aesthetics and unique twist on a team versus game.”
story
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The user shares a humorous anecdote about joining the game's Discord in 2017 but forgetting about it due to being part of numerous other Discords. This reflects a lighthearted engagement with the game's community rather than a direct commentary on the game's story itself.
music
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its great soundtracks, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic!”
- “The music really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game features a great selection of tracks that keep you engaged.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through lighthearted anecdotes, such as players sharing amusing experiences related to their involvement with the game's community, like forgetting about it due to being part of numerous other Discord servers. This playful tone contributes to a fun and engaging atmosphere among players.
- “Funny story about this, I joined the Discord for this game back in 2017, but because I'm in so many Discords (what, now 85?), I completely forgot about it.”
optimization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, performing exceptionally well even on low-end PCs, ensuring a smooth experience for a wide range of hardware.
- “The game runs very well on even low-end PCs and is extremely optimized.”