Afterlife

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Afterlife is a single player strategy game with fantasy, comedy and business themes. It was developed by LucasArts and was released on November 16, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Afterlife is a single-player business strategy game with visually appealing graphics. As a "businessman of the afterlife," you must develop both heaven and hell, keeping billions of souls content with suitable rewards and punishments, while also managing supernatural disasters and avoiding the Four Surfers of the Apocalypse. The game's otherworldly humor and immersive world-building create an engaging and entertaining experience for players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and humorous take on city-building, allowing players to manage both Heaven and Hell.
The pixel art and overall aesthetic have a nostalgic charm, appealing to fans of classic games.
The gameplay is complex yet rewarding, with plenty of depth and opportunities for creativity in city management.

The user interface is outdated and can be difficult to read, especially for players with visual impairments.
The game can be frustratingly complex, with a steep learning curve and many actions required to manage effectively.
There are technical issues, including bugs and glitches, that detract from the overall experience.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The graphics of the game evoke a sense of nostalgia with their charming cartoonish style, appealing to fans of older games. While some players appreciate the unique artwork and entertaining visuals, others find them graphically overwhelming or frustrating, particularly due to occasional visual bugs. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mix of charm and challenges, with a strong emphasis on the game's artistic design.
- “I love the graphics, the humor, and the idea/concept of this game but I just can't win.”
- “Graphics are holding up nicely - the good ol' cartoonish style usually does.”
- “Graphically it can get busy later in the game but overall each virtue or sin-based area is really neat looking.”
- “Unfortunately, it's graphically unreadable to my old eyes.”
- “How I wish for the simpler times when game developers actually tried instead of shoving graphics down your throat and calling it a day.”
- “Aside from some occasional visual bugs and graphical glitching, the music noticeably skips randomly.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cartoonish and quirky nature, appealing particularly to fans of world-building and management genres who appreciate a twisted sense of humor. While some aspects of the humor can be hit or miss, it remains a central reason to engage with the game, enhancing the overall experience alongside its charming graphics. Players recommend an updated version that retains this humor, highlighting its importance to the game's appeal.
- “This is a cartoonish, hilarious, world-building/management game where you control both heaven and hell.”
- “The absolute, above all else reason to play this game is the humor.”
- “Its a decent game with a quirky sense of humor.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The music in the game is described as atmospheric and enjoyable, contributing to the overall fun and comedic experience. However, players have noted issues with glitches and random skips that can detract from the listening experience.
- “The music is very atmospheric.”
- “Overall, a fun game filled with comedy and nice music.”
- “The music is very atmospheric.”
- “Aside from some occasional visual bugs and graphical glitching, the music noticeably skips randomly.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous glitches occurring outside of an emulated environment, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Sadly, it's very buggy outside an emulated environment, but I did not see it was available commercially.”
- “Glitches”
- “Glitches”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its highly atmospheric music, which has been consistently praised by users.
- “The music is very atmospheric.”
- “The music creates an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere is beautifully complemented by its haunting soundtrack.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be glitchy and tedious at times, yet they still enjoy the overall experience, which is enhanced by its comedic elements and pleasant music.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is noted for its unique complexity, especially for an early title in the genre, while also being inviting due to the significant influence players have over the functioning of their heaven and hell.
- “The gameplay is uniquely complex for this genre, especially for one of the earliest in the genre, but it's also inviting in how much actual influence you can have over how your heaven and hell function.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users expressing nostalgia while evaluating its performance. Overall, opinions vary on whether this version is worth collecting, indicating that optimization may not fully meet the expectations of long-time fans.
- “As a fan of the game way back in the day, I picked this up on a lark to see how the performance was, and in general if this version was worth collecting a digital copy of.”
- “As a fan of the game way back in the day, I picked this up on a lark to see how the performance was, and in general if this version was worth collecting a digital copy of.”