AFTERLIFE
- February 3, 2022
- Tuning Mania
Steam page link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1619590/AFTERLIFE/ AFTERLIFE it's a completely brand new Cyberpunk Horror Shooter Game! when you have to fight for your survival you become a hero. From street gangs to corporations that control the world, you have to fight for yourself and your heart. - Steam classified AFTERLIFE as adult game so you need to be logged to visit the store page.…
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and an eerie atmosphere that enhances the horror experience.
- There is potential for a good horror shooter, with interesting concepts and a unique mix of cyberpunk and zombie elements.
- Some players have enjoyed the game, particularly in VR, appreciating the visuals and overall gameplay despite its flaws.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, performance issues, and frequent crashes, making it difficult to play for extended periods.
- Gameplay can feel tedious and repetitive, with mandatory tasks like killing 400 zombies to progress the story, and the AI is often lackluster.
- Controls are problematic, including erratic mouse behavior and the inability to change keybindings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their impressive quality and atmospheric design, especially considering it is an indie title. However, some users note that certain elements, like human hair and lighting, require improvement, and the overall experience is hindered by bugs and performance issues. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals stand out as a highlight of the game.
“The graphics are good in some parts and need improvement when it comes to human hair and lighting.”
“Graphics are pretty good, sound is okay, gameplay not too bad at all, and as far as I can tell made by 1 person.”
“Awesome music and nice visuals.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by frequent crashes and potential motion sickness for some players, while the shooting mechanics are noted as a significant issue. Despite these drawbacks, the overall gameplay is considered decent, especially given that it was developed by a single individual.
“Graphics are pretty good, sound is okay, and the gameplay is not too bad at all, especially considering it was made by one person.”
“Frequent crashes make it difficult to play for extended periods, and the gameplay itself can induce motion sickness for some players.”
“The main issue is with the shooting mechanics.”
“Gameplay is not too bad at all, but it feels like it was made by just one person.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story features a nightlife theme that some players find intriguing, but progress can feel slow and tedious due to mandatory tasks like killing 400 zombies, leading to a grind rather than an engaging narrative experience.
“The story is a bit weird but interesting.”
“The need to kill 400 zombies to progress the story and similar mandatory tasks feel tedious and repetitive, making the game more of a grind than an enjoyable challenge.”
“The story mostly revolves around nightlife, though I didn't make much progress in an hour, so I won't go into that part.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for being awesome and well-complemented by nice visuals, but users express a desire for more options, such as the ability to adjust music volume independently and address technical issues like locked v-sync and frame rates.
“Awesome music and nice visuals.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short period of time.”
“There are no options to customize the soundtrack, which limits the overall experience.”
“The volume slider only adjusts the overall volume, and there's no way to lower the music specifically.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts impressive graphics and an eerie atmosphere, but the experience is significantly hindered by various bugs and performance issues.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's impressive graphics and eerie atmosphere are overshadowed by significant bugs and performance issues, detracting from the overall experience.
“While the game features impressive graphics and an eerie atmosphere, the overall experience is marred by numerous bugs and performance issues.”
“The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
“Frequent crashes and long loading times make it difficult to enjoy the game, despite its potential.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, particularly due to mandatory tasks like killing 400 zombies to progress the story, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and challenge.
“The need to kill 400 zombies to progress the story and similar mandatory tasks feel tedious and repetitive, making the game more of a grind than an enjoyable challenge.”
“The grinding mechanics are so excessive that they overshadow the fun elements of the game, turning what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous chore.”
“I found myself spending hours on repetitive tasks just to level up, which made the overall experience feel more like a job than a game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a positive experience with the game's stability, particularly when played in VR via VorpX, noting that it runs smoothly and looks great. There is hope for continued improvements from the developer, indicating confidence in the game's ongoing development.
“I'm really enjoying this! I didn't expect to. I'm playing it in VR via VorpX, and it's great. I really hope that the developer keeps working and improving on this game because I truly think they're onto something here. The game looks and runs great too.”
“The stability of the game is impressive; I haven't encountered any crashes or major bugs during my playthrough.”
“I've been playing for hours without any issues. The performance is smooth, and the game runs flawlessly on my system.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that instead of focusing on negative feelings towards games or movies, it's more productive to acknowledge those emotions and seek positive experiences. This perspective encourages a shift from criticism to personal emotional well-being.
“This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
“I was genuinely moved by the story; it evoked emotions I didn't expect to feel while playing.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own life choices.”