AFTERLIFE

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"Afterlife: Definitive Edition" is a fast-paced shooter set in a dystopian city ruled by greed. Survive against hordes of crazed zombies and soldiers, and navigate through both adrenaline-pumping shooter sections and horror moments. Upgrade your character with hidden Cyberware and defeat challenging bosses to uncover the city's dark secrets.

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Play Modes

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

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and an eerie atmosphere, especially for an indie title.
The concept of mixing cyberpunk elements with a zombie apocalypse is intriguing and has potential.
Some players have enjoyed the game in VR, finding it engaging and visually appealing.

The gameplay suffers from numerous bugs, performance issues, and frequent crashes, making it difficult to enjoy.
The AI is lackluster, with enemies behaving predictably and the shooting mechanics feeling unsatisfying.
Repetitive tasks and frustrating navigation due to poor lighting and erratic mouse behavior detract from the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and atmospheric design, especially considering it is an indie title. However, there are notable criticisms regarding specific elements like human hair and lighting, as well as performance issues and bugs that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals stand out, they are often seen as the game's strongest aspect amidst other gameplay shortcomings.
- “Awesome music and nice visuals.”
- “Graphics are pretty good, sound is okay, gameplay not too bad at all, and as far as I can tell made by 1 person.”
- “While the game features impressive graphics and an eerie atmosphere, the overall experience is marred by numerous bugs and performance issues.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with frequent crashes hindering extended play sessions and some players experiencing motion sickness. While the shooting mechanics are a notable concern, the overall gameplay is considered decent, especially for a game developed by a single individual.
- “Graphics are pretty good, sound is okay, gameplay is not too bad at all, and as far as I can tell, it's made by one person.”
- “The main issue is with the shooting mechanics.”
- “Frequent crashes make it difficult to play for extended periods, and the gameplay itself can induce motion sickness for some players.”
- “Graphics are pretty good, sound is okay, gameplay is not too bad at all, and as far as I can tell, it was made by one person.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The story is centered around nightlife and presents a unique, albeit strange narrative. However, players find the progression tied to repetitive tasks, such as killing 400 zombies, to be tedious, detracting from the overall enjoyment and making the experience feel more like a grind than a compelling challenge.
- “The story is a bit weird but interesting.”
- “The story mostly revolves around nightlife, though I didn't make much progress in an hour, so I won't go into that part.”
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The music in the game is widely praised for being awesome and well-complemented by nice visuals. However, users express a desire for more audio options, particularly the ability to adjust the music volume independently from overall sound levels. Additionally, technical issues like locked v-sync and frame rate limitations on certain platforms have been noted, affecting the overall experience.
- “Awesome music and nice visuals.”
- “The game has issues, particularly with the music. The volume slider only adjusts the overall volume, and there's no option to lower the music specifically, which can be quite distracting.”
- “There are significant problems with the music settings. The volume control is limited, and it would be much better if players could adjust the music volume independently.”
- “The music aspect of the game is lacking. The inability to customize the music volume makes it hard to enjoy the gameplay experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 a strong hope for continued development and improvements from the developers.
- “Really enjoying this! I didn't expect to... I am 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 really think he's on to something here. The game looks and runs great too.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a tendency for players to focus on negative emotions associated with games, often expressing frustration rather than recognizing the impact these experiences have on their feelings. This suggests a need for a more constructive approach to processing emotional responses, encouraging players to seek positive outlets instead of dwelling on negativity.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its impressive graphics and eerie atmosphere, creating an engaging environment. However, this experience is significantly hindered by numerous bugs and performance issues, detracting from the overall immersion.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 game requires you to kill 400 zombies to progress the story, and similar mandatory tasks feel tedious and repetitive, making it more of a grind than an enjoyable challenge.”
- “The game requires you to kill 400 zombies to progress the story, and similar mandatory tasks feel tedious and repetitive, making it more of a grind than an enjoyable challenge.”