Afterlife VR

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"Afterlife VR" is a horror game for VR that puts you in the role of a rookie cop investigating a mental hospital with a dark past. Solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and confront your fears in this immersive and suspenseful experience. With a blood-chilling story and motion controller support, you'll need to keep your wits about you to survive the horrors that lurk within.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 117 reviews

story10 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a creepy atmosphere with good graphics and sound design, enhancing the horror experience.
It features some genuinely scary moments and jump scares that can catch players off guard.
The innovative controls and mechanics, including telekinesis, add variety to the gameplay and contribute to the immersive experience.

The controls can be clunky and frustrating, particularly with inventory management and interactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
The flashlight battery drains too quickly, making it challenging to navigate dark areas and diminishing the game's tension.
The game is relatively short and may not provide enough content for the price, leaving some players wanting more.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of the game is set in a psychiatric hospital and features a mix of horror elements, including ghosts and puzzles, which some players find engaging and immersive. However, opinions are divided; while some appreciate the intriguing plot and atmosphere, others criticize it as standard and uninteresting, with a lackluster ending. Overall, the narrative has the potential to captivate players, especially those who enjoy horror-themed experiences, but technical issues may hinder full enjoyment.
- “In my opinion, it's probably one of the best VR experiences out there with actual decent gameplay, story, and environment.”
- “There is a feeling that you are really in a mental hospital, and an intricate story does not let you stop from passing.”
- “Afterlife VR - this is a first-person horror game in VR helmet, in which you have to play as a police officer who patrols a mental hospital, a very interesting and frightening story that you immerse yourself in from the first seconds, innovative controls that use both motion controllers and telekinetic abilities of the protagonist, really frightening screamers and antagonists, the music in the background brings goosebumps.”
- “The plot is pretty standard: a psychiatric hospital, ghosts, notes, puzzles, batteries for a flashlight, and pistol shooting is not interesting at all.”
- “Story is blah and the ending is terrible.”
- “Can't say much about the story; couldn't get that far because the controls are totally borked!”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players finding them acceptable but not exceptional. While some appreciate the visual appeal and atmospheric design, others feel improvements are needed, particularly in comparison to modern standards. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's experience, but there is a consensus that they could be enhanced further.
- “Creepy atmosphere + good graphics and sounds + some scary moments + puzzles and telekinesis adds variety + lantern works very well + fair price.”
- “Visually it's appealing and it ran smoothly on my old 1070ti; along with the graphics, the set design is done well and the lighting complements it greatly.”
- “Gameplay, graphics - all this is at a very high level.”
- “The graphics could be a bit better, but I do not think that is a big problem for having fun with the game.”
- “Graphics are okay, but controls are horrible, especially in the last battle... very wonky controls that are not easy to use.”
- “Ok game, ok inventory system, ok graphics, ok voice acting.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
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The game's atmosphere is generally described as intense and creepy, drawing heavy inspiration from titles like Outlast, which some players find epic while others consider it lacking in genuine scares. While the graphics and sound contribute positively to the ambiance, there are mixed feelings about the game's mechanics and controls, with some players noting glitches that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is appreciated for its authenticity and variety, but opinions vary on its effectiveness in delivering true horror.
- “I found the atmosphere to be really intense as it had that Outlast vibe, which made it epic.”
- “Creepy atmosphere + good graphics and sounds + some scary moments + puzzles and telekinesis adds variety + lantern works very well + fair price.”
- “The game fascinates with its atmosphere and cool mechanics.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is generally praised for its challenging puzzles and engaging mechanics, contributing to a captivating atmosphere. However, some players find certain elements, like the slow automatic interactions and the protagonist's constant guidance, detract from the intended exploration and tension, reminiscent of classic horror titles. Overall, while the gameplay is exciting and visually impressive, it may not fully satisfy those seeking a more open-ended experience.
- “The game fascinates with its atmosphere and cool mechanics.”
- “Have some interesting mechanics and challenging puzzles.”
- “Exciting gameplay, unusual plot enlivens the style of the game.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance on higher-end PCs like the GTX 1080, others experience bugs and issues, particularly with the gadgets menu and a lack of in-game button binding. The tutorial is praised for helping players navigate these challenges, but there is a consensus that further optimization is needed for a more seamless experience.
- “The game is optimized; it doesn't lag on my PC with a GTX 1080.”
- “I really liked the game; the tutorial gives you pretty much everything you'll need to be able to play the game as smoothly as possible since the game does need optimization.”
- “It is a really good game; it just needs optimization regarding the gadgets menu, but other than that, the game is just fine.”
- “I really liked the game, the tutorial gives you pretty much everything you'll need to be able to play the game as smooth as you can since the game does need optimization.”
- “Of course there are flaws, (most of them are my preferences) a little buggy, not that optimized (or probably just due to my PC specs), and no in-game button binding.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in "Afterlife" has been highly praised for its ability to create a creepy atmosphere, earning a perfect score for its haunting sounds that enhance the horror experience. In contrast, "Outlast" received a lower rating, indicating that its music and sound design did not leave as strong an impression. Overall, effective use of music significantly contributes to the immersive and frightening elements of horror games.
- “Afterlife VR - this is a first-person horror game in VR, where you play as a police officer patrolling a mental hospital. The story is very interesting and frightening, immersing you from the first seconds. The innovative controls use both motion controllers and the telekinetic abilities of the protagonist. The really frightening screamers and antagonists, along with the background music, bring goosebumps.”
- “Afterlife 10 stars: for creepy music and sounds.”
- “Outlast 3 stars for music and sounds.”
- “Afterlife VR - the music in the background brings goosebumps.”
- “Afterlife VR - this is a first-person horror game in VR helmet, in which you have to play as a police officer who patrols a mental hospital, a very interesting and frightening story that you immerse yourself in from the first seconds, innovative controls that use both motion controllers and telekinetic abilities of the protagonist, really frightening screamers and antagonists.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding elements of the game, such as the slow automatic opening of doors and the protagonist's constant guidance, to be tedious and detracting from the overall horror experience. This linearity diminishes the tension and exploration that fans of classic horror games like Silent Hill and Resident Evil expect.
- “The grinding in this game is painfully slow, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself stuck in repetitive tasks that dragged on for far too long, killing any sense of excitement.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources feels tedious and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs and optimization problems that may vary based on individual PC specifications. Additionally, the lack of in-game button binding has been noted as a drawback.
- “The game has several flaws, including being a little buggy and not very optimized, which may be due to my PC specs. Additionally, there is no in-game button binding.”
- “There are noticeable flaws in the game, such as bugs and optimization issues, which could be related to my computer's specifications. Also, the lack of in-game button binding is a drawback.”