Afterthought
- August 1, 2022
- Studio Moondowner
Get on SteamLearn to finish and speedrun the levels with ease, while experimenting with different playstyles and abilities. Explore the movement system of Afterthought to navigate your way through a visually stunning world with a diverse soundtrack.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and captivating art style, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is highly rewarding with intricate movement mechanics that cater to both casual players and speedrunners, offering a high replayability value.
- The game provides extensive tutorials and a variety of skills, making it beginner-friendly while still challenging for experienced players.
- Some players found the storyline to be confusing and irrelevant, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game may require additional polishing, as some users reported occasional glitches and long loading times despite high frame rates.
- Certain tutorials can be frustratingly difficult, potentially discouraging players who struggle to complete them.
- gameplay25 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its challenging yet enjoyable mechanics, with a strong emphasis on speedrunning and stylish movement. Players appreciate the extensive tutorials that facilitate learning and mastering the game's deep mechanics, while the smooth controls and engaging art style enhance the overall experience. The game is designed to be accessible to all, allowing both casual players and those seeking to perfect their skills to find enjoyment.
“Great game, challenging but very fun mechanics and substantial amounts of thought put into the levels.”
“The gameplay is introduced through an elegantly designed tutorial before you are thrown into the sometimes bleak and cold, sometimes bright and warm levels.”
“What makes this game special is the unique gameplay.”
“I have one big problem with the core gameplay.”
“But if you don't like stories and want some tight gameplay only, you can skip it and well…”
“As I mentioned in the previous segment, this game is gameplay intensive.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are highly praised for their unique hand-painted art style, which creates a stunning and melancholic atmosphere that complements the gameplay and soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the harmonious blend of visuals and audio, describing the art as both beautiful and creatively challenging, making it a standout title in the indie game scene. Overall, the visuals are considered a significant strength, contributing to the game's identity as a hidden gem.
“This game has a compelling art style, smooth and incredibly satisfying gameplay, and an excellent soundtrack.”
“The game has an amazing hand-painted-like art style.”
“The art style and music work together really well and convey a stunning melancholic atmosphere.”
“To be completely honest, the game's art style and gameplay remind me of games like Vector having a lovechild with Cytus.”
“Art style: this game has a unique art style.”
“Art style: this game has a unique art style.”
- story9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story offers a degree of replayability as players unlock more content, and there is a dedicated mode for those who wish to focus solely on the narrative. However, many users find the storyline to be sudden, confusing, and somewhat irrelevant, with the gameplay taking precedence over the plot. As the game is still in early access, the story is not fully developed, but it shows potential for becoming more engaging.
“Even if you want to just enjoy the story, there's a mode for that too.”
“While I'm writing this review, the game is still in early access, therefore the story isn't fully implemented, but it's shaping up to be rather interesting.”
“The game has a storyline, but it was too sudden, confusing, and very irrelevant for me to keep track of.”
“The charm of this game is in its gameplay rather than the storyline, so don’t worry if you can’t follow the narration!”
“Story: the story is kind of cryptic, you know, 'souls-like'.”
- music9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its captivating and calming qualities, with a vast collection of over 100 tracks that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that the soundtrack harmonizes beautifully with the unique art style, creating a stunning melancholic atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the combination of excellent music and art contributes to the game's status as a hidden gem.
“The unique art and soundtrack in Afterthought captivated me multiple times.”
“The art style and music work together really well and convey a stunning melancholic atmosphere.”
“This game has a compelling art style, smooth and incredibly satisfying gameplay, and an excellent soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a while.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“While there are many tracks, most of them are forgettable and fail to leave a lasting impression.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its non-linear level design, allowing players to choose their own paths and strategies for completion. This flexibility encourages multiple playthroughs, enhancing the overall experience.
“The game has a high replayability rate since there is no fixed path to finish each level; you choose your own way to complete it as fast as possible.”
“[*] has a very high replayability value.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's stability is generally good, with only occasional glitches noted as understandable.
“Other than that, there are some occasional glitches that are understandable, but nothing really major.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's art style and music effectively combine to create a strikingly melancholic atmosphere that resonates with players.
“The art style and music work together really well and convey a stunning melancholic atmosphere.”
