AlienAfterlife
- February 11, 2019
- Jeremy Couillard
Get on Steam"Alien Afterlife" is a PC 3D adventure game where players explore different levels of the bardo to gather pieces for rebirth after dying and having the reincarnation mechanism stolen by aliens. The game features original music, narration, and assets, taking around an hour to complete the main objective with four levels and additional challenges. Gamepad support is included. Despite being developed for an art show, it offers a unique experience rather than focusing on mechanics or scores.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and surreal experience, blending art and gameplay in a visually stunning way.
- It features interesting sound design and a variety of bizarre environments that keep players engaged.
- The game is short but packed with deep symbolism and creative concepts, making it a memorable experience.
- Gameplay is often described as bare bones and can become boring quickly, with some levels feeling tedious.
- Technical issues such as glitches and confusing level designs can detract from the overall experience.
- The narrative and objectives can be nonsensical, leaving some players feeling lost and frustrated.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and bare-bones, featuring familiar objectives like shooting, exploring, and collecting across four distinct levels. While some players find the mechanics limited, the unique design and engaging environment, along with a surprising cosmic horror twist, contribute to an enjoyable experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. Overall, the gameplay offers enough variation to keep it fun and visually appealing.
“A feast for your senses, with brilliant and unique design, an interesting concept and just enough gameplay variation to keep it fun and engaging.”
“Visually fun and nice calm gameplay.”
“The gameplay is bare bones, but it's certainly an interesting environment that doesn't overstay its welcome with the four levels' different mechanics.”
“What seems wonky and nonsensical eventually ends on a rather disturbing, cosmic horror-esque note, which I didn't expect but enjoyed as much as the bare-boned yet functional gameplay mechanics in every level.”
“Gameplay-wise, the game has fairly simple objectives that are pretty familiar -- shooting, exploring, collecting.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is characterized as grotesque and enjoyable, offering a bizarre yet coherent narrative that encourages player interpretation without relying on quest markers. This open-ended approach allows players to engage with the story in a personal and meaningful way.
“The story is grotesque and fun.”
“I like the fact that it lets you figure out what to do, and that the story, while incredibly bizarre, makes sense.”
“For that reason, I'm also going to stray away from my opinions of the story since I think given the type of experience it is, that kind of thing should be fully open to a player's interpretation.”
“There are no quest markers, which makes it difficult to follow the story.”
“I’m hesitant to share my opinions on the story because I believe it should be open to a player's interpretation.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as trippy and aesthetically pleasing, offering a unique and absurd visual experience that captivates players. However, some users express a desire for more depth in the graphical presentation. Overall, the visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's appeal.
“I wish there was more to it because the graphics are incredible.”
“This game, or this unique experience as the creator calls it, is so absurd and random, but yet so aesthetically pleasing to the eye. It's well worth the low price (even though I received it as a gift).”
“The graphics are crazy, but I wish there was more to it.”
“This game, or this unique experience as the creator calls it, is so absurd and random, yet so aesthetically pleasing to the eye.”
“The aesthetic is trippy and psychedelic.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as strange and fitting, complementing its bizarre environments effectively. While minimal, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, with some users expressing a desire to purchase it.
“I wish I could buy the soundtrack!”
“Many of the environments were visually very odd, which I liked, and the music is also very strange and fitting for how bizarre this game is.”
“Wish I could buy the soundtrack!”
“Sound and music are minimal but effective.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game effectively creates immersive worlds, enhancing the overall atmosphere and making the environments feel alive and engaging.
“It made the worlds you traveled in feel immersive and atmospheric.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly rich and engaging.”
“Every location is filled with a unique ambiance that draws you in.”
“It made the worlds you traveled in feel atmospheric.”
“The environments lacked any real sense of immersion.”
“The game failed to create a compelling atmosphere, leaving everything feeling flat.”
