HereAfter

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HereAfter is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Brown Studios and was released on October 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Deep in an old forgotten laboratory, a failed experiment reboots from its sleep. With no memories, it now must explore the many different areas of the extensive complex with the help of an AI called MUSE. Will it find the light of redemption it longs for, or will it find a dark and terrible truth?

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70%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

story1 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Atmospheric psychological horror with a unique concept that explores themes of life and death.
Minimalist graphics effectively convey tension, complemented by an unsettling sound design.
Engaging for puzzle lovers and those who appreciate philosophical references.

Lacks a tutorial, making controls confusing and difficult to master, leading to frustration.
Abandoned development with poor visual quality and unresponsive controls, resulting in a subpar gaming experience.
Gameplay can feel clumsy and punishing, with issues like bugs and unclear objectives detracting from enjoyment.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features straightforward platforming elements set within an adventure theme, encouraging players to unravel a mystery. Overall, it is described as a basic yet engaging experience.
- “Gameplay consists of straightforward platforming with an 'adventure' theme as you're supposed to unravel the mystery.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, which many players feel detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visual quality is considered subpar, contributing to a lack of engagement in the game.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “Graphics are pretty poor and there's not much to do in this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story is described as intriguing, capturing players' interest even before reaching the first boss.
- “The game seems to have an intriguing story, and I'm not even to the first boss.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music features an epic intro that many players enjoy, though it can become repetitive over time. However, the experience is somewhat marred by barren loading screens that interrupt the music.
- “Epic intro music!”
- “The music is very enjoyable, but gets annoying over time.”
- “The loading screens are really barren and cut the music sometimes.”