Life after Death
- September 29, 2022
- ASKGAMES
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Get on itch.io Store"Life after Death" is a first-person shooter game that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead. As a survivor, players must navigate through various environments, scavenge for resources, and fight off hordes of zombies using a variety of weapons. The game features a unique "ask system" that allows players to communicate with NPCs and make dialogue choices that can affect the story and their relationships with other characters.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game has a spooky atmosphere that effectively instills fear and tension.
- Jump scares are well-timed and can be genuinely frightening, providing some memorable moments.
- The graphics and sound design are commendable, contributing to an immersive horror experience.
- The story is often confusing and lacks clarity, making it hard to follow.
- The game is plagued by bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- Puzzles can be overly simplistic or confusing, leading to aimless wandering and a lack of direction.
- story20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weak, confusing, or derivative of other titles in the genre. While some appreciated the basic narrative structure and engaging elements, others criticized it for lacking depth and coherence, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the storytelling appears to be a significant area for improvement, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“I feel like life after death trumps the first game in regards to storytelling.”
“I was much more engaged with the storyline here, which made it all the more difficult to enjoy what was given in terms of gameplay and visuals.”
“Scary jumpscares, scary atmosphere, and a great story behind it all.”
“I eventually completed the game, but it was pretty painful and the 'story' is completely thrown off because of the annoyances that the dev has yet to address.”
“The story is weak, the scares are weaker and there is no attempt to engage the player in any way.”
“Story made no sense at all.”
- atmosphere13 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its tension and spookiness, creating an anxiety-inducing experience that enhances the overall gameplay. Many players highlight the impressive graphics and ambient sounds, which contribute to a spine-tingling and immersive horror experience. Overall, the atmosphere stands out as the game's strongest aspect, often overshadowing its other elements.
“The atmosphere is incredible.”
“The graphics are nice as well as the ambient sounds, and the overall atmosphere in the game is great. Along with the jump scares, it gave me many spine-tingling, heart-racing moments.”
“Spooky atmosphere abounds in this fantastic release from Ask Games!”
“Aside from that, the atmosphere was pretty tense.”
“But the atmosphere gave me one of my most tense experiences in my life.”
“Atmosphere was anxiety-inducing at times, but overall good.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 88 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it engaging due to the storyline, while others criticize the overall design and execution as amateurish. Mechanics are described as basic and familiar, which some appreciate, but the gameplay pace is noted to be slow, with only minor issues reported.
“The mechanics of the game were decent, and I didn't really encounter any game-altering bugs.”
“Mechanics were basic and familiar, which is always a good move when possible.”
“Game design, level design, UI & UX design, SFX, sequences, puzzles, coding background, storyline, gameplay... all of them are sloppy and amateurish.”
“Game design, level design, UI & UX design, SFX, sequences, puzzles, coding background, storyline, gameplay... all of them are sloppy and amateurish.”
“- Slow gameplay.”
“One little mechanics issue.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the overall atmosphere and ambient sounds, while others criticized the visuals as inconsistent, describing them as an asset flip and rating them around 6/10. Additionally, issues with graphic settings resetting were noted, which detracted from the overall experience.
“The graphics are nice, as well as the ambient sounds, and the overall atmosphere in the game is great. Along with the jump scares, it gave me many spine-tingling, heart-racing moments.”
“I was much more engaged with the storyline here, which made it all the more difficult to enjoy what was given in terms of gameplay and visuals.”
“Graphics were about a 6/10.”
“The usual case of visual and graphic settings that keeps resetting, and it always asks for English or Russian.”
“I was much more engaged with the storyline here, which made it all the more difficult to enjoy what was given in terms of gameplay and visuals.”
“Graphics, due to the fact that this is an asset flip, are really off at times.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nerve-wracking and effective in creating tension, though some players feel it relies too heavily on loud sounds and flashy effects rather than genuine scares. While the menu music is praised, there are instances where the sound cues do not align with gameplay, such as when the antagonist's music plays without her being present. Overall, the music contributes to the atmosphere but may not meet all players' expectations for horror elements.
“This game has a nerve-wracking background music.”
“Only the music title in the menu of the game sounds really good.”
“The sound/music that happens when the old lady is meant to chase you adds to the atmosphere, even if she isn't visible.”
“I'm giving a bad review because I was expecting more in terms of jumpscares, but all I got was loud music, flashy lights, and the granny just surprising me.”
“This game has nerve-wracking background music.”
“Only the music title in the menu of the game sounds really good.”
- stability3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
While the game boasts impressive visuals and performance, players frequently encounter frustrating stability issues, including getting stuck and experiencing minor glitches. Although these glitches are generally manageable and do not significantly impact gameplay, they highlight a need for further refinement. Additionally, concerns about typos and poor grammar detract from the overall experience.
“The game looks great and runs smoothly, but I often encounter issues that cause me to get stuck every 10 minutes or so.”
“There are a couple of small glitches in the game that can be worked around, but they really need fixing as they detract from the overall experience.”
“Glitches, typos, and horrible grammar make the game feel unpolished, and the ending resembles a child playing with Legos rather than actual cutscenes.”
“The game suffers from frequent stability issues that disrupt the flow of gameplay and immersion.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as janky and nonsensical, often eliciting laughter through its absurdity and poorly translated notes, which add to the comedic charm despite the limitations in translation quality.
“It was janky, nonsensical, and absolutely hilarious because of this.”
“While I know it's not always easy to find translators on a limited budget, some of the notes were laugh-out-loud funny due to how poorly they were done.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while there are minor elements that evoke some emotional response, overall, the game fails to deliver a compelling or enjoyable experience, leaving players feeling more frustrated than engaged.
