The Happy Hereafter

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 209 reviews
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"The Happy Hereafter" is a casual hidden object game set in a whimsical afterlife. After a hot air balloon accident, help recently deceased Etta find her way to her heavenly destination while solving fun puzzles and making new afterlife friends. Explore European-inspired landscapes and enjoy charming, humorous narratives in this relaxing, stress-free adventure.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews
graphics27 positive mentions
replayability4 negative mentions
  • The game features charming and quirky character designs, making it visually appealing and fun.
  • It offers a relaxing gameplay experience with a light-hearted atmosphere, perfect for casual gaming.
  • There are over 100 tasks to complete, providing a good amount of content for a short game.
  • The game is quite short, with many players completing it in under 6 hours, leading to a lack of replayability.
  • There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with worker assignments and quest completion.
  • The gameplay can feel linear and restrictive, as players have limited control over building placement and resource management.
  • story76 mentions

    The game's story is largely considered simplistic and linear, primarily serving as a tutorial through a series of missions focused on resource management and town building. Many players found the narrative lacking depth, with quests that often feel repetitive and disconnected from a cohesive plot, leading to a sense of boredom as the game progresses. While some appreciated the quirky characters and humor, the overall consensus is that the story fails to engage, leaving much of the map and potential narrative elements underutilized.

    • “The core of the game is managing your zombie workers to gather resources to build the town while playing along with a simple story presented as missions.”
    • “There is a story, divided up in a lot of missions, which is mainly about developing your town and getting to know the characters you come across whilst playing.”
    • “I think the characters are adorable, the missions straightforward, and the overall concept really entertaining.”
    • “The story is bare-bones and ends quite suddenly, while half of the map is left unused and the quirky NPCs are mostly ignored.”
    • “The story is basically a tutorial that lasts throughout the entirety of the game in the form of missions: gather this, build that, go there, and so forth.”
    • “If they took the time to actually put some story, strategy, and variety into the game, then this could be something that I would endorse, but currently, it’s a snoozefest!”
  • graphics56 mentions

    The game's graphics are characterized by a simple, cartoonish, and low-poly aesthetic, reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, which may not meet the expectations of PC gamers seeking high-quality visuals. However, many players appreciate the colorful and cute art style, noting that it is well-suited for younger audiences and low-end computers, providing a charming and enjoyable experience despite the lack of customization options. Overall, while the graphics may lack depth and sophistication, they are often described as delightful and fitting for the game's casual and whimsical theme.

    • “Lovely art and graphics.”
    • “The graphics are colourful, and spot on.”
    • “Hooked me right away with the straightforward gameplay and beautifully stylized graphics.”
    • “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
    • “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
    • “The game features simple, cartoony, low poly 3D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort mobile apps.”
  • gameplay39 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, often reduced to mere clicking and basic resource management tasks. While some players find it relaxing and suitable for casual play, others criticize it for lacking depth, polish, and engaging mechanics, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, it offers a straightforward experience that may appeal to younger audiences or those seeking a laid-back gaming session, but fails to deliver the richness and variety expected from similar titles.

    • “This is a cute little game which kept me occupied for a couple of hours of gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay itself is just as simple; you have your little spot in the afterlife where you start building homes and a livelihood for the newly dead as they arrive, with each new soul increasing your workforce by one.”
    • “Hooked me right away with the straightforward gameplay and beautifully stylized graphics.”
    • “There's no gameplay, just clicking.”
    • “After slogging through all the gameplay that this game has to offer, I can safely say that this is a boredom fest... seriously, watching grass grow or paint dry are slightly more entertaining activities.”
    • “Certain mechanics also feel too much like busywork to be fun, like resources that deplete very fast but only for a few seconds - long enough for your characters to wander aimlessly around not knowing what to do and needing to be dragged back.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and whimsical qualities, effectively enhancing the relaxing atmosphere and complementing the visuals. While some players find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack a bit annoying at times, the overall sentiment is that it adds significant value to the gaming experience. Users appreciate the full volume control options and describe the music as fitting and atmospheric, contributing positively to the game's charm.

    • “The music definitely adds to the game to give it a nice relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The game has very soothing background music that further increases the fun factor of the simulation.”
    • “The good: it looks like a hand-painted style game with a more cartoonish flair, and it's got a very cute whimsical soundtrack to go with it.”
    • “The music can get a little annoying at times.”
    • “The music is calm and fitting, a bit eerie.”
    • “Although repetitive, the music sets the mood.”
  • replayability15 mentions

    Overall, the game is widely criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that it feels linear and repetitive, offering little incentive to play through multiple times. While some players find it engaging initially, the absence of collections, achievements, or meaningful choices significantly diminishes its long-term appeal.

    • “While it is short compared to most games out there, it's got a lot of replayability. The game keeps you engaged and interested, and you can tell the devs put a lot of hard work into the game, so quality is on your side!”
    • “I am glad I got this game on a deal; it is good but there are better games (longer and more replay value) in this genre.”
    • “This game is a quirky resource management and item creation game that is fun, but unfortunately lacks in replay value.”
    • “The story is short and replay value isn't that high as there are no collections or achievements.”
    • “It's very linear; you can't even choose where to build your houses, which means the replay value is very low as every playthrough will be exactly the same.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and progress. While some players managed to complete the game despite these issues, others experienced significant setbacks, including game-breaking glitches that required restarts. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the game can be enjoyable, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.

    • “Very buggy to the point it messes up your progress; I had to restart the game to somehow play it and still encountered bugs.”
    • “Deviate from this path too much and you can run into game-breaking glitches.”
    • “It would be good for the price if it wasn't so buggy.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as light-hearted and whimsical, appealing particularly to younger audiences with its cartoonish graphics and amusing character designs. Players appreciate the funny animations and audio elements, although some feel that additional humor could enhance the experience. Overall, the game is described as a cute and entertaining city builder with a playful, Halloween-themed vibe.

    • “There will be no rest for the wickedly funny as you put them to work building a village to rival paradise!”
    • “At first glance, this is a funny, slow-paced city builder game, fairly short and simple.”
    • “Simple, humorous, city building game with cartoonish graphics and funny character designs.”
  • grinding9 mentions

    The grinding aspect of "The Happy Hereafter" is criticized for being tedious and repetitive, as players must continuously gather resources to build and upgrade their zombie city without a compelling storyline or engaging quests. Many reviewers found the resource management mechanics frustrating, likening the experience to grinding in mobile games, where the lack of clear resource availability and regeneration adds to the monotony. Overall, the grinding detracts from the enjoyment of the game, making it feel more like a chore than a fun simulation.

    • “I couldn't finish the game because it's really not worth playing in that condition; it's tedious, boring and incredibly irritating.”
    • “As much as that might seem like it adds some difficulty or complexity, for me it just seemed tedious and takes away from the fun of these types of games.”
    • “It's like grinding through levels on a WoW character or playing a Facebook/mobile free-to-play game: build, upgrade, upgrade more, gather, build, rinse and repeat.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a relaxing ambiance enhanced by its music and visual style, reminiscent of "A Corpse Bride" and "The Book of Life." Players appreciate the pleasant graphics and a sense of calm, similar to that found in "Costume Quest," contributing to an overall tranquil experience.

    • “The music definitely adds to the game, creating a nice relaxing atmosphere.”
    • “The style and atmosphere are somewhere between 'A Corpse Bride' and 'The Book of Life'.”
    • “In some respects, the atmosphere of the game reminds me of Costume Quest.”
    • “The atmosphere and lack of urgency create a relaxing experience.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization of "The Happy Hereafter" is criticized for resembling a low-effort cash grab, lacking in-app purchases or ads, which some players find tedious and detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “Some kind of a solo offline village builder (with no artificial wait and no in-game purchases).”
    • “The happy hereafter looks like a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, but doesn't appear on the app stores.”
    • “As much as that might seem like it adds some difficulty or complexity, for me it just seemed tedious and takes away from the fun of these types of games.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Character development in the game is noted for its unique and varied designs, ensuring that not all characters appear the same, even among deceased ones. The cartoonish graphics and humorous elements contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of the city-building gameplay.

    • “The character designs were impressive; not every character looked the same, which added depth to the game.”
    • “This is a simple, humorous city-building game with cartoonish graphics and unique character designs that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “Character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”
    • “There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game offers a well-optimized experience, providing players with multiple quality settings to tailor performance to their hardware capabilities.

    • “The game is well-optimized, offering multiple quality levels to choose from.”
    • “I appreciate the optimization in this game; it runs smoothly on various hardware configurations.”
    • “The optimization features allow for a customizable experience, enhancing both performance and visuals.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is noted for its casual nature, allowing players to engage without significant emotional investment in the storyline, making it a refreshing take on worker and resource management.

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