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Just like the pandemic, you may want to create as much distance from it as possible - But it wouldn't hurt to play it if the story is of interest.
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Set during a pandemic lockdown in France, The World After is a FMV point & click adventure game that tells the story of a man who tries to uncover the truth behind his strange nightmares and the mystery of the village he's living in. The World After is a brand new sci-fi full-motion video point and click adventure game, created during the 2020 French pandemic lockdown by movie designers and artis…

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Reviews

45%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
story8 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful cinematography and well-shot backgrounds, enhancing the overall visual experience.
  • The acting is solid, particularly the lead character, which adds to the charm of the game.
  • The game offers a unique point-and-click experience with easy mechanics and multiple endings, providing some replay value.
  • The puzzles are often unrelated to the plot and can feel nonsensical, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with a lack of depth in the story and gameplay, leaving players wanting more.
  • Audio issues, such as inconsistent voice acting quality, particularly in the English dubbing, can detract from immersion.
  • story29 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being minimal and often confusing, with point-and-click puzzles that feel disconnected from the plot. While the collectible video logs provide some narrative context, they do not form a cohesive story. However, the game is noted for its well-written narrative and high-quality film shots, making it an engaging experience despite its shortcomings in plot depth.

    • “There is a sense of adventure to the story of this game, so therefore it does warrant the adventure tag, in my opinion.”
    • “The quality of the film shots is really nice, and the story is well written.”
    • “Thus far, it's a seamless FMV/interactive game where your choices matter vis-a-vis progression of the storyline.”
    • “The point and click puzzles are entirely unrelated to the plot and often nonsensical.”
    • “The collectible video logs are about the only thing to reference the plot, and even then, they're more elements of a plot than an actual cohesive story.”
    • “This is a game made to tell a story, not to provide a deep gameplay experience.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay of "The World After" is primarily focused on storytelling, featuring simple point-and-click mechanics and puzzles that align well with the narrative. While it lacks depth in gameplay complexity, the inclusion of a day/night cycle and helpful features like skipping transitions enhance the overall experience.

    • “The puzzles were simple but consistent with the world, and the day/night mechanic was a great idea.”
    • “Little in-game mechanics, such as holding the spacebar to skip transitions from place to place you've already seen, are helpful.”
    • “This is a game made to tell a story, not to provide a deep gameplay experience.”
    • “The world after is an FMV game with gameplay similar to 'Contradiction: Spot the Liar'.”
    • “Easy point and click game mechanics.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The presence of multiple endings significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to revisit the experience to explore all possible outcomes.

    • “The different endings significantly enhance the replay value.”
    • “The variety of endings encourages multiple playthroughs.”
    • “Exploring the different endings adds to the game's replayability.”
    • “Different endings help improve replay value, though.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics of the free DLC are designed to emulate a 90's full-motion video (FMV) style, reminiscent of classic titles like Gabriel Knight 2 and Phantasmagoria, offering a nostalgic visual and auditory experience.

    • “The free DLC will be the same game, but with 90's FMV style graphics and sounds, reminiscent of Gabriel Knight 2 or Phantasmagoria.”
    • “The free DLC will be the same game, but with 90's FMV style graphics and sounds, like Gabriel Knight 2 or Phantasmagoria.”
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