Together After Dark

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 48 reviews
  • atmosphere
  • graphics
  • optimization
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"Together After Dark" is a 4-player co-op horror game that takes you on a chilling journey into a dark and dangerous forest, filled with paranormal events and malevolent energies. Players must work together to find a way out without being seen, while immersed in a hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric environment. The game offers a memorable experience for horror enthusiasts seeking an exciting and bloody journey with friends.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
optimization4 negative mentions
  • The game has a phenomenal atmosphere with beautiful graphics and immersive sound design, making it a thrilling experience, especially when played with friends.
  • Many players found the game to be genuinely scary, with heart-pounding moments that kept them engaged throughout the short playtime.
  • Despite some performance issues, players appreciated the unique horror elements and the potential for future updates to enhance the gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from poor optimization and numerous bugs, leading to crashes and a frustrating experience for many players.
  • Gameplay is largely linear and repetitive, with minimal player choices or interactions, making it feel like a walking simulator rather than a fully developed game.
  • Several players expressed disappointment with the game's short length and lack of content, feeling it was not worth the price given the current state of development.
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised, with users highlighting its exceptional sound design and visuals that enhance the overall experience. Many players note that the tension and fear intensify, especially in multiplayer scenarios, contributing to a captivating and immersive environment. Overall, the game's atmosphere is considered phenomenal, especially for its low price point.

    • “The game has a phenomenal atmosphere, and I love the camera graphics as well as the sound design.”
    • “Playing in a group of three, I feel like the atmosphere and your fear of the game changes whenever you're the last one alive when the monster is stalking you.”
    • “The overall atmosphere and mechanics are solid for a $4 game.”
    • “Playing in a group of three, I feel like the atmosphere and your fear of the game change whenever you're the last one alive while the monster is stalking you.”
    • “My favorite aspect was the atmosphere paired with the visuals.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their photorealistic textures and atmospheric design, enhanced by effective occlusion and fisheye effects. While some users experienced glitches on ultra settings, the overall visuals and sound design contribute significantly to the game's immersive analog horror feel.

    • “The game has a phenomenal atmosphere, and I love the camera graphics as well as the sound design.”
    • “Excellent graphics with occlusion and fisheye effects, creating the effect of photorealistic textures.”
    • “I loved the graphics and the analog horror feel it had.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and overall bad performance. Many consider it among the worst-optimized games, highlighting a pressing need for improvements. Developers have acknowledged these issues and are reportedly working on a resolution.

    • “The game's performance is impressive, but there's still room for optimization.”
    • “I appreciate the developers' focus on optimizing gameplay for a smoother experience.”
    • “Optimization has made a noticeable difference in the game's overall performance.”
    • “This has to be one of the top 5 worst optimized games as well.”
    • “Performance needs optimizing too.”
    • “The performance is quite bad.”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay is generally smooth and visually appealing, with enjoyable mechanics for a low-priced game. However, players note that the core gameplay loop can become repetitive, primarily involving extensive walking, and some have experienced glitches and audio issues that detract from the overall experience.

    • “Upon playing, no issues are apparent; the game runs smoothly, it looks beautiful, and has a fun mechanic.”
    • “The overall atmosphere and mechanics are solid for a $4 game.”
    • “Visually, the game looks good; the problem is the core gameplay loop is just repetitive and involves a lot of walking.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is just repetitive and involves a lot of walking.”
    • “The gameplay consists mainly of walking through the forest.”
    • “There were some bugs, such as audio issues and lag, which made the gameplay feel glitchy.”
  • stability3 mentions

    The game is currently experiencing stability issues, with users reporting bugs, particularly in gameplay elements like enemy behavior, which is expected given its early access status.

    • “I just spent $4 on a buggy walking simulator.”
    • “The enemy in the 3rd level is, possibly, a bit buggy.”
    • “Buggy (understandable since it's in early access).”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of lore, voice acting, and interactive elements, leaving players confused about the narrative. Many hope for future content that could enhance the storytelling experience.

    • “No lore, no voice acting, no things to interact with to learn a story.”
    • “I'm not sure what exactly was happening story-wise (if there is one), but I hope either this game gets more content or more are released like it!”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game's varied enemy designs to be a significant factor in its replayability, as they introduce new challenges and strategies with each playthrough.

    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, enhancing the game's replayability.”
    • “The different character builds and strategies keep the gameplay fresh and encourage multiple runs.”
    • “The enemy designs are varied in terms of ideas, which makes the game quite replayable.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
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