- November 5, 2020
- Rolling Glory Jam
- 2h median play time
What Comes After
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About
"What Comes After" is a short narrative game that explores themes of love, regrets, and self-acceptance. As you ride a train filled with souls heading to the afterlife, you'll have conversations with a variety of passengers and help the main character, Vivi, find herself. With its heartwarming story, light-hearted tone, and colorful art style, this game is a touching tribute to learning to love oneself.





- The game offers a heartfelt and emotional narrative that resonates with players, often leading to tears and reflection on life and death.
- The art style is charming and visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- Many players found the dialogue to be thought-provoking and relatable, providing comfort and encouragement during difficult times.
- The gameplay is very simplistic, consisting mainly of walking and reading dialogue, which some players found tedious and lacking in interactivity.
- The dialogue can feel repetitive and preachy at times, with some players feeling that it oversimplifies complex emotional issues.
- The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more depth and development in the story and characters.
story
324 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "What Comes After" is a heartfelt and emotional journey that explores themes of life, death, and self-acceptance through the interactions of the protagonist, Vivi, with various spirits on a train. While the narrative is short and straightforward, lasting about 60-90 minutes, it is praised for its depth, relatability, and the poignant messages it conveys, making it a touching experience for players, especially those dealing with loss or existential questions. However, some reviewers noted that the simplicity of the storytelling and dialogue could feel repetitive or lacking in complexity, suggesting it may not resonate with everyone.
“This game is a beautiful short story definitely worth picking up, truly a life-changing experience.”
“Beautiful story told in a short amount of time - it's clear how much detail and thought was put into this game and the message it wants to give its players, and I loved every minute of it.”
“The story is sweet and touching, a little on the nose a few times, but mostly about things I think we all need to hear more often.”
“Tl;dr - not only is the pricing relative to gametime ridiculous, but the myriad of problematic hindrances in the story prevent me from recommending what comes after to gamers, particularly those who suffer from some psychological illness.”
“I get what the story was going for, but it was extremely repetitive to the point where I skipped over most of the dialogue.”
“With the way the story/stories were delivered, I was barely moved - which is almost impressive considering that I lost someone close to me just a couple of days ago and tend to cry at the drop of a hat by default.”