Afterimage

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. IGN France
    May 6, 2023
    70
    Afterimage's world will assault your senses with beautiful graphics and great music, at the cost of a certain classicism when playing.
  2. GameGrin
    Apr 25, 2023
    70
    Afterimage is an action RPG with a massive world with tons of areas and hidden areas to explore. The story is very confusing, but the huge variety of enemies, weapons, and attacks make the game enjoyable to play.
  3. Gamereactor UK
    May 1, 2023
    60
    I would have liked to see Afterimage get at least six more months in the oven before being released to the world and my recommendation is to wait and see what the developers decide to do with the title. Because more work is clearly needed here to really do the game's potential justice and bring it to the finish line.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. spreyz
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Only 5 hours in, but enjoyed every second so far, I dont get the critique that this shouldnt satisfy a hardcore gamer, as this game offersOnly 5 hours in, but enjoyed every second so far, I dont get the critique that this shouldnt satisfy a hardcore gamer, as this game offers tons of weapons and enemies are tough. Blasphemous is also a great game and is in my opinion easier and has no build variety compared to this.

    Try it out yourself its a beautiful game    … Full Review »
  2. Dan_Yeni
    May 14, 2023
    1
    Afterimage is a metroidvania which it's good just for being a well developed game. In summary, I would say this game should not satisfy aAfterimage is a metroidvania which it's good just for being a well developed game. In summary, I would say this game should not satisfy a heavy gamer, but could be enjoyble for a new player in 2D adventures.

    The visual impact its indeed some piece of art, but the today standards are a little bit higher. We cannot apraise a game just for beeing well executed, because this is an obligation with the consumer. After played several metroidvanias, Afterimage doesnt inovate in any aspect to keep him interesting. The lore its a bit confusing and not captivating for the player to discover more. The transportation system doesnt make any sense to be so scarce. For a large map like that, you sould have more options to do more freely. Even Metroid Dread who doent have fast travel has a better way to navigate.

    A minimap would help the player to explore more easyly, because of that I have paused the game more then I have to jump. The difficulty progression its so so, the talent tree does't make much diference and the skills could do some more damage than the regular attacks. The majority of the bosses doesnt reward you enouth. Some are way to hard and they doest drop something to make you more powerful then you already are.

    You should be able to sell your equipment, otherwise why I have 10 woodden swords in my inventory? And you should have some interest points on the map to help you know where are the NPCs to talk to. It looks like it was done on purpose to make the gameplay last longer, making the player walk alone with no guidence.

    And the final frustration that make me fell my time was wasted are the Endings, or the lack of it. They put 10 diferent endings that has no good way to know, you achive by luck, but gess what is your reward for it: a good old SCREEN SHOT AND A TEXT. Just it.    … Full Review »
  3. bokarsh-z
    May 12, 2023
    6
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    only worth 20 dollar
    ========== - 30 - 60 hour long. -confusing meh story, very repetitive combat, annoying backtracking and    ==========
    only worth 20 dollar
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    - 30 - 60 hour long.

    -confusing meh story, very repetitive combat, annoying backtracking and glitches. -bad missions they dont tell u very will what to do and all 10 bad disappointment endings. -most thing ruined the game is very limited fast travel item to teleport anywhere really!! then u get ability teleport but not all locations only big trees its very annoying.

    -best part from the game big map, alot of bosses, alot of enemies type and skills.    … Full Review »
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