Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife

 PC
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. TheGamer
    Apr 25, 2021
    40
    While the VR medium definitely makes the game scarier, there’s absolutely nothing about Wraith that wouldn’t have worked just the same in a normal game. The hide-in-seek genre of horror games has been done to death, and Wraith would have been much better served by more scripted encounters, on rails scares, and fewer (or no) fail states. Once a monster catches you and sends you back to your last save, it loses almost all of its power to scare you. Wraith stopped being scary when it started being tedious. It’s one of the most disappointing horror games I’ve played because I loved the way it started, but its strong introductions never developed into anything more compelling.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. bebba_usch
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    The atmosphere in this game is insanely good and the soundscape and moody lighting is what does it. Distant footsteps and creaking floor madeThe atmosphere in this game is insanely good and the soundscape and moody lighting is what does it. Distant footsteps and creaking floor made me shudder as I walked through the dark corridors of the mansion.

    The story is mysterious and intriguing and definitely makes you want to know its secrets. After finishing the game I immediately wanted to play it again just to pick up on the details of the story that I didn't understand during my first playthrough. If you enjoy games like Amnesia, Alan Wake, Outlast, Blair Witch, Alien Isolation etc, you're gonna love this!

    The game slowly lures you in with its beautiful aesthetics but evolves into an intense horror experience that is probably my best one yet.    … Full Review »
  2. ZombyWoof
    Apr 26, 2021
    10
    A nice horror game with an intriguing mystery that unravels as you play. Great atmosphere that doesn't lean on jump scares.
  3. CharlyPlayman
    Jun 15, 2021
    7
    PROS: Rich and interesting story + Great ambientance + No cheap jumpscares but tension + Very realistic hands and arms + Easy puzzles andPROS: Rich and interesting story + Great ambientance + No cheap jumpscares but tension + Very realistic hands and arms + Easy puzzles and object use that add variety to the gameplay
    CONS: Hands go through objects and walls + Walking is slow and if you don't move straight you go even slower + Not so scary as i tought + Confusing final about what to do    … Full Review »
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