After Us

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 39
  3. Negative: 4 out of 39
  1. PLAY
    Sep 17, 2023
    40
    Apart from racing up papery billboards and conjuring spectral trees to propel us over gaps, the platforming bits are spoiled by Gaia’s awkward handling. Combat against the remaining ‘devourers’ is worse, as you run around mashing the trigger to ‘redeem’ your gloopy pursuers. It’s basically a well-meaning but tedious lecture, telling you absolutely nothing you didn’t already know. [Issue#29, p.90]
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  2. Edge Magazine
    Jun 15, 2023
    40
    And in declining to make any kind of meaningful statement about its environmental themes, After Us only demonstrates that, like its protagonist, it has nothing to say for itself. [Issue#386, p.116]
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  3. Games.cz
    Jun 8, 2023
    40
    After Us wants to comment on the dark side of consumerism, but it fails to convey its message through mediocre gameplay. Neither the story or the mechanics are satisfying enough, there are technical issues and the action feels superfluous.
  5. App Trigger
    May 23, 2023
    40
    Unfortunately, what was promised with After Us did not come to fruition due to lackluster design and aspects that worked in contrast to each other rather than cohesively. Instead, we are left with a nice looking world yet below average platformer and hope for what may have been with a worn out “humans killed the planet” trope and poor execution.

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#82 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2023

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User Score
5.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 10 out of 30
  1. Kharador
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Such a beautiful game. I just finished and gave me chills. They've had a great feel for this game and I think it's one of my favorites thisSuch a beautiful game. I just finished and gave me chills. They've had a great feel for this game and I think it's one of my favorites this year. I love how you can control Gaia and the world they have built. Thanks for this game… Full Review »
  2. Heisneberg
    May 26, 2023
    1
    This was one of the few games I had to put down after playing for a while. Very lackluster combat, poor writing and overall just not fun inThis was one of the few games I had to put down after playing for a while. Very lackluster combat, poor writing and overall just not fun in any way. One of the worst game I've played.… Full Review »
  3. ReikalaLez
    May 31, 2023
    10
    Overall enjoyed the game very much. The atmosphere, the music and art. Also really liked the platforming and Gaia's heart ability. All theOverall enjoyed the game very much. The atmosphere, the music and art. Also really liked the platforming and Gaia's heart ability. All the areas had ideas and elements that were unique to them. I really wish the combat would have been a bit more interesting though or had something more to it. Also has some frame drops especially when going into new areas.

    Nevertheless still enjoyed the experience as a whole all the way through! Especially liked what they did with the Garden, very very neat!    … Full Review »
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