Shadows of the Afterland

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  • Summary: Madrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of theMadrid, 1960. A chilling incident unfolds at the city's old zoo, leading to a mysterious death that propels a soul to the threshold between the world of the living and the afterlife. But when the transition goes awry, the soul arrives with the memories of Carolina, one of the pioneers of the Madrid police force, who has not yet been born.

    Step into Carolina's shoes and immerse yourself in a detective mystery to unravel the enigma shrouding these events. Explore the wacky realm of the afterlife, teeming with unique characters and with its own rules.

    In your quest for the truth, you join forces with César, an elusive former ghost agent. Persuade this enigmatic ally to accompany you on a transformative journey to confront the sinister forces lurking in the world of the living. As you gain César’s trust, you'll have to solve tricky point-and-click puzzles, harness the power of magic, navigate between worlds and even possess the living.    … Expand

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  1. Nindie Spotlight
    May 6, 2026
    78
    A charming and pleasingly odd old-school whirlwind mystery-adventure through the afterlife.
  2. RPG Fan
    May 5, 2026
    70
    Shadows of the Afterland is a better point-and-click adventure than the bulk of adventure games in the ’80s and ’90s, though it never quite reaches the heights of the giants of the genre. Its puzzles are simple, sometimes to the point of dissatisfaction, but it makes up for this with its setting and, to a lesser degree, its plot. To play it, you’ll think you’ve died and gone to… well, not quite heaven or hell, but a place between.
  3. Nintendo News PL
    May 12, 2026
    60
    While the plot can be intriguing and the pixel art charming, Shadows of the Afterland has a very big problem with object detection and transferring its controls to consoles. If you adapt, you'll have a fairly simple point & click experience.

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