Underplayed Gems

Afterimage (2023)

Afterimage cover
Developer
Aurogon Shanghai
Publisher
Maximum Entertainment
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.9 of 5, 10,154 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 32 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A sprawling, punishing metroidvania that rewards patient exploration and precise combat with a deep, sorrowful world.

exploration-heavychallengingatmosphericlore-richanime-inspiredside-scrollingaction-packed

What players say

Players are split on Afterimage. Many praise its massive, interconnected world and visual style but criticize the lack of a run button and tedious backtracking. Bosses are often described as too easy, making combat feel trivial. The story is widely seen as confusing and poorly communicated, with a mediocre translation making it harder to follow.

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Screenshots

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