Platforms
- PCNov 05, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.3594 Players
- Nintendo SwitchApr 01, 2021NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
7 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
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Critic Reviews
It’s clear that time and effort went into What Comes After. The art style is beautiful and the skittery way that Vivi moves when she’s walking fast fits her personality very well. There’s a handful of decent elements here, but for a story-driven game, it just doesn’t offer enough of a compelling story.
Becca Smith · Apr 02, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewIt’s a very anti-suicide piece but doesn’t quite delve quite deep enough into the subject for my liking. Still, theoretically it could be a good piece for some who suffer from some form of depression, as it was a cathartic experience for the writer at least, and I’ll commend them for it.
Pyre Kavanagh · Mar 25, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewOverall, your mileage is going to vary in What Comes After. It is a very short experience, clocking in at just around an hour long, so even if you find the gameplay to be a tad tedious, the game at the very least does not overstay its welcome.
Joe Devader · Mar 19, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewTaking everything into consideration, I would absolutely recommend this game. The aesthetics in combination with the meaningful, positive narrative come together to construct the complete package for a short ride into What Comes After.
Stephanie Minor · Mar 18, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewFor an hour’s worth of emotional, important gameplay at the price of a cup of coffee, What Comes After is a must-play for anyone who needs to be reminded that life is worth living.
Heather Johnson Yu · Dec 19, 2020 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhat What Comes After lacks in length, it more than makes up for with engaging character dialogue and a willingness to discuss lofty themes in a balanced and emotional way. This is a visual novel worth flicking through.
Aaron Potter · Mar 30, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhat Comes After is a heartwarming way to spend a couple hours. While it lacks in longevity and may leave the player wanting more from a gameplay perspective, its lasting impact lead from its themes of death, letting go and mental illness cannot be understated. This game is a tear-jerker, that's for sure, but it's wholesome in so many wonderful ways.
Alex Harding · Mar 18, 2021 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
Community Reviews
Trigger warning : topics about suicide are present in this game What comes after is a short 1 hr side scrolling visual novel game. As vivi you get to meet people and other living beings heading to the after life. As a person who treads life as if already dead, you get to learn new perspectives and even grasp new found hope from talking to and learning the lives of the after life or as what the game calls, what comes after, dwellers. It's an overall wholesome game, there are moments that can be a bit shocking but there are also moments that are heartwarming. I like short games like this cause amidst adulting and busy schedules it doesnt take up too much of your tim It's like a warm hug and a cup of coffee or tea on a peaceful sunday.
Reviewed on Switch
- Rated on Switch
About the game
What Comes After is a side-scrolling adventure and a short heartwarming story about learning how to love yourself. Help Vivi in her journey on the train to the afterlife and back.