Afterdream
- Release date: Sep 28 2023 2023
- Developer: Jesse Makkonen
- Genre: Adventure , Indie
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Afterdream , a mystery game that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, offers a uniquely immersive experience. This dream-like game takes you to a mysterious, haunted house and sets you on a nighttime adventure with an intriguing goal. As you move through an incomprehensible place, you must collect objects and solve puzzles that unfold as the story progresses. A distinctive feature of Afterdream is the use of an unusual camera that allows you to interact with selected objects. It is as if you are looking into the lens of this strange device to reveal the secrets hidden in a dream.
The visual style is a fun 2D side-scrolling game with a distinct art style that adds extra mystery. While the graphics and music aren't the main focus here, the atmospheric music and sound design contribute significantly to the immersion. What really makes Afterdream stand out is its ability to immerse you in a minimalistic yet effective interface. This design choice allows you not to be distracted from the game and immerse yourself deeper into its intriguing plot. A remarkable aspect of Afterdream is its provenance - it is proudly handmade in Finland, and no shortcuts or cheap tricks were used in its development. This commitment to quality manifests itself in a unique and captivating storyline.