Afterimage

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A great deity created the world named Engardin, leaving four goliaths before her departure. The Goliaths abided by their different divine callings and upheld the order and flow of this world. Hence, the lives in Engardin reincarnated and multiplied.
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About Afterimage

About this game

A great deity created the world named Engardin, leaving four goliaths before her departure. The Goliaths abided by their different divine callings and upheld the order and flow of this world. Hence, the lives in Engardin reincarnated and multiplied.

Humans were the last creation, and their ever-expanding ambitions led to a protracted war against the Goliaths. Engardin was engulfed in flames, until a huge explosion known as "The Razing" devastated the Holy Grounds of mankind and brought a swift end to the conflict. But the divine order was broken and lives withered away. The age of mankind came to an end.

The survivors of the conflict scattered across Engardin. Severed from the Well of Mankind and unable to reincarnate, they banded together to form settlements. Years have passed since this great cataclysm, and the remaining human settlements have been suddenly assaulted by mystic forces. Renee, a young amnesiac girl and student of Aros, was the lone survivor of the attack on her village. Determined to recover her forgotten memories and locate her lost mentor, she bids farewell to her destroyed village to embark on a journey that will inexplicably set into motion a series of events that will determine the fate of this new world.

Experience a gorgeous hand-drawn world

Engardin is not only filled with sublime beauty but also plagued by crises. The ruins of Engardin are home to many treasures and secrets, but the Corrupted are waiting for their next prey and ancient deadly traps are ready to kill the careless.

Fight Fierce Enemies

With humanity in retreat, nature and the creatures that inhabit it have reclaimed Engardin as their own. Battle through over 170 varieties of enemies and 30 tough boss encounters that stand between you and your goal. Bountiful rewards await those who can weather these brutal combat trials.

Diversified Character Builds

Harness and channel the power of defeated enemies to unlock powerful skills and upgrade a diverse arsenal of weaponry. Become the master of your own fighting style with over 200 different equipment to collect and choose from including 6 classes of main weapon, sub weapon, armor, and accessories.

  • Explore a non-linear world - unearth the secrets buried deep within the ruins of the vast interconnected world of Engardin. Interact with over 50 different NPCs, each with their own story and purpose. Learn more about their role in Engardin through side quests!
  • Fight over 170 varieties of enemies, including 30 tough boss encounters.
  • Deep RPG mechanics allow for diverse character builds – over 200 different equipment to collect and choose from including 6 classes of main weapon, sub-weapon, armor and accessories. Invest talent points into a variety of stat upgrades and unique weapon skills for each class of weapon.
  • Determine the fate of the world – discover multiple endings depending on Renee’s actions that will shape the future of Engardin.
  • Stunning 2D art style with animations hand-drawn frame-by-frame.
  • Discover new abilities and new Afterimages that grant unique benefits in your exploration and combat. Use these skills to access new areas, and shortcuts, and master these in combat to defeat more difficult enemy encounters!
  • Over 40 original orchestral tracks composed by the Aurogon Sound Team and fully recorded by International Master Philharmonic Orchestra and other various musicians.

 

Game Details

Platform:
steam
Release Date:
April 24, 2023
Developer:
Aurogon Shanghai
Publisher:
Modus Games
Rating:
ACB rating of 6
ESRB rating of 10
PEGI rating of 7
USK rating of 12
Supported Languages:
English
Genres:
Metroidvania
2D Platformer

Exploration

Souls-like

Action RPG

Action-Adventure

Platformer

RPG
Themes:
Side Scroller
Female Protagonist

Anime

Cute
Play Styles:
2D
Open World
Features:
Steam Achievements
Full controller support

Steam Trading Cards

Steam Cloud

Singleplayer

Product Requirements

Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • DirectX: Version 11

Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 | Radeon HD 6870
  • DirectX: Version 11

Critic Reviews

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COGconnected

75 / 100
"All in all, the world of Afterimage is gorgeous and thrilling to explore. I just wish the game’s storytelling was as compelling as its setting."

Game Rant

80 / 100
"Even if there are a few rough spots, Afterimage is a magical Metroidvania that shines. Most of the issues require a little patching but the core remains engaging. The combat...

GameGrin

70 / 100
"Afterimage is an action RPG with a massive world with tons of areas and hidden areas to explore. The story is very confusing, but the huge variety of enemies, weapons, and...
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Afterimage User Reviews

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User Rating

Average score from 15 ratings
83% of users would recommend this.
4.8

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SilverSeraphym
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Afterimage is a Metroidvania with a gorgeous world and some great build variety. The combat is almost 2D Soulslike in terms of feel, with two weapon slots and plenty of weapon types to try, each one having different combos and skills attached. There are also spells to grab, they're expensive to use but powerful. The world itself is pretty large, with a good diversity of biomes and hazards. The exploration feels rewarding due to the wealth of things the game can reward you with, and there are plenty of hidden areas and secrets. You'll find even early on, that the game is quite non-linear and allows for several valid paths at a time. It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but you'll soon get a good feel for how the exploration works and which areas to focus on progressing through. Boss fights are a high point due to the nice-feeling combat and the design of the bosses themselves. So far, they've been memorable and relatively challenging, with some fitting music to go along with them. I'd say the bosses do a good job of feeling like tests for how well you understand the combat mechanics and your chosen build. Some do occasionally have some wonky hitboxes though. Progression is nice, with an extensive skill tree to dedicate points to and the previously mentioned build variety helping to give a feel of gaining power as you go. There are also a good amount of side quests/areas that allow for some extra skill points and rare gear, rewarding players for going off the path and talking to every NPC they can find. There are even optional bosses with good rewards. Overall, Afterimage is a great entry into the genre with a lovely art style, some nice music, and a good understanding of Metroidvania gameplay loops. The occasional frustrating element, odd attack hitbox, or moment getting lost and not always being sure where to go next don't detract too much from the experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions

15% of GameFAQs users said Afterimage is Simple or Easy. 35% of GameFAQs users said the difficulty is Just Right. 50% of GameFAQs users said Afterimage is Tough or Unforgiving.
According to USK, Afterimage is suitable for players aged 12 and above.
Yes, Afterimage is Steam Deck Verified. Valve’s testing indicates that Afterimage is Verified on Steam Deck. This game is fully functional on Steam Deck, and works great with the built-in controls and display.
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 7 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • DirectX: Version 11
Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (64bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 3
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 | Radeon HD 6870
  • DirectX: Version 11
The average playtime for GameFAQs users is 44 hours. 84% of users played Afterimage for over 40 hours.
77% of critics on Metacritic recommend Afterimage. The Metascore is 79 out of 100.
83% of Fanatical users recommend Afterimage. The average review score is 4.8/5
Yes, 83% of Fanatical users and 77% of critics on Metacritic recommend Afterimage.
Afterimage was released on April 24, 2023
Afterimage is published by Modus Games
Afterimage was developed by Aurogon Shanghai
Fanatical users tagged Afterimage as Metroidvania, 2D Platformer, Exploration, and Souls-like
Fanatical users tagged Afterimage as Side Scroller, Female Protagonist, Anime, and Cute
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Afterimage as Metroidvania
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Afterimage as 2D Platformer
Yes, Fanatical users tagged Afterimage as Exploration

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