Shadows of the Afterland

A breezy romp through the afterlife that’s never as funny or as sad as it could be but may possess you all the same.

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Shadows of the Afterland should be recognised as a top-tier point-and-click adventure on the Nintendo Switch. It was a fun (if at times moribund) experience which looks great and is faithful to its inspiration, but it will only appeal to fans of the genre and not a whole lot more.

A charming and pleasingly odd old-school whirlwind mystery-adventure through the afterlife

Shadows of the Afterland is a very pleasant way to kick off the year. Its an adventure featuring a twist-filled story, meaningful themes, and puzzles that aren’t overly difficult. At the same time, its subtle, unobtrusive humor occasionally brings a smile to your face. Despite the fact that we’re tasked with investigating the circumstances of our own death, it’s an experience I’ll remember as surprisingly chill. Not a bad deal at all for €15!

If you’re looking for a simple, short, but enjoyable point-and-click adventure, Shadows of the Afterland is worth a look. The game features some strong environments and appealing visuals, but its storytelling lacks depth and the puzzles are fairly straightforward. Still, if you have four to five spare hours and are looking for a modestly priced experience, it offers a decent amount of fun.

In the end, the overall impressions of Shadows of the Afterland are positive. You can look forward to a well-written story set in the world of souls and several interesting characters whose fates you will genuinely want to follow.

A clever and interesting adventure, whose short duration and relatively low difficulty of its puzzles do not allow it to shine more brightly.