評論

• gamedeal user

  Dec 23, 2017

  The graphics are unique and eye-catching, with that very pleasing retro feel -- something you'd expect of the early 90's. Looks very hand done, which adds to the charm. The story creates a sense of urgency while playing, and complements the post-apocalyptic atmosphere. I can tell a lot of care went into the construction of each level, and I enjoyed the little details -- a pretty tree that you can climb into for no reason other than to have a nice place to sit, for example. The gameplay itself is reminiscent of oldschool platformers with which you're already familiar, but also draws inspiration from modern games in the genre; the level design could be compared to Super Meat Boy (as another player mentioned) and the combat reminds me somewhat of Spelunky, or really just any 2D game that involves jumping and shooting. What I love about this game is that you are left to your own devices to figure out ways to beat each level. There's no tutorial (you can find the controls in the menu), and you're given no strategies or hints for completing each level. That is what makes this game truly retro, and it's something that I miss from 90% of new video games. You'll find yourself at times questioning if you can make a certain jump, or if there's any concievable way to defeat a certain enemy or obstacle. This forces you to get your hands dirty and really play the game. It's a puzzle, it's a real challenge, it's action-packed, and it definitely requires some skill -- don't expect After Rain to hold your hand and drag you through each level (I'm looking at you, modern Zeldas). If you're looking for a game that provides you with a challenge, rather than just stealing your time, then After Rain is a worthy purchase. I will definitely be coming back to this game until I beat it.