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After Life - Story of a Father

After Life is a short interactive story with a lot of atmosphere and little gameplay. Immerse yourself with the story of Rick Dennehy, a soul who explores the memories of his loved ones after he dies in an accident.

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November 25, 2016
9 years and 252 days ago
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Mostly Positive44 reviews70.5%

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About the Game

SYNOPSIS
You assume the role of Rick Dennehy, a family man who dies during the 90's, as he returns to earth to hear his life's events through the memories of his loved ones. The story revolves heavily around life and death as Rick discovers how his family saw him while he was still alive and how they coped with his death.
Discover how different kinds of people deal with the loss of a loved one.

Your goal is the story, not the challenge to experience it.

FEATURES
Simplified gameplay - take your own time to uncover the story.
Immersive story with memorable characters.
Captivating soundtrack composed by composer Neal Bond.