What Comes After

[b]Playtime[/b]: 1.4 hrs (100% of achievements, game completed). [b]Grindy achievement(s)[/b]: None. [b]Difficult achievement(s)[/b]: None. [h1]Overview[/h1] Despite promising a "[i]heartwarming story[/i]," [i]What Comes After[/i] never delivers the emotional depth its premise suggests. The conversations touch on meaningful topics, but [b]don't[/b] explore them beyond a surface level. [h3]Should you buy this game?[/h3] [b]No[/b] — if you're looking for a visual novel with a compelling story and memorable characters. While the game has a wholesome message, its writing never left much of an emotional impact on me. [hr][/hr] [h1]In-Depth Review[/h1] [i]What Comes After[/i] follows Vivi, a girl who falls asleep on a train and wakes up aboard a train carrying souls to the afterlife. It's an [b]intriguing premise that doesn't live up to its potential[/b]. https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3752072411 The gameplay is simple: you walk through the train and talk to the passengers, people, animals, and even plants. Each conversation attempts to explore topics such as life, regret, acceptance, and death. Unfortunately, most of these interactions are so brief that the…

[h1]A Beautiful Idea Padded Past Its Welcome[/h1] You'll read more in this short linear story than you'll play it, and that's kind of the point — but even at just under an hour to complete, the trip runs a little long for what it's trying to say. [h3]Pros[/h3] [list] [*]Each passenger's story is thoughtfully written, with real emotional range between the regretful and the hopeful [*]A clean, achievement-friendly experience — all 11 unlock naturally over a single short sitting [*]Lands its central theme about recognizing your own quiet impact on others [/list] [h3]Cons[/h3] [list] [*]Completely linear — there are no real choices, just moving from passenger to passenger [*]Manages to overstay its welcome despite a runtime under an hour [*]Little reason to revisit once you've heard everyone's story [/list] [b]💡 One Thing I'd Add:[/b] [spoiler]The game doesn't need two different endings for the message it's trying to convey — the bad ending mostly feels like it exists to give players one more achievement to chase, not to add meaning.[/spoiler] This one's an easy add to your library if you're already chasing achievements or want a quick, reflective read between heavier games — just do…

This is a super short, story‑driven game about a girl caught between life and death, and it uses that simplicity to say something meaningful. The conversations you overhear and participate in have real value—little life lessons that make you pause and consider your own choices, your priorities, and how you’re living your life. The main character is sweet, and while you don’t get to choose what she says, the writing still feels personal and sincere. It’s a charming experience, even if it isn’t emotionally deep in a traditional narrative sense. I finished it feeling thoughtful, and I’m glad I played it.

Wholesome little game. Each character's story carries a meaningful message. Some are sad, while others leave you with something to think about. I highly recommend it, especially if you're going through an overwhelming period in your life. The only downside to this game is that it's way too short. I was hoping for at least a couple more hours of stories, and maybe a twist at the end.

Makasih ya developer buat aku nangis di malam hari :)

A lovely experience ♡