Fading Afternoon

"For players who have the patience and curiosity to push through learning the game&s;s idiosyncrasies, Fading Afternoon can offer a profound gameplay experience that makes a given playthrough feel like a life lived."

"A powerful game...for some."

"Fading Afternoon isn’t exactly what I would consider a game with legs, but what it does have to offer is of a level of quality writing-wise that is enough to keep you glued to your PC screen for as long …"

"Fading Afternoon takes us to Japan in the 80s, in what we could define as the mixture of a mafia life simulator with a walking simulator and a beat &s;em up, all seasoned with beautiful pixel art and an exceptional …"

"The world feels lived-in thanks to a narrowly focused daily life sim that pairs well with combat that is the most robust work they&s;ve done to date. Minor user interface issues aside, I find myself thinking about the next time …"

"An interesting reflection on mortality and your final days, but familiarity holds it back"

"I appreciate Yeo for being willing to put himself out there, put the art ahead of the commercial best practices, and craft something that is eccentric, nuanced, and even profound. Fading Afternoon isn’t an “entertaining” game in the traditional sense, …"

"Fading Afternoon, Yeo&s;s new title is a beat &s;em up with a unique narrative that conveys a range of emotions through the gameplay itself. While it&s;s not a game for everyone, it&s;s still a gem that&s;s worth giving a chance."

"Fading Afternoon is a very ambitious game that improves on Technos&s; decades-old Kunio-kun formula in almost every way. It&s;s certainly the most accomplished of Yeo&s;s works to date, and impressive in its polish. What really shines, though, is the way …"

"Fading Afternoon is a sprawling masterpiece that has been meticulously and carefully crafted by some of the greatest artists in the indie space."

"Fading Afternoon takes the concept of time and creates a melancholic experience which explores heavy themes surrounding self-reflection and existentialism. However, occasional bugs and repetitive combat hold it back from its true potential."