Afterparty

Afterparty

October 29, 2019

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In Afterparty, you play Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there’s a loophole: outdrink Satan and he’ll grant you re-entry to Earth. Milo and Lola are now dead, thirsty, and roaming the streets of Nowhere, the outermost island …

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Andrew Gonzalez Nintendo Enthusiast Oct 2019
85.0 /100

"Grab your Switch, pour a drink, and definitely pick up Afterparty."

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Andrew McMahon Shacknews Oct 2019
70.0 /100

"I’ve no doubt that many that loved Oxenfree will also be on board for this ride to hell, as its setting, characters, and dialogue are enough to warrant a playthrough for anyone who likes a narrative focus. At the end …"

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Angelo D&s;Argenio GameCrate Oct 2019
75.0 /100

"Afterparty is a fantastic story about booze, buds, and the nature of good and evil. It&s;s just not much else."

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Anthony Bacchus COGconnected Oct 2019
77.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"While it’s certainly up for debate whether it dethrones Oxenfree, Afterparty is a quality followup that will bring a smile to your face. The story is solid with great relatable characters but the constantly hilarious script and dialogue make Afterparty …"

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Aran Suddi TheSixthAxis Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

66.0

Story

71.0

"Afterparty is a game with characters and writing, with the secondary characters often managing to outshine our two leads, Milo and Lola. Unfortunately a few technical issues with load times, stuttering and long periods of silence do suck some of …"

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Blake Morse Shacknews Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Even with a few technical flaws though Night School Studio’s Afterparty feels like a masterpiece of narrative gaming. And if you&s;re wondering how it compares to Oxenfree, I&s;d suggest just letting Afterparty stand on its own as its own story …"

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Callum Agnew PC Gamer Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"The top-notch writing and superb voice acting, coupled with the visually vibrant hellscape, keeps your interest from start to finish."

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Chris Compendio ComicBook.com Oct 2019
65.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

70.0

"Night School Studio&s;s Afterparty falls short of greatness, with an unrewarding narrative, underutilized gameplay concepts, and technical issues."

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Chris Hyde God is a Geek Oct 2019
85.0 /100

"A funny, likeable adventure with lashings of alcohol. There&s;s also enough content in Afterparty to push you through a second time around."

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Chris Moyse Destructoid Oct 2019
70.0 /100

"Afterparty is a unique look at the people we are, the people we wish to be, and how the world, its occupants, and even ourselves can frequently fuck with both. While as a video game it offers mostly persistent conversation, …"

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Christopher Teuton Screen Rant Oct 2019
50.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

38.0

"Afterparty is filled with irritating characters and over-written dialog sections."

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David Flynn GamingTrend Oct 2019
45.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

15.0

"Afterparty unfortunately doesn&s;t come close to the standard its predecessor set. While it has great ideas and actors, the rest of the game collapses under the weight of its own ambitions."

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Dennis Michel GamePro Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

62.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

58.0

"Afterparty shines with witty dialogues and a crazy story, but the adventure remains largely playful on the track"

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"For anyone looking for a good story driven game that has some pretty hard hitting decisions as well as some really goofy moments, Afterparty is a fun one to take on, and with the multiple options and branching paths, there …"

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Gianni Molinaro Gameblog Oct 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

60.0

"Afterparty begins as a very joyful festivity in which you encounter a lot of great and eloquent people in a very charming place. But it continues as a very passive, clumsy experience and ends as a forgettable game from which …"

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Jack Waibel TechRaptor Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Night School Studio delivers a funny, compelling narrative. A few spills aren&s;t enough to water down a great experience."

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Jennifer Sheffield Pure Nintendo Oct 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

92.0

"Afterparty is a hilarious bar hop through Hell. I had a blast meeting all the demons and people roaming the streets and crashing Satan&s;s house party. I highly recommend this game for anyone who is looking for a humorous take …"

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Jeremy Penter ACG Oct 2019
50.0 /100

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Joe Apsey PlayStation Universe Oct 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

80.0

"Afterparty is a fantastic and incredibly funny tale of friendship and the role drinking alcohol plays in society and the effects that drinking has on us. Night School Studio has created one of the funniest games ever made and their …"

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Jonathon Dornbush IGN Oct 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Night School&s;s Oxenfree is a charming, hilarious, and insightful comedy that makes Hell a pretty fun place to be."

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Kimberley Wallace Game Informer Oct 2019
78.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

74.0

"The premise may seem silly and lighthearted, but Afterparty goes well beyond drinking games into something more meaningful"

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Oct 2019
80.0 /100

"While Afterparty arguably doesn&s;t quite hit the same overall heights as its older sibling, it still manages to deliver one amazing adventure of its own, largely thanks to a terrific sense of humor, a unique story, and some truly astounding …"

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Lee Mehr VGChartz Oct 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"Afterparty retains Night School’s penchant for good storytelling, but clumsier game design and technical issues leave my enthusiasm—ironically enough—in limbo."

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Lisa Marie Segarra Digital Trends Oct 2019
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

15.0

"Playing Afterparty feels like a bad night out with friends. Things didn’t go as expected, but it’s still fun"

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Malindy Hetfeld Guardian Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"Night School Studios follows on its excellent work in Oxenfree with this touching look at the absurdity of life and video games."

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Mark Delaney GameSpot Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

45.0

"Afterparty is one of the funniest games I&s;ve ever played, and its plot bends to player choices in subtle, important ways. But Night School Studio needs to clean up the bugs before I can fully recommend players go to Hell."

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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle Oct 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

58.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

48.0

"Hellish bugs might significantly diminish the experience but Afterparty still gives players a convincing enough argument to take an express elevator down to the fiery pits of torment."

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Afterparty is certainly an acquired taste, but—like a fine wine or a good beer—it’s definitely worth the effort."

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Rosh Kelly Wccftech Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"Afterparty blends genuinely thought-provoking depictions of growing up, working, and the afterlife with great comedy and fantastically awkward conversations. While technically it has a few hiccups, the story and tone they strike are near flawless."

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Samuel Tolbert Windows Central Oct 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

46.0

"If you absolutely love these types of games, or you&s;re really, really eager for something new, then it&s;s still worth checking out, especially since it&s;s only $20 USD. If you&s;re a little more hesitant, I&s;d wait, at least until some …"

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Stefano Calzati The Games Machine Oct 2019
85.0 /100

"Afterparty is an irresistible journey to hell, round and (maybe) return. A place of perdition that lives at the rhythm of club culture, telling the crazy night of two dead boys who mysteriously want to recover their earthly life, challenging …"

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Steven Wong PC Invasion Oct 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"It&s;s well worth giving in to temptation partying with the devil by throwing back a few drinks in Afterparty. The game isn&s;t very long or difficult, but it makes up for it with plenty of wit and charm."

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Steve Wright Stevivor Oct 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Afterparty should be commended for its diabolical sense of humour and elegantly crafted conversations. While it’s definitely the wrong time of year for additional playthroughs, I’m most certainly coming back when I find myself with some precious free time, slamming …"

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Suriel Vazquez GameSpot Oct 2019
70.0 /100

"Afterparty isn&s;t the most groundbreaking work about hell or its denizens, but it zeroes in on its characters&s; personal demons with a sobering clarity that makes for an adventure with a sharp, biting wit."

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