GAME CATALOG / Metroidvania
Afterimage
2023 · Aurogon Shanghai
Explore the hand-drawn world of Engardin with varied weapons and abilities.
MetroidvaniaDifficulty: ChallengingFirst playthrough: about 25–40 hours
Read our take ↓EDITORIAL VIEW
Our take
Afterimage stands out for its scale: regions, weapons and branching choices give long-term explorers plenty to do. The map and systems can feel dense early on.
An editorial impression to help choose a game, not a community score.
TIME & REPLAY
Time & replay
First playthroughabout 25–40 hours
A broad first-clear estimate; exploration and difficulty change the actual time.
Replay designAdditional content
Alternate endings and later content provide reasons to continue.
BEFORE YOU START
Who it suits
You may enjoy it if
Players who enjoy large maps, weapon choices and a long progression arc.
Keep in mind
Navigation and system knowledge take time to build.