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Death’s Gambit Afterlife Review: Is it Worth It? Should You Play it? Gameplay Impressions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2024
- In this Death’s Gambit: Afterlife review, we’ll be diving back into a familiar yet refreshing 2D action-adventure platformer that introduces brand new content, quality of life, combat mechanics, and deeper RPG elements. Death’s Gambit is a game that released back in August 2018, and makes a return with a massive free Expansion called Afterlife.
The free expansion is a full scale re-imagining of the original game that redefines all of the existing systems based off the community’s feedback. Death’s Gambit: Afterlife promises to be a love letter to the fans of the original while offering something exciting to 2D Platform enthusiasts.
Genre: Platformer-RPG
Developed by: White Rabbit
Published by: Serenity Forge
Release date: September 30th 2021
Platforms: PC (review platform), Switch
Price at the time of review: 19.99 USD Standard Edition
Timestamps
0:00 - Deaths Gambit Afterlife Review
0:30 - Story & Setting
2:00 - Gameplay
5:55 - Audio and Visuals
7:13 - Replayability and Pricepoint
7:42 - Final Thoughts
8:11 - Summary and Score
The Afterlife Expansion is indeed a love letter to those who played the original, which clearly shows that the developers have listened to their community and have even went beyond what is expected. Sorun’s journey may be familiar to fans of Death’s Gambit, but it also leans into building a new fanbase of those who enjoy games such as Castlevania and Dark Souls. Despite missing some additional content that I usually look for or have seen in other 2D Metroidvania ARPGs, such as side quests, Death’s Gambit: Afterlife stands on its own and should be a welcome addition to any Metroidvania fan’s library.
White Rabbit and Serenity Forge have both done an excellent job of producing more content, new features, and a simple yet impactful rework to the game. It is rare to see any developer put this much time and energy into a game that’s already released, and even more rare for them to do it over such a long period of time. If you’ve never played Death’s Gambit before, now is definitely the best time to check it out.
Death’s Gambit: Afterlife is releasing for PC and Nintendo Switch today, and will release on PS4 in the not too distant future. As for those who already own Death’s Gambit, the Afterlife expansion will be a free update. For everything about Death’s Gambit: Afterlife be sure to check out our Wiki.
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either give it 8 or 7.5, 7.9 is just stupid
Never played the original but will be getting this. Not only because it looks awesome, but also as a nod to a dev team who clearly cares about their product and players.
The game is AWESOME. I hate comparing games, but is a Mashup of Dead Cells, Hollow Knight, Dead Souls, and Ori. It takes the best aspects of all of those and throws them in. Really, really recommend it.
4 days later, and I'm confident that this is my favorite game of the year. Did you end up getting it?
@@Parsinen257 play outer wilds with the dlc and oyu have another contender^^
Me to. Never played either but for 19 dollars it’s looks fun to bad graphics don’t seem to great
@ Michael T-rex Andrade
I’m glad I’m not the only one that noticed that. I couldn’t tell if I was just imagining the similarities
This is one of the best FREE content patches in the history of video games...kudos to the devs
This buy was probably the best one I did in the last 6 months. I bought it around 10 days ago, played the fuck out of it and finished it in 3-4 days, absolutely loved it and I was like "Huh I guess NG+ time, might be a bit easy but it's ok we'll try stuff" and the next day the expansion drops and suddenly I have double the amount of content/mechanics. Already 55 hours in and I love this game, about to finish the expansion too and go on an NG+. This shit is DS in 2D and I love it
The sheer fact they revamped this game from the ground up is incredible
It's so much better now
I played this at launch of PS4. really enjoyed it, never beat it though because I kept experimenting this the different builds. This game is really underrated. It's pretty impressive how different classes can really shake up your play style.
Hopefully this is released on the 4 eventually and I can dive back in, finish up lol
If you haven’t played Deaths Gambit you are missing out. I can’t wait to jump back in for this new expansion!
It's free?
@@MrShinTensei $17 but free if you already own original game.
Agree. Great and underrated game.
@@gremlinking5640 no it is a bad game. Every single mechanic was buggy and we have to wait 3 years+ for them to actually release the game. The only thing that was good about the game before this DLC was the voice acting. The rest is horrible
I played through about halfway when it first came out. I'll definitely try it again just gonna finish ender lilies first.
The amount of quality, in-depth content you make is insane when one considers how many additional hours you need to spend actually playing the game. I don't understand how you can balance it.
Yeah literally this guy is insane, like all the games ranging from all types.. he knew what he is talking about, and whats more insane is he is an expert of the game mechanics.. like wtf it took me hours n hours to realise that while he already produce many high quality reviews
Didn't know this game existed, definitely buying this when I wake up tomorrow. I just can't get enough of metroidvanias and souls style games. I will never get tired of them
What they did with this update is just incredible, i literally couldn't stop playing
Always been intrigued by this game, these QOL changes are making it a must buy
Good on them! I enjoyed the base game well enough at about a 7.5 but it had issues. Always nice to see devs give a shit and improve player gripes with a fan supportive business model. No Mans Sky and Final Fantasy 14 are the best examples ive ever seen but this deserves support regardless. Great video also
Awesome! Thanks for pointing out that it came out. Was waiting for the expansion to finally get to play the game D
You had me at "map" lol. I actually really liked the original and am excited to revisit it for a new and improved experience
I’m definitely going to check this one out! Thanks Fextra!
The pixel art in the original was phenomenal, I might have to pick this up I really liked the game and these quality of life changes are really nice (FINALLY THEY INCLUDE A MAP!!)
This is not just an expansion. Is a brand new game, i remember playing back when it was released in 2018 and i liked but it got boring real quick. Now this game looks more like a metroidvania and is so much fun to play and fight the bosses.
I bought this game earlier this month for $8 on PlayStation and have been anxiously awaiting this update. Great review!
Great review and commentary. You've nailed it. Fished it, and starting again with another class. Its worth higher than a 7.9 score IMO. There aren't many games like DG Afterlife. It's unique and really well made. 8.5 - 9.0 score for me, the newgame+ is confusing. I wish it was more clear why I even want to play NG+. Also, I want the option to skip more story cinemas. There are a few near the end that kill the forward progression.
I was so surprised when I got afterlife. I had just done a refresher of the original on ps4 for a few days before afterlife came out. I bought afterlife for the Switch and was surprised as hell to see these differences. I think they made it way more “accessible” to new players. Giving you the upgrades after almost every early game boss now. Another great vid fex. Keep it up!
I remember playing the original version a few years back. Never got to finish it due to life and other games that came out. Now I see this video and that it's on sale right now. Definitely going to give this version a try now.
The length they go through to improve the game for free is nothing short of amazing
The updates look awesome. Guess I'm jumping back into this one this weekend.
Awesome! I didn’t realize it came out today. It looks great, the only thing I wish is that they made armour pieces actually show up on your character and not just the cape that changes. Other than that I’m excited to play this after I’m done with tails of iron.
That’s pretty typical for games like Castlevania, even those only show weapons. Was Tails any good?
@@brandonkruse6412 if you liked salt and sanctuary, you will like tails of iron.
Good game, but really short
@@AxxmorbidfloristxxC eh… the combat is good but the constant going back to the same area over and over for 1 item got really annoying really fast. Would’ve been nice to have more forward progress instead of having to complete a bunch of side quests before being able to move on
@@mkv2718 what game u are talking about
Got this on ps4 when it first came out and it was okay but seemed out of place. Got the switch release as soon as it dropped and I'm not disappointed. Glad I added this to my metroidvania collection on my switch. Great video fextra
Very impressive rework by the devs.
I will say that I still think a Metroidvania needs to focus more on verticality opposed to horizontally sprawling worlds. The horizontally expanding games have to spend extra attention on fast travel points to cut back on the insane backtracking through multiple biomes. I do think what is on offer here is done well but it's something to be mindful of for sequels.
Thanks for the review. Helped in my decision to finally pick this up today.
What class should I pick for the whole game, or can I change it later?
One of my favorites of all! Definitely worth it
Great review, and I agree with you ratings, other than the audio and visual design one. Both audio and visuals are a 10/10 in this game, it's like the one thing it excels at.
would you suggest to start NEW or continue an old savegame? thank you!
Purchased and installed on my Switch! $17 is a steal for this hidden gem.
The developers did an outstanding job, for Free! I think the game deserve no less than 8~8.5. But to each his own.
@@thelandsbetween5840 the way they praised it one would think of a much higher score, and deservingly so. Strange.
Our review scores weight the game against all other games. This is a good fun game, but it’s not the best game ever. This score is a lot higher than the average 6.7 every other outlet gave it, because we think it’s good. Your perception is simply suffering from score inflation
@@thelandsbetween5840 Thanks for flying off the handle with a bunch of insults and amply demonstrating your immaturity and lack of comprehension. Bye!
@@Fextralife it's alright, i understand. To each his own like i said.
By the way, you didn't really need to respond in kind to the other guy. Take it easy, remain professional and keep up the good work. Thanks for the review.
I completely disagree. A 6.7 isn't "good." It's fair if anything. This remake/update deserves way more than that. Honestly your response to that guy and this review are super unprofessional.
Played the original and really didn't like it, was bored and saw it on my library along with the Afterlife tagline which I didn't remember. Right off the bat I noticed differences and was wondering what it was. So far I've been actually enjoying it, combat feels better
Hi. I have a question. How many save slots does it have?
One of the best Metroidvania and the voice acting amazing
I am 1 year late here. I bought Death's Gambit around when it came out and never finished it. Earlier this year I saw the update and decided to jump back in. Super glad I did the game was amazing.
Just bought this on my switch, can't wait to play it!
Downloaded last night on my switch but been busy with d2r and dandy ace. Will play today tho
Wait, i have this game on my PS4, would love to go back to it for another run. Is this expansion free for the original owners?
Yes
@@glow4417 awesome :D
Is it live now ? I don’t see it
Really good and informative Review !
It will be free on Epic Games from Aug 15 - 22 2024!
ive put off the original because lots of people said that it was disappointing. but this time i think its worth buying. i hope its really good.
Just revisited it after like a year and god damn I don't know why I ever put it down. I remember being fairly impressed with it when I first played it but guess it just got lost to the backlog. Really glad I decided to jump back into it
How long is the game?
Hell yes one of my favorite games of all time!
This, quite simply put, is why indies are amazing. Any AAA developer would have left the game as is, released paid dlc to implement the improvements, or waited 5 more years to do a re-release. Take games like Anthem and Destiny for example. The games were unfinished husks of a game of release, Anthem got abandoned by the devs after a few small attempts to patch in fixes, and destiny got paid dlc that actively blocked out players who didn't pay in for it. Devs who are passionate about their games go to indie studios.
Woah! I was always curious about the original but now it's a must play
How much did you boost the volume when showing the npcs talking? I have to turn my tv up to the max to even hear these dudes in my game.
Looks fantastic. I really liked the original on PS4, so I'm sure I'll love this.
I just bought on it on the Switch too, because the devs deserve it... this is quite the free content update.
Just finished Afterlife Ending A. I tried the original release way back but didn't like it and now I can safely say that Afterlife is great! I would highly recommend trying it out!
Dude this came out of nowhere!! Amazing! Is it already out??
Yes it’s out
Just bought it cause its on discount not a huge fan of these games but REALLY loved bloostained ritual of the night hope im gonna love that one also!
I just came back to deaths gambit since my ps4 died last year. My god....this content parch is by far amazing.
Isnt the charchters too small in comparison to the backgrounds. it feels weird to me.
Heard/read the game was disappointing at launch, but Afterlife seems great! Just preordered the physical edition for Switch
I can't comment on the original version, but Afterlife is fantastic. Looks great, sounds great, plays great. Reminds me a lot of Blasphemous, but with much greater variety of game play.
Finally gotten it after been on fence. And i love it. These are my AAAs.
Looks like it's finally time to pick this one up!
I would've liked it more if the music gained a slightly higher tempo during heavy combat as opposed to exploration
I can,t find this on ps4 is this for switch only? Because the expansion is available on the ps store.
Coming soon :)
Just bought it for the PlayStation. Excited to play!
if you get the ps4 disc, will the game autopatch to afterlife?
Wait is ps4 getting this?? Game is in my library but there is no update?
is playable now ?
Is the ps4 version updated as well?
I have this game and i didn't even realize they had reworked the entire thing. I loved the original, this one is gonna make me coom
Does anyone know the release date of the ps4 update
When is it on PS4
I loved the original . Even if it lacked a few some things. I saw the potential in it. And not it’s even better
I've been seeing people giving the story section of this game lower points than its other aspects but I think the story has more to it if people understood what it actually is. Spoilers ahead :
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Humanity lost the war miserably. Millenniums have passed and everything's archived; including events, memories and human conscious. They are stored in a museum called Garde Tum and even that failed to function at some point. Crow (Death) can be seen mentioning two times in this game that he's lost contact with Sorun. One when Sorun is stuck in Thalamus's first nightmare before unlocking dream shift and 2nd time in Chamber of Migration (Act A, choosing good ending). But in the Chamber of migration, Crow actually says that it has been thousands of years that he last contacted Sorun (and that he lost the count). From that point, the game actually refers the player as Observer instead of Sorun multiple times and it can be seen even after the credit scene. I believe something happened to the world when Endless beat Sorun in front of the gate (Ione & Vrael can be seen lying dead as well) which we do not see it but I think Sorun never reached the gate but Ione and Vrael only.
Final thought, Sorun lost, humanity lost, their history's been abandoned so as their archived conscious/memory. Some anomaly or rogue program green lit an ultimate farewell to everyone before it permanently shuts off because of power shortage and I believe it's Origa. She's the only boss who does not kill Sorun and the only time where "Immortal defeated" does not appear after defeating her. She gives Sorun an access key which is known as "Forbidden key" to Garde Tum which just directly proves that Origa is kinda of a Firewall, allowing Sorun an absolution. Act A indicates this as well. In a cutscene, it was shown to us that Origa's parents left her alone for her conscious to be uploaded and used as a weapon instead.
I think this whole game's actually a "Fool's gold". Everything's happening in a saved server with no free will. This just makes Thalamus the only good guy actually cause he puts you aside from the never-ending gambit loop with beloved memories. He knows ending is not an actual end but a futile attempt. He actually lets you keep the only human thing left in you just like his name suggests.
So you are saying that Thalamus is the good guy?
@@MrGrunja According to my theory, yes.
Wait so is this the original redone or is this dlc for the original?
Redone with extra content, so both.
@@glow4417 amazing imma hit this up as i always put off playing this game for some reason and this is a great excuse to stop putting it off.
I was questioning getting this or another metroidvania. Glad I got this gem!
I'm between this and moonscars which is better guys?
How come I've never heard of this game before? I noticed it in Nintendo's e-shop when looking for metroidvanias, looks interesting.
Dang, just finished Ori and The Will of The Wisps. Guess we're doing platformers this month.
How do I get the dlc for PS4
From the overwhelming praise in this review, I was expecting a much higher score.
Original was more souls like than metroidvania. Is this worth it if you care about souls like aspect much more?
Is game thoroughly polished? Do it need patches?
It needed it
As someone who played the old version and now the new one, the combat still feels souls-like
I definitely get a no man's sky vibe from hearing this judging by the games history when it launched to its state now
Can't wait for the PS4 update finished this game around 5 times now I just want the new weapons
Reminds me of vigil the endless night which is very good so i might have to give this one a try it's always the ones you overlook that end up being awesome!
amazing review ..thank u
Damn. I thought I could play on ps4. Any idea of a release window
I think its supposed to be here by the end of the month. Take it with a grain of salt though.
i have to say, out of all the 2-d souls likes that came out a few years ago. this and salt and sanctuary are easily the best. looking forward to playing through again with the updates.
Absolutely! I had some issue with the base game of Death's Gambit, but I have been playing Afterlife today and it all feels much better. For a true Souls-Like 2D experience, this and S&S are tops as you said. I would consider Blasphemous, another favorite of mine, more of a "Souls-Lite" so that's the only reason I didn't mention that too
i recommend you grime, i like it a lot more than those two.
Hmmmm you haven’t played blasphemous
@@narcodium i have, but i really didn't see it as a souls like. other then the atmosphere and some of the designs the mechanics don't share anything with darksouls, doesn't even have a stamina system if i remember right. it's more of a "gritty" castlevania clone, then a 2d souls like
Just got it. Like Blasphemous, Hollow Knight, and several others...looks like I'll be picking up the physical version as well.
i am gonna be honest, i was keeping an eye out for this game since it was announced and finally in 2018 i got it....and it was not that great, i mean it even made me steer clear of 2d souls like for a while, until i finally got my balls together and purchased a game that i hoped will change my mind, and it did and until today i think it is one of the best in the genre.........BLASPHEMOUS, so go get that one and it has a free amazing expansion also, i myself will check the expansion for this but i am not holding my breath.
It's one of those games which was good yet annoyingly flawed in some aspects, the improvements and additions should finally make it shine, Im certainly giving it another try.
its on sale on steam for the holiday
Hopefully the playstation update comes sooner rather than later
1st also I’m sure it’s worth it!! Sleeper hit
Ghouls n Ghosts, used to love that game almost 30 years ago! hahaha...
Xbox version same to steam?
Anyone know how this compares to Blasphemous? Is it better?
They're different beasts. Blasphemous has almost no RPG elements or even different weapons. Death's Gambit is all about customization. But on the things they do share in common, I prefer Death's Gambit. The gameplay is faster but not nearly as punishing as Blasphemous, there are no instadeath spike pits and such, and I find Death's Gambit story much more engaging. Blasphemous has a better aesthetic and more interesting world, and someone who wants a simpler game would like Blasphemous more.
It's more difficult than Blasphemous (which I'm half way through). With DG even after grinding two hours, I can't beat the third boss. Blasphemous gets tricky though there's no grinding.
Played the original quite a bit. It wasn't perfect, far from it - but it was quite enjoyable nevertheless.
Finished the main story a couple of times but i never got around to beating the bosses on Heroic mode. Felt like you need to go there on NG+ with way higher stats and i generally dislike going through the game again with the same character.
Now, fighting MORE bosses, that's what I'm talking about!
ending made me cry
This game is awesome, I hope they make a sequel.
Hope it comes to PS4 soon.
I debating on if i should get this game. I loved blasphemous.
It’s a good game
I gave up on beating the soul of the Phoenix. Perhaps I’ll give this game another shake now.