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Based on 203 ratings
7.3
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Score Breakdown Based on 203 ratings
  1. 10 (22)
  2. 9 (27)
  3. 8 (65)
  4. 7 (44)
  5. 6 (22)
  6. 5 (7)
  7. 4 (10)
  8. 3 (1)
  9. 2 (3)
  10. 1 (2)

What Gamespot Users have to say about Afterlife (1996)

  • Rating:8

    My first game review

    It's reviewing time!I like this game, as (former) SimCity player, I like City-building game where this game is basically SimCity 2000 mod sets in Heaven and Hell(due to this game uses same (graphic) engine with SimCity 2... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    This game made me laugh.

    This was one of the best light hearted games I've played. The 2 "helpers" angel and devil and their banter made it pretty funny. It took me awhile to understand that you had to make the roads looooong to make h... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:10

    Welcome to your Afterlife. There's no turning back.

    This was one of the first Lucasarts games I ever played besides Monkey Island and Full Throttle, and yet I thought it was very interesting to begin with. Afterlife is a very unique game with humor, patience, and color ... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.1

    The 'last word in Sims' is a refreshing break from normal Sims.

    First off, let me say that I'm a bit biased about sim games. I think that most of the time they are a waste of time and are a too complicated for their own good. But, seeing how many sell yearly, I'd say I'm a minority. ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Enjoy the After Life

    To this day this game stands out in my mind. I wish someone would re-make it. It was a humorous spin on the city building genre, where the player controls the building and management of both Heaven and Hell. You sta... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.3

    Instant classic games!

    This is an instant classic game that i own! Am actually still playing this sometimes with my classic running on window 95 pc. Its a nice game where you get to build ya own heaven and hell thingy. Its very fun too! It... Read Full Review

    1 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7.5

    By playing this game we might have an idea of what happens to us

    The game is fun...simple :) If you bought this game you cant go wrong, especially if you get it in the lucas arts fun pack 2. The game is simliar to sim city however it gives you the ability to make a very good designed ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful