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Dolores Entertainment will release side-scrolling adventure game What Comes After for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch on May 9, the publisher announced.

Developed by Pikselnesia and Rolling Glory Jam, What Comes After first launched for PC via Steam on November 5, 2020, followed by Switch on April 1, 2021.

Here is an overview of the game, via the developers:

About

From the creator of Coffee Talk, in collaboration with Rolling Glory Jam the creator of Rage in Peace. What Comes After is a short experience, a heartwarming story, and a love letter to all of you who think you’re a burden for other people. Help Vivi finds herself through the journey that takes her to where people go after they died, to what comes after. Ride the train filled with the souls of the people, animals, and plants that are on their way to leave this world, and talk to them to learn about love, regrets, life, and death that haunt us every day until our time has come. All presented in a light-hearted way with a sprinkle of comedy and philosophy.

Key Features

A short heartwarming story that will stay in your heart and memory.

A personal journey of learning how to love yourself.

A tale filled with love and comedy.

Colorful art to accompany your journey in the train not bound for the living.

From Noisy Pixel

Fellow Traveller announced they will publish the Pikselnesia-developed visual novel adventure Afterlove EP on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year. A limited-time demo of the game is available now on Steam until May 13. Afterlove EP is the vision of Mohammad Fahmi, the creator of the beloved Coffee Talk series, whose passing in 2022 led the Pikselnesia team to continue his legacy and bring his dream to life.

Afterlove EP is a narrative-driven game set against the vibrant backdrop of modern-day Jakarta, focusing on a young musician named Rama grappling with the sudden loss of his girlfriend, Cinta. As he navigates his grief, Rama is compelled by Cinta’s voice in his head to complete his debut EP and explore the possibilities of moving forward and finding new love. This slice-of-life adventure combines elements of dating sims, rhythm games, and narrative storytelling to offer players a deeply personal glimpse into the challenges of overcoming personal loss while engaging with the rich cultural setting of Indonesia.

Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Pikselnesia have announced dating sim, rhythm, and narrative adventure game hybrid Afterlove EP for PlayStation, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, Humble Store). Specific PlayStation platforms were not announced. It will launch in summer 2022.

Here is an overview of the game, via its store pages:

About

Taking place in the vibrant city of Kajarta, capital of Indonesia, Afterlove EP is a unique mix of dating sim, rhythm game, and narrative adventure, where players will inhabit Rama, a young musician whose girlfriend Cinta has recently passed away.

Whilst his close friends and bandmates are all determined to help him move on, Rama is languishing in his existence, dwelling on the promises he made to Cinta before they could be fulfilled.

But there’s one more thing keeping Rama from moving on, and that’s Cinta herself, whose voice now lives inside his head. As he explores the city with Cinta in tow, Rama’s choices and interactions will lead to a variety of possible story branches, and ultimately a number of different endings.

Also featuring beautiful, manga-tinged art from renowned artist, Soyatu, and an original soundtrack from indie band, L’alphalpha, Afterlove EP brings the less-explored city of Jakarta to life, and offers an authentic and emotional story with light replayability.

Key Features

From the Creator of Coffee Talk and What Comes After – No stranger to stories which tug at the heartstrings, Afterlove EP comes from renowned narrative designer, writer and developer, Fahmi.

A Mix of Narrative, Adventure, Dating Sim, and Rhythm Game – Inspired by three tried and tested genres, and inspired by the likes of the Persona games, Afterlove EP will play out over the course of a month with short and accessible day, night and sleep gameplay segments.

Multiple Endings and Story Paths – Based on the choices of the player at certain points in the game, Afterlove EP will provide a number of different outcomes to Rama’s story.

Manga in Motion – Afterlove EP features distinctive, indie manga-inspired art from renowned Indonesian artist Soyatu.

Visit Indonesia – Set in a vibrant and authentic recreation of modern day Jakarta, Indonesia and developed entirely by an Indonesian team.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

There is good in the world, only if you choose to see it.

Cinta

In relationships, we don't always see the other person. We push our ideas of who we think they are on them.

Kak Mus

You have to remember that people aren't just connecting with your words. When they listen to your music, they're also connecting to themselves. How a lyric made them feel.

Maria

Make sure to take some time for self-care today.

Satria

Everyone deals with grief differently.

Music isn't only about the compositions and theory. You're supposed to feel something.

No one's life is the same, but we all have similar experiences.

You're not the same person you were, and you won't be the same person a few years from now. So you might as well make the best of it and try to have as much fun as you can.

Tasya

Talking to someone for even perspective might help.

Rama

At least we have memories.

Getting too absorbed in one thing can really drain you.

Zak

Don't think too much, Live your life as you see fit and cherish the good people around you.

Everything that lives must die. No one lives forever.

How do you expect to find love if you can't even wait for a flower to fully bloom?

I guess, no matter what the circumstance is, Everyone has something in common.

Listen, a piece of advice from one dead person. If you have to choose, choose life. It's much more worth it. I know things might seem hard, and it sounds easier to just let go. But life is one thing you can't get back. Better enjoy it while you can.

Simply being taken care of is enough.

Things were great at the beginning until they weren't. And when that happens, it affects you emotionally and sometimes even physically.

You can spend the time and energy to choose which toys you'll play with or which cartoon you'll watch. And yet, adults choose to spend their energy and time in their heads. What a waste of energy.