Death’s Gambit Afterlife Review: Is it Worth It? Should You Play it? Gameplay Impressions

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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[AZMJ]

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.

[colinclement]

This is one of the best FREE content patches in the history of video games...kudos to the devs

[MpougkaMpougka]

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

[brandonwoodhouse]

The sheer fact they revamped this game from the ground up is incredible

[bosshawg]

If you haven’t played Deaths Gambit you are missing out. I can’t wait to jump back in for this new expansion!

[littlechicken]

What they did with this update is just incredible, i literally couldn't stop playing

[od]

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

[hazzar]

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

[LolaliciousSmiley]

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.

[mauriciotorquato]

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.

[ITyraxI]

Always been intrigued by this game, these QOL changes are making it a must buy

[nolanlehman]

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

[AxxmorbidfloristxxC]

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.

[aniwasza]

The length they go through to improve the game for free is nothing short of amazing

[jzarlejz]

You had me at "map" lol. I actually really liked the original and am excited to revisit it for a new and improved experience

[cloudbloom]

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!!)

[theshadowcult]

Awesome! Thanks for pointing out that it came out. Was waiting for the expansion to finally get to play the game D

[tonydeluna]

I’m definitely going to check this one out! Thanks Fextra!

[M.W.H.]

The developers did an outstanding job, for Free! I think the game deserve no less than 8~8.5. But to each his own.

[Halowarzx]

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.