Afterlife is a simulator developed by LucasArts, released 31 December 1996 on DOS, Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Afterlife is
Afterlife is a simulator game developed by LucasArts and released in 1996. It is available on DOS, Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
Telling people where to go is just the beginning. Welcome to Afterlife, a world-building simulation that lets you create the hereafter in the here and now. Possessed of an unearthly sense of humor, it all begins in a god-knows-where galaxy. As a "regional spiritual director" your task, given to you by the Powers That Be, is to develop two prime planes of “unreal estate” - heaven and hell - simultaneously. Keep the billions of souls happy by giving them the rewards and punishments they deserve. The wages of sin are plentiful. Open up your afterlife with the Pearly Gates of Heaven or the Fiery Gates of Hell, zone for the Seven Deadly Sins and/or their respective Virtues. Then lay down some…
How it plays
It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are business, comedy and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Afterlife launched on 31 December 1996, within three weeks of Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8 and Money Puzzle Exchanger.
Released around the same time: Mario Kart 64, Wild Arms, Mega Man 8, Money Puzzle Exchanger.
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When did Afterlife come out?
Afterlife was released on 31 December 1996 for DOS, Linux, Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
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