Until Then: Afterimages

Until Then: Afterimages is an expansion written with evident love, which tastefully and respectfully expands a universe that so many of us have grown fond of. The two chapters dedicated to Sofia and Mark offer some of the most mature moments in the entire saga and confirm Polychroma Games’ narrative talent—all at a price that makes purchasing it almost a must for anyone who loved the base game. What prevented us from letting ourselves get completely swept up in enthusiasm is the game’s tendency to dwell on its characters’ suffering more than necessary, losing some of the delicacy that was the true hallmark of the original.

As a Filipino-American, one of my biggest issues with Afterimages was that it didn’t feel Filipino. Aside from actually mentioning the Philippines and using Tagalog words (and having the UI immediately translate them), I just felt like the game’s setting was generic, and while I can understand making a game that’ll appeal to more people, Until Then isn’t that kind of game.

Pair of new story chapters that expands on the Until Then universe

Until Then: Afterimages is a much-anticipated expansion to the hit Filipino visual novel/adventure game. This substantial DLC offers the same poignant, realistic writing and cinematic art direction that made the base game such a success. It offers 2 new chapters featuring Mark and Sofia, which wisely focus on interpersonal relationships and slice-of-life activities over paranormal occurrences.