GitHub repository URL
https://github.com/KochMaximilian/AfterwardsGameoff2024_Handin

Game description
Afterwords takes you on a journey through the fading memories of your past. This puzzle-driven, story-focused game allows you to explore different phases of your life within the same family home.

As you solve puzzles, you'll uncover your name along the way. Each level represents a unique memory, with the environment changing to reflect the time period you are reliving. To progress, you'll listen to conversations, find hidden words, and combine them into passwords to unlock the next memory.​

​The clock is ticking—memories are fading...

Theme interpretation
The theme of secrets is central to *Afterwords*, affecting both gameplay and narrative. As players explore memories, they uncover clues that reveal the protagonist’s identity and untold stories from their past. The linear structure, combined with randomized hints and the need to piece together information from conversations and the environment, reflects the gradual uncovering of secrets. The fading memories and time pressure highlight that secrets can be lost if not revealed in time. Ultimately, this theme drives the quest for answers, adding intrigue and emotional depth to the journey.