Afterward is an experimental videogame that aims to be maximally expressive in a minimal way. Its game mechanics, audio, and visuals all serve to establish a distinct emotional rhythm and progression for the player.
A few hints from the author (Warning: Contains vague spoilers):
-Afterward takes place over a finite number of days. So each time your character goes to bed, the game progresses.
-You cannot "lose" Afterward in the traditional sense. There is just one ending.
-As the game progresses, you will begin to see patterns and changes emerging.
-My intent is that the player think about the games meaning and come to his or her own conclusions upon completing it. The meaning of Afterward is ultimately up to you.
If youve completed the game or dont mind massive spoilers, a condensed playthrough highlighting some of my intentions for the game can be viewed at the following link:
http://goo.gl/fZZDNR
Afterward is completely free and best experienced with headphones.