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{{disambig|the 1996 LucasArts game|the 2019 Signal Space Lab game|[[Afterlife (2019)]]}}
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
 
|cover        = Afterlife Coverart.png
 
|cover        = Afterlife Coverart.png
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|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|June 27, 1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 27, 1996}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Mac OS|1996}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 9, 2015|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_afterlife Release: Afterlife ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 9, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com">[https://www.gog.com/news/release_afterlife Release: Afterlife ● GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 9, 2015|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 9, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}}
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|steam appid  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|April 9, 2015|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref name="GOG.com"/>}}
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|gogcom page  = afterlife
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Isometric }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Strategy, Business }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Cartoon }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Comedy }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | }}
 +
|steam appid  = 557240
 +
|gogcom id    = 1425308948
 +
|hltb        = 18106
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
 +
|mobygames    = 202
 
|wikipedia    = Afterlife (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Afterlife (video game)
 
|winehq      = 1722
 
|winehq      = 1722
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
  
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'''Key points'''
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{{Introduction
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{{++}} The Windows version (patched to 1.1 by GOG.com) can support high resolutions like 1920x1080 with a tweak. Even the DOS version can go as high as 1024x768.
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|introduction      =
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{{ii}} The Windows version has issues on modern systems. The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in [[DOSBox]].
+
 
−
{{--}} Retail version requires the CD to uninstall the game.
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|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    = The Windows version has issues on modern systems.{{cn|December 2023}} The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in [[DOSBox]]. Retail version requires the CD to uninstall the game.
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{GOG.com links|1425308948|afterlife}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1425308948|afterlife}}
 +
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/557240/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | Disc check (see [[#Run without the CD|Run without the CD]]). | | DOS, Windows}}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail |  | disc | Disc check (see [[#Run without the CD|Run without the CD]]). | | DOS, Windows}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG | afterlife | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_afterlife_a447e/post39 Release: Afterlife, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>| | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
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{{Availability/row| GOG.com | afterlife | DRM-free | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/release_afterlife_a447e/post39|title=Release: Afterlife, page 2 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>| | Windows, OS X, Linux}}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 557240 | Steam | DOS version pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. | | Windows, OS X }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
 
===Patches===
 
===Patches===
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[http://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/221/18937 Afterlife 8-bit Sound Update] fixes compatibility with 8-bit sound cards
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[https://www.patches-scrolls.de/patch/221/18937 Afterlife 8-bit Sound Update] fixes compatibility with 8-bit sound cards
  
 
===Run without the CD===
 
===Run without the CD===
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# Do a full install of the game.
 
# Do a full install of the game.
 
# Copy the CD contents to a new folder.
 
# Copy the CD contents to a new folder.
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# Edit the configuration file (<code>afterdos.ini</code> for DOS version, <code>alife.ini</code> for Windows version).
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# Edit the configuration file ({{file|afterdos.ini}} for DOS version, {{file|alife.ini}} for Windows version).
 
# Change the <code>CD Path</code> line to point to the CD folder.
 
# Change the <code>CD Path</code> line to point to the CD folder.
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# Save your changes and close the file. The game will now run without the CD.
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# Save the changes and close the file. The game will now run without the CD.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|DOS|{{P|game}}/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|DOS|{{P|game}}\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}/ALIFE.INI|{{P|game}}\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|game}}\ALIFE.INI|{{P|game}}\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/config|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|{{P|game}}/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{P|game}}/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|game}}/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI}}
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{{Game data/config|Linux|{{P|game}}/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI}}
 
}}
 
}}
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{{XDG|unknown}}
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{{XDG|false}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|DOS|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/saves|DOS|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{P|game}}/SAVE}}
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{{Game data/row|Linux|{{P|game}}\SAVE}}
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{{Game data/saves|Linux|{{P|game}}/SAVE}}
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}} Save data location can be changed in configuration file.
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
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|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
−
|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           =  
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
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|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
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|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
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|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = true
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|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Afterlife Video Settings INI.png|INI Settings for Afterlife, found in ALIFE.INI.}}
 
{{Image|Afterlife Video Settings INI.png|INI Settings for Afterlife, found in ALIFE.INI.}}
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{{Image|Afterlife 70FPS Example.png|Afterlife running at its maximum observed framerate of 70 FPS.}}
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{{Video
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{{Image|Afterlife 1080p Tweak.png|An example of Afterlife (Win9x version) running in a 1080p borderless window.}}
 
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{{Video settings
 
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|4k ultra hd wsgf award    =  
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
 
|widescreen resolution      = hackable
−
|widescreen resolution notes= (Windows 9x Version only) Change resolution in <code>ALIFE.INI.</code> DOSBox version crashes on widescreen resolutions and anything higher than 1024x768.
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|widescreen resolution notes= See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|multimonitor              = false
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|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        =  
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|multimonitor notes        = {{Term|Pixel-based}} scaling. A low resolution may be required, as many multimonitor resolutions may cause a crash on launch. See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
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|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]].
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|4k ultra hd                = false
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = 2880x2160 has not been tested. DOSBox version cannot go above 1024x768.
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|4k ultra hd notes          = DOS version will crash at resolutions higher than 1024x768.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  = Isometric.
 
|fov notes                  = Isometric.
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|windowed                  = true
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|windowed                  = false
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|windowed notes            = Toggle with {{key|Alt|Enter}} (when using [[DOSBox]]).
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|windowed notes            =  
 
|borderless windowed        = true
 
|borderless windowed        = true
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|borderless windowed notes  = Windows 9x version only. Borderless Gaming for DOSBox doesn't stretch the game window.
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|borderless windowed notes  = Windows 9x version only. See the [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed#Windows|glossary page]] for possible solutions when using [[DOSBox]].
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
−
|anisotropic notes          =  
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|anisotropic notes          = Uses 2D sprites.
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing              = n/a
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
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|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
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|60 fps notes              = 70 FPS cap observed with DOS version. See screenshot on right.
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|60 fps notes              = 70 FPS cap in DOS version.
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps                    = false
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps notes              =  
 +
|hdr                        = unknown
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]===
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{{Input settings
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{{++}} Both the DOSBox and Win9x releases of Afterlife have an INI that can be tweaked beyond the game's basic options.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set custom resolution (Windows 9x release)|fix=
 +
# Open the configuration file, {{code|{{P|game}}\ALIFE.INI}}.
 +
# Set the resolution field as desired, and save the document.
 +
 
 +
'''Notes'''
 +
{{ii}} DOSBox can be similarly tweaked by using the DOS [[#Configuration_file.28s.29_location|configuration file]].
 +
{{ii}} This tweak can cause minor glitches with the LucasArts intro video.
 +
{{--}} The Windows 9x release can crash immediately after the intro video with extremely high resolutions.
 +
{{--}} The DOSBox version crashes on widescreen resolutions and anything higher than 1024x768.
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Image|Afterlife 1996 - Gameplay Settings.png|Gameplay options (located under Global > Misc. Options).}}
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis      = false
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 
|invert mouse y-axis notes =  
 +
|touchscreen              = unknown
 +
|touchscreen notes        =
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support        = false
 
|controller support notes  = In some cases, it is possible to emulate a mouse using a gamepad and external program.
 
|controller support notes  = In some cases, it is possible to emulate a mouse using a gamepad and external program.
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|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4               = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  =
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers         = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =  
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback          = unknown
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Image|Afterlife-Audio-Settings.jpg|Audio Settings.}}
 
  
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==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
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{{Audio settings
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{{Image|Afterlife 1996 - Audio Settings.png|Audio Settings.}}
 +
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Options can only be found in-game, on the toolbar at the top of the screen.
+
|separate volume notes    = Options are located on the toolbar at the top of the screen. It can also be accessed by pressing {{key|F9}}.
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound          = unknown
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|subtitles                = true
 
|subtitles                = true
−
|subtitles notes          = The intro has no subtitles.
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|subtitles notes          = Intro cutscene plays without subtitles.
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = unknown
+
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
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  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = yes
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
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  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
−
  |notes    =  
+
  |notes    = Audio available only in retail version.
 +
|fan      =
 +
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = German
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = true
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail and GOG.com only.
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = true
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Brazilian Portuguese
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Retail only (BraSoft).
 +
  |fan       =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
−
  |audio    = no
+
  |audio    = false
−
  |subtitles =  
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
−
===Tutorial in Windows version doesn't work===
+
===Tutorial in Windows 95 version is broken===
−
Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window appears but nothing else. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed.
+
{{ii}} Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window may appear with nothing else available. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed.
−
To fix this, set the 'compatibility mode' to 'Windows 95' in compatibility settings of the exe.
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{{fixbox|description=Run the game in Windows 95 compatibility mode}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
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|metal support          =  
 
|metal support          =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
 
|metal support notes    =  
−
|vulkan support        =  
+
|vulkan versions        =  
−
|vulkan support notes   =  
+
|vulkan notes           =  
−
|dos modes              =  
+
|dos modes              = SVGA
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux 68k app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =
 +
|mac os powerpc app    = unknown
 +
|mac os 68k app        = unknown
 +
|mac os executable notes=  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Middleware
 
{{Middleware
 
|audio            = iMuse
 
|audio            = iMuse
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Latest revision as of 11:21, 26 December 2023

This page is for the 1996 LucasArts game. For the 2019 Signal Space Lab game, see Afterlife (2019).

Afterlife
Afterlife cover
Developers
LucasArts
Release dates
DOS June 27, 1996
Windows June 27, 1996
Mac OS (Classic) 1996
Windows (DOSBox) April 9, 2015[1]
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) April 9, 2015[1]
Linux (DOSBox) April 9, 2015[1]
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Bird's-eye view, Isometric
Controls Point and select
Genres Strategy, Business
Art styles Cartoon
Themes Comedy
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Afterlife is a singleplayer bird's-eye view and isometric strategy and business game.

The Windows version has issues on modern systems.[citation needed] The DOS version (on the same CD or sold separately) works perfectly in DOSBox. Retail version requires the CD to uninstall the game.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 Disc check (see Run without the CD).
DOS
Windows
GOG.com
DRM-free
 DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2]
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
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 DOS version pre-packaged with DOSBox.
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Patches

Afterlife 8-bit Sound Update fixes compatibility with 8-bit sound cards

Run without the CD

Copy CD contents to hard drive[citation needed]
  1. Do a full install of the game.
  2. Copy the CD contents to a new folder.
  3. Edit the configuration file (afterdos.ini for DOS version, alife.ini for Windows version).
  4. Change the CD Path line to point to the CD folder.
  5. Save the changes and close the file. The game will now run without the CD.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI
Windows <path-to-game>\ALIFE.INI[Note 1]
<path-to-game>\ALIFE\AFTERDOS.INI[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Linux <path-to-game>/ALIFE/AFTERDOS.INI<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/557240/pfx/[Note 3]
This game does not follow the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux.

Save game data location

System Location
DOS <path-to-game>\SAVE
Windows <path-to-game>\SAVE[Note 1]
Mac OS (Classic)
macOS (OS X) <path-to-game>/SAVE
<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Linux <path-to-game>/SAVE
<path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/557240/pfx/[Note 3]
Save data location can be changed in configuration file.

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

INI Settings for Afterlife, found in ALIFE.INI.
INI Settings for Afterlife, found in ALIFE.INI.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
See Widescreen resolution.
Multi-monitor
Pixel-based scaling. A low resolution may be required, as many multimonitor resolutions may cause a crash on launch. See Widescreen resolution.
Ultra-widescreen
See Widescreen resolution.
4K Ultra HD
DOS version will crash at resolutions higher than 1024x768.
Field of view (FOV)
Isometric.
Windowed
For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Windows 9x version only. See the glossary page for possible solutions when using DOSBox.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Uses 2D sprites.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Vertical sync (Vsync)
For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
60 FPS
70 FPS cap in DOS version.
120+ FPS

Widescreen resolution

Both the DOSBox and Win9x releases of Afterlife have an INI that can be tweaked beyond the game's basic options.
Set custom resolution (Windows 9x release)
  1. Open the configuration file, <path-to-game>\ALIFE.INI.
  2. Set the resolution field as desired, and save the document.

Notes

DOSBox can be similarly tweaked by using the DOS configuration file.
This tweak can cause minor glitches with the LucasArts intro video.
The Windows 9x release can crash immediately after the intro video with extremely high resolutions.
The DOSBox version crashes on widescreen resolutions and anything higher than 1024x768.

Input

Gameplay options (located under Global > Misc. Options).
Gameplay options (located under Global > Misc. Options).

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds).
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file.
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
In some cases, it is possible to emulate a mouse using a gamepad and external program.
Controller types

Audio

Audio Settings.
Audio Settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Options are located on the toolbar at the top of the screen. It can also be accessed by pressing F9.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Intro cutscene plays without subtitles.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
Audio available only in retail version.
German
Retail and GOG.com only.
Italian
Brazilian Portuguese
Retail only (BraSoft).
Spanish

Issues fixed

Tutorial in Windows 95 version is broken

Under Windows 7 64-bit, the tutorial window may appear with nothing else available. Any user input will show a dialog box saying the tutorial was completed.
Run the game in Windows 95 compatibility mode

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
DOS video modes SVGA
ExecutablePPC16-bit 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
Mac OS (Classic)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio iMuse Used to procedurally generate music based on events and what is being viewed on screen. Can create some issues on 8-bit sound cards, see Patches.

System requirements

DOS
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) MS-DOS 6.0
Processor (CPU) Intel 486DX2 66 MHz or better Intel Pentium
System memory (RAM) 8 MB 16 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 16 MB
Video card (GPU) 256-color SVGA-compatible
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 95
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.7.0
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or better
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) 64 MB of VRAM
Linux
Minimum
Operating system (OS) Ubuntu 14.04 / Linux Mint 17
Processor (CPU) 2.0 GHz or better
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 300 MB
Video card (GPU) OpenGL-compatible
256 MB of VRAM


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References