Hi everyone, I’m Pablo Palma, and today I want to introduce you to Afterlife: Echoes of the Unknown, a game that’s deeply personal to me. It’s a project born out of my own struggles with loss, fear, and the unknown. Through this game, I hope to explore not just the mysteries of what lies beyond death, but also the process of healing and finding peace.

The Narrative: A Journey to the Afterlife

In Afterlife: Echoes of the Unknown, you play as a nameless being who awakens in a strange, otherworldly realm after death—a place that feels like purgatory. This world is filled with mysteries, puzzles, and echoes of lives once lived. Your goal is to uncover the secrets of this place, to understand what it means to transcend, and to find your own peace in the process.

The game is not just about solving puzzles or navigating a strange world; it’s about confronting the unknown and finding meaning in the face of uncertainty. It’s a journey that mirrors my own quest to understand and come to terms with the concept of death.

Personal Inspiration: Fear, Loss, and Healing

The inspiration for Afterlife comes from a very personal place. Since I was 12 years old, I’ve struggled with a deep fear of death. It started when I witnessed my grandmother pass away after a long illness, and it was compounded six years later when my father died suddenly of a heart attack right beside me. These traumatic events left me with a lingering sense of anxiety and panic, a fear of the unknown that I’ve carried with me for years.

For a long time, I didn’t know how to process these emotions. But then I turned to video games—not just as a player, but as a creator. Afterlife is my attempt to channel those fears, to transform them into something meaningful and, hopefully, healing. It’s my way of exploring the concept of death in a way that feels less terrifying and more peaceful.

A World of Fantasy and Surrealism

The world of Afterlife is a surreal, dreamlike place that blends elements of fantasy and science fiction. It’s a realm where the laws of physics and reality are fluid, allowing me to explore themes of energy, the universe, and the interconnectedness of all things. This surrealism gives me the freedom to create a world that feels both familiar and alien, a place where players can lose themselves in the mystery and beauty of the unknown.

I’ve drawn inspiration from some of my favorite films, like Interstellar, which explores the vastness of the universe and the human desire to understand our place within it. Just as Interstellar uses space as a metaphor for human connection and love, Afterlife uses its surreal world to explore themes of life, death, and what lies beyond.

The Message: Finding Peace in the Unknown

Through Afterlife, I want to create a space where players can confront their own fears and questions about mortality in a way that feels safe and even beautiful. The game is not just about death; it’s about life, about the choices we make, and the legacies we leave behind. It’s about finding peace in the face of the unknown.

I believe that games have the power to help us process difficult emotions and experiences. They allow us to explore complex themes in a way that’s interactive and personal. My hope is that Afterlife can be that kind of experience—not just for me, but for anyone who has ever struggled with loss or the fear of what comes next.

Call to Action: Join the Journey

I’ll be sharing more about Afterlife in the coming weeks, from the gameplay mechanics to the world design and the stories behind its creation. If you’ve ever felt the weight of loss or the fear of the unknown, I hope you’ll join me on this journey. Let’s explore the mysteries of life, death, and what lies beyond—together.

Thank you for reading, and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts. If this resonates with you, let me know in the comments or follow along for updates. Let’s make Afterlife a game that not only entertains but also heals.