Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife

About

Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife casts you as a dead man trapped between worlds. As Ed Miller, a photographer who died during a seance, you navigate the crumbling Barclay Mansion using ghostly powers like phasing through walls and conjuring light. Solve environmental puzzles to uncover clues about your death while avoiding Spectres, malevolent spirits that hunt you. The mansion itself feels alive with creaking floors and hidden passages, pushing you to balance exploration with survival. The game leans into VR to amplify its eerie vibe. Players report the isolation of being a spirit heightens tension, making every shadow feel threatening. While some note the story unfolds slowly, the atmospheric design and creative use of ghostly mechanics earned it a 78% on Metacritic. It’s a spooky, methodical experience where the mansion’s secrets reward careful play.

Storyline

Welcome to the Afterlife. Play as Ed Miller, a photographer who dies during a mysterious seance and has become a Wraith, a restless undead spirit with unfinished business in the land of the living. Desperate to learn the reason for your death, you’ll use supernatural abilities to explore the Barclay Mansion, the site of your untimely demise and reveal its dark secrets. Eventually, you’ll discover why even the dead are terrified of Barclay Mansion...