Afterimage
PlayStation 5 · 2023
About this game
The story in this game consists of two main parts.
First part focusing on school days and a group of students who set out on a hiking trip in Japanese Alps.
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However, the protagonist of the story, Yuuichi Takawashi, dies in an accident during mountain climbing.
But because of the reincarnation process of the soul, Yuuichi's memories are played.
But in order to playback the memories of the soul, it is necessary to have someone in your heart who you really want to meet.
And so the story flashback to the memories of high-school when you were in third year and play until the day of your accident.
Second part start with Yuuichi waking up in a hospital.
But not is his own body, but rather in that of whomever you made heroine in the first part of the story.
Your soul is sort-of possessing that person's body.
You want to tell people you know that you are still alive somehow, but because you are not really you, it appears to be rather difficult feat to achieve.
But it is a matter of time when the soul decides to merge, and because two souls cannot forever occupy the same body, the one that doesn't merge will disappear, and if Yuuichi's soul merges, he will continue to live on in this body.
This visual novel plays just as typically, you read through the text with static backgrounds and non-animated characters and occasionally make choices that may propel the story toward a certain direction.
There are also unlockable CG scenes and background music which can be viewed from gallery.
Dreamcast and PlayStation 2 ports feature some new characters and scenarios which are not present in PC version.
About PlayStation 5
Launched in late 2020, the PlayStation 5 introduced ultra-fast SSD loading and ray tracing to mainstream console gaming. It's still early in its collecting life cycle, but the Digital Edition (no disc drive) has already created a meaningful split in the market between disc-based and digital-only PS5 owners — something collectors should keep in mind when comparing prices for the "same" game.
Gamevaro tracks Afterimage for PlayStation 5 with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-14 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €26.14 |
| 2026-06-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €21.60 |
| 2026-06-14 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-J | €21.60 |
| 2026-06-14 | Boxed (CIB) | PAL | €65.35 |
| 2026-06-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-U | €54.01 |
| 2026-06-14 | Boxed (CIB) | NTSC-J | €54.01 |
| 2026-06-14 | Sealed / New | PAL | €156.84 |
| 2026-06-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-U | €129.63 |
| 2026-06-14 | Sealed / New | NTSC-J | €129.63 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Afterimage, suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Afterimage worth?
Afterimage for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €26.14 loose, €65.35 complete in box, and €156.84 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Afterimage rare?
Afterimage has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common PlayStation 5 titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Afterimage?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Afterimage, loose is €26.14 and CIB is €65.35 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is Afterimage worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Afterimage is currently worth €26.14 loose, versus €21.60 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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