Function / Purpose

In-game, After Glow serves as both a resource and a power-up. Players can collect After Glow to boost their character’s abilities, power certain tech items, or enhance their attacks. However, using it comes with a risk—the more After Glow a player uses, the more unstable their character becomes, leading to potential gameplay penalties such as erratic behavior or loss of control in battle. It’s a balancing act between power and control.

Notable Features

Energy Boost:

After Glow provides temporary boosts to speed, strength, and reaction time, making it essential in high-stakes combat situations.

Neon Tattoos:

Special tattoos, like those worn by characters such as Crash, channel After Glow directly into the body, enhancing combat skills and movement. However, these tattoos are also the source of the volatile emotional effects experienced by users.

Risk vs. Reward:

While After Glow offers powerful advantages, using too much can lead to emotional volatility, making players prone to erratic actions or even in-game penalties.

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In-Game Interaction

Players can collect After Glow by scavenging in specific areas of Neon City, particularly from high-tech wreckage or the bodies of fallen enemies. It’s also sometimes found in Rubble piles. Using After Glow allows players to temporarily boost their combat abilities or unlock special attacks, but overuse leads to emotional instability, represented by gameplay penalties such as reduced control or sudden bursts of aggression.