BEFORE I GO

Explore the haunting, dreamlike fantasy world of BEFORE I GO, a punishing Metroidvania where you embody the innocence of an inner child on an allegorical odyssey towards death acceptance. The end is inevitable, but will you brave the journey?

The world is old and unwell. An ominous affliction has left every living soul weak, terrified and helpless before despair. But this paralyzing infestation has left the innocence of a young child untainted. Lost in limbo, an otherworldly journey awaits you. Find answers. Face your greatest fear. Confront reality.

BEFORE I GO depicts a contemplative reflection on existence and the transitory nature of life. Lose yourself in this enigmatic tale. In adversity, find your way to deliverance and peace.

BEFORE I GO is a challenging side-scrolling action-platformer that distils the classic genre down to its most beloved aspects, satisfying old-school platformer lovers and enthusiasts looking for fresh mechanics.

Key Features

Unconventional storytelling grounded in a genuine emotional tragedy.

Unique art style with a foreboding and melancholic atmosphere.

Explore a non-linear elaborate world; immerse yourself in a dreamlike universe.

Overcome meticulously crafted and intense platforming sections.

Withstand unforgiving parasitic abominations.

Assimilate powerful and dexterous abilities, sharpen your skills, and perfect the promptness of your actions.

Master intuitive, responsive, and diligently tuned controls.

• 1 player
• PS5 game streaming supported only with Premium subscription
• Accessibility features (3)
• PS5 Version
  Vibration function supported (DualSense wireless controller)

Accessibility Features

• Audio

  • Volume Controls

    You can turn down and mute individual audio volumes.

• Controls

  • Playable without Controller Vibration

    You can play the game without turning on controller vibration/haptic feedback.

• Gameplay

  • Game Pausing

    You can pause the game at any time during gameplay or cinematics (offline play only).

• Platform: PS5
• Release: 13/4/2026
• Publisher: Jerome COPPENS trading as J's Labratory
• Genres: Adventure, Action
• Screen Languages: Chinese (Simplified), English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish