Oxenfree

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  • Summary: Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You assume the role of Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. RPG Fan
    Aug 11, 2016
    90
    Oxenfree is an extremely well put-together horror game from a new developer, and one that I can find very little fault with. Night School Studios might just be 2016's class valedictorians, and any fan of Telltale games and suspense fiction simply must give this one a go.
  2. Gaming Nexus
    Jun 30, 2016
    90
    Oxenfree is everything that is right in the indie development scene. It tells a great story, has really unique gameplay that's almost completely dialog driven, and has some of the most subtle horror elements I've seen in a game. This is one of those games that you shouldn't sleep on, make sure you check it out.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 8, 2016
    85
    So much of Oxenfree is an utterly heavenly experience. The conversation options knocks other games out of the water, and the characters are relatable and well-realised. The story is well-paced for much of the fairly brief play time, but sadly things unravel by the time the finale arrives, making a potential stone cold classic into something that’s merely great.
  4. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jun 3, 2016
    80
    Oxenfree deals with some heavy topics in just a few hours, and manages to do something genuinely interesting with them. A phenomenal conversation system anchors most of the experience, but there’s many mysteries for dedicated players to solve. Oxenfree is a game that rewards players that go the extra mile, and how much you get out of it is directly tied to how much you put in.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 16, 2016
    80
    One of this year's best indie offerings so far. [Aug 2016, p.88]
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  6. Push Square
    Jun 6, 2016
    70
    It may be brief, but Oxenfree has elements of greatness and stands out as an excellent example of video game storytelling. It's also a beautiful and intriguing game that draws you in from the very start and makes you want to see just how deep the rabbit hole goes. Unfortunately, the situational narrative is let down slightly in the final third where it confuses even itself and fails to merge with the far stronger and more prominent social narrative.
  7. DarkStation
    Jun 30, 2016
    60
    Oxenfree has a fabulous soundtrack, well written dialogue, and it takes some bold steps into territory that’s rarely tread in games. The island Alex and company find themselves trapped on holds many secrets, but none of them seem to warrant discovery.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 2 out of 27
  1. brennenmorrow
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This game is awesome! The story and dialogue are so good, the art style is great, and I am so excited for the sequel. There is no combat, soThis game is awesome! The story and dialogue are so good, the art style is great, and I am so excited for the sequel. There is no combat, so watch a review from a source you trust and understand what you're signing up for before you purchase the game. It's not for everyone. I really can't recommend it enough though.… Expand
  2. DanielTheCritic
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Oxenfree has got to be one of the best indie titles I've ever played. The story is what steals the show here, tying it in such a unique wayOxenfree has got to be one of the best indie titles I've ever played. The story is what steals the show here, tying it in such a unique way with its gameplay loop. One of those games you'll run through multiple playthroughs in succession. Play this game!… Expand
  4. TheFlyinPancake
    Sep 20, 2021
    9
    Oxenfree has one of the best conversation systems I've ever come across. The dialogues are written really well and feel natural. The voiceOxenfree has one of the best conversation systems I've ever come across. The dialogues are written really well and feel natural. The voice acting and the art style is all really neat. Don't expect much of the gameplay since it's mostly just walking. If you are the type of player who skips dialogue in games, then this game isn't for you. However, if you do like story games then this is a must buy… Expand
  5. keanex
    Mar 30, 2017
    8
    Oxenfree was recommended to me as a fan of Life is Strange and Gone Home. While the story is a supernatural "thriller," I fully understood whyOxenfree was recommended to me as a fan of Life is Strange and Gone Home. While the story is a supernatural "thriller," I fully understood why by the end of the game. The story is well paced, and when things get hectic I found myself wondering what would happen next. There are some easy puzzles, but the focus on the game is the story telling and character development - even though it's hard to tell what is what at times.

    The ending of the story is phenomenal. I admit I barely cared about the characters initially, but the ending made me want to play through it a second time. Speaking of the ending, there are a few ways it can flesh itself out and a New Game+ allows for a slightly different story the proceeding times around.

    I got this for $10 and it's well worth it. I plan to play through again at a later date, but for now it will sit on my hard drive while I digest it.    … Expand
  6. hello_world
    Aug 4, 2019
    8
    Oxenfree is a well written game, which is good considering that it is a narrative-based adventure game. If you like telltale games or life isOxenfree is a well written game, which is good considering that it is a narrative-based adventure game. If you like telltale games or life is strange, this should be up your alley. There is less emphasis on giving you choices that impact the overall narrative of the game, but the narrative they do construct was well done, which is often preferable to mediocre narratives that branch out.

    The dialogue is engaging and the system was created in such a way that there is little dead space between characters speaking, giving the conversations a much more natural feel. The characters are perhaps too witty for actual teenagers, but they are fun to listen to.

    However, there is one decision you make early in the game that I think should be removed.the choice didn't change the narrative, just the order you see things in. But the pacing of the story was much better for one of the choices.    … Expand
  7. raulacho
    Dec 29, 2017
    8
    Honestly this game scared me more than other 'Scary' games have ever done, i loved everything, dialogues, atmosphere, story is a littleHonestly this game scared me more than other 'Scary' games have ever done, i loved everything, dialogues, atmosphere, story is a little confusing but is all about the characters, the ending was great. Great game.… Expand
  8. Shibanima
    Apr 1, 2021
    0
    Lot of bugs that freezes the game, and trophy doesn't pop correctly, rendering an entire playthrough wasted. Zero gameplay, zero charm, 100%Lot of bugs that freezes the game, and trophy doesn't pop correctly, rendering an entire playthrough wasted. Zero gameplay, zero charm, 100% trash. Can't believe I wasted real money and time on this.… Expand

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#72 Best PS4 Game of 2016