Oaken

 PlayStation 5
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  • Summary: The world of Oaken is a mythical place, existing in a not easily defined space and time. It is stretched among the branches of the Great Oak. Its inhabitants are spirits which listen to the same voice, called the Oak Song.

    The loss of that voice starts a series of events leading into a    The world of Oaken is a mythical place, existing in a not easily defined space and time. It is stretched among the branches of the Great Oak. Its inhabitants are spirits which listen to the same voice, called the Oak Song.

    The loss of that voice starts a series of events leading into a struggle which may either heal or destroy the Great Oak.

    Oaken, a turn-based tactical roguelike set in the spirit inhabited world. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and trinkets, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards.

    Wake the spirits and save the Oak!    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Aug 7, 2023
    85
    Oaken might immediately bring comparisons to Faeria to the fore, but it stands on its own as a very good game. It incorporates the hex map as an element, but doesn't make it the star. Instead, it focuses on the survivability of units as you must measure out success across a series of encounters, and balance both the Fatigue your units must endure with the resources at your disposal, building them into a force adept enough to overcome some very challenging bosses at the conclusion of each chapter. It has all the quality of life elements you could hope for. Be endeared by its wonderful art and style, but don't be fooled - there is depth beneath those cute little plants as well.
  2. Video Chums
    Jul 26, 2023
    80
    Oaken is one of the best-looking and sounding indie games I've played this year and its strategic elements are wonderfully fleshed-out.
  3. GameSpew
    Oct 5, 2023
    70
    The two different game modes of Oaken are very much appreciated, but whichever you opt for, you’re in for a challenging ride. If you’re new to turn-based strategy games, Oaken might not be the best place to start – even if it’s charming art style is initially disarming. But for those who enjoy the genre, there’s a lot to like here.
  4. God is a Geek
    Jul 27, 2023
    65
    While there's nothing egregious about Oaken, it doesn't push the genre in any particular direction.

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