Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

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  • Summary: TVs turn on and off. Planes lose radar. Radio stations can't broadcast through the static. In the small coastal town of Camena, unnaturally occurring electromagnetic waves are suddenly causing interference with electrical and radio equipment. Reluctantly, Riley Poverly returns to herTVs turn on and off. Planes lose radar. Radio stations can't broadcast through the static. In the small coastal town of Camena, unnaturally occurring electromagnetic waves are suddenly causing interference with electrical and radio equipment. Reluctantly, Riley Poverly returns to her hometown to investigate the mystery, but what she finds is more than she bargained for.

    OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is the mind-bending follow-up to the critically-acclaimed narrative adventure game OXENFREE from Night School Studio. Play it as a standalone story or dive deeper by playing the original - it's up to you.

    As you play, you'll shape every step of the story through your choices. How you choose to deal with the supernatural events at hand will forever alter the future.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Jul 28, 2023
    90
    Oxenfree II is a very interesting game to be recommended for all those who enjoy graphic adventures focused on conversations.
  2. PSX Brasil
    Jul 12, 2023
    90
    Oxenfree II: Lost Signals not only honors its predecessor, but it also justifies its existence with a very well-developed narrative maturity. If the simple mechanics aren't appealing or even demanding for action fans, surely the well-written branching story can convince non-believers.
  3. App Trigger
    Sep 11, 2023
    85
    Oxenfree II pays deep homage to its predecessor while creating a pretty and creepy game that old fans and new ones alike can enjoy.
  4. COGconnected
    Jul 12, 2023
    80
    Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is a beautifully told story that improves on the original. The structure is exciting and fosters intrigue in the multilayered narrative. Although Night School Studios does improve the gameplay, it fails to take advantage of these segments. Despite that, the wonderful art direction, intelligent narrative and relatable characters make this a memorable adventure.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Jul 12, 2023
    80
    It’s been a long time coming, but Oxenfree II: Lost Signals has landed with the sense of mystery and intrigue that made the original game such a hit. The use of walkie-talkies throughout is a great source of communication, and the chemistry between Riley and Jacob brings in a sense of homeliness that’s comforting, even when the paranormal forces encroach upon you, spiralling you into their otherworldly insanity. Like the first game, it’s short and you may find yourself getting lost at times, but this is a stunningly haunting sequel that deserves your attention.
  6. Digital Trends
    Jul 12, 2023
    70
    Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is another narrative hit for Night School, delivering a slow-burn story that expertly weaves together supernatural horror with an introspective story of self-discovery. The sequel does find itself struggling with its own identity crisis though, as tedious interactivity leaves me wondering if the studio’s heart is more in movies or TV than video games.
  7. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jul 11, 2023
    60
    It seemed like Alex was damned to wallow in limbo until the end of time, but it’s Oxenfree 2 that ended up being caught in a loop. Some of those replicated features work in its favor, like its fluid dialogue and cast of decently well-realized characters, yet it’s too heavily anchored to its predecessor. The aforementioned dialogue system is mostly the same and hasn’t been further streamlined or upgraded. Traversal is still too slow. And even though its narrative builds on what came before, it struggles to provide a comprehensive summary of that first game and contextualize those all-important events. All of these stumbles mean that Oxenfree 2’s signal isn’t lost, just full of unnecessary static.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. Darklordcreeper
    Jul 16, 2023
    10
    Another amazing game from NightSchool. Incredibly smart story and witty, sharp dialogue, weaves a fantastic tapestry of supernaturalAnother amazing game from NightSchool. Incredibly smart story and witty, sharp dialogue, weaves a fantastic tapestry of supernatural happenings and superb humor.
    Worth the wait.    … Expand
  2. ebbest
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    a great sequel of a great game, the story is impressive, and the characters well fleshed out
  4. Jt0429
    Jul 14, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Gripping story; Well-written and well-acted characters; Strong, effective horror elements; Incredible dialogue system; Simple, engaging    Good-
    Gripping story; Well-written and well-acted characters; Strong, effective horror elements; Incredible dialogue system; Simple, engaging mechanics.

    Bad-
    Retreading environments can be a bit of a chore; Some occasional control issues.

    Thoughts-
    When you’re done with Oxenfree 2 though, chances are that you’ll find it very easy to forgive and overlook the few flaws that it does have. It’s not a terribly long game, but just like its predecessor, it laves a lasting impression with everything that it has to say and show throughout the duration of its runtime. By keeping its core gameplay mechanics simple and uncomplicated, it delivers a fun, zen loop that, above all else, allows the game’s biggest strengths to flourish that much better. And those biggest strengths, namely the story, storytelling, and dialogue system, truly are the highlights of the experience here. All of it comes together in an expertly crafted game that, in spite of its short runtime, isn’t one that I’m likely to stop thinking about anytime soon.    … Expand
  5. Motorik6
    Jul 31, 2023
    9
    A spectacular sequel. If you enjoyed the original, there is no reason not to play this.
    The story is more important than the gameplay itself.    A spectacular sequel. If you enjoyed the original, there is no reason not to play this.
    The story is more important than the gameplay itself. If you're rating it based on its gameplay, you are missing the point.    … Expand
  6. RGames2k
    Sep 7, 2023
    8
    اول مره اللعب هذه اللعبه
    اللعبه عجبتني بقصتها واختيارات للاجابات جيده
    اللعبه حلوه    اول مره اللعب هذه اللعبه
    اللعبه عجبتني بقصتها واختيارات للاجابات جيده
    اللعبه حلوه
  7. royalguy07
    Aug 10, 2023
    4
    This was a real disappointment for me, the setting is wonderful and the vibes are good. But it is hidden behind so much unfulfilling gameplayThis was a real disappointment for me, the setting is wonderful and the vibes are good. But it is hidden behind so much unfulfilling gameplay and backtracking sequences. The emotional core was empty for me here, your main travelling companion is one of the most annoying characters I can ever remember.… Expand
  8. Yourmumsbills
    Jul 30, 2023
    3
    As a huge fan of the original game i was really looking forward to Oxenfree 2. Sadly by the time i finished this very short game, i was leftAs a huge fan of the original game i was really looking forward to Oxenfree 2. Sadly by the time i finished this very short game, i was left feeling immensely disappointed. The two main characters are just quite irritating, the story itself is a bit of a let down and doesn't really go anywhere, or at least it does not explore half as much as it could have, particularly in regards to the secondary characters. Traversal is also rather tedious with a lot of needless backtracking,plus there are a lot of areas in the map that are just empty spaces that you can climb to for no reason. There are also no new game mechanics, so Oxenfree 2 essentially plays exactly the same as the first game and afterparty. The disappointing thing is, there seems to be numerous situations where the devs could have added way more story, character backgrounds and generally expanded the narative, but they simply didn't bother. The whole game feels like a missed opportunity.… Expand

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