We Are OFK

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PLAY
    Oct 15, 2022
    70
    A short, sweet season of story let down by the choice of form. We respect the experimental interpolation, though perhaps they should’ve played this piece straight. [Issue#19, p.87]
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  2. GameSpot
    Aug 17, 2022
    70
    I enjoyed my time with We Are OFK. Even for a visual novel, the storyline can feel a bit too on the rails at times, but Itsumi, Carter, Luca, and Jey's journey is poignant in its relatability and powerful in its narrative exploration through music. This is best expressed in the interactive music video segments, especially when they allow you to fully lose yourself in the song and respond to the vocals, rhythm, or accompanying visuals in your own way. It's a good opening track for OFK's career, and I can't wait to see what's in store for the virtual group.
  3. Push Square
    Aug 17, 2022
    70
    We Are OFK is an incredibly well-written game that stretches the boundaries of the medium. There's not a lot of traditional gameplay, but the characters are so well-realised and the writing so strong that even though there’s not much for you to do during each of the episodes, the act of being there and listening remains highly engaging. Between the strong art and soundtrack, there’s a lot to like, even if there’s not a lot to play.
  5. Checkpoint Gaming
    Aug 17, 2022
    65
    Undoubtedly set to be divisive, We Are OFK will garner fans in with its catchy pop tunes and emotional storytelling, but also lose just as many with narrative and character omissions, light gameplay and purposefully cheesy dialogue. Still, for better or worse, this is an experience not like many others. Captivating cinematography also paints a haunting if bittersweet L.A. narrative. Like a classic pop debut that its own self is based on, We Are OFK has heart and moments that’ll reel you in while remaining plenty messy. If all else, isn’t that how this road was always going to go?
  6. GameSpew
    Aug 17, 2022
    60
    It’s safe to say that We Are OFK won’t be for everyone. As far as interactive narrative adventures go, it’s one of the most passive we’ve encountered, feeling more like an animated TV series than a video game. Add in characters that are difficult to get to know and dialogue that’s likely to grate, and you’ve got an experience that’s tough to recommend. Thankfully, the excellent music videos do offer some redemption, and if you stick with it, you’ll eventually warm to its colourful cast. However you feel about them though, you probably won’t have played anything else quite like this.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 17, 2022
    The biggest success of the game, though, is its sense of authenticity. The LGBT+ representation is excellent, with diverse characters normalising queer relationships. The developer's devotion to authentic twentysomething reference points is commendable. And where so many music stories push songwriting and acoustic instruments as more "authentic" than manufactured pop, here the secret to success is simple: just be yourself.

Awards & Rankings

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#66 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
3.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 9 out of 14
  1. Man-Rata
    Sep 14, 2022
    3
    So first thing, they say this is a game, let me make it clear this is not a game.
    Some would call it an interactive story, because you make    So first thing, they say this is a game, let me make it clear this is not a game.
    Some would call it an interactive story, because you make dialog choices, you don’t really, as there are no consequences of your dialog, at all, often you’ll get the same response, and nothing, absolutely nothing changes no matter the response.

    Without spoiling the “game” is about four people making a “band”, band not really being the word. This is clearly the passion project of Teddy Dief, the writer, director, and voice of Luca, the lead vocal and writer in the “band” OFK.
    While music taste can be subjective, I really did not care for the music in OFK, the fact they are putting Luca on a pedestal as a good writer, makes it hilarious, as all the songs have so much autotune, that you can’t understand the lyrics.

    The story is really just the characters trying to interact, and act like they’re teenagers, but they are in their late 20’s. Most of it happens as text messages on phones, which really is annoying especially as it makes them all seem super disinterested in everyone else.

    The graphics style was ok, but needed slightly more tones to be really good, but it’ll not be for everyone.
    Voice acting is ok.
    But to be very clear it is not a game.    … Full Review »
  2. vonSpeck
    Sep 5, 2022
    1
    this is a thing that doesnt make any sense and this trend will continue ill be not happy, what sre they thinking?
  3. GgDaniel
    Sep 3, 2022
    7
    Норм штука. Посмотрел, покрутил, ну вообще так то хорошо, я просто незнаю что написатьНорм штука. Посмотрел, покрутил, ну вообще так то хорошо, я просто незнаю что написать
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