Oxenfree

1. ll-ll-ll

   Jan 19, 2016

   10

   OK, this is going to sound weird, but I really bonded with this game--in the same way that I bonded with Chrono Trigger when I was a kid. It'sOK, this is going to sound weird, but I really bonded with this game--in the same way that I bonded with Chrono Trigger when I was a kid. It's just on a whole other level & I think everyone should experience it.… Expand

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2. MrTusks

   Sep 25, 2017

   10

   Oxenfree is a stellar role-playing/psychological horror game that you will want to replay as soon as you finish it. The art is pretty good,Oxenfree is a stellar role-playing/psychological horror game that you will want to replay as soon as you finish it. The art is pretty good, but it's the voice acting and sound mixing that will stick in your mind for a long, long time. My only knock is that some of the dialogue options don't quite predict what Alex will say or how she says it, which can kinda take you out of it from a role-playing perspective, but the story drives forward so effectively that you don't have to linger on a mistake for long.
   
   There's no fighting, no inventory, and no equipment save for a handheld radio. Just you and your friends on a mysterious island full of secrets that you may or may not discover...this time.… Expand

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4. SenorKoquonfaes

   Nov 14, 2019

   10

   Hands down, I absolutely love this game.
   
   I'm not really a huge fan of 2D or "2.5D" style, side-scrolling games, but this game did a lot toHands down, I absolutely love this game.
   
   I'm not really a huge fan of 2D or "2.5D" style, side-scrolling games, but this game did a lot to change my mind towards appreciating this particular style of game.
   
   The art direction is fantastic. It does a fine job of striking a balance between dark and eerie as well as cartoony and stylized. Characters that are illustrated to look as if they belong in a Saturday morning kids cartoon (in reference to the in-game "photos") in contrast with a dark, creepy and uneasy environment just seems to work so well, at least for me. The texturing and lighting in this game does a great job of giving the environment some depth of field, even though it's a "2.5D" game and it really adds to the creepy atmosphere of the game.
   
   The story is equal parts awesome and creepy. The occult and supernatural elements are well done (the tuning your radio bits were a nice touch), it made me wish the game went even deeper with these themes. The twist at the end of the story has a nice, subtle impact, enough for an "Oh poop..." moment.
   
   Gameplay is rather minimal and there is a lot of walking, with no real sprint function but I was able to overlook that since the story was so well done. I imagine there is some replay value, given the multiple dialogue options and there is a "New Game Plus" option which offers another dialogue option and a different ending. Although past that, I suspect you'll be playing through more-or-less the same scenarios.
   
   The teen drama stuff didn't really bother me that much. I didn't feel that it was overdone or that the game put too much of an emphasis on it. I mean, the characters ARE teenagers, so I guess that sort of stuff is to be expected. The characters still come across as likeable, despite the teen drama element.
   
   The music is phenomenal, no complaints there.
   
   Overall, Oxenfree is a fantastic game that gets a total recommendation from me!… Expand

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5. TurnOffTheTV

   Dec 22, 2019

   8

   I have so much cardiac attacks...The graphics are AWESOME,NICE GRAPHICS,the Jumpscares...

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6. WickedxDevice

   Sep 19, 2017

   8

   This was an enjoyable game! Before you consider purchasing this title, just know that it is a story-telling game; there isn't a *ton* ofThis was an enjoyable game! Before you consider purchasing this title, just know that it is a story-telling game; there isn't a *ton* of interaction in it, but definitely enough to keep you entertained the whole time. I'll begin with the bad: Some of the other reviews have mentioned experiencing several glitches throughout the game where their followers would get "stuck" in places, forcing a restart. I have experienced this as well, but only once. I found that if you actually wait for your followers to finish their animations, then you shouldn't have any problems. The second thing is that the beginning may seem slow for some (it did for me). This does *not* mean the beginning is bad, by all means - but the more you play, the better it gets! The last thing that I would consider somewhat negative is the ending. Without spoiling anything, the ending is definitely... interesting, and perhaps confusing to some. It wasn't the worst I've seen in a story, but it sure did leave me wanting more and feeling somewhat incomplete inside (sounds cheesy, right?).
   
   Now for the good. It's a story game, right? How's the story? The story was awesome! I didn't know what to expect going in, but despite the slow beginning, it still managed to hook me from the very first scene, and kept me guessing during my entire playthrough. Whenever I would take a break from the game to do some "adulting", I would just sit there and wonder what was going to happen next. The gameplay is great as well, and fitting for the type of game. Throughout the story, it gives you 2-3 dialogue options in its many, many conversations, allowing you to choose what option you think is best. If also offers several chances to make your decision between two (and sometimes more) "major" choices, which will determine the way your story will unfold, and while the general plot is the same in the big picture, the devil is in the details. The decisions you make will determine what type of ending the story gets. I saved the best for last: the voice acting. It is brilliant in this game! The young men and women that played the voice of the game's characters made the entire story so convincing, believable, and smooth. I actually had goosebumps during some of the scenes near the end! Between the voice acting, the solid plot, and the ability to make my own decisions really made me grow somewhat attached to its characters.
   
   All in all, the game is great. I got it for free during Xbox's "Games With Gold" in September, but I would definitely tell someone to pay the $20 for the game if they asked. I will most definitely buy more games from Night School Studio if I ever see them in the future.… Expand

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7. elMORRO

   Jan 15, 2016

   7

   Suprisingly awesome game. Got me really hooked from the openning sequence right till the end, so i finnished the whole game in one sitting.Suprisingly awesome game. Got me really hooked from the openning sequence right till the end, so i finnished the whole game in one sitting. And that haven't happened to me in quite some time.
   Great story and wrtiting, awe inspiring art and music. Game has a nice feel of suspence and urgency to it.
   
   The only issues i had with it were technical. The load times were weirdly long and your followers seem to be prone to getting stuck in the environement and stay in it until you leave the area. I had numerous crashes throughout my playthrough (especially a couple of annoying ones right in the middle of the final sequence) .
   Also the achievements seem to be kinda bugged since none of them unlocked upon the completion and most of them were just reset to 0. Wich kinda sucks since i spent time to 100% all of the collectibles.
   
   Great game, but i'd avoid playing it on Xbox, for now.
   Pc 9/10… Expand

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8. Broyax

   Apr 5, 2018

   0

   L'étron indé du jour est un "jeu" d'aventure en 2D et 16 couleurs avec des ados débiles (pléonasme, me souffle-t-on dans l'oreille) qui ne laL'étron indé du jour est un "jeu" d'aventure en 2D et 16 couleurs avec des ados débiles (pléonasme, me souffle-t-on dans l'oreille) qui ne la ferment jamais... on dirait un jeu écrit par Woodywoodpecker Allen l'intello binoclard pleurnichard toujours en état de colique verbale. Sauf que là ils sont plusieurs à jacasser et raconter de la merde. Ah mais comme dans les films de Woody le blême en fait, me dit-on en coulisses... il est vrai qu'ils sont toujours plusieurs en crise de caquetage épileptique.
   
   On peut participer à la con-versation... ou pas, car quoi qu'il arrive, ils continuent de l'ouvrir même si on ne répond pas : ils sont en pilote automatique, ces cons. Puis, il se passe quelque chose dans cette sorte de base désaffectée qui tourne au paranormal de pacotille tandis qu'on fait joujou avec la radio FM et que le triangle des Bermudes apparaît au plafond.
   
   Oui, dit comme ça, ce n'est pas très clair mais quand après une heure de jeu, vous aurez attrapé la migraine, vous comprendrez éventuellement. Ou pas. Parce qu'il faudrait persévérer pour connaître le fin mot de l'histoire et regarder les **** persos idiots se déplacer comme des limaces sur les "tableaux" 2D-16 couleurs dont les temps de chargement sont quand même éloquents (on croit rêver...).
   
   Au bout, je suppose d'une heure trente, je n'ai qu'un débile avec moi mais je crois que je suis bloqué, car aucun rond n'apparaît nulle part -les ronds signes d'interactivité possible- ce qui signifie que j'aurais dû faire blabla avec l'un des persos mongolos auparavant ou juste avant ou à un point précis ou alors retourner à l'autre bout de la carte, ce qui devrait prendre des plombes en temps subjectif.
   
   Précisons que toute cette merde est en anglais, y compris les sous-titres optionnels. Cf la migraine.… Expand

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