Oaken

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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

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  1. XboxAddict
    Sep 20, 2023
    80
    Oaken does feel unique in the deckbuilding genre, though the gameplay slows quite down once you’re trying to truly strategize, inspecting every unit and trying to come up with a plan. Those that enjoy roguelikes and deckbuilding will surely find something enjoyable with Oaken, just be prepared to sink many hours into upgrading your units to make the next hour+ long run that much easier.
  2. TheXboxHub
    Jul 31, 2023
    70
    Oaken just can’t capitalise on that good work. It’s too convoluted as a turn-based strategy game, it takes too much time to assess any given situation, and restarting a run takes far too long. The ivy crawls around Oaken and drags it down, when it should be shooting up into the sky.
  3. Movies Games and Tech
    Oct 16, 2023
    70
    Oaken is a tough rogue-lite turn-based strategy title. What's more, it sticks to a well-trodden path. As such, it will test the best gamers around whilst not breaking the mould. I loved the aesthetic, the fantasy theme, and the moreish gameplay. Yet, it has too much grind and that will put off many would-be fans.

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  1. Kcebluap
    Jul 21, 2023
    9
    Cool little card roguelike, a good twist on the usual formula. Gotta use your brain for this one! Expect battles and journeys to take someCool little card roguelike, a good twist on the usual formula. Gotta use your brain for this one! Expect battles and journeys to take some time. Good price as well.… Expand

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