- Publisher: Red Art Games
- Release Date: Jul 20, 2023
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox One
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Sep 20, 2023Oaken 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.
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Oct 16, 2023Oaken 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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Jul 31, 2023Oaken 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.