Oxenfree

The story of a group of teenagers exploring in a mysterious setting is nothing new. Yet, Oxenfree finds a way to differentiate itself from similar plots like in Stranger Things, Harry Potter, or Scooby Doo. It's one of those haunting, very intriguing...

Oxenfree is wholeheartedly one of the best experiences you can have playing games. It is a cornerstone example of how stories can be told in an interactive media, and how to build a supernatural tone around 'average' characters without exaggerating...

Though it came out at the beginning of 2016 and we are now nearing the end of 2016, I finally got around to playing Oxenfree. I wasn't quite sure what the game was about: having bought it in the Halloween Sale, I suspected it must be something spooky,...

Literally the only thing stopping Oxenfree for Windows 10 getting a perfect score are the graphical hiccups in full screen mode. It's an unnecessary distraction from what is, simply put, a masterpiece. The story is incredibly well written, the voice...

There's a special place in my heart for mystery and suspense stories. Good ones are hard to come by, and great ones are far more rare. When a developer wants to intertwine these elements into a game that isn't going to see much action, it's a risk. The...

Night School Studio has delivered a shining example of narrative excellence with Oxenfree. The story, the characters, the look, and the sound all come together to create an unforgettable series of wonderful...

Oxenfree spins a supernatural mystery with some truly brilliant touches, but without especially interesting characters or mechanics, it's little more than a spectre of its true...

Don't expect puzzles or fast action or hours and hours of adventuring (around 4-5, most likely), and don't expect Oxenfree to apologise for any of that. It knows what it is and it's comfortable with it; to be a slice of intrigue and warmth capable of telling its well-written story without outstaying its welcome, and happy to leave a few moments of its fun night's adventure behind even when nothing remains of the campfire but ash.

Developed by former Telltale developers, Oxenfree tells the story of five teenagers spending the night on an island where they plan to drink, party, and do as teenagers do until something goes very...

Despite its affinity for the supernatural, Oxenfree‘s soul is firmly planted in reality. It asks big questions, challenging you to consider how you interact with others and what you hold dear in life. Its vocal performances don’t always do it justice, but the underlying emotions of the characters shine through, spinning a deeply resonant narrative that begs to be replayed thanks to the branching dialogue options and multiple endings. Night School Studio’s debut release is spooky, touching, and beautiful, and an adventure absolutely worth experiencing.

Oxenfree is short, at around four-to-five hours, but like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, it's the perfect length for what it is. It's not exactly challenging, and if you're stuck it's usually because you failed to spot something obvious – just check...

Oxenfree exhibits a lot of potential that it doesn't always live up to. Its length is disappointing, and it seems to favor quantity over quality when it comes to the all-important speech bubbles. And that art style and character design is held at a distance; the camera is so zoomed out that the (very limited) overworld never quite feels like home.

A beautiful story-driven adventure game with a compelling story and great characters, set on an island filled with intriguing mysteries.

To Oxenfree's credit, it kept me engaged the whole way through. 
I constantly wanted to see where it was going and where my choices would lead. Night School Studio clearly wasn't afraid to experiment and try some different and interesting things with presentation in regards to a narrative-based, choice-driven game. As much as I loved parts of the overall experience, others let me down. Even so, I enjoyed learning about these characters and seeing them grow through my actions.