Oxenfree

Oxenfree

Oxenfree is a supernatural mystery graphic adventure game. Players control a teenager named Alex who goes to an overnight party on an abandoned island and ends up opening a supernatural rift. The game has a unique radio-inspired dialogue system and focuses on choice-driven narrat
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Oxenfree: Supernatural Mystery Graphic Adventure Game

A supernatural mystery graphic adventure game with a unique radio-inspired dialogue system, focusing on choice-driven narrative, where players control a teenager named Alex on an abandoned island.

What is Oxenfree?

Oxenfree is a single player supernatural mystery graphic adventure game developed by Night School Studio. It was released in 2016 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

In Oxenfree, you play as a teenager named Alex who goes to an overnight beach party on the fictional Edwards Island with a group of friends. However, the group soon discovers the island is home to supernatural events from its mysterious past. They accidentally open a ghostly rift which releases bizarre radio signals and paranormal activity across the island.

As Alex, you must guide your friends through the creepy happenings on the island. Oxenfree features a radio-inspired dialogue system where conversation flows organically between characters. The story is choice-driven, allowing players to decide Alex's actions and steer the direction of the narrative.

With its eerie atmosphere, compelling characters, and innovative conversational mechanics, Oxenfree delivers an unsettling yet impactful coming-of-age tale. Your choices determine the fate of Alex, her step-brother, and newly befriended classmates throughout a long night trapped between real and supernatural worlds.

Oxenfree Features

Features

  1. Supernatural mystery plot
  2. Choice-driven narrative
  3. Unique radio-inspired dialogue system
  4. Multiple endings based on choices
  5. Stylized 2D art and animations
  6. Exploration of abandoned island setting

Pricing

  • One-time Purchase

Pros

Engaging story and characters

Innovative dialogue mechanics

Great atmosphere and soundtrack

Well-written dialog

Multiple playthrough value

Cons

Short playtime (3-5 hours)

Limited gameplay besides dialog

Occasional technical issues


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