OXENFREE: Netflix Edition

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"OXENFREE: Netflix Edition" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing horror story, guided by supernatural forces. The game boasts fabulous mechanics and stunning graphics, but has been reported to have bugs. Its atmospheric setting and thought-provoking choices make for a chilling experience.

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 829 reviews

story103 positive mentions

stability23 negative mentions

Absolutely terrific voice acting and an interesting plot that keeps players engaged.
The game offers a unique and atmospheric experience with diverse and relatable characters.
Great replay value with multiple endings based on player choices, making it a captivating adventure.

Frequent audio issues, including missing dialogue and loud background music that drowns out character voices.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, particularly during loading screens and transitions.
Requires a Netflix subscription to play, which can be frustrating for players who previously purchased the game.

story
178 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, featuring multiple endings based on player choices, which encourages replayability. While the art and voice acting enhance the experience, some players noted technical issues, such as audio problems and long loading times, that detracted from the storytelling. Overall, the combination of a compelling plot, beautiful visuals, and strong character development makes it a standout in the interactive narrative genre.
- “The story is great and the art is really beautiful to look at, and the use of radios is a neat way to utilize points in the game.”
- “This is one of the best narrative games I have ever played; the mystery, the dialogue, the story, and the soundtracks are a chef's kiss.”
- “The story is superb and has multiple endings based on the choices you make.”
- “Make sure it downloads properly, because at some point I couldn't listen to the audio anymore and I was purely guessing and clicking random responses, just to find out what was going to or could possibly happen next in the story.”
- “My main criticism is for a game that focuses so heavily on dialogue and storytelling; the dialogue often seems phoned in.”
- “Somewhat buggy, but more importantly fails to engage in the core story, lackluster endings and feels like it keeps lacking the dialogue routes you would have liked to take.”
music
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it excessively loud and distracting, often drowning out dialogue and making it difficult to follow the story. While some appreciate the atmospheric quality of the soundtrack, the lack of options to adjust or mute the music has been a significant point of frustration for users, leading to a consensus that audio balancing needs improvement. Overall, the game's music is seen as a double-edged sword, enhancing the ambiance for some while hindering the gameplay experience for others.
- “The psychological aspects of the game are beautiful, as is the soundtrack. If you're thinking about playing, play this game more than once and see where it takes you.”
- “The hand-painted visuals and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “Outstanding story, concept, and music.”
- “This seems like it's a lack of common sense on the developers' end and a complete disregard for people who don't want to be overstimulated by a repetitive, obnoxious soundtrack.”
- “The music is so loud and irritating it completely drowns out the voices.”
- “I wanted to like it but the music track is so loud I can't even think with no way to turn it down.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the engaging mechanics and character interactions that enhance the storytelling experience. However, issues such as audio problems, bugs, and a perceived lack of depth in gameplay have led to some dissatisfaction. While some players found the gameplay immersive and enjoyable, others criticized it for being too linear or limited, impacting their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The animation, gameplay, and storyline are nothing short of amazing.”
- “Gameplay is very different from what I'm used to; I love how the characters keep interacting while you explore the island and the story progresses even if you just walk from one location to the other.”
- “The game has simple mechanics, not so simple as to be considered boring. The game has been made cleverly; the mystery of the story combined with its mechanics allows for you to become immersed in an amazing story.”
- “The gameplay itself is limited.”
- “And what is this 'radio station' thing that you always have to access to proceed in the story... beautiful graphics but the gameplay, at least for fans of adventure and alike, is a miss... maybe it is just me... but it was boring... with all said, you expect to be a protagonist and not a simple supporting actor in this game.”
- “The story was interesting but you don't do much in terms of gameplay.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and immersive quality, with many users highlighting the hand-painted visuals and atmospheric effects that enhance the storytelling experience. However, some players experienced technical issues, such as performance slowdowns and dialogue problems, which detracted from their enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the art style and visual aesthetics are consistently described as exceptional, contributing to a cozy yet eerie atmosphere.
- “The acting, animations, and visuals are all really well done.”
- “Graphics are great, special effects are awesome, storyline is exciting and mysterious!”
- “The hand-painted visuals and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “When I go to 11 PM, it asked me to download some additional files, which caused the art style to become more 3D and the character dialogue just completely cut out, so I had no idea who was talking or what I was replying to.”
- “Finally finished my first run. I played this not too long ago, but my phone can't handle the graphics. Then I finally got back into this, but the performance was still the same; it was bearable.”
- “The graphics/perspective in the game is just not my thing... too distant a perspective for my taste.”
stability
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, freezing, and issues with movement, particularly during climbing sequences. Many players experience crashes that require restarting the game, disrupting gameplay and immersion. While some enjoy the overall experience, the persistent technical problems detract from the enjoyment and completion of the game.
- “Game is too buggy to enjoy.”
- “But the issue is that the game freezes after some time, especially during the climax part, and it really pisses me off.”
- “I have never had issues with other games, even AAA games, but after the intro scene, this game never fully loads up and then freezes my phone.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, enhanced by high-quality voice acting, hand-painted visuals, and a haunting soundtrack. Players appreciate the blend of calm and eerie elements that keep them on edge, while the relatable characters and compelling plot further enrich the experience. However, some note that the soundtrack can occasionally detract from dialogue clarity.
- “Overall this is a very atmospheric and engrossing game, with diverse and relatable characters.”
- “The game sets an eerie atmosphere with good dialogues and a great plot.”
- “The hand-painted visuals and atmospheric soundtrack contribute to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere and voice acting in this game are top-notch, but it seems little effort went into the porting process.”
- “The aesthetics and atmosphere are all so calm yet creepy; you're always at the edge of your seat waiting for when things are going to go down.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the good replay value and the opportunity to explore different endings, others feel that it lacks replayability.
- “Excellent story, great replay value for different endings.”
- “Good replay value.”
- “There is absolutely no replayability in this game.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying this game feel pointless.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its lack of ads, providing a refreshing experience compared to many contemporary titles; however, users report frequent crashes that detract from overall enjoyment. Some players express frustration with the presence of Netflix-related advertisements, feeling it wastes their time.
- “It's a good game without ads, but it crashes a lot!”
- “I enjoyed this game; it was very different from the others, and unlike today's games, where you have ads, it's refreshing.”
- “If you have Netflix, that should be the advertisement. It was a waste of my time downloading this.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game's plot is engaging and map navigation strikes a balance between tedious and overly simplistic, players find the overall experience lacking due to minimal activities beyond walking and making occasional dialogue choices, leading to a sense of grinding.
- “Tedious navigation from point to point and very little to actually do aside from walk and make the odd dialogue choice.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent freezes and performance problems, particularly on lower-end devices. While some players find it bearable, the overall experience is hampered by inadequate graphical handling.
- “Finally finished my first run! I played this not too long ago, but my phone couldn't handle the graphics. 😭 I finally got back into this, and while the performance is still the same, it was bearable.”
- “Finally finished my first run. I played this not too long ago, but my phone can't handle the graphics. Then I finally got back into this, but the performance is still the same; it was bearable.”
- “It literally just isn't optimized at all, causing it to freeze and making it impossible to access the home screen.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes strong emotions, with players reporting moments that nearly brought them to tears, thanks to its heartfelt and mysterious narrative.
- “Genuinely almost made me cry a couple of times.”
- “Mysterious and heartfelt story.”