We Are OFK

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"We Are OFK" is an interactive episodic series that follows Itsumi Saito's journey of starting a band in LA's music scene. Experience her story through animated episodes and music videos, where you'll engage in activities like arguing over lyrics and sending texts. The game features OFK's debut tracks and offers an immersive look into the highs and lows of pursuing creative dreams.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 387 reviews

music159 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling and emotional story that resonates with players, particularly those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The art style and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience and making it feel like a vibrant animated series.
The characters are well-developed and relatable, with authentic dialogue that captures the complexities of modern relationships and creative struggles.

The gameplay is minimal, with choices that often feel inconsequential and do not significantly impact the narrative.
Some players found the pacing slow, particularly in the early episodes, which may detract from engagement.
Technical issues such as audio sync problems and clunky animations were noted, which can disrupt immersion.

music
347 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in *We Are OFK* has been widely praised for its fantastic soundtrack, featuring a blend of modern pop and catchy tunes that resonate with players. Many reviewers noted the interactive music videos as a highlight, although some felt the gameplay mechanics were minimal and the controls could be improved. Overall, the music enhances the emotional storytelling and vibrant visuals, making it a standout aspect of the game.
- “The music is really the cherry on top for me; it's a must-have if you love stories that you can relate to and actually feel like you're there in the moment going through the journey alongside these characters.”
- “The music layer of this game is thankfully fantastic - given that the story revolves around forming a band, expectations were high and they were met.”
- “The music absolutely rocks, the interactive videos are fun, the voiceover talents make an awesome job breathing life into their digital alter egos, and the writing can be really neat at times.”
- “The only other interactive element in the game, besides the menus and playback controls, are the interactive music videos, and admittedly, they don't feel very good to 'play' as mini-games.”
- “The 'music videos' portions are okay as far as trying to mesh minigames with the music in an artistic fashion to continue telling the story in a sense, but in a lot of cases the controls were mushy or strange, never explained, and it's mostly just something to do while listening to the cool music.”
- “The main game loop of ofk is you watch dialogues play out with a couple choices sprinkled in, then near the end of the episode there's a music video that you play along with but that's really it.”
story
326 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "We Are OFK" is a visually engaging and emotionally resonant narrative that explores the lives of four queer characters navigating their creative ambitions and personal struggles. While the game features beautiful art and a captivating soundtrack, many players feel that the choices offered are largely superficial, lacking significant impact on the overall plot, which can lead to a passive experience reminiscent of watching a TV series. Despite its shortcomings in character development and pacing, the game is praised for its relatable themes and heartfelt storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of narrative-driven games.
- “Compelling story, hit a little too close to home sometimes, wonderful music.”
- “Beautiful art, perfect music and fascinating story 🙌”
- “The story itself is about these four, notably queer characters - and I mean that with intense love, as a bisexual musician myself - trying to make ends meet and pursue their dreams.”
- “I appreciate the ambition of wanting to promote and transform an album of songs into a video game, but despite having so much going for it, the story (or lack thereof) just makes the whole game fall apart.”
- “The story fails to keep attention and when one has to force themselves to keep reading then it's a sure sign that the game is not for them.”
- “The game advertises itself as a group of friends trying to make it as a band but the band aspect of the story is extremely backburnered to infuriating characters having drama that drags on for way too long.”
graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful and vibrant art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging soundtrack. However, some reviews note that while the visuals are stunning, the animation quality can falter during character movement, detracting from the overall polish. Despite these inconsistencies, the visuals are often described as a highlight, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “The visuals for the game are beautiful and follow/unfollow is definitely a bop.”
- “It's a vacation to a Los Angeles where everything is the color of sunset and everyone works in the arts, with graphics and audio polished to a pop-perfect sheen.”
- “Beautiful and vibrant artwork and characters that draw you in and make you want to understand their motivations.”
- “The visuals are poorly done, unfortunately.”
- “The story execution is... as poorly as the graphics.”
- “I really love the visuals but I was expecting a lot more.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "We Are OFK" is minimal and primarily consists of dialogue choices and occasional mini-games during music segments, resembling a cinematic experience more than a traditional game. While some players appreciate the focus on storytelling and character design, many express disappointment over the lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics, suggesting it may not appeal to those seeking a more interactive experience. Overall, the game is best enjoyed as a narrative-driven visual novel rather than a conventional game.
- “The score by Omniboi is intense, gameplay is interactive and movie-like; the movies remind me of Fortnite concerts. If you have the money, play this game and experience it for yourself.”
- “Such a brilliant game, with magnificent character design and writing, while just enough gameplay to be captivated by the story.”
- “There's not a lot of traditional gameplay, but the characters are so well-realized and the writing so strong that even though there’s not much for you to do during each of the episodes, the act of being there and listening remains highly engaging.”
- “There isn't a lot of gameplay - it's mostly a cinematic experience with some mouse input here and there.”
- “If you like gameplay with your game, this is not for you.”
- “However, I’m not really a fan of the hardly any gameplay options, only in the music videos.”
emotional
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of *We Are OFK* is widely praised for its heartfelt storytelling and relatable character interactions, resonating particularly with the millennial and Gen Z demographics. Players report experiencing a range of emotions, from laughter to tears, as the game explores themes of passion, friendship, and personal struggles, all set against a backdrop of catchy pop music and vibrant visuals. Overall, it is described as a touching and immersive experience that leaves a lasting impact.
- “Overall lovely and emotional experience.”
- “The writing really hits home for the millennial/Gen Z demographic; it feels very heartfelt.”
- “We are ofk was both heartwarming and heart-wrenching all in the same breath.”
character development
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its depth and engagement, with players appreciating the journey of the main characters across the chapters. However, some reviewers expressed a desire for more growth and continuity between episodes, indicating that while the character designs and overall storytelling are strong, there is room for improvement in character progression. The inclusion of diverse representation is also highlighted as a positive aspect of the character development.
- “I loved this game so much, excellent audio design along with awesome character development, so cool to see so much queer representation in games now.”
- “Such a brilliant game, such magnificent character design and writing whilst just enough gameplay to be captivated by the story.”
- “I wanted more character development, more story.”
- “I wish there was some character development/growth; episodes had a flow until episode 3 to 4.”
- “With 5 chapters in tow (each session takes an hour), every one leads you down a journey of character development with one of the main characters.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players praising its witty lines and funny choices that elicit genuine laughter. The combination of engaging storytelling and charming visuals enhances the comedic elements, making it a memorable experience that resonates emotionally. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, leaving players eager for more.
- “Engaging story, amazing soundtrack, lovely visuals, funny choices and witty lines.”
- “It's beautiful, sincere, funny, charming, and overall great.”
- “Burst out laughing at the line about 'toppy women in jumpsuits.' Can't wait for more!”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that "We Are OFK" suffers from optimization issues, particularly in its narrative focus and character performances. Players express disappointment over the lack of a significant band performance, which feels like a missed opportunity given the game's premise, and criticize the uneven quality of voice acting, particularly highlighting the lead's less engaging performance compared to the supporting cast.
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, primarily due to its visual novel format, where choices currently feel inconsequential. However, players enjoy various interactive elements and sensory experiences, suggesting potential for deeper engagement in future episodes.
- “So far, only the first 2 episodes (of 5) are playable, so maybe the decisions you make will matter later, but for now they seem entirely pointless.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported significant stability issues in Episode 4, particularly with the mini game, which was described as buggy and problematic in its item collection mechanics. This has led to a frustrating experience for players.
- “Episode 4's mini game was a nightmare for me; I'm not sure why it was so buggy and strange in the way it collected items in the main game.”
- “Episode 4's mini game was a nightmare for me; I'm not sure why it was so buggy and strange in the way it collected items in the main game.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its authentic representation of both physical settings and emotional tones, effectively resonating with players who relate to the characters' experiences.
- “As someone who used to fit that demographic, I can attest to the accuracy of the physical atmosphere and the emotional tones the game conveys in various scenes in which the characters appear.”