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Play Overview
Oxenfree (2016) is an adventure game where a teenagers’ beach party spirals into a supernatural story. You guide the outcome with your choices as the well-written dialogue reveals characters coming to terms with family breakdown, death of a sibling, blame and a fraying grip on reality.
Characters dialogue is all well-voiced which gives the game a greater sense of immersion. As the plot (and reality) starts to unravel it takes some darker turns into the horror territory of Twin Peaks or Stranger Things. But as well as the jump scares we also discover deep backstories and complex relationships between the group.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Oxenfree 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 18 months ago.
Characters dialogue is all well-voiced which gives the game a greater sense of immersion. As the plot (and reality) starts to unravel it takes some darker turns into the horror territory of Twin Peaks or Stranger Things. But as well as the jump scares we also discover deep backstories and complex relationships between the group.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Oxenfree 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 18 months ago.
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Play Style
Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 5 hours and 8 hours to complete. You can complete the game in around 5 hours, but to see the proper ending does mean you need to play the game multiple times.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
There is also the use of sexual innuendo during a ‘party’ on a beach. This appears during a game in which a character is required to make a comment about another member of the group. In this particular instance the sentence “I'd screw Clarissa" / "I'd screw Nona" is used in reference to the 2 female characters. The words are seen in a large speech bubble above the head of one of the characters. Due to the nature of the game it contains quite a number of ‘jump scares’. There is the occasional use of the following offensive terms: crap, *!@?* and *!@?*.
Skill Level
11+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. You need to be able to follow the story closely. Resilience and persistence are important for dealing with twists that can throw you off.
Costs
Oxenfree usually costs £7.19 to £11.49.
Game is free-to-start on iOS but you soon have to make a single purchase for the full game. No in-game purchases for anything else on iOS or other systems.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Oxenfree
 | Xbox One | £8.39 | – | – |
 | PS4 | £7.99 | – | – |
 | PC | £7.19 | – | Free EA Play |
 | Switch | £8.99 | – | – |
| Mac | £7.19 | – | – |
 | Android | Free | – | Free Netflix |
 | iOS | Free | – | Free Netflix |
Oxenfree: Game + Theme
Oxenfree: Game + Theme + Avatars
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
Game is free-to-start on iOS but you soon have to make a single purchase for the full game. No in-game purchases for anything else on iOS or other systems.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 14/01/2016, updated in 2016
Out Now: Android, Mac, PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One and iOS
Skill Rating: 11+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Narrative, Puzzle (Adventure, Sequencing and Traversal)
Accessibility: 15 features
Components: 3D Third-Person
Developer: Night Schoolers (@NightSchoolers)
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