Indie games are always interesting to play. Luckily for Steam account users, indie games are abundant in the store. A recent indie game released is Oxenfree. The game has received relatively positive reviews. Today we’ll discuss the game’s plot and gameplay and hopefully help you determine whether it is worth the buy and if it will add to your Steam account value.
Oxenfree: A Background for Steam Account Users
Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller adventure video game developed and published by Night School Studio, an indie game developer. The game was released to play for Steam account users and Xbox One players on January 15, 2016. The PlayStation 4 version is scheduled for a later date. The game’s development team, Night School Studio, consists of former employees of Telltale Games and Disney employees.
Oxenfree: Plot for Steam Account Users
The game starts with an introduction to Alex, the character you control, a high school senior with bright blue hair. We learn that her parents have separated and her mom is on a honeymoon with her new husband, with her stuck with a step brother named Jonas. It is tradition for high school seniors to visit Edward’s Island, an abandoned island. They bring with them a radio as it is said that you may pick up frequencies that don’t even exist. However, during their time there, they accidentally open a ghostly rift. Follow their adventure through the mysterious island.
Oxenfree: Gameplay for Steam Account Users
Oxenfree is a 2D adventure game where you play as Alex, a rebellious teenager with bright blue hair. You, together with your new step brother and a group of friends, explore an abandoned island. A popular feature of the game is that you are able to determine every aspect of Alex’s story as she explores the island and uncovering it’s secrets and dark past. You may also change the course of your friends’ lives. There is a built in intelligent conversation system in the game that allows you to manipulate the conversation by selecting from a few phrases from speech bubbles. The system changes the story and your relationships based on every decision
Additionally, there is a unique radio mechanic that allows Alex to communicate with mysterious spectres and manipulate her world.