got this for 4.99 euros in the steam sale... really got engrossed into it and finished in one sitting. Gave me some Stranger Things vibes. Nice ending too and some amazing game mechanics. The mirror section you partake in is what other players will see on their playthrough. Also I used an app on my phone to decode some morse code beeps near the beginning which were decoded as BE SURE TO BE IN THE CORRECT TIME. Fantastic attention to detail.
I'm about three hours into Oxenfree, and I'm really enjoying it. The characters are well thought out and feel natural. The undertones of loss and family dynamics are heartfelt and surprisingly moving. The story is strong, and the ambiance is excellent. I did get this game for free from GOG, so I can't complain about the price. However, I would say to pick this up with no reservations on sale. I would happily pay $10 to $15 for it. $20 does seem a bit high to me, but it's on sale often. Pick it up and enjoy the experience!
Your reviews are the best I can find on youtube, you says everyting about the game and it is so objective, I simply love them, dont change anything and make more Walk-Ins - thank you :-)
Best thing about this channel is that the reviews are genuine & dont have the possibility of being paid to get high scores (COD, Battlefield, Star Wars BF, Ect.)
Just finished it and man, do I had a hell lot of fun playing this! Picked up Oxenfree on Epic giveaway and honestly, I felt guilty. Definitely one of my favorite indie and story-based game of all time
+Paul Leach I appreciate both Joe and ACG style of reviewing. While I find Joe more entertaining ACG gives a lot of information and goes in-dept of the aspects of the game he reviews, not to say Joe doesn't do this but I tend to lean more towards ACG's style in this matter as it's somewhat more professional and informative.
Paul Leach Joe puts way too many silly gimmicks in his reviews and I find it very distracting! ACG always comforts me in making decisions on buying games. Great job! 👍
No he couldn`t. Angry Joe is Angry Joe, not ACG, they shouldn`t be the same, if you prefer one over the other, watch that. Let the reviewers do their own thing, diversity is key ;) I prefer ACG over AJ, but where ACG is to the point, in depth and thorough, AJ is more entertaining and he still does his research, but a lot of his subs don`t WANT hour long videos with explanations of in game mechanics and the graphics engines etc, they want to be entertained. Hell, MOST of his audience have said they only want the angry reviews lol. They`re different, and that`s good.
Well, I subscribed. Been watching a few of the reviews and they are mostly really good including this one. Thank you for not having a video in the starting page btw, hate when people do that.
Just bought it for 4$ on Nintendo shop for the switch, I enjoyed the game but I am happy that I haven’t bought the game a couple years ago for 19.99$. Great review man!
Something for those playing this, a 360 controller works exceptionally well and for me anyway would be my preferred method of controlling the action everything is just a little more intuitive. Played it yesterday and totally agree with the summation, I think they got almost everything right except price point, knock $5 off and it's a must buy imho. That and the mystery is still a bit of a mystery at the end I would have preferred a little more explanation of everything at the end.
It's only 4 hours if you just rush through the story. You can get 6 or more if you take time to explore the island. Plus you mentioned it pretty much requires at least two play thoughts to get most of the story. Throw in the collectibles and that certainly justifies the $20 price tag.
I was interested in this game, when I first heard of it but I couldn't get it. Now that it's coming to PS4, I want to get it but I wanted to be sure. This convinced me in picking it up. You went into detail in every department in the review, explaining everything well. The price tag is a bit much but I'm okay with it. It has extras in this version, so maybe it'll justify the price. Though, I never played it so I wouldn't know if it's good additional content. Thanks! You just earned yourself a sub!
Amazing review as always, you are my favorite out of the all the reviewers on my list. keep it up man your time will come and you deserve everything that comes your way. I will definitely be telling my friends about your channel. have a good day man and a happy New year.
Great review, I would have to say for the amount of work that had to go into this $20 is very reasonable even for 4 hours of gameplay. They must've had a huge amount of script writing, recording, and coding to get it to work properly, let alone everything else in the game. Either way, I already had purchased this game in a previous steam sale (I don't even remember when) but only just now played it because of your review; and I loved it. Just started my second play through because now I'm curious if anything will be different since it seems that it is looping back over itself.
This is my favorite review on RUclips because it explains why this game is my favorite game of all time in a way that’s better than I ever could. I would disagree with one thing, the OST is PHENOMENAL. I think it actually made me love the game more
Been so slammed, I haven't had time to play it since I bought it the other day but it seems up my alley. I collect games set in the Pacific Northwest. I used to live on the Canada/Washington border. Talk about beautiful.
I'm about to try dragon's dogma (thanks to your review), but this caught my eye. I'll try Oxenfree in a couple of days. Thanks again Karak! PS: By the way, have you ever played Unepic? That game's dialogue was awesome.
This reply is for the both of you and i can assure you it is 100% worth it. It’s on sale now and i picked it up cuz i lt was so cheap and i wanted to play a story game while i relaxed from Splatoon. In my opinion it is amazing and works really well on the Switch. For 5€ be sure to get it. :)
ACG man you make all the other so called professional reviewers look like schoolboys.... I mean it's not even close! how do you not have 2 or 3 Million subs! ... I guess you're a hidden gem bro, just a matter of time... Keep it up, you're mi single source to buying or skipping games. Thanks!
I try when I can. Sometimes I get too busy but my belief is that the comments section is 100% part of the youtube channel and wont ignore it. I hate that.
I am so late and got this game for 3 dollars on a steam sale. Its been an absolutely amazing way to spend a sick day, and im totally gonna have to buy the sequel!
Got it for free on GOG, after finishing it I wouldn't pay more than 5$. I guess it's a good game but too short and the character control is extremely slow.
2022 review I liked the story BUT WAY TOO MANY CRASHES. The game crashed at the end just before the generic ending animation WTF ? It crashed while I was going to a different area making a buzzing sounds then going back to the xbox menu. Wtf .... And 19.99 was WAY TOO EXPENSIVE for the game. 2/10.
$20 dollars? that's $5 an hour... I think the only game that comes close to $5 per hour now a days that's worth it is one of the Bioshocks when new. This is a tough sell given other games in its price range, and what avaliable for less. I am surprised you gave this a buy.
+jnkellogg117 it is a factor. If it is not a great game, and I mean really a great game. it does matter. if you don't think cost should be part of time played that is wronge. Quality and amount of content should drive price. If you want to argue that; that would be anti consumer right? or do you want to pay top dollar for a lousy quick game?
I've just finished the game and rushed to listen to your review, and I'm glad to hear you mentioned the time-loop pieces, the storytelling really shines there, but in the end the potential feels a bit wasted, you have a glimpse that things changed a bit because your actions, but not quite. But anyway this title is really refreshing, an adventure game that really tries to put some thinking into the story and game design, and not just copy&paste and hope for a nostalgia trip.
ACG oh wow I'm sorry you are correct. Idk why I thought that was you. I just really enjoyed the ambience of oxenfree and maybe got it mixed up with head lander? Idk now I have to play head lander! Good reviews anyway!
no1ymfan1 Did you read any of that? I don't hate sidescrollers. I've played CoL, it was decent but like most indie games, unremarkable. I reiterate: Just because a good one comes every now and then doesn't justify oversaturation and laziness. Much like FPSs and Zombie games.
people pay 10-20 dollars in a movie theatre for an at most 2 hour experience
yeah, but in the immortal words of Guybrush Threepwood - never pay more than 20 bucks for a game.
This turned out to be, quite unexpectedly, my personal game of the year.
ya its insane
Such a good game
got this for 4.99 euros in the steam sale... really got engrossed into it and finished in one sitting. Gave me some Stranger Things vibes. Nice ending too and some amazing game mechanics. The mirror section you partake in is what other players will see on their playthrough. Also I used an app on my phone to decode some morse code beeps near the beginning which were decoded as BE SURE TO BE IN THE CORRECT TIME. Fantastic attention to detail.
Cropper The Brit what did the message mean?
I'm about three hours into Oxenfree, and I'm really enjoying it. The characters are well thought out and feel natural. The undertones of loss and family dynamics are heartfelt and surprisingly moving. The story is strong, and the ambiance is excellent. I did get this game for free from GOG, so I can't complain about the price. However, I would say to pick this up with no reservations on sale. I would happily pay $10 to $15 for it. $20 does seem a bit high to me, but it's on sale often. Pick it up and enjoy the experience!
Man, I've put four game titles into RUclips and every time you're the first result. Earned my sub for sure.
Thaknks so much man
Again another amazing review..your review style is,for me,the best out there..
+Mark Cranmer thanks mark
ACG great review !!!
my favorite part in this game is the music. loved it. awesome review man
sound design with those glitchy and distorted voices and sounds were also awesome
Your reviews are the best I can find on youtube, you says everyting about the game and it is so objective, I simply love them, dont change anything and make more Walk-Ins - thank you :-)
+AvelynMonk thanks so much man
I think it is a fair price, if you want the real game you want to play it in around 6 hours then play it again
I can't wait for the OlliOlli Oxenfree humble bundle.
Isn't that what Newman shouted when he jumped in the pool?
I lol'ed
best thing about your channel is that you do the review of almost all of the games :)
Best thing about this channel is that the reviews are genuine & dont have the possibility of being paid to get high scores (COD, Battlefield, Star Wars BF, Ect.)
+xTGE thanks brother
Just finished it and man, do I had a hell lot of fun playing this! Picked up Oxenfree on Epic giveaway and honestly, I felt guilty. Definitely one of my favorite indie and story-based game of all time
Best reviewer, 10/10!! ACG never fails to bring quality and honesty to a subject that's over saturated with 2 minute reviews!
Angry Joe could learn a thing or two from your review length, frequency, and format.
+Paul Leach I appreciate both Joe and ACG style of reviewing. While I find Joe more entertaining ACG gives a lot of information and goes in-dept of the aspects of the game he reviews, not to say Joe doesn't do this but I tend to lean more towards ACG's style in this matter as it's somewhat more professional and informative.
+The Ultimate True!
TheHandsome Jack Because they take a lot of time, you entitled jackass.
Paul Leach Joe puts way too many silly gimmicks in his reviews and I find it very distracting! ACG always comforts me in making decisions on buying games. Great job! 👍
No he couldn`t. Angry Joe is Angry Joe, not ACG, they shouldn`t be the same, if you prefer one over the other, watch that.
Let the reviewers do their own thing, diversity is key ;)
I prefer ACG over AJ, but where ACG is to the point, in depth and thorough, AJ is more entertaining and he still does his research, but a lot of his subs don`t WANT hour long videos with explanations of in game mechanics and the graphics engines etc, they want to be entertained.
Hell, MOST of his audience have said they only want the angry reviews lol.
They`re different, and that`s good.
It was thundering and raining and the music went perfectly with the look and atmosphere of the game!
Watching this because is free on games with gold on Xbox
thomas harrison this game is soo good for free
Well, I subscribed. Been watching a few of the reviews and they are mostly really good including this one.
Thank you for not having a video in the starting page btw, hate when people do that.
Just bought it for 4$ on Nintendo shop for the switch, I enjoyed the game but I am happy that I haven’t bought the game a couple years ago for 19.99$. Great review man!
Thank you for showing that Dialogue section! That right there is what made me interested in purchasing the game.
+The Zedd Productions yup
AngryCentaurGaming yih
Amazing review, man... You just got a new subscriber.
Keep up the great work, cheers
thanks lucas
Something for those playing this, a 360 controller works exceptionally well and for me anyway would be my preferred method of controlling the action everything is just a little more intuitive. Played it yesterday and totally agree with the summation, I think they got almost everything right except price point, knock $5 off and it's a must buy imho. That and the mystery is still a bit of a mystery at the end I would have preferred a little more explanation of everything at the end.
You seem to really take a lot of time for making these, they're really informative, thanks a lot. new sub :)
It's only 4 hours if you just rush through the story. You can get 6 or more if you take time to explore the island. Plus you mentioned it pretty much requires at least two play thoughts to get most of the story. Throw in the collectibles and that certainly justifies the $20 price tag.
+whitefangv k
I was interested in this game, when I first heard of it but I couldn't get it. Now that it's coming to PS4, I want to get it but I wanted to be sure. This convinced me in picking it up. You went into detail in every department in the review, explaining everything well. The price tag is a bit much but I'm okay with it. It has extras in this version, so maybe it'll justify the price. Though, I never played it so I wouldn't know if it's good additional content. Thanks! You just earned yourself a sub!
ya the price is fine here now and thanks for subbing
I just purchased this game yesterday for five bucks on PSN Network would you say that was a good buy?
Amazing review as always, you are my favorite out of the all the reviewers on my list. keep it up man your time will come and you deserve everything that comes your way. I will definitely be telling my friends about your channel. have a good day man and a happy New year.
Great review, I would have to say for the amount of work that had to go into this $20 is very reasonable even for 4 hours of gameplay. They must've had a huge amount of script writing, recording, and coding to get it to work properly, let alone everything else in the game.
Either way, I already had purchased this game in a previous steam sale (I don't even remember when) but only just now played it because of your review; and I loved it. Just started my second play through because now I'm curious if anything will be different since it seems that it is looping back over itself.
I love your work, keep on going man!
+AgentMcQueen thanks
Another great reviews as always. Keep it up!
+Eiad Tarabulsi appreciate that Eiad
This is my favorite review on RUclips because it explains why this game is my favorite game of all time in a way that’s better than I ever could. I would disagree with one thing, the OST is PHENOMENAL. I think it actually made me love the game more
Your reviews are really well done. Quality stuff :)
thanks
Great review! Looks interesting. I'll definitely pick this up soon on PS4.
Been so slammed, I haven't had time to play it since I bought it the other day but it seems up my alley. I collect games set in the Pacific Northwest. I used to live on the Canada/Washington border. Talk about beautiful.
Shaka Brah? Wait that was Oregon wasn't it.
That's an oddly specific thing to collect...
There is a Gravity Falls game btw.
this game just became free for the next 2 weeks on the Epic Games Store
Represent. I'll play it, but I dislike EGS right now.
Me here cuz on sale, 2:31 why the camera *so* zoomed out tho
I'm about to try dragon's dogma (thanks to your review), but this caught my eye. I'll try Oxenfree in a couple of days. Thanks again Karak!
PS: By the way, have you ever played Unepic? That game's dialogue was awesome.
+metvincent I haven't I will check it out!
Is this game worth 5$? Cuz it’s on sale on the switch right now
trying to figure out the same thing. so far it sounds like a no brainer for the price. good luck!
This reply is for the both of you and i can assure you it is 100% worth it. It’s on sale now and i picked it up cuz i lt was so cheap and i wanted to play a story game while i relaxed from Splatoon.
In my opinion it is amazing and works really well on the Switch. For 5€ be sure to get it. :)
Awesome! I came here cuz it's 75% off right now, so I'll definitely grab it! 😁
it's going free march 21st on epic games launcher
If I liked this, life is strange and Firewatch a ton, what games would be similar to play?
ACG man you make all the other so called professional reviewers look like schoolboys.... I mean it's not even close! how do you not have 2 or 3 Million subs! ... I guess you're a hidden gem bro, just a matter of time... Keep it up, you're mi single source to buying or skipping games. Thanks!
appreciate it
Free on the beloved Epic Games Store
thanks for the info
Thank you for introducing this on the christmas 9 games list!
Just to confirm is this a point and click adventure or do you directly control your character like Mario?
Directly control
Kids? Mystery? Geometrical portals to other dimensions? This reminds me of something but I just can't put my finger on it...
about 1000 books from the seventies:)
ACG Fascinating how you immediately reply to comments on your older videos Karak.
I try when I can. Sometimes I get too busy but my belief is that the comments section is 100% part of the youtube channel and wont ignore it. I hate that.
ACG Cool! Keep the great work up man! Your reviews are awesome!
Judging by your profile pic , you really liked this game, huh?
Should I buy this game it's on the PS4 for 7.99 it's on sale or should I wait
Does the game start off with a three hour tour? lol
+GeauxBurns lol
GeauxBurns no
i’m with ya, its pretty good but a lot of trekking so far and loading in between sections. Still early in the game though
Thanks. I like your reviews. It’s on Psn for cheap right now. I would not pay $20 for this.
Looks really interesting actually. Might check it out when the price is a bit lowered.
I am so late and got this game for 3 dollars on a steam sale. Its been an absolutely amazing way to spend a sick day, and im totally gonna have to buy the sequel!
Nice review, I was looking foreword to this game.
+Brian L Thanks Brian
Got it for free on GOG, after finishing it I wouldn't pay more than 5$. I guess it's a good game but too short and the character control is extremely slow.
Man I am just struggling to get into this. I'm only on the beach and bored to death. Excellent review though
its free on the epic game store rn, so thats cool
This game is free on GoG.com right now as of 12/20/2017.
You'll have to be quick though. These free offers tend to be short lived.
I loved this game. Great review as always, Karak. Definitely worth the buy.
+ProbyWaN1337 Thanks Proby
ProbyWaN1337 this or manual samual
I love this game. I have it for the PS4.
how's the story?
ITS FIVE DOLLARS ON STEAM RIGHT NOW!
thats criminally low priced too
isn't this also on Xbox as a downloadable
+Michael Barker not sure. I just reviewed the Pc version
It is on Xbox one
+Michael Barker Yes, Xbox One and PC
I’m in the middle of he game pretty much. I totally dig it
Stevie Wonder trying to find a new piano. Funniest review to date IMO
Isn't this what Newman shouted right before he jumped in the pool?
Radiation?! That cant be good! Now that's out of the system. Seems interesting.Might put it on my steam wishlist.
+Onbuu lol
Session 9 huh? Loved that movie.
I got it for free because of games with gold, but would be bought it at full price because I actually find it to be fucking amazing
so. on the horror forums suggested me to this game, looks like a great unique experience
too bad there is no ps4 version
the art style is amazing
This is free on GOG atm.....just saying....
$4.99 on Steam Sale!
Just got on sale for $5 :)
Hey, Karak will you a review for Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak? I mean....you must do it, since...it's your name.
Logic applied.
+Marcelo Carvalho probably best to follow my twitter. I stated what I am covering there if allowed
+AngryCentaurGaming nice. Will check it out
It's 5 bucks on the Nintendo eShop right now.
2022 review I liked the story BUT WAY TOO MANY CRASHES. The game crashed at the end just before the generic ending animation WTF ? It crashed while I was going to a different area making a buzzing sounds then going back to the xbox menu. Wtf .... And 19.99 was WAY TOO EXPENSIVE for the game. 2/10.
On this since it's free on xbox live gold
another great unbiased review thats unique in style and can be picked from the crowd. gg ACG gg
No problem, man keep the content coming. it seems that you're the only person now that tells things like it is
it's free on epic games today
You write a script for each review, right?
There's no other way to do it. Improv, no way!
man i might like this game more then life is strange. i really want to play whatever they make next if it's just as good.
Its fantastic man
Free with Twitch Prime until April.
$20 dollars? that's $5 an hour... I think the only game that comes close to $5 per hour now a days that's worth it is one of the Bioshocks when new. This is a tough sell given other games in its price range, and what avaliable for less. I am surprised you gave this a buy.
I think the saddest thing here is your think that a $/hour ratio is the best way to choose what games you play.
+jnkellogg117 it is a factor. If it is not a great game, and I mean really a great game. it does matter. if you don't think cost should be part of time played that is wronge. Quality and amount of content should drive price. If you want to argue that; that would be anti consumer right? or do you want to pay top dollar for a lousy quick game?
It's barely a buy, yet it's the best game in 2016 in his opinion in another video??
correct. Those 2 things are not exclusive
I've just finished the game and rushed to listen to your review, and I'm glad to hear you mentioned the time-loop pieces, the storytelling really shines there, but in the end the potential feels a bit wasted, you have a glimpse that things changed a bit because your actions, but not quite. But anyway this title is really refreshing, an adventure game that really tries to put some thinking into the story and game design, and not just copy&paste and hope for a nostalgia trip.
This game is weird. I'm a fan of telltale games so this game is right up my alley
But if you get Xbox game pass, it’s free.
fuckin love this game got it for $5 on switch
as today its 5 buck for sale so im buying it
Funny coming back to this. You have it best soundtrack award. Yet you thought it was average in your review
...wrong channel I think
ACG oh wow I'm sorry you are correct. Idk why I thought that was you. I just really enjoyed the ambience of oxenfree and maybe got it mixed up with head lander? Idk now I have to play head lander! Good reviews anyway!
well damn 5 bucks on switch
Free with gold
I'm going to wait for a sale. I can't justify the price unless it really blows me away, and it just seems good, not extremly good
+Joe Hili Ya the price is...a bit spotty
itis still my favorite game to this day nothing has yet to top it
Lot's of spoilers for a review. Chees...us
You have a computer voice :P
It reminds me of Stranger Things
I bought this for 3 dollars! The game is really good ahh
Another goddamn fucking 2D sidescroller.
+5carecrow94 and its great
Go play Child of Light and then try to tell me you still hate side scrollers.
no1ymfan1 Did you read any of that? I don't hate sidescrollers. I've played CoL, it was decent but like most indie games, unremarkable. I reiterate: Just because a good one comes every now and then doesn't justify oversaturation and laziness. Much like FPSs and Zombie games.
GOT IT FOR FREE NERDS HAHA
Boring
Thought the game was free, misleading title.
PlayCreatively It's free right now with Xbox Gold.
Doesn't even have any oxen in it.
its very expensive to get this in a psychical copy for ps4.... shame.
"hipster voice" i dont support digital media....
:)