The reason I believe OXENFREE immerses you in its story even after you finish playing is because it's not just a game; it's also a story. All the choices you make, from what to say and do, are intricately connected to the end result. This game has multiple endings; meaning your choices determine which ending you get. The game requires only one play through; as a result, you might not untie all the knots. The game's endless teenage drama involving the characters keep players hooked, until they discover the true ending and want to play again.

Five people decided to hold a party at an abandoned military island. However, the night takes a turn for the worse when Alex opened a mysterious portal in the island that represented its pastELUSIVE. By releasing otherworldly creatures, Alex unwittingly started a new adventure. Strange occurrences continued without cease. You and your team need to find a way to safely leave this erratic island. OXENFREE's frightening elements don't come from blood-covered screens. Instead, it's the game's dark corners and deepest parts of the characters' minds that scare players. This game is about teenagers who are forced to move from one place on the island to another. Oxenfree’s fear-provoking nature stems from the many choices it provides as well as the consequences associated with each one.

There's a lot of game time dedicated to listening, talking, and comprehending. There are undiscovered memories about every aspect of listening, talking, and understanding. New secrets unexpectedly arose from the group's interactions. Each person’s actions, words and friendships were all changing at once. In OENFREE, anyone Alex converses with receives an answer. This is achieved by simply clicking or touching the touchscreen to select one of the presented options or interface elements. Given the time constraints involved with this process, it's imperative that players make quick decisions. Every action and word in the game matter; you need to think and decide the answer to a question. If you don't choose the answer, the game automatically skips and you need to understand that each tiny aspect of the game impacts the outcome. Refusing to skip an important activity makes you feel anxious and deprived. Emotions have a significant impact on any relationship, and this is why listening to others is so important. When solving a skip puzzle, it’s important to take a step back and consider the people you’re connecting with. This insight led to me realizing the game’s implicit message: just talking but not paying attention or answering changes the relationship, or possibly even changes your own outcome. The group's often difficult discussions influence every part of their lives. Some decisions are merely based on words, but others result in death. Consequently, don't just consider this film a story; always remember that it's a survival game.

In OXENFREE, the island is a time and place where things continue to happen. In addition to this, the radio station on the island keeps the stranded aliens in contact with the future, the past and their memories. Additionally, the island is an immersive movie that plays out in front of the player's eyes during continuous loops. Time loops allow you to travel back in time to a specific point on the island. You can change your present choice and wait for another event to occur. Whether it's a mystery you've pondered your entire life or any other minuscule fact, in constant motion makes little difference to the tale. When playing the single player mode, many players get caught up in the cycle of friendship and situation. This makes them want to play over and over again until they find an escape that is safe— even if this means hurting someone. Playing for a week results in death or injury for at least one character. I once brought home one injured character in an obsession. I don’t know how many endings there are, but I’m sure there are more than expected.

When viewing the characters' bleak futures, the first impression is likely the graphics. A dark color palette with minimal light effects makes the viewer feel insignificant and alone. Destinations are obscured by mist, which inspires paranoia and apprehension around each location. I yearn to meet the composer of the wistful keysong. My very soul quakes when the inaudible music wafts through the night. The world of OXENFREE is full of things that give players anxiety— things they don’t understand and the people who believe they understand them.

According to legend, using one's radio to intercept strange signals can attract demons. Alex started going into the cave with her friends when she first started hanging out with them. At the far reaches of the cave, odd noises emerged. The looping nature of time rendered escape futile. Moreover, the spirits of dead sailors appeared to wander every nook and cranny of the place. Alex must escape the horrors that threaten him through solving the puzzles of his journey. Along the way, he must confront the trials of his life and face the horrors that shaped him.

Leaving this land via boat lends the impression that this is a recreational excursion. In fact, it's the beginning of the most frightening nightmares. When you enter the cave, your perception of reality shifts dramatically. Every member of your group experiences this effect.eporting to places on the island. Radio frequencies are linked to the terrifying entities behind.