The original Oxenfree was a little rough and experimental, but an abundance of energy always carried it along. In part, that was down to the draw of its spooky island mystery, yet even more it was thanks to the zingy chatter of its teenage cast, rambling, bickering and speaking over each other, with just enough room for your dialogue choices to weave into the flow. When it worked, conversations felt organic. When it didn’t, it felt lively regardless, and suggested a potential for improvement in future adventures.
