Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

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Top Critic Average

71%

Critics Recommend

IGN
7 / 10
Game Rant
3.5 / 5
Eurogamer
4 / 5
PC Gamer
85 / 100
GamesRadar+
2 / 5
Game Informer
8 / 10
GameSpot
7 / 10
Hardcore Gamer
4 / 5
Creators: Night School Studio, Netflix
Release Date: Jul 12, 2023 - PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Strong, well-written dialogue

Engaging character-driven narrative

Frustrating traversal mechanics

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is an adventure game blending supernatural mystery with personal storytelling. Critics appreciate the sharp writing, atmospheric world, and character development. The game's focus on dialogue-driven exploration builds tension and intrigue, with unsettling themes that carry over from the original. However, critics point out the game doesn't innovate much compared to its predecessor, with some frustrating traversal mechanics and pacing issues. Nonetheless, it maintains a unique ghost story experience, especially for fans of the first game.


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Critic Reviews for Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals offers a highly personal and unpredictable horror-themed adventure that repeats a lot of the first game’s ideas, and it's still worth tuning into.

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Despite some stumbles, there's still much to recommend playing and finishing Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals. Fans of the first game will get a little more out of it, but new players will catch up easily. Though it wraps up a little too cleanly and some bothersome traversal gets in the way, it tells a well-written, relatable story that's worth experiencing.

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Wander and chat through a night of spooky possibilities.

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Oxenfree 2 is a more mature second run at the walk-and-talk formula.

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"The upside of treading old ground is that the Oxenfree 2 story gets to link back to the original in some fun ways"

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Oxenfree II doesn’t shake up what its predecessor did in 2016, but it delivers more of the excellent writing and charm I expect from Night School Studio. While it's light on gameplay beyond traversal, it’s done in service of the characters. After 10 hours with this cast, I want more, but I’m happy with where this story ends and how my choices shaped that ending. Despite bad checkpointing and a swift rush to the end after an overly long setup, this return feels earned and essential, with a message that resonates far more than Oxenfree's. With Oxenfree II behind me, I’m thrilled Night School Studio delivered something special more than seven years away from this world.

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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals stumbles with a few of its characters but ultimately proves to be just as wonderfully creepy of an adventure as the first game.

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While Oxenfree II: Lost Signals doesn't hit the same heights as the original game, it still delivers another enjoyable adventure, once again serving up another unique ghost story that uses haunted technology to great effect, which succeeds thanks to terrific dialogue and well-crafted characters. Camena may be quite similar to Edwards Island in a lot of ways, but it still plays hosts to a nicely spooky trip more than worth taking, especially for fans of the first title.

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