Oaken

Oaken

July 20, 2023

PuzzleStrategyTurn-Based Strategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

The world of Oaken is a mythical place, existing in a not easily defined space and time. It is stretched among the branches of the Great Oak. Its inhabitants are spirits which listen to the same voice, called the Oak Song. The loss of that voice starts a series of …

Critic Score

68.3

6 critic reviews

User Score

No ratings

0 user ratings

Log in to rate

Buy the all

User Reviews

No user reviews for this all yet. Be the first to write one!

Critic Reviews (6)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Jul 2023
35.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

20.0

"Oaken looked interesting from the get-go, but unfortunately falls flat with limited ability to change how each run feels. After one or two runs, you’ll have a very good idea of exactly what this game is. If you’re hoping for …"

Read original review
A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2023
80.0 /100

"Oaken is one of the best-looking and sounding indie games I&s;ve played this year and its strategic elements are wonderfully fleshed-out."

Read original review
Austin Guyer GameLuster Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"A whimsical, enchanting adventure alight with challenge, Oaken is solid with its deckbuilding and roguelike roots, while branching out with its hex-based tactical gameplay centered around positioning."

Read original review
Davi Sousa Nintendo Blast Jul 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"Oaken is a sad case of the game that lacks so much in technical aspects that its practical side loses much of its appeal. You can&s;t expect everyone to have the good will to deal with an excessive amount of …"

Read original review
Mick Fraser God is a Geek Jul 2023
65.0 /100

"While there&s;s nothing egregious about Oaken, it doesn&s;t push the genre in any particular direction."

Read original review
Rob Larkin Gaming Nexus Jul 2023
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

40.0

"Oaken might immediately bring comparisons to Faeria to the fore, but it stands on its own as a very good game. It incorporates the hex map as an element, but doesn&s;t make it the star. Instead, it focuses on the …"

Read original review