Oaken
July 20, 2023
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
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Critic Reviews (6)
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"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."
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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."
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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"While there&s;s nothing egregious about Oaken, it doesn&s;t push the genre in any particular direction."
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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 …"
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