Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

"Despite being held back by neglected gameplay elements and an overeager narrative, Oxenfree II: Lost Signals still offers an enjoyable experience."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals keep everything that made the first one so especial, adding more freedom of exploration and changing the teenagers for adults tired of life."

"Oxenfree II does everything you would expect from a sequel and even manages to squeeze in a couple of surprises, but don&s;t expect anything revolutionary from it."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is an undeniably interesting experience limited in minor regards by the challenge of following up on its predecessor. Subtly evolved walk-and-talk gameplay and eminently human characters largely make up for the more familiar moments in the …"

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is as unique as its predecessor and once again shows that Night School Studio is onto something with their &s;walk and talk&s; mechanic. We can&s;t wait to go back and dive in once more, and can&s;t …"

"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;s still worth tuning into."

"Wander and chat through a night of spooky possibilities."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a fantastic follow-up to an excellent game that&s;s sure to please fans of the first. Riley is a relatable protagonist, the writing is strong and the dial on the horror factor has been turned up …"

"It&s;s been more than seven years since Oxenfree, and we&s;re relieved this long-awaited sequel hits the mark. Lost Signals seamlessly picks up where the original left off, has an awesome new lead character, and is filled to the brim with …"

"For only being a four-hour-long game Oxenfree II: Lost Signals has a lot to say. A narrative that is more intricate than its predecessor, while still holding onto the framework that made Oxenfree stand out. Lost Signals makes you care …"

"It might not be the out-of-left-field surprise it was then, but Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a solid adventure for those who can’t get enough of strange frequencies and existential dread."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is another narrative hit for Night School, delivering a slow-burn story that expertly weaves together supernatural horror with an introspective story of self-discovery. The sequel does find itself struggling with its own identity crisis though, as …"

"Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals is a beautifully told story that improves on the original. The structure is exciting and fosters intrigue in the multilayered narrative. Although Night School Studios does improve the gameplay, it fails to take advantage of these …"

""A pretty good sequel but it could have done with some cutting of extra plot parts and some of the longer themes""

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

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

"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."

"That is, as mentioned, a bit of a paradigm shift for how “young adult” the original game skewed, but an important one, creating an engrossing, if more casual, experience. Oxenfree II, seven years separated from its predecessor, is all grown …"

"While Oxenfree II: Lost Signals doesn&s;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 …"

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a fairly safe sequel that allows its narrative and new cast of characters to do the heavy lifting. Through constant chit-chat between Riley and Jacob, gameplay remains enjoyable enough to keep you engaged, allowing the …"

"Oxenfree II continues the supernatural mysteries with relatable characters to keep you company on your strange journey."

"It seemed like Alex was damned to wallow in limbo until the end of time, but it’s Oxenfree 2 that ended up being caught in a loop. Some of those replicated features work in its favor, like its fluid dialogue …"

"It&s;s not often a game keeps its claws in after the credits roll, but Oxenfree 2: Lost Signals will stay with me for much longer than just another playthrough."

"There are so many expectations to live up to after delivering the first Oxenfree, but Oxenfree II charts its own course, delivering something unlike Night School Studio&s;s previous games. It has sharper horror, more inventive storytelling, and a variety of …"

"This slightly spooky sequel continues its tale of real people in strange situations, picking up the story and characters of Oxenfree and retaining its style and puzzle-adjacent gameplay."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is an excellent sequel that takes the story in a significantly different direction without losing what made the original such an essential piece of storytelling. The sharper focus on fewer characters makes for a much better-paced …"

"Night School&s;s writing can&s;t be praised enough, because the team is able to be whatever it needs to be in the moment. It can be a supernatural thriller when the time calls for it. It can be a coming-of-age tale …"

"If you are looking for a different adventure game and want to spend a couple of entertaining afternoons in the long summer heat, Oxenfree II is a great proposal that deserves to be appreciated as the great offer it is."

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a graphic adventure of excellent workmanship that we would recommend to anyone, especially to those who have had the opportunity to appreciate the first chapter."

"Despite some stumbles, there&s;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 …"

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals is a great second season that makes the already beautiful Oxenfree feel like a pilot episode. An intense, exciting and playfully aware narrative adventure, capable of perfectly integrating gameplay with writing. Artistically remarkable, thematically profound, full …"

"Oxenfree II: Lost Signals may not be the most ambitious sequel, but it is certainly a great one. The atmospheric Pacific North West setting, Its incredibly authentic conversation system, well written and wonderfully realised characters, combine for a memorable follow …"

"Oxenfree 2 feels like it relies on its dialogue system a bit too much as its more exciting elements take a backseat. While the dialogue is still incredible, the appearance of these more unique sequences left me often asking where …"

"No faults can bring down an amazing story told in a unique way, serving as an example for storytelling-focused games moving forward."

"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;s light on gameplay beyond traversal, it’s done in service of the …"