OXENFREE II: Lost Signals Reviews

If you played the first one and liked it enough to finish it, this is a must-play. It's the sort of sequel that takes what worked in the previous game and tries to expand on it without trying to "fix" it. The story "follows on" [as much as that is possible in this game series] from the first one, with a story that takes place in the same locale and involves a lot of the same mechanics and characters (85 crewmen and 12 army passengers among them) before fully resolving everything. The new characters are older and more mature than the late teens of the first game, but they still have very interesting dynamics and attitudes. Only real complaints are 1. Unlike the first game the hint system for collectables doesn't turn off once you find the collectable, which is unhelpful when you can't remember which ones you already got. 2. Very light on the horror. I feel the devs intentionally toned it down to almost 0. Most of the times it feels like it is trying to spooky it uses the same, already explained mechanics from the first game so there's no real fear or discomfort. Overall, great game though. Loved it.

A game that picks up right where the last left off, or at least you're expected to already be familiar with how these mechanics should go. Definitely lives up to the first game, though I don't think I'll be 100%ing this one since it's got 3 different endings and no save slots

A kind of fun game that was all but ruined by the infuriating auto-save mechanism. Towards the end you could easily lose a full hour of play if you had to quit before the auto-save kicked in. I enjoyed the first 3/4 of the game, but the last act was increasingly tedious and inscrutable. By the end I was just confused. It's more of an interactive story than a game, and the story just turned into buzzing confusion as it wound down.

Just wasn't for me. Too much walking. There are no manual saves, which frustrated me because most of the game is walking slowly. It's worth it if you like the atmosphere and radio secrets enough to keep playing. While I do like most of the characters in Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, they aren't as memorable as the first game's. Some of the characters have more struggles than others, but the only characters that genuinely feel fleshed out and significant to the plot are Riley and Olivia (and Jacob, who is very predictable but very nice). I like all the endings, but getting there was mind numbing. I also like the voice acting. So, I do like parts of the game. Most of the content (the radio and the walkie) is not necessary to complete and seemed like filler, which isn't for me. Personally, the writing is predictable and forgettable except for some moments. Not too spooky, not too deep.

I loved the first game, but this was a disappointing followup. I think the characters in Oxenfree II have bland personalities, that the gameplay feels like a chore to get through, and that the story isn't a good continuation of the first game. Overall, the game is okay, but not as charming as the first one.

I much preferred the first game honestly. This type of game is all about the story and characters, and while that type of thing is subjective, idk, it just didnt really click with me. The story feels abit disjointed at times and apparently there was alot of cut content from this game. I didnt really jive with the main character you are playing, the responses you select are often not what they end up saying, or the tone of voice feels completely off from what you anticipate. I did like the sidekick Jacob though! Anyway, the first Oxenfree game is great, play that one! This one can be skipped, unless there will be a third one that ties into or continuing it I suppose.

I really don't know what to say. I felt an intrigue immediately as the game opened on the abandoned island, the setting was ominous and yet beautiful. But as the game progressed, I felt more and more disinterested. The story is all over the place, and feels very "so what". And the main character is admittedly kind of annoying to me, as if she is also feeling the slow pace and confusing plot of the game herself. She's over it, and I am as well. Which sucks since I actually remember really liking the first game. I have not completed the game's final mission as of now, but at this point I just want to finish it to get it over with.

I think I was spoiled by the first game. The first game is absolutely amazing. I still recommend it to people and think about it from time to time. This was nowhere near as good. It wasn't that bad, but I felt like I was just playing to get through it. It didn't grip me and some of the writing just didn't make sense (Not getting into it so I don't leave any spoilers here). In any case, if there was a middle rating I would use it. It wasn't horrible, but wasn't nearly as good as the first. If I hadn't played the first, I may not have gotten through this one.

good sequel. not same level as the first one, but i pretty enjoyed it. I think you must play the first to fully enjoyed this. THanks Night School Studio!

Never reaches the heights that the first game established but overall its not a bad game. I enjoyed the second half of the game more than the first half and it has some great voice acting and visuals but it falls short of delivering a full experience when the credits roll.