![]() Alex talks a lot about her memories of the island, so walking through a beautiful forest or in an eerie, crystal-filled cave made me as fond of her childhood haunt as she was. Slow walking isn’t conducive to exploring, but it does encourage admiring the gorgeous landscapes. I did replay it, though, and I enjoyed experiencing it with a fresh perspective. but in a game that’s focused on characters and how they interact, that sluggishness made me a little more reluctant to repeat this story than I’d have liked. That might be the point, and it’s one of Oxenfree’s strengths that it’s not overloaded with pointless things. I sometimes felt like I didn’t have enough to do. Long walks from area to area make sense because they leave room for important conversations, but walking often dragged on too long. However, Oxenfree’s pacing is strangely inconsistent. It’s a smart touch that’s consistently effective. Your companion might be in trouble, and how you react to that might affect how much they care for you at the end. Sudden time loops add mystery and urgency to conversations, and that urgency in turn furthers the development of the characters and their relationships, which are so integral to Oxenfree’s story. Time and AgainThe time-travel aspect of Oxenfree is fascinating enough on its own, but it’s excellent because of its effect on the characters and their dynamic. And, without spoiling anything, there’s also a neat social integration that makes time loops extra intriguing. A campfire appeared where there wasn’t one before, and then a soccer ball that I had trouble kicking. I’d be walking through Oxenfree’s island and talking somewhat casually, only to be torn back to an earlier point in time and notice things are subtly and unsettlingly different this time. ![]() “Time loops” warp the environment, reset conversations, and reveal the darker parts of the characters and their world. Creepy audio crackles through the radio, and then everything changes. Here, you’ll need to use the on-screen controls to align the orange and green colored diamonds identically to the grey diamond so they form one shape.Oxenfree’s story progresses as you build and discover relationships with its interesting characters, but the clever twist is using a radio to tune into the supernatural side of things. To break the loop, return to the General Store and follow the path right, where you’ll find a strange machine that you can investigate. ![]() ![]() How to Solve the Strange Machine Time Loop Puzzle at the General Store Unfortunately, the time loop will kick in before you can reach them, and Riley will once again find herself back at the bus stop. Despite your efforts to speak with the mysterious child, they’ll run off, and Riley will teleport back to the bus stop, reliving the same conversation with Evelyn once more, but this time Evelyn seems to catch on that we’re stuck in some kind of loop.īefore the conversation can continue, a mysterious man will come over the walkie, cutting off Evelyn and disappearing before Riley can get any answers.įollowing the discussion, return to the General Store once more, where you’ll find it has caught on fire, with the mysterious kid in the green hoody speaking to what appears to be a ghostly figure.
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