Oxenfree is a touching story about friendship and unexpected death

After finishing Oxenfree, I quickly realized just how well it pulls off interactive storytelling.

Developed by Night School Studio, which is made of former Disney and Telltale developers, Oxenfree (available now on Steam (reviewed) and Xbox One) is a 2D adventure game that puts an emphasis on exploration and dialogue choices. It follows a group of five eccentric teenagers stranded on a haunted island who have to find a way back home. Players assume the role of Alex as she, her best friend Ren, and her step-brother Jonas attend a high school party taking place at Edwards Island.