Replayability
In regards to total runtime, both titles on this list can be completed in under 10 hours. Not only does that make them perfect weekend titles to breeze through, but it usually also means there is some form of replayability.
That fact certainly rings true in Oxenfree, as the branching paths, missable puzzles and items, and multiple endings warrant more than one go around.
As we mentioned early, the dialogue system and the many choices it provides makes each playthrough feel a little different, especially since the choices influence the story.
Content from one ending also helps provide more insight on the story as well the second, third, or even fourth time playing Oxenfree too.
For Afterparty, while it may seem like there are a lot of different paths to go down with how many drinks there are, things really only come down to a this or that system.
Regardless of the choices you make, the final decision is the only important one, leading to one of two outcomes.
Couple this with the fact that the gameplay can be frustrating and replayability isn’t really going to be all that appealing.
Once again, it is pretty clear based on the above pros and cons that Oxenfree’s replayability wins out, with more than just A or B dialogue and story options present.
Winner: Oxenfree
