We Are OFK

Is a great game if you just want to relax and watch a story. I like how they are all imperfect. They are young adults making mistakes and learning from them as they try to enjoy this crazy adventure that is life. I loved every second of it!

Para ser un juego que sirve para promocionar un grupo de música, tiene un estilo artístico especialmente bonito. La historia entró bastante fuerte en los primeros capítulos pero ciertamente fue decayendo algo hacia la conclusión. El final es bastante abierto y los conflictos en la trama no provocan tanto impacto como pienso que deberían; sin embargo, toca temas profundos y reflexivos sobre la vida cotidiana que dan pie a reflexionar. Los protagonistas son imperfectos y durante la trama los ves cometer errores y crecer por ellos. Aprecio la representación queer y el gran doblaje. No es un 10/10 pero es entretenido, y comprarlo con una buena oferta vale la pena.

i always describe we are ofk to my friends as more akin to watching episodes than playing a visual novel, which isnt a bad thing imo. its like you're watching a show and occasionally get to pick dialogue options. it isnt a choices matter story, you're just along for the ride. you do get to play a fun lil minigame(?) at the end of each episode along to that episode's vocal track, tho :) i originally played as it was being released, and really enjoyed it. the music is wonderful, i still listen to the vocal tracks regularly (my favourite is footsteps!). this game actually came out at a time i was struggling, and carter's story in particular really spoke to me in a way i cant articulate. it's probably cheesy of me to say, but im glad it was there when i needed it. this review is extremely late, but i am delighted to see that ofk is still releasing music. it was something that i followed before it released and happily anticipated, and was very glad to experience once it released. p.s. i love debug

[b]it's more of an interactive show than a game[/b], the choices dont really matter and just serve to see different things the characters think and can say in certain situations some pros? - the subplots of each character have themes about their own worth, grief, fear over not making it in their dream career, letting go of relationships, and more. even if the basic plot is "young adult has problems, makes bad decisions, eventually tries their best to fix their mistakes", each character gives it a personal twist, it's not as simple as it looks and all of them have thought and care put into them. - none of the characters are perfect. but how is this a pro? well, they all get humbled at least once. and it helps them grow. they feel very realistic in the sense of them acting like *real* people would, even when they're selfish and hypocritical. - the art direction is very unique, i love how minimalistic(?) the models look and the character designs are so cool!! - at the end of each episode there's a song (related to what happened in the episode) with an interactive music video. both the lyrics and visuals feel very like the characters themselves, and this is purely based on vibes but i think it's great how the real band's energy was matched so well by the virtual band. some cons? - i bought the game at a 50% discount, and my opinion on it would probably be very different if i had paid the full 20€ price for ~5 hours of "gameplay". consider getting the game on sale. - it really is an interactive show. you cannot skip anything, you cannot jump between scenes to check specific interactions, you gotta sit through the entire thing (from 50 to 80 minutes per episode). at least the songs have separate players. i wanted to buy this game and i dont regret doing so, but it being pretty much "watch a movie that lets you choose what the characters say every now and then" is less of a game and more of an experimental publicity for the actual ofk band it's clear this game was made from the heart; it all feels very human and personal, with the voice acting, the art direction, the songs, the struggles and everything; plus i love discovering queer bands!! (hey happy pride!!) i love carter so much, they can infodump about whatever and i'd listen for hours <3

Kanoa Ranks: 7/10 100% Achievement: 10 Hours If you’re a fan of visual novels, queer stories, or indie music culture, this one’s worth your time — especially on sale. WARNING: We Are OFK is less of a game and more of a vaguely interactive episodic cartoon?? You jump between characters navigating creative careers in LA, and the only real input you have is choosing dialogue options over text. Those choices have essentially zero impact on the story until the very last chapter, where they matter slightly for achievements. One path, no branching but it’s a nice enough story that it mostly doesn’t bother you. The texting feature is genuinely charming and feels very human. Every character has a distinct voice, and the writing overall is funny, witty, and current. Voice acting is strong across the board. I kept wondering if this is based on a true story, like the developers made a game about how they actually formed their band? It has that energy. As a young queer songwriter/producer, I related to Luca a lot. Inspiring and oddly relatable. The representation is incredible and handled naturally, and the accessibility settings are thorough. The art style is beautiful, it reminds me of Agent A. But the real highlights are the songs and music videos. Those alone make it worth experiencing. Those are some of the only interactable/playable sections of the game. Fair warning on pacing though: this is the opposite of The Wolf Among Us or Dispatch, where episode one grabs you by the throat. Here, each episode kind of started slow and ended strong. Episode one barely hooked me until the very end, and I had to force myself into episode two but I’m glad I did. It picks up. The last episode brings all the characters together nicely. Achievements are plentiful and easy to get. The voicemail ones are a little tedious, just focus on gearing your responses towards Carter, Jey, or Luca. Definitely worth it on sale if you enjoy visual novels, queer music stories, or just want to support developers putting out genuinely great art and music! Debug 4 life <33

This is more of an artistic experience than it is a game, but that by no means is a negative. The characters are likable and often quite relatable with how they behave and develop. The sound design and music are clearly a major focus, and they hit this one out of the park. If you're looking for something that isn't super intense, this is a great option. I'd love to see another experience from these devs in the future, whatever form that may take!

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