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Oakenfold

Platform(s): PC
Genre: RPG/Strategy
Developer: Studio Taghua
Release Date: Nov. 17, 2022

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'Oakenfold' Gets Release Date, Playable Demo Available - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 21, 2022 @ 5:00 p.m. PDT

Oakenfold is a unique turn-based strategy roguelike with a time-bending twist.

Outsmart your foes in this clever turn-based strategy roguelike. Utilize the unique TimeScrubber mechanic to discover the optimal solution. Just never forget.. Every. Step. Matters.

You play as Asha, a young woman on the brink of humanity's extinction. Her father, who taught her everything he knows about surviving this cruel world, has injected her with a final hope: Launch the last human settlement, the biodome called Oakenfold, into the stars with the remnants of humanity aboard, ready to start anew. After her father's tragic death following a Biocide attack, Asha must continue the mission they had set out to complete: to retrieve the last of the fuel-packed crates to power up Oakenfold’s systems.

Oakenfold takes a twist on the classic turn-based strategy flow, similar to games such as "Into the Breach", the enemy attacks are pre-indicated and you have a set amount of actions to solve the puzzle. In Oakenfold, you don't have to think out the complete solution in advance. You can start trying your solution, and if it doesn't work you can simply reverse time with your magical TimeScrubber.

Interested fans can check out a playable PC demo on Steam.

Outsmart the Biocides wrecking our planet in this roguelike adventure. Manipulate them, shove them, drown them, crush them, have them attack each other... No matter how you do it, keep your precious cargo safe at all times! It's your last chance to escape our inhospitable planet.

You're in the middle of a difficult attack and you see multiple solutions. Wouldn't it be great if you could try out each one? You can! Oakenfold is forgiving. You can reverse time with your trusty old TimeScrubber, finding the optimal solution for every situation.

Combine the Conductive upgrade with extra Damage. Or try to go for the Crate Slipping build. Maybe extra Range is what you need? There are many upgrades to try different synergistic combinations with!


Key Features:

  • TimeScrubber: a freely usable undo/redo system. try out all the potential solutions to find the best one!
  • Asha's mindsets - Asha's varying mindsets give her unique starting abilities, you can go for an offensive approach or manipulate the position of your enemies so they even attack each other.
  • Procedurally generated - each playthrough will feature different paths, missions, upgrades, items, and results to your decisions.
  • Permadeath - if you die, it's all over. Adding weight to every decision you take, but leaving you with a feeling that you can do better next time.
  • Highscores leaderboard - to satisfy those who like a bit of friendly competition
  • Weekly Escape - there is a weekly updated playthrough where all players will be offered the same challenges and choices. Improve your run with each attempt and really scratch that min-maxing itch!
  • Steam Achievements: 36 collectible achievements with varying difficulties

Oakenfold is coming to PC (Steam) on November 17, 2022.


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