Oxenfree to me is near perfect - anything from music to art design to the brilliant natural flow dialogue system are top notch. The characters are well written. There are a couple very powerful scenes throughout the game.

It's flaws can be glaring and annoying but ultimately they don't trash the experience - the ending can feel detached from your experience, in my case I felt Jonas and Alex relationship was only influenced by that obnoxious hanged man segment and the companion choice at the tower.
The countless heartfelt conversations between the two of you? Eh tough luck.

In a similar notion the game tells you Michael's fate was to some degree Alex's fault and that she was being selfish but then immediately expects you to be more selfish if you want to save him.

Another thing I didn't like was the journal collectathon and the back tracking that follows. It's gamey and slows down the pacing.

There's a new game plus that supposed to add a few scenes.. I get why it's a good idea thematically but I'm not sure if its significant enough to warrant a whole playthrough.. Guess I'll try and see.

I don't buy Ren and Nona as a couple, Alex X Nona head canon forever!!