Indie pop band OFK made an appearance at the latest PlayStation State of Play to make fun of war games, and to announce that their interactive, episodic narrative series – We Are OFK.
WTMG's Aaron Price: "There are elements in We Are OFK that other narrative-driven games should take a look at. At the same time, feeling like your decisions don’t matter is a bit of a turn off. The story in here is great, it’s relatable, all thanks to a great cast of characters. It’s also refreshing to witness a tale of people coping with anxiety and stress, giving us an opportunity, an inside look on how others also struggling with these issues actually feel on the inside. All in all, I feel like it’s an important story to be told, and hopefully it helps people see they’re not alone."
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "When you get past its pretty superficial looks and the context surrounding it, We Are OFK is a rather uninvolving adventure that almost feels dragged into this medium. Its hook of launching a virtual band through a fictionalized story has sparse moments of inspiration, but hardly enough to justify the price point ($20), nor the time spent (~6 hours). There are better stories of artistic aspiration and young-adult dramas out there; moreover, there are better games that fuse interactivity and music as genuine compliments to one another. The vast majority of which also avoid this weird commercialized angle."
We Are OFK can't even pretend to care about being a video game, but if you go in with the right expectations, you'll find a story worth your time.
