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Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings

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  • Summary: OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2017
    91
    Thought-provoking, innovative, and haunting, OneShot is immmersive in a totally unique way. [Feb 2017, p.80]
  2. Dec 7, 2016
    90
    OneShot pulls players in with poise and wit in a way most games can only dream of, offering up the best an adventure game can offer. With a character that can easily be understood and cared for, OneShot creates an unforgettable adventure while hiding secrets that could very well be missed. What awaits in OneShot is well worth anyone’s time.
  3. Jan 2, 2017
    85
    It’s short, but worth every second of your time. This version is somewhat more forgiving than the original, much to my disappointment, but the visuals, atmosphere and narrative come together to create a particularly impressive experience.
  4. Dec 21, 2016
    80
    A completely unexpected wonder. Its use of witty dialogue and strong focus on characters can easily rival that of Undertale. The story, though slowed somewhat by one or two finicky puzzles, will pull at your heart strings constantly. You definitely won’t want it to end.
  5. Dec 28, 2016
    70
    If you're looking for a great story, give OneShot a try. It won't give you many choices, but those you have will really matter. It's aimed at a certain audience, but this audience will love it.
  6. Dec 15, 2017
    70
    Imagine a world without light. Imagine being the saviour of that world. Become the messiah and resolve puzzles to accomplish your objectives. OneShot has innovative mechanics that transcend the game screen and uses your own computer to offer you clues.
  7. Nov 29, 2018
    70
    By its very nature, OneShot‘s persistent world experience is incredibly difficult to distill into words accurately, but those who dig quirky or emotional tales and don’t shy away from something completely different should seriously consider taking this particular plunge.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 61
  2. Negative: 6 out of 61
  1. Apr 26, 2017
    10
    I can confidently say that OneShot became one of my favourite videogames. Nay, this is not just a game, it's an "experience"!

    Games such as
    I can confidently say that OneShot became one of my favourite videogames. Nay, this is not just a game, it's an "experience"!

    Games such as Undertale, To The Moon and now OneShot too made me love indie games more than ever before. There are indie games that can accomplish more than "AAA title games made by highly paid developers"!

    I have only two problems with this game:
    - It's short...
    - You don't get to know the characters "deeper". As Himeji said:
    "(...) the characters aren't very deeply developed, aside from Niko, the protagonist alongside the player. Their interactions start to become interesting, but are very brief, and you'll never see those NPCs again, making their short development almost pointless."
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  2. May 22, 2023
    10
    Beautiful story, you should definitely play this game if you are fans of meta game or just for it's story.
  3. Jul 9, 2020
    10
    This is the first serious review I'm going to do.

    This game, every aspect of it, its soundtrack, its visual effects, its music, all this is
    This is the first serious review I'm going to do.

    This game, every aspect of it, its soundtrack, its visual effects, its music, all this is a masterpiece
    Although it was short, I will never forget Niko and everyone else.
    This game should be considered one of those masterpieces that you see and fall in love with.
    This is the first game that made me cry.
    Thanks Nico.
    Thanks to everyone.
    The game is worth it to buy!
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  4. Apr 27, 2017
    10
    This game is downright amazing. I didn't think much of it at first (like most indie games with little-to-no promotion), but the more I playedThis game is downright amazing. I didn't think much of it at first (like most indie games with little-to-no promotion), but the more I played it the more I fell in love with it. In my opinion (my OPINION, keep that in mind), here's what makes it so great:

    - It has the very uncommon trait of causing you to feel for the character(s). When they're sad, you're sad. When they're happy, you're happy. This helps so much in creating a bond between you and the main character.
    - It has some of the coolest puzzle solving aspects (like making you solve puzzles with hints that it practically throws onto your desktop wallpaper or documents folder), while still maintaining a simplistic style of gameplay.
    - The fact that the 4th wall is completely demolished is almost as amazing as both the way they put YOU in the game, and that it makes perfect sense how you're involved.
    - The story seems pretty generic and cliche at first, but then slowly evolves into something much more amazing. Then, it somehow tops that as well.
    - Practically half of what makes this game amazing, is it's wonderful retro/indie soundtrack. Every piece of this original soundtrack perfectly fits the environment or situation that you are in, and makes it memorable enough that I can easily remember the area I was in JUST from hearing the music alone.
    - The little details that it adds each time you play it, make this game so amazing.

    This game broke the 4th wall, broke my heart, and best of all broke my expectations. Without a single doubt in my mind, I give this a 10/10.
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  5. Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Fique perplexo com a beleza desse jogo, com uma OST maravilhosa. Infelizmente, o fator replay (depois da segunda vez) não é muitoFique perplexo com a beleza desse jogo, com uma OST maravilhosa. Infelizmente, o fator replay (depois da segunda vez) não é muito interessante, mas condiz com o título do jogo. Expand
  6. Apr 14, 2017
    9
    This game is not to be disregarded as another adventure RPG Maker game. This is a story-driven RPG that employs meta elements from the start.This game is not to be disregarded as another adventure RPG Maker game. This is a story-driven RPG that employs meta elements from the start. Similarly to Undertale, the player is a character in the game, but this game pushes this concept to another level, completely involving the player in the story. The game contains an amazing and original art style, and great soundtrack to go with it.
    The one thing that prevented me from giving this game a 10/10 is that the characters aren't very deeply developed, aside from Niko, the protagonist alongside the player. Their interactions start to become interesting, but are very brief, and you'll never see those NPCs again, making their short development almost pointless.
    That aside, this is a wondeful short game that will offer a unique experience even to those accostumed to story-driven RPG games, and I heartly recommend it as one of my personal favourites.
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  7. Feb 25, 2023
    0
    i really love this game. It's a great experience. You don't know how surprise i am when i play this game.this game also make me veryi really love this game. It's a great experience. You don't know how surprise i am when i play this game.this game also make me very attractive.The way that creator made the story are very amazing and impressive.
    This is my favorite now!!
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