OneShot

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 226
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 226
  3. Negative: 14 out of 226

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  1. Rtheom
    Dec 10, 2016
    4
    A super cool idea, but 3 hours of gameplay and then getting locked out of it is not worth the price. It might be different if resetting the game was a bit easier, but searching through my computer's registry files to not have the game immediately and deliberately shut down on me as soon as I start it is just plain annoying. If you're just a casual gamer, skip this one. Which is too bad.A super cool idea, but 3 hours of gameplay and then getting locked out of it is not worth the price. It might be different if resetting the game was a bit easier, but searching through my computer's registry files to not have the game immediately and deliberately shut down on me as soon as I start it is just plain annoying. If you're just a casual gamer, skip this one. Which is too bad. The art and atmosphere are pretty amazing.… Expand
  2. timeknight
    Feb 2, 2017
    4
    This game does not live up to its potential.
    Cons:
    - Lackluster characters. The relationships feel hollow and pointless. The only slight exception is the main character, but even then they're mostly a puppet that simply says yes to everything you tell it to do. - Lackluster music - Lackluster story - No real consequences to your choices - This is not an adventure game at all - It    This game does not live up to its potential.
    Cons:
    - Lackluster characters. The relationships feel hollow and pointless. The only slight exception is the main character, but even then they're mostly a puppet that simply says yes to everything you tell it to do.
    - Lackluster music
    - Lackluster story
    - No real consequences to your choices
    - This is not an adventure game at all
    - It only takes 3-4 hours to play through everything
    - There are blatantly unfinished aspects and areas that the developer claims will be added in later.

    Pros:
    - They do some interesting "meta" things.

    Other than the meta elements of the game, there's really not much going for it. It's an OK game, but I certainly can't give it more than a 4/10. It only took me 4 hours to play through it.    … Expand
  3. HSuke
    Jun 30, 2017
    2
    I was hoping this game would be interesting like Undertale, but the breaking-the-4th wall aspect is implemented in an incredibly dull and boring way. It's a single-trick gimmick that's kind of lame.
  4. PointR
    Apr 10, 2017
    4
    This game gave me exactly what I was expecting: an excellent story coupled to a weak and classic gameplay, exactly like Undertale, featuring outdated controls concerning movements. Tile-by-tile with no diagonals is very annoying. Even the character is annoying, constantly asking you to help him for insignificant things such as sleeping. He's not a five years old crybaby! Let's not forgetThis game gave me exactly what I was expecting: an excellent story coupled to a weak and classic gameplay, exactly like Undertale, featuring outdated controls concerning movements. Tile-by-tile with no diagonals is very annoying. Even the character is annoying, constantly asking you to help him for insignificant things such as sleeping. He's not a five years old crybaby! Let's not forget that it's "recommended to play in windowed", but a resolution of 800x600 is too small to be actually playable. This and the fact it takes your session's name, write files in your documents and not in its own folders, and change your wallpaper(s) without your consent. What next? A game that deletes random files if you're not completing it fast enough? The music, though it's nice, is basic and repetitive. I could name every samples and effects present in it.

    Pros:
    -Story.
    -Graphics.
    -Fourth-wall breaking puzzles.
    -Ending

    Cons:
    -Two characters (The Guide a.k.a You + Niko which you only guide for certain actions.)
    -Basic gameplay if you remove these special puzzles.
    -Lack of instructions at the very begining (The first item use is... Retarded.)
    -Pause mode does not exist.
    -Going back to windowed mode all the time...
    -...so you have to deal with a tiny resolution (Must be a pain in the a** with 4K monitors.)

    If you're looking for a great story, a nice fourth-wall breaking experience, an epic final puzzle, and a very tough final choice: go for it. But this game is like Undertale: a great story with a poor gameplay. I wouldn't recommend this game which is not worth its current price tag of 10€. Maybe if it was sold 5€ I would recommend it (And it's sad to say that.)    … Expand
  5. Jestzer
    Jul 5, 2021
    4
    I was recommended to play it since I loved Undertale, but quickly found it wasn’t much like Undertale. It plays more like an escape the room game, which I personally don’t like doing in video games. I found my stupid brain frustrated really quickly and gave up on the game after 30 minutes, which is too bad since I really wanted to enjoy it.
  6. YourTurnToDie
    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 very attractive.The way that creator made the story are very amazing and impressive.
    This is my favorite now!!

Awards & Rankings

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#69 Best PC Game of 2014
76
#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
18
#18 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Adventure Gamers
    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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  2. Meristation
    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.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Feb 18, 2017
    91
    Thought-provoking, innovative, and haunting, OneShot is immmersive in a totally unique way. [Feb 2017, p.80]
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