OneShot

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 226 Ratings

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  1. Dobypeti
    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 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    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."    … Expand
  2. SaucyLettuce
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    OneShot is an RPG maker game, but it stands above the rest. With beautiful atmospheric music and little sounds when you do anything that really get you immersed in the world. It makes you care. This game is like if Pixar made a game - it tugs you right in the heartstrings. While the game does have a few bugs, they don't detract from the game or prevent it from going on. Just don't expectOneShot is an RPG maker game, but it stands above the rest. With beautiful atmospheric music and little sounds when you do anything that really get you immersed in the world. It makes you care. This game is like if Pixar made a game - it tugs you right in the heartstrings. While the game does have a few bugs, they don't detract from the game or prevent it from going on. Just don't expect to get the One Shot steam achievement. After I played the game through the first time, I thought "oh boy was that a feels train" Definitely worth the $10… Expand
  3. Megaxclaw
    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 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,    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 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.    … Expand
  4. PaperMarioFans5
    Jul 27, 2022
    10
    Ahhh yes, OneShot, it's one of those games that really made an impact on me. If it wasn't for this game i would probably be living under a bridge, OneShot saved me and my life, and the characters will always have a special spot in my heart. Please, don't watch a playtrough of it, it's a game about breaking the fourth wall and your heart in surprising ways, it would be a shame not to playAhhh yes, OneShot, it's one of those games that really made an impact on me. If it wasn't for this game i would probably be living under a bridge, OneShot saved me and my life, and the characters will always have a special spot in my heart. Please, don't watch a playtrough of it, it's a game about breaking the fourth wall and your heart in surprising ways, it would be a shame not to play it by yourself.… Expand
  5. Pimplup
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    I loved this game. The fourth wall breaks were very entertaining, and the relaxed soundtrack along with the lovely pixel art gave it a unique, comfy atmosphere. If you liked Undertale, I'd highly recommend giving this one a try.

    My one complaint is about the gameplay. In order to progress, you need to collect items scattered throughout each area, so if you miss one it can be a pain in    I loved this game. The fourth wall breaks were very entertaining, and the relaxed soundtrack along with the lovely pixel art gave it a unique, comfy atmosphere. If you liked Undertale, I'd highly recommend giving this one a try.

    My one complaint is about the gameplay. In order to progress, you need to collect items scattered throughout each area, so if you miss one it can be a pain in the butt to repeatedly scour the land to find it. It was tedious for me having to consult a walkthrough regularly, but the way the plot developed made it all worth it.    … Expand
  6. martinligabue__
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    best game ever. I love the worldbuilding and the characters, and the solstice is even better
  7. ojitosgames
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    this game haves 2 versions so they will be here both but separated but both have the same basis:

    You are the guide of Niko in a dying world where a frail light bulb its the only hope of everything going back to the good days instead of an eternal night Steam version: First of all no permadeath so you can replay it of even finish it in more than one go but there is more. This game    this game haves 2 versions so they will be here both but separated but both have the same basis:

    You are the guide of Niko in a dying world where a frail light bulb its the only hope of everything going back to the good days instead of an eternal night

    Steam version: First of all no permadeath so you can replay it of even finish it in more than one go but there is more.

    This game is really immersive sometimes it stops feeling like a game and it becomes a whole emotion or experience.

    Beautiful artwork it may be a pixel graphics game but any cinematic will charm you.

    Experience and what to expect: You will be a guide, you will have control over Niko's actions and you will get to love him in the depths of your heart, you may cry or smile and you will certainly feel the pressure and anguish of some of your actions but you will feel at ease. It destroys the 4th wall and draws you to the game world

    Personally: i am not a fan of history based games, i tend to skip it like i did with bioshock but this one is beautiful, the soundtrack now haves an emotion linked to it, and i deeply care about this game.

    Important note: be sure to ask in the community anything that bugs you, you may be incorrect and discover a new part of the game that you wouldn't had if you enclose in the frustration.

    Any indie page that is not steam:

    its made with RPG-maker so the inventory its pretty lame and it breaks some immersion.

    Experience: interesting, deep and most importantly YOU can really screw this up. a sense of responsibility and it will make you care a lot, all the character feel like they act natural towards everything helping a lot to the inmersion.

    i strongly recommend this game (especially the steam version) but i cant say much because this is one of the games that if you don't go blind to play it it is not the same good experience    … Expand
  8. tunahan43
    Feb 15, 2022
    10
    Bitirdiğim en efsane oyunlardan biri niko oyunlarda gördüğüm en tatlı karakterlerden biri .kesinlikle oynayın .türkçe yamasını yapan arkadaşada çok teşekkürler .
  9. Nhatthuan
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    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!!
  10. Kantera_Eyler
    May 8, 2020
    10
    Одна из любимейших игр на мейкере. Четвёртая стена - не, не слышали. Oneshot имеет отличную квестовую Point'n'click составляющую, в купе с трудными головолмками, компенсирующую отсутствие боёвки. Сюжет шикарный, держит интригу на протяжении всей игры. Настолько полюбил эту игру, что заказал футболку с логотипом. Эту игру НЕЛЬЗЯ сравнивать с Undertale, во-первых, первоначальная версияОдна из любимейших игр на мейкере. Четвёртая стена - не, не слышали. Oneshot имеет отличную квестовую Point'n'click составляющую, в купе с трудными головолмками, компенсирующую отсутствие боёвки. Сюжет шикарный, держит интригу на протяжении всей игры. Настолько полюбил эту игру, что заказал футболку с логотипом. Эту игру НЕЛЬЗЯ сравнивать с Undertale, во-первых, первоначальная версия Oneshot без дополнения с истинной концовкой вышла в 2014. Во-вторых у игр разный посыл и разный геймплей. Вы ещё OFF с Undertale сравните, ей богу.… Expand
  11. Critic887
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This game is just amazing. It`s more than a game. The musing and sound are amazing and the main Character, Niko is just so cute and you will love him/her at the end of the game. The story is exciting and mysterious and the puzzles are not too difficult. If you´re stuck it´s probably because you haven´t explored the whole area or not talked to every NPC. And some puzzles forces you to thinkThis game is just amazing. It`s more than a game. The musing and sound are amazing and the main Character, Niko is just so cute and you will love him/her at the end of the game. The story is exciting and mysterious and the puzzles are not too difficult. If you´re stuck it´s probably because you haven´t explored the whole area or not talked to every NPC. And some puzzles forces you to think out of the box. But the best thing about this game is that it breaks the 4th wall in just an amazing and unique way. I´m not going to spoil how but i was very surprised in a positive way.
    But this game also has downsides. It´s rather short (My full and blind playthrough took about 7 hours) and if you hate puzzles I think that this is not the right game for you. And don´t expect an Open-World.
    However I still think that this game is amazing and I highly recommend this to everyone especially during a Steam Sale. The price is 10€ and 5€ during sales (I believe that the price for USA/UK is also 10 Dollars/Pounds but I could be wrong)    … Expand
  12. AbbachioSexyAss
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This game changed my life, I love the story, OST, puzzles and of course the characters. It's a masterpiece, go play it.
  13. Paraselene
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Went into this game not entirely sure what to truly expect apart, merely being drawn in by its art style, (to quote the description) "unique gameplay capabilities" and mysterious-looking world.

    Found a captivating, immersive and emotional experience with characters & a world, which all make you care very deeply and quickly for them. Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Outstanding writing,    Went into this game not entirely sure what to truly expect apart, merely being drawn in by its art style, (to quote the description) "unique gameplay capabilities" and mysterious-looking world.

    Found a captivating, immersive and emotional experience with characters & a world, which all make you care very deeply and quickly for them. Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack. Outstanding writing, twists & delivery,

    OneShot is a true gem, if not THE gem among "RPG Maker games", reminiscent of Undertale. And if anyone remotely interests you about the way the game is presented in its trailer or description, then you should give it a shot. (Heh.)    … Expand
  14. StellarQuartz
    Jul 3, 2020
    10
    Truly a game with a unique presentation, that is with its flawless soundtrack and writing. The world-building within this game is phenomenal, an underrated work of art I wish many will experience.
  15. StarryXeon
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was the best game I have ever played, the characters are very easy to become attached to and the storyline is incredible. OneShot also contains puzzles for people that enjoy solving puzzles. The game has 3 unique endings all of which are enjoyable to work towards and all of them are unique in their own way. The main character Niko feels like an actual person that engages in conversations with you in certain points of the game. The music in game fits all the scenarios and is one of the best soundtracks I have heard.

    There are also two versions of OneShot, the Steam remake made with RPG Maker XP in 2016 and the one listed on the RPG Maker website that was made in 2014 that is free. The two versions have notable differences from each other.

    In my opinion, the Steam version has more content and has a better feel than the original version since it contains an additional ending and new art and music to the point where it should be considered a different game as to not mix reviews between the original.    … Expand
  16. BezdarLiteral
    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 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    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!    … Expand
  17. TalesKun
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    a game with a awesome history, cute characters, and a incredible 4th wall breaking
  18. SilverAceWolf
    Sep 21, 2020
    10
    This game was really fun and I really enjoyed it. The concept was very interesting and the gameplay was fun. The sounds were amazing and the graphics made you think of it as a classic game. I highly recommend the game.
  19. Evillisa
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    A truly beautiful and moving experience best experienced while knowing as little about it as possible, go give it a try.
  20. probium
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Review is not in full - could change at any moment

    Current verdict - 10/10 LEGENDARY Emotional hit after emotional hit, OneShot has grown to have a deep place in my heart, a reminder of what happens when guiding protagonist Niko while you become quickly emotionally attached to them... and also the fourth-wall breaking. I vastly underestimated this game as a child - and I have grown to    Review is not in full - could change at any moment

    Current verdict - 10/10 LEGENDARY
    Emotional hit after emotional hit, OneShot has grown to have a deep place in my heart, a reminder of what happens when guiding protagonist Niko while you become quickly emotionally attached to them... and also the fourth-wall breaking. I vastly underestimated this game as a child - and I have grown to be proven wrong. At one point I cried through my entire sleep and couldn't even go to school.    … Expand
  21. Sandrel
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    A hidden gem. A really well made game which stands out with its 4th wall breaking aspect.
  22. Nikwenkop
    Feb 21, 2021
    10
    OneShot belongs within the "best games ever" i wont spoil anything, its the best
  23. igolrum
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Pretty interesting world and story. One thing you really should know however is that you really need the Solstice DLC aswell. It's where the actual main story is. The base game looks like in introduction to the DLC after having finished it.
  24. WhoDaDev
    Aug 6, 2021
    10
    This game came before indie games went into the spotlight, honestly one of the best Indie games of all time, if not the best!
  25. niko_simp
    Dec 2, 2021
    10
    It's one of the best games i ever played for sure the atmosphere of the game characters everything is beautiful about this game except the puzzles they weren't that good besides the puzzle its a 10/10 must play for sure
  26. Axberg
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    That a heart-breaking masterpiece. I first watched the full walkthrough of the game, then I went through it myself on a pirate, now I bought it. money is not a pity, it's worth it...
  27. deetsett
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Beautiful story and characters with unique atmosphere and perfect soundtrack. Gameplay is fine, wasn't a problem for me.
    But what also important is concept. One of the best fourth wall breakers, but it doesn't use this feature only to shock or scare you. Fourth wall is used for better connection with characters. Niko and others feel much more like real life people.
    Oneshot made so sad,    Beautiful story and characters with unique atmosphere and perfect soundtrack. Gameplay is fine, wasn't a problem for me.
    But what also important is concept. One of the best fourth wall breakers, but it doesn't use this feature only to shock or scare you. Fourth wall is used for better connection with characters. Niko and others feel much more like real life people.
    Oneshot made so sad, like no other game had done it to me. Is it bad or good, I don't know. Only thinking about it makes me pensive. But you should play it. it is a masterpiece    … Expand
  28. coloredfunction
    May 24, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing and will forever be my favorite. fantastic story with a great atmosphere.
  29. Leaffy
    Sep 6, 2022
    10
    Amazing game and amazing story. The mechanics of the game, the world building and characters are awesome. You feel love towards every aspect of the game: the ambience, music, art. This game is truly an hidden gem
  30. dedede1
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    best game ever, good story and made me sob. the ending is just one of the best endings ive ever seen and solstice just makes it better
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#69 Best PC Game of 2014
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#76 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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#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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