- Publisher: Gathering of Developers
- Release Date: Jan 28, 2001
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An extremely addictive action fighting game with some very cool anime storytelling and martial arts that are wrapped in an otherwise superbly executed game that is one of the most fun and coolest games I've played in years.
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Though viewed from the third-person perspective, this is still a terrific shooter game that dances on the fringes on a role-playing program. With its rich graphics, solid story and great audio, Oni is a sure-fire hit.
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A very entertaining, exhilarating and challenging game for those who would rather star in an action movie than merely watch one.
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Da GameboyzIf you can get past the learning curve then you will surely enjoy the game. Expect to be frustrated at first, especially because the moves are often hard to pull off.
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Oni stuns the third-person action scene with a powerful uppercut to the jaw. Bungie has never put its hand to a bad product, and its latest offering is a passionate protest against dull games.
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I count myself somewhere in the middle, acknowledging the innovations of Oni while also being aware of its inherent flaws.
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Spank!Rock solid, all-action gameplay but misses out on a higher mark due to a few noticeable flaws.
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The combination of gunplay and street fighting is something that has never been attempted before, and Bungie pulled it off beautifully.
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With all the good aspects that Oni has it’s amazing that the action can get a bit "samey."
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Daily RadarThe characters within the game are incredibly well detailed, but the world they're placed in is bland to the point of boredom.
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GamePowerAfter three years in development and two years of hype and anticipation, Oni fails to meet the expectations Bungie created for it.
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It could have been a contender but unfortunately, the lack of user-control saves and a multiplayer feature keep this fighter out of the championship ring.
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The shoddiest, most poorly constructed, most flawed game that we have ever seen manage to be a Hit, although only by the outermost molecule of the skin of its teeth.
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Manages to compensate for dull graphics, empty interiors, lack of a multiplayer mode and unfriendly saves with intense action and impressive enemy AI. The game is fun, challenging, and ultimately worth the frustration.
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It certainly does do the major things that it promised to when it comes to creating a fast paced fighter, but doesn't really reach the godly state that everyone really hoped that it would.
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A worthwhile purchase for a big time fighting fan, just remember that with this one, you'll be left feeling a little deprived, and without much replay value, it will probably collect a lot of dust on the shelf.
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The lack of saves, the hackneyed gameplay, and the frustrating controls stop Oni from being the game it could have been.
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PC GamerA fun martial-arts romp that could have been a multiplayer classic. [Apr 2001, p.96]
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From the first time you blast someone with an SML3 Plasma Rifle, to the 539th time you throw a "Triple Hit Haymaker", you'll have fun. You'll wish you could do more, but you'll have fun.
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I loved the fighting and I would love to see this engine used again, though I still wonder about what might have been with a little more money and a little more time.
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CNET GamecenterDefinitely more interesting than most third-person action games, though it's hindered by a variety of interface problems.
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It's so close to being a masterpiece that you'll inevitably be disappointed, but when you step back and look at the whole instead of focusing on the parts, the one thing that stands out more than save limitations or the lack of configuration is the spectacular action.
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It's very playable, with quite a nice engine and a strong leading lady, but the storyline is a touch frail, the game is severely limited by its lack of multiplayer and the long gaps between save points make certain sections almost too challenging.
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Oni does present a truly awesome hand to hand combat system, certainly the best on the PC.
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A fairly plain third-person action game that contains a more robust combat system than those found in most similar games. Its graphics, particularly the environments' graphics, aren't noteworthy, and its story isn't fully developed.
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Oni brings to the table an explosive and refreshing hand-to-hand combat system. Despite its presence though, Oni falls victim to a variety of issues including repetitive level design, an awkward control scheme, numerous visual glitches and a lack of multi-player.
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Its anime influences also feel forced and plagiaristic. Overall, this is one of the bigger disappointments this year.
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The combat is what really grabs this game and barely keeps it from sinking into oblivion.
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It's an interesting premise with a fine fighting scheme – squandered by sloppy design and bugs. Definitely a title destined for demo-status gone awry and certainly little more than a game for those who like their games with little substance.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 88 out of 108
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Mixed: 14 out of 108
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Negative: 6 out of 108
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