Oni

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 108
  3. Negative: 6 out of 108
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  1. DanielKrejg
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    I think about Oni and I see my childhood...

    I was about 6 years old when I played it for a first time. I remember that I bought it from a local guy, we called "russian guy", who was selling music, movies and games. Everything was of course "cracked" and burnt on the cheapest CD's :P Besides my nostalgic memories XD the game is really good and dynamic. The main character Konoko can    I think about Oni and I see my childhood...

    I was about 6 years old when I played it for a first time. I remember that I bought it from a local guy, we called "russian guy", who was selling music, movies and games. Everything was of course "cracked" and burnt on the cheapest CD's :P

    Besides my nostalgic memories XD the game is really good and dynamic. The main character Konoko can beat enemies with different combats and weapons. There is 14 different levels to complete, some bosses to defeat and lots of joy by beating bad guys.

    The game is now 20 yers old, although is still playable. I encourage you to try!    … Expand
  2. izekil
    Oct 3, 2021
    10
    One of the greatest combat mechanics ever made. It's simple, but rich and stylish.
    But sadly game was never finished properly, so ithis game will never reach it's full potential.
  3. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Forgotten and not popular, but a very good game of my childhood.
    A lot of different memories about this game.
  4. DvoocA
    May 27, 2020
    9
    Max payne bir ay önce çıksa devam oyunları gelirdi.
    Silâh çeşitleri dövüş dinamikleri ve comboları inanılmaz güzeldi.
    Düşmanın elinden silahını çabuk almanız lazımdı. Yoksa kullanıp cephaneyi bitiriyordu.
  5. TheLastofMe
    Mar 17, 2020
    8
    When you ask someone about "Oni" you typically will hear "what?" is that a Japanese game, comic or some other form. However, it is a game with an enduring and captivating storyline from and unusual origin of the main character to the defeat of an unexpected villain. Truly a remarkable game by the same creators of Halo.

    Graphics are well established with few glitches in regards to camera    When you ask someone about "Oni" you typically will hear "what?" is that a Japanese game, comic or some other form. However, it is a game with an enduring and captivating storyline from and unusual origin of the main character to the defeat of an unexpected villain. Truly a remarkable game by the same creators of Halo.

    Graphics are well established with few glitches in regards to camera angle. The one downfall is that you do see repeated textures and objects throughout the game. Fortunately as other reviews have stated in addition to my own. The levels are of a size that you disregard the graphical aspect of it and focus on where you can go.

    The gameplay is fun. After a very explanatory (and Narrated) tutorial you are sent through to play a "mission" As you "level" through the game you learn more special moves and techniques that can be used anytime depending the position or aspect of your character or the enemies. There are no requirements for of a specific "power usage bar". In addition, the use of weapons is made available. These weapons have a limited number of times they can be shot or activated, however you will find them throughout the game as enemies will drop them.

    This is a game of hand-to-hand fighting mixed with a 3rd person shooter. It requires more strategy than most, and makes it hard to just "run and shoot things". This is a well balanced game which I have played through many times over the last few years.

    On a side note and disappointing note, it does require extra effort to work well on Windows XP (not entirely sure about Vista).    … Expand
  6. ia_frank
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    I don't know why but I consider this game brilliant. It's not so unique, it does not bring something new to the genre, but it IS pretty enjoyable
  7. iddqd4
    Jan 22, 2018
    9
    Сочетание боевых искусств, перестрелок, сюжета и графики в стиле классических японских комиксов, простая и эффектная боевая система, при этом не менее глубокая чем в файтингах.
    Oni просто лучшая в своем жанре.
  8. Arkl1te
    Jan 2, 2017
    8
    If you're fan of the real-time close combat, you can go nuts with the hand-to-hand attack combo system, along with the extendable movements through game progress which are fantastic. Also the music adds up a lot when fighting and pursuing!

    Now then, the story is not bad. The levels are either too big or "filled with so much emptiness": It feels annoying when you have to walk through all    If you're fan of the real-time close combat, you can go nuts with the hand-to-hand attack combo system, along with the extendable movements through game progress which are fantastic. Also the music adds up a lot when fighting and pursuing!

    Now then, the story is not bad. The levels are either too big or "filled with so much emptiness": It feels annoying when you have to walk through all the big empty places, just looking for hidden items or enemies camping around... and they feel repetitive too.

    Some weapons feel weird to handle at times, like the rocket launcher, or single handed weapons, which can't use the left hand to strike, instead you have to switch to melee again... That's a detail though.

    In the end, the game feels half-rushed. If multiplayer mode existed and the levels were smaller and better elaborated, score for this game could've raised straight to heaven.    … Expand
  9. ADHGO
    May 13, 2015
    9
    I would go back in time, to say this is a wonderful game, the story is looks like real, that made me affected at that time when i realize the her father is robot, nice graphics and wide levels for that generation, good animation, fighting mechanics are amazing, shooting with a gun is hard that makes you prefer to fight instead of using weapons,
    you feel lonely most of the time with this    I would go back in time, to say this is a wonderful game, the story is looks like real, that made me affected at that time when i realize the her father is robot, nice graphics and wide levels for that generation, good animation, fighting mechanics are amazing, shooting with a gun is hard that makes you prefer to fight instead of using weapons,
    you feel lonely most of the time with this realistic atmosphere,Ill never forget this amazing game    … Expand
  10. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    6
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (2/2) Visuals/Story (0/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (2/2)

    Visuals/Story (0/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (1/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (1/2)

    Wildcard (0)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  11. SanS
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    The incredible martial art hand to hand combat moves combined with decent gun-play makes it one of the unique games made.Story is good.This is one game that I'll never forget.With mods/cheats(it gets activated once you finish the game) you can play every character in the game with very different move set.
  12. Tarkus
    Sep 9, 2011
    9
    An amazing game that I wish was being revamped, and still supported by the developer. The massive array of armaments and the nearly seamless integration of hand to hand techniques is still remarkable and I've yet to see a better example said integration. However, that being said, there is rarely enough ammunition, missions are long and tough-though the game is pretty short, withAn amazing game that I wish was being revamped, and still supported by the developer. The massive array of armaments and the nearly seamless integration of hand to hand techniques is still remarkable and I've yet to see a better example said integration. However, that being said, there is rarely enough ammunition, missions are long and tough-though the game is pretty short, with checkpoints spaced very far apart. This game really becomes a stealth game, and considering that when it came out, Serious Sam came out too, most players simply won't have the patience to play out the whole game without cheats. There are many things I liked about it, and a few things I didn't but I would love to see an updated sequel.… Expand
  13. g4m3critic
    May 13, 2011
    10
    Yet another brilliant game that was way ahead of the curve. This game was never going to be a critical success like Halo (et al.) because it demanded a lot from the player, it really is for the hardcore gamer. This is due to the very flexible combat system which enables you to dispatch the bad guys in almost any way you could imagine, resulting in great replay value. There is a hugeYet another brilliant game that was way ahead of the curve. This game was never going to be a critical success like Halo (et al.) because it demanded a lot from the player, it really is for the hardcore gamer. This is due to the very flexible combat system which enables you to dispatch the bad guys in almost any way you could imagine, resulting in great replay value. There is a huge variety of guns and hand to hand techniques to keep you busy, or my favorite, sneak up behind someone and break their arms. I think the reason this game reviewed badly was because you cannot passively experience this game and expect to win (I'm looking at you, Bad Company 2). The game provides the player with the tools to experience a manga-esque sandbox, so its really up to you to come up with a viable strategy to have fun. Reviewers that bagged this game probably wouldn't get Minecraft either.… Expand
  14. RyanP
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    its a awsome game i have it on my playstation 2 everybody love Oni And The Compony Rockstar Games Bungie its great with the aniversery edition
  15. GuangmianK.
    Nov 20, 2006
    10
    It is a great game, so good and intense that the graphics do not matter at all. I love it, and i hate all who put it down.
  16. TimmyR.
    Mar 9, 2006
    9
    Great game for its time of games. Only problem is horrible ending.
  17. AbhiK
    Sep 28, 2005
    10
    this is the best game ever!!!!
  18. Muro(G.)H.(M.)
    Dec 4, 2004
    10
    Okay, For starters, this game has the best combination of hand to hand and shooter that I've ever seen. It's just great. Period. End of story. Oh yeah, and by the way, whoever signed their name as Muro, I'M the REAL muro, 'cause I can do a decent imatation of him, not to mention spell his last name...
  19. JonathanS.
    Feb 17, 2004
    9
    Good game by a good company. Oni has the best combination of shooter and action fighter out there. Only a few things could have made this game better, improved levels and multiplayer, which would have put it out of this world.
  20. AdamR.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    While I never beat this game, I fully enjoyed the levels that I compleated. Awesome combat, great weapons, easy controls, ect. The only problem was you need a Mac to hack it. :(
  21. zEddjan
    Apr 22, 2002
    10
    I Played a lot of games such as Delta Force I, II, Land worior and Operation FlashPoint and tons of others but this one one was my Best and I have played it till now about 38 times ( or near ).
  22. YoniH.
    Mar 3, 2002
    10
    Super game!! I'm very laik him.
  23. P.R.
    Mar 1, 2002
    10
    First class, storyline okay, great action and variety, not enough chances to use fancy weapons and definitely not enough ammo.
  24. [Anonymous]
    Jan 2, 2002
    9
    This one is really terrific and the fight moves are great.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Best PC Game of 2001
28
#28 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
53
#53 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Gamezilla!
    74
    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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  2. Cincinnati Enquirer
    88
    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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  3. Gaming Age
    50
    The combat is what really grabs this game and barely keeps it from sinking into oblivion.
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