Oni

 PlayStation 2
User Score
6.7

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 35
  3. Negative: 8 out of 35
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  1. DukeJon
    Jan 22, 2014
    7
    Great combat mechanics seamlessly mixing close quarter combat and melee/ranged weapons. Unfortunately the plot is pretty dull, and the level design is boring - you run from one grey room to another. With more attention paid to these issues this could have been something truly special.
  2. otakuboidlo
    Feb 21, 2014
    3
    A generic story, horrible dialog, and a very, very, god-awful game play system couldn't even keep me entertained. Hell, even Sonic Heroes was slightly (ever so slightly) better than this ****
  3. 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
  4. Broyax
    Apr 6, 2017
    0
    Jeu d'action bien lourd et ce n'est pas son style manga qui va le sauver, d'ailleurs les points de sauvegarde sont trop éloignés. Oni a bien du mal à maintenir les 30 im/s ce qui aggrave encore la maniabilité médiocre et ce n'est pas son côté très répétitif qui le sauvera non plus, ni les voix françaises ridicules. Rien à sauver, Oni, va te noyer !
  5. ryanloveslana
    May 22, 2015
    10
    Understandably, this game is was developed in 1999 so graphics are sort of "weird". Talking from the PC version, controls were generally an satisfactory, and the voice acting was okay. Aside from that, the game is pretty interesting and it is a fun game.
  6. TheLastofMe
    Mar 17, 2020
    7
    Great combat mechanics seamlessly mixing close quarter combat and melee/ranged weapons. Unfortunately the plot is pretty dull, and the level design is boring - you run from one grey room to another. With more attention paid to these issues this could have been something truly special
  7. ChadW.
    Jul 2, 2001
    9
    The game reminds me of the Jackie Chan movie "SuperCop."
  8. JoeG.
    Dec 6, 2002
    9
    Although the controls were a little hard to grasp at first, I've still never seen a game that seemed so authentic in its moves and people. The story line was the clincher for me though. Well done!
  9. NaomiM.
    Nov 4, 2004
    8
    I paid $5 for this game and was alittle unsure about the game play but it turned out to be pretty fun. I was impressed!
  10. KyleB.
    Oct 22, 2002
    2
    Yes there are a lot of throws and punches, kicks. But What you will soon find out is that the rocket launchers are about as powerful as a triple punch combo and the funnest weapons such as machine gun can barely be used do to a stupid kick back simmulator. You find that instead of being in a TCTF building it will more resemble a Wrestling ring as every one uses suplex's and body Yes there are a lot of throws and punches, kicks. But What you will soon find out is that the rocket launchers are about as powerful as a triple punch combo and the funnest weapons such as machine gun can barely be used do to a stupid kick back simmulator. You find that instead of being in a TCTF building it will more resemble a Wrestling ring as every one uses suplex's and body slams and the moves are mostly un-original! The weapons are poorly done and your character is ugly. The only reason this game gets any higher that a 1 is that you can be the bad guys with a cheat and their kind of fun to be.… Expand
  11. JerryH.
    Sep 5, 2002
    10
    Unbelievable game! 100 out of 10! An incredible amount of throws, combos, and different types of guns! I love the fact that you can carry only one gun! Very realistic levels! Great plot, most of all!
  12. MarioM.
    May 2, 2004
    7
    This is a good game Rockstar's first for the ps2 appens to happy, exciting, thrilling, challenging, anime-inspired, fun, and overall has an absolutely wonderfully dark storyline.
  13. JoeyW.
    Jul 25, 2006
    7
    i paid £2 for this and i played it for about 4 months after well worth my money!!
  14. CatS
    Apr 9, 2009
    10
    This game is awesome!! I am a huge Tomb Raider fan, and I picked up this game between TRs. The fighting is exhilarating. I almost never used the guns unless absolutely necessary. Also, replay is enhanced due to cheat codes which allow you to switch characters. The story stays the same, but you get a whole panoply of new moves with each character you play. The control scheme was hardThis game is awesome!! I am a huge Tomb Raider fan, and I picked up this game between TRs. The fighting is exhilarating. I almost never used the guns unless absolutely necessary. Also, replay is enhanced due to cheat codes which allow you to switch characters. The story stays the same, but you get a whole panoply of new moves with each character you play. The control scheme was hard to get used to at first, but becomes extremely intuitive -- it just works.… Expand
  15. Sayona
    Dec 6, 2001
    9
    Yes, I keep in mind the difficulty in controlling the character, but that is what makes the game so awesome. A challenge is what always benefits a game. Once down correctly, Konoko can do some realy impressive moves. My only complaint deals with the graphics. Since the company wanted to rush the game out, Oni was left with some unfinished polishing. It could have been a lot better, but I Yes, I keep in mind the difficulty in controlling the character, but that is what makes the game so awesome. A challenge is what always benefits a game. Once down correctly, Konoko can do some realy impressive moves. My only complaint deals with the graphics. Since the company wanted to rush the game out, Oni was left with some unfinished polishing. It could have been a lot better, but I am not going to complain. I love the intro animation! That was awesome! Now, if only the whole game was designed that way (like fear effect) then we'd be going somewhere.… Expand
  16. JoeR.
    Nov 15, 2002
    10
    This is a sweet game.I don't use guns much but i love kickin the guys asses with slams and stuff. I beat this game about 13 times but I still play it!
  17. toto07
    Jul 1, 2020
    4
    17/20 sur JVC
    Un score de 7.3 sur metacritic
    7/10 sur Gamespot Hein quoi une pépite cachée ? Un jeu créé par les papas de Halo et édité par Rockstar ?! Ca ne peut être qu'un jeu envoyé par le Deus Vult afin de regagner mon coeur pour la ps2 ! Et le synopsis qui donne l'eau à la bouche, pfouah c'est sûr je vais m'amuser. Pfouah j'aurais jamais imaginé me faire autant baiser. J'ai    17/20 sur JVC
    Un score de 7.3 sur metacritic
    7/10 sur Gamespot

    Hein quoi une pépite cachée ? Un jeu créé par les papas de Halo et édité par Rockstar ?!
    Ca ne peut être qu'un jeu envoyé par le Deus Vult afin de regagner mon coeur pour la ps2 !
    Et le synopsis qui donne l'eau à la bouche, pfouah c'est sûr je vais m'amuser.

    Pfouah j'aurais jamais imaginé me faire autant baiser.
    J'ai rarement eu aussi misérablement peu de plaisir à jouer à un jeu, je me suis forcé à le terminer, j'ai même cheat pour continuer le jeu, et malgré ça le jeu m'a fait rager bien plus que l'Allemagne Nazi fourrant la France.

    Le jeu partait pourtant avec toutes les putains de cartes en main !
    - Bungie le studio derrière Halo
    - Une plot de départ avec une infinie de possibilité
    - Le système de combat prometteur et original, avec plusieurs moveset et animations
    - le style anime 80/90 bien pompé de GitS et Gunm, ou encore Akira

    Et ensuite le mauvais, le pus, la saleté qui se cachait derrière la notice du jeu, qui te saute dessus pour ne plus te lâcher jusqu'à que toi tu craques et détruise ta manette, ta ps2 et tout sur ton passage, un créateur de Hulk.

    Le light
    - les doublages en francais, ridicule, au niveau de Hokuto No Ken le rigolo en moins, des provocations des ennemis du type "Vous perdeeeez !" "Maintenant, je frappe !", "l'invincible Tankaiire", trop gamin, trop moqueur, même BG&E avait des soldats plus charismatiques !
    La lecture du script par les persos principaux...
    -la fin, la destination, impertinente
    -un scénar qui pompe Ghost in the Shell et Gunm, la clareté en moins, le charisme en moins, flou et qui sert seulement au gameplay

    Le stinker :
    - Système de contrôle aussi dégénéré que les doublages, impossible de comboter, impossible de faire des projections volontaires, toujours aléatoire ! Même les ennemis te font plus de combos, la cam control on s'habitue, mais pour un jeu qui place le gameplay au premier plan c'est du foutage de gueule.
    -L'IA, parce que c'était drôle, j'étais joyeux de pouvoir être témoin des soldats qui tombent d'une plateforme trop étroite, ou certains qui s'annihilent avec leur propre lance-grenade.
    -la difficulté, boosté aux protéines artificiels par un manque de checkpoint aberrant, et un manque d'items de soins ! Le niveau 3 sur lequel j'ai passé 3h m'a donné envie de trancher des gorges, une frustration incontrôlable s'est emparé de moi. j'ai commencé à cheat à partir du chapitre 6, ce qui ne m'a pas empêché de mourir des tonnes de fois de plus.
    -Le framerate, aléatoire, en baisse lorsque justement t'as le plus besoin de voir et sentir l'action (donc quand t'es encerclé par masse bots)
    - La DA vide, les niveaux vide, alors que le setup de départ avait du potentiel ! C'est gris, c'est grand et monotone, c'est toujours presque nuit, on se perd, pour mourir d'une chute, pour ensuite recommencer pour la dixième fois en retraçant un looong chemin.
    - La sensation de progression, elle n'existe pas, on apprend de nouveaux combos, dont certains irréalisable car toujours pas trouvé comment faire, une stagnation frustrante qui se fait ressentir jusqu'à la fin, ce n'est pas un rpg certes, mais pas même de nouvelles armes, ou tenues de protection, rien qui puisse te tenir en haleine.
    -Le gunplay, misérable avec un auto-lock fort heureusement

    Qu'est-ce que Oni ? Rien, passez votre chemin, il vaut mieux parfois laisser les reliques du passé s'éteindre avec leur temps.    … Expand
  18. The_D4RknesS
    Aug 20, 2023
    0
    If I could give this game a -10 rating, I would get it because this one is very bad in everything possible, from the graphics to the gameplay. It is unbelievable that this garbage was produced by rockstar games. The game already starts with mediocre and very long training this here is definitely one of the worst games the PS2 has ever had.

Awards & Rankings

93
#93 Best PS2 Game of 2001
46
#46 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
26
#26 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Electric Playground
    80
    You know you’re in trouble when it takes you five times to get through the first training level of a game, and it freezes on the second.
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  2. Yahoo!
    70
    While the control system is well thought out, it can at times infuriate as you desperately scramble around trying to reel off rounds into your enemies, while running from them.
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  3. Da Gameboyz
    80
    Oni has definitely redefined the action game genus; it may have created a new genre.
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