Onechanbara Z2: Chaos

 PlayStation 4
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  1. RATTY
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    Ive heard about this series before, how it was originally a part a a couple of budget games for the PlayStation 2 i think and this game onechanbara stuck out and started to become a stand alone series. From what ive heard they didn't start out too good until onechanbara nonono and then finally the best one by the fans is onechanbara z2 chaos, so lets see what we have got from japan shallIve heard about this series before, how it was originally a part a a couple of budget games for the PlayStation 2 i think and this game onechanbara stuck out and started to become a stand alone series. From what ive heard they didn't start out too good until onechanbara nonono and then finally the best one by the fans is onechanbara z2 chaos, so lets see what we have got from japan shall we?

    Story: (NO SPOILERS AHEAD) starting in we play as the two main characters fighting other two main characters for some reason, i think the ending of the previous game had a cliffhanger ending or something of the sort. the story throughout the game isnt the best around but it does have interesting moments from time to time, the main story isn't that long but it is very replayable to unlock different items and such for the 4 characters. All in all the story is full of alot of plot alot of plot PLOOOOOOOT just look at all that plot.

    Gameplay: This is where the game truly shines. Each character has a different fighting style and special ability's, but in the heat of combat it is pure chaos fun, zombies getting hacked and slashed left and right limbs flying all over the place and the blood oh boys and girls let me tell you about the blood, you see there isnt just red blood you can set it to a couple of different colors i set it to black just to think the zombies are unholy demons. For boss battles very exciting the design are very interesting and the fighting can get mixed up but in a good way. gameplay is what you will be coming back too it was for me.

    Performance/Bugs/Graphics Now what ive seen with post from the devs is that the game is at 1080p 60 fps, which is very true for the most part, it is 60 fps about 98 percent of the time very little dips, but the 1080p im gonna have to take their word on that, the lay out of most levels are flat not that detailed and some of the objects in the games look cartoony and out of place, most of the detail went in the character models as you will see if you buy the game. For bugs not that many really seems pretty solid some clipping happens but nothing game breaking.

    Personal thoughts/Verdict: Ive enjoyed this game alot so far and plan to sink in alot more hours in it. Now this game is not the prettiest it is Not a triple A game it was made with a smaller budget, so if you are new to the series and plan to pick this up don't have huge expectations , hype is killing alot of games and its best not too hype a game too hard, For the budget that they had whatever it may be they made a truly just plain fun game, I love the game so far and its technically a ps4 exclusive so add that to the library of exclusives. My verdict is 8 out of 10 I like the game alot and i look forward to future games that xseed makes. I hope this review was helpful for you.

    PS: DO NOT tell Anita Sarkeesian about this game she wont shut up for a month if she knew about it.    … Expand
  2. InfinityDeimos
    Jul 21, 2015
    9
    Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is a game that will either be a gem or a dud for players. Personally, I love it. The newest title in the over the top series, Z2 Chaos continues to deliver on the fan service front. Gore? Check. Zombies? Check. Scantily clad protagonists? Check x4. Yes, you will take over four characters in this game. All have unique little quirks that set the apart from one another:Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is a game that will either be a gem or a dud for players. Personally, I love it. The newest title in the over the top series, Z2 Chaos continues to deliver on the fan service front. Gore? Check. Zombies? Check. Scantily clad protagonists? Check x4. Yes, you will take over four characters in this game. All have unique little quirks that set the apart from one another: Look, weapons, moves, etc. Speaking of moves, the gameplay actually feels fun, slicing and dicing zombies proves to be a great blood-soaked endeavour. My only real gripes with the game would be the area you visit in-game look somewhat at times, and the fact there are still horrid those damned invisible walls. Sadly there is no multiplayer as well, something I feel as though the game initially had in mind. But all in all, if you're wanting something fun and bloody to pass the time, pick this game up. Its the best installment in the Onechanbara series, and an overall excellent little game.… Expand
  3. JPoppaWUSC
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    Professional reviewers give this a 5 or 6 because it doesn't try to meet or beat triple-A standards, but that's like giving a campy Bruce Cambell film a 50% rotten score because it's proud to wear the B-movie badge. If you know what you're getting into and it matches with your personal tastes, you'll find a lot to love in Onechanbara Z2 Chaos. Its plot, characters, and script are whatProfessional reviewers give this a 5 or 6 because it doesn't try to meet or beat triple-A standards, but that's like giving a campy Bruce Cambell film a 50% rotten score because it's proud to wear the B-movie badge. If you know what you're getting into and it matches with your personal tastes, you'll find a lot to love in Onechanbara Z2 Chaos. Its plot, characters, and script are what you'd get from Japanese grindhouse / shock horror like The Machine Girl, complete with all the gore, sexuality, and campiness that entails. The biggest real complaint is that environments are a bit bland, but at least the levels span the modern globe and allow you to play in whatever order you see fit. Rest assured that the game isn't alpha-quality clunkiness like its XBox360 predecessor (nobody played the Wii one anyway), and everything from character models to core gameplay mechanics have been drastically improved to make this the best Onechanbara game to date. Tamsoft and publishers D3 and XSEED seem well aware of this, as the game comes with both in-game and physical extras that get you caught up on the story of earlier bad releases. New retail copies pack in an art book / field guide and the OST, along with some fittingly ridiculous costume DLC, and at $49.99, it's still somewhat bargain-priced for a new PS4 release. As for the game's content, you can expect an insane amount of visual customization for all four playable girls, allowing you to change everything from base outfits and hats to accessories you can reposition all over their bodies. Combat mechanics are where Onechanbara really shines and shows the most vital improvements, and even though it should feel repetitive, the variety of playable females, skill enhancements, unique weaponry, and genuinely fun beat-em-up stages give the whole package some staying power. I immediately recalled fond memories of older action favorites like Gungrave and Bujingai, so if you enjoyed either of those, you'll probably understand the flavor I'm trying to describe here. Combat includes some interesting mechanics like weapon refresh that slings the blood off of your worn-down blades, berserk modes and transformations, team cross-attacks, enemy dismemberment, timing-based combo boosts, switchable secondary weapons, sub-weapons, chase/follow dashes, and on-screen quick time prompts that utilize the DS4's touch pad (or Vita's touchscreen if using Remote Play). That's right, if you're a Vita player, you'll already know that most triple-A titles neglect Remote Play, but Onechanbara works like a dang dream. It's easily the most fine-tuned Remote Play experience outside of Tomb Raider, and it elevates the game further for anyone needing to use that feature. While the control scheme isn't drastically altered for Remote Play, even the controls that seem like they'd be awkward on paper make sense once you've got the DS4/Vita in your hands, and I was shocked the first time a quick time command worked flawlessly on my Vita's touchscreen. I didn't expect it because the game is so good via Remote Play that I'd forgotten I wasn't playing an actual Vita title. The moment I entered the touch command, I thought to myself "oh, that's not going to work on... holy crap, it worked!" All these little things you don't expect from a B-tier game add up to make it worth more than the sum of its parts, so if it sounds like Onechanbara fits your personal tastes, you should definitely give it a chance. I'm glad I took the gamble, especially after I hated previous entries' clunky gameplay. This is a perfect guilty pleasure candidate, with more meat on its bones than most mainstream reviews will ever give it credit for having.… Expand
  4. MRDeadMen
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    This game has become one of my new guilty pleasures. I've always enjoyed these cheesy types of games since they remind me of old school b-movies. This kinda stuff makes me want the prequel to be released overseas. Chopping up the zombie hordes is quite fun, as are the boss fights. Overall, its a fun little game to play a party or with friends.
  5. Philli_86
    Jul 25, 2015
    10
    Reviewers were a bunch of haters. This game was meant to be quirky and not taken to seriously. It's all about having fun playing a game with gorgeous babes, zombies, and a corny yet interesting story. Comparing this to a US made triple A title is just one of the shortfalls "professional" critics have. They will rate these half arsed indie games with high 90's but god forbid a JapaneseReviewers were a bunch of haters. This game was meant to be quirky and not taken to seriously. It's all about having fun playing a game with gorgeous babes, zombies, and a corny yet interesting story. Comparing this to a US made triple A title is just one of the shortfalls "professional" critics have. They will rate these half arsed indie games with high 90's but god forbid a Japanese import meant to be light hearted and fun to play get anything above a 50 or 60. These guys are a joke. Also the people giving this game low scores don't even bother to leave a comment. The game is actually around a 7 or 8 for me but I give it a 10 to offset some of the unjust hate toward this unique and fun to play game.… Expand
  6. SolidSnake1231
    Jul 21, 2015
    8
    I don't understand why reviewers are calling this a terrible game 4 or 5 out of 10? Really that's for a game that's broken. But now about the actual game the combat is absolutely insane next to Bayonetta this the most fast paced hack n slash ever also with many upgrades/costumes/weapons/rings to obtain that really pack a punch. Now the story who cares it's about bikini wearing samuraiI don't understand why reviewers are calling this a terrible game 4 or 5 out of 10? Really that's for a game that's broken. But now about the actual game the combat is absolutely insane next to Bayonetta this the most fast paced hack n slash ever also with many upgrades/costumes/weapons/rings to obtain that really pack a punch. Now the story who cares it's about bikini wearing samurai women killing zombies did you really expect a immersive story no.Now the voice acting so stupid but for me I find it silly and enjoyable to listen for a good laugh.The graphics are average for a PS4 game so what ever I personally don't care about graphics that much. Plus there is a series of challenging mission along multiple difficulties for hardcore players, 4 playable characters that you can chose on a whim for about 90% of the game. Now for the ridiculous amount sexual content in the game I can understand that people off because it comes off as immature but really I look past that and just play… Expand
  7. sanersaner
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    Very packed with content and unlockables. The characters are likeable, the customization is outstanding, the combat is the most in the genre, the action is hard hitting, it's great for casual and hardcore gamers alike. The shop system has a lot of weapons, items, moves, combos, and rings to get. There are hordes of enemies to fight and there is tons of enemy variety.

    The controls are    Very packed with content and unlockables. The characters are likeable, the customization is outstanding, the combat is the most in the genre, the action is hard hitting, it's great for casual and hardcore gamers alike. The shop system has a lot of weapons, items, moves, combos, and rings to get. There are hordes of enemies to fight and there is tons of enemy variety.

    The controls are smooth and responsive and there are settings to invert camera, near and far view settings, blood color, and more. Weapon switching, evading, sprinting, chase/air combos, tag team switching, group summoning, enemy stomping, stylish and responsive QTEs, super transformations, it's incredible how vast and fluid the gameplay really is!! There is great diversity in locations in the world. The english voices are fitting and the story has a surprise or two fans can look forward to. The more I play this the more I see the developers really wanted to make a single player masterpiece and this really shines more than other actions games that have better graphics but have less to offer. Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is a complete game in itself and I look forward to sequels on PS4.    … Expand
  8. Pot_Hawk
    Jul 23, 2015
    9
    Haven't gotten too far into playing, but I can at least say, it does what it aimed to do just fine. Everything I expected of the game, I got. Seeing other reviews, It looks like a fine example of people expecting something else or thinking a game should be fore everyone. This one is pretty obvious what audience it's aiming at. This is the first of the series I've played and I plan toHaven't gotten too far into playing, but I can at least say, it does what it aimed to do just fine. Everything I expected of the game, I got. Seeing other reviews, It looks like a fine example of people expecting something else or thinking a game should be fore everyone. This one is pretty obvious what audience it's aiming at. This is the first of the series I've played and I plan to obtain the older games soon and will be excited to see even more in the future.… Expand
  9. corpal_hudson
    Aug 7, 2015
    10
    Lollipop Chainsaw! Finally! I've been waiting for this. You get to choose between four different main characters. One of them in fact does have a chainsaw!
  10. sololeocr
    Jul 26, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Que puedo decir, a mi los juegos de yo contra el barrio han sido siempre mi debilidad, desde de grandes juegos como Ninja Gaiden Sigma hasta juegos como los Tecmo y sus sagas Samurai Warriors o Dynasty Warriors, Oneenchabara tampoco se queda atrás, he tenido el placer de jugar unos cuantos títulos antes de este y me gusta la saga.

    Al juego le he dado un 9, mas que todo por que tiene ciertas fallas, como el aspecto gráfico que me deja dividido, por un lado me gusta el aspecto que tiene el juego de preservar una visión tipo arcade, con el titulo me siento como estar jugando en una recreativa, tanto por el aspecto de los personajes, fondos y así como menús. Pero reconozco que es un juego atípico visualmente de lo que se espera de una maquina como PS4 con texturas mas definidas, fondos mas vivos, esto es lo que me divide, por un lado me gusta y por otro no.

    En el aspecto jugable me gusta, tal vez el punto mas negativo sería a la hora de fijar enemigos grandes, la cámara le puede jugar a uno malas pasadas, como el escenario de Perú y su ultimo jefe, pero tampoco es algo muy grave, creo que si sacan una secuela se deberían de fijar un poco en este punto. Pero por lo demás el juego cumple, macharemos botones, no es un juego que le meta mucha profundidad a los combos, aunque tienen su ciencia y tiempo para poder usar movimientos devastadores. No hay un árbol de habilidades, como tal pero se pueden ir adquiriendo nuevos movimientos, pero hay que sudar para desbloquearlos.

    No es un juego para pubertos o menores exactamente, por el tema de los trajes de las chicas, lenguaje y nivel de gore(es suave pero aun esta presente). Hay que los padres tienen que tomar en cuenta si lo van comprar para menores de 18 años.

    Algo que me gusta de esta saga es que incluya varios elementos desbloqueables y no todo lo dejen como un DLC, los tendrá es algo que no se evitar pero al menos hay incentivos para rejugar el titulo sin tener que pasar por la caja, actualmente es algo que se agradece teniendo en cuenta la época que vivimos.

    El juego es fluido, en ningún momento se complica o se bajan la tasa de imágenes al punto de tener un juego lento o peor que se pause, hasta el momento no he tenido problemas de este tipo, si les gusta los títulos hack's slash y en especial si han jugado otros títulos de la saga este juego es una compra segura, eso si son cazadores de gráficos mantenga sus distancias antes que se lleven una gran decepción y despotriquen contra el juego, como dicen en guerra avisada no muere soldado.

    Por cierto la versión que tengo es la especial, la cual tiene un libro de arte muy bueno, de gran material y trae consigo en CD la banda sonora del juego, que no esta mal, ya el tema de los trajes de banana admito que dejan muy poco a la imaginación un gran detalle, pero si no son muy críticos en este sentido tampoco son la gran cosa, el usarlos en el juego depende de cada uno.    … Expand
  11. ZetaMan1
    Jul 21, 2015
    10
    No spoilers

    Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is one of those games that is a must play for anyone who likes Musho, Devil may cry, Bayonetta, and many other hack n' slash games. Don't listen to the Critic's reviews they are dead wrong about their reviews. (Story): The Story continues where the last Onechanbara left off. For the most part the story is very good, for those who haven’t played the    No spoilers

    Onechanbara Z2 Chaos is one of those games that is a must play for anyone who likes Musho, Devil may cry, Bayonetta, and many other hack n' slash games. Don't listen to the Critic's reviews they are dead wrong about their reviews.

    (Story): The Story continues where the last Onechanbara left off. For the most part the story is very good, for those who haven’t played the last Onechanbara this game will recap to help get you up to speed. There a lot of interesting moments during the from time to time, the main story isn't that long but is very replayable, to unlock different items.

    (Gameplay): Like Dmc and Bayonetta each character has their own fighting styles and specials. The fighting can get pretty chaotic at times but that’s were upgrades come in handy. Each character can buy new skills, weapons, and accessories.

    (Performance/Bugs/Graphics): OZ2 Chaos runs smoothly at 1080p 60. Currently there aren’t any known bugs or glitches.    … Expand
  12. MegaGamerdude23
    Jul 22, 2015
    10
    OZ2:c plays exactly like DMC and Bayonetta but with girls in bikinis and zombies. for any hardcore fan of the hack/slash genrie this is a pretty awesome game lots of challenges, missions, unlockables, and totally worth the play. do not listen to the critics there blind they dont know what a good game looks like when one shows up.
  13. Dragon124
    Oct 25, 2015
    8
    This game is fun to play, laugh out loud funny, and quirky. Critics need to start comparing games to games that are in the same genre, try to reach the same audience, and cease destroying any chance that more people will be given the opportunity to try something other than "what everyone else" is playing. I can play this game when I need what this game so perfectly offers, fast combat,This game is fun to play, laugh out loud funny, and quirky. Critics need to start comparing games to games that are in the same genre, try to reach the same audience, and cease destroying any chance that more people will be given the opportunity to try something other than "what everyone else" is playing. I can play this game when I need what this game so perfectly offers, fast combat, cool monsters, cute chicks, and funny dialogue. So if you're reading this to decide whether to shell out the bucks or not, know that it does exactly what it's supposed to do and then some. Give me hours of great fun and another replay able game to add to my collection.… Expand
  14. nicolas_sky
    Sep 27, 2016
    8
    Muy buen juego exclusivo de Ps4. Si bien no es una maravilla, ni tiene graficos impresionantes, el juego es muy divertido. Tiene una gran dosis de accion frenetica y mucho gore. Lo mejor son las protagonistas que estan buenisimas y pelean en bikinis semi desnudas. Una compra recomendada para los fans de los juegos japoneses.
  15. Dante_croft
    Oct 19, 2015
    9
    This game is a hack'n slash with a great gameplay and awesome characters. If you like DMC, GOW and alikes, you must try these. The story is simple, but some dialogues are fun and will make you laugh a bit. Overall, is a great experience, with superb character models, good voice acting, several customization items and weapons and much fun. The only downside is the scenarios graphic, thatThis game is a hack'n slash with a great gameplay and awesome characters. If you like DMC, GOW and alikes, you must try these. The story is simple, but some dialogues are fun and will make you laugh a bit. Overall, is a great experience, with superb character models, good voice acting, several customization items and weapons and much fun. The only downside is the scenarios graphic, that aren't much detailed, but they aren't too bad.… Expand
  16. Savarast
    Nov 9, 2015
    8
    It does what it does well enough, but if you are going into this game know what you are getting : Girls, Bikinis, and Zombies. The game does a good job making you feel strong and brutal and lets you decimate hordes of monsters to a surprisingly awesome soundtrack (some have a persona-esque feel which is great). If you like the off-center games that SUDA51 produces, you will likely enjoyIt does what it does well enough, but if you are going into this game know what you are getting : Girls, Bikinis, and Zombies. The game does a good job making you feel strong and brutal and lets you decimate hordes of monsters to a surprisingly awesome soundtrack (some have a persona-esque feel which is great). If you like the off-center games that SUDA51 produces, you will likely enjoy this as well.

    Pros: Good models for the characters, Satisfying combat, Music was well done, overall good time killer
    Cons: No real story / you need to know previous game lore to understand some things, environments old and simple, you can get stun-locked pretty easy if you miss a dodge or strike, AI is pretty dumb    … Expand
  17. Steyraus
    Feb 10, 2021
    10
    Amazing hack and slash gamed that run at a smooth 60 fps, with a focus on dozens of moves to master and unlocking and leveling, similar to a mussou game. While the focus is on fun, there is a nice japanese style story of samuri revenge.

    Abviously if you a puriton karen or misslead while knight, stay away form Onechanbarra, for the sake of internet and those around you.
  18. vertexmind
    Sep 30, 2015
    8
    Okay, so this game is sort of like a low-budget Bayonetta. If you value good combat and general spectacle in your action games, then this game will not disappoint you. If you emphasize story and the level of difficulty then it might.

    The game allows you to essentially switch between 4 characters on the fly. Each girl plays a little bit differently and is outfitted with a distinct set of    Okay, so this game is sort of like a low-budget Bayonetta. If you value good combat and general spectacle in your action games, then this game will not disappoint you. If you emphasize story and the level of difficulty then it might.

    The game allows you to essentially switch between 4 characters on the fly. Each girl plays a little bit differently and is outfitted with a distinct set of weapons and moves (the basic moves usually carry over). In addition, they each have 3 unique special attacks that can be launched as you build up a meter by killing enemies. The special attack might be defensive (a shield), ranged (launching missiles) or duplicate your character for double damage! Additionally, the attacks of different characters can be chained into each other by switching characters at the right moment. These elements along with the ability to buy new weapons, equip rings with different effects as well as have up to 4 characters on-screen at the same time, makes for a pretty excellent combat system that is fast and frenetic with quite a bit of depth. Controls are smooth and precies.

    In terms of graphics the character models, enemies and effects look great while everything else is pretty meh. Especially the environments are pretty empty and bland, which is common for japanese action games. Level design is entirely linear, but to the designers' credit the individual levels are pretty short and thus don't overstay their welcome. The campaign is of an acceptable length for a game like this. In addition to the campaign the game has a large number of missions with different objectives of varying difficulty.

    Performance wise I experienced no bugs and the game runs pretty flawlessly at 60 fps with only few minor drops during intense battles.

    Now for some grievances: The game is just too easy. There are 4 difficulty modes, but the game actually gets progressively easier as you move up through the difficulties because of certain overpowered items that you obtain.
    It's like the game doesn't know if it wants to be a sophisticated spectacle fighter or a button-masher. Learning the combat system isn't really incentivized or necessary to advance in the game, which is a shame. So there's some disconnect in the design there.

    Bottom line: The game has great combat and is a ton of fun to play. The designers basically succeeded in all the important ways that matter for an action game, except for the game being a bit too easy.    … Expand
  19. Syfin
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Отличная игра. С удовольствием прошел на платину. Включаешь альт. метал и рубишь всех на право и налево
  20. DragonXchaoS
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    Great fan service and combat was awesome, enjoying it so far even though it's repetitive and the story was short
  21. Bizancio_Askatu
    May 4, 2023
    9
    This gory hack & slash game starred by pretty vampires with impossible bodies wearing bikinis and cowboy hats it's an enjoyable echo of a bygone era.
    The good old times of AA with non marketable titles, PS2 textures and PS3 character models that look like plastic dolls and where the life bar of the bosses has only the "BOSS" word on top.
    Good old times without neo puritan woke censorship    This gory hack & slash game starred by pretty vampires with impossible bodies wearing bikinis and cowboy hats it's an enjoyable echo of a bygone era.
    The good old times of AA with non marketable titles, PS2 textures and PS3 character models that look like plastic dolls and where the life bar of the bosses has only the "BOSS" word on top.
    Good old times without neo puritan woke censorship in which your chars could wear just a tiny microkini and dual katanas or a chainsaw.
    Although the gameplay is not as exquisite as a good Platinum¨s game, it's pretty solid and it throws literally hundreds of zombies at you, at constant 60fps, so you can mow them down with cool combos and fill the screen with blood and limbs.
    Every girl has a different moveset with evolutions and weapons, rings and moves to unlock.
    My only complaint is that the bosses are a little bit predictable, either slow huge bullet sponges or super fast human size enemies that move much faster than the camera can follow.
    A really great game that I played until I got my shiny platinum.
    ICHIBAN WA MEEE!!!    … Expand

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 40
  3. Negative: 10 out of 40
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    75
    If you’re not against cheerfully dumb sexploitation movies that inspired Z2: Chaos, you’re gonna have loads of fun slashing the undead. [11/2015, p.48]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 23, 2015
    45
    This game really has nothing to offer. Well, except for virtual curves, but that's a bit ridiculous in this day and age. It's mediocre, both technically and from a gameplay standpoint, and it's only reason to exist resides in the skimpy outfits of the female protagonists. Kind of a sad excuse for an action game.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 30, 2015
    50
    Onechanbara Z2: Chaos is an easy, technically poor action game that that relies entirely on fan service.
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