Onee Chanbara ORIGIN

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. GamingTrend
    Nov 23, 2020
    80
    While the story is unremarkable and the gameplay doesn't provide any innovations to the aged formula, I still very much enjoyed my time with OneeChanbara Origin as it still left me with a satisfying feeling even with the short time I spent with it.
  2. Siliconera
    Nov 1, 2020
    80
    Main character designer Katsumi Enami breathes new life into the characters, making this silky-smooth 60fps high-speed action game an unmissable treat.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 1, 2020
    80
    If you love films like Planet Terror, fast-paced, Devil May Cry-inspired combat, and babes in bikinis whose sole purpose is to slaughter as many zombies as possible in the name of revenge, then Onee Chanbara: Origin is a title well worth adding to your PS4 collection. Tamsoft did an incredible job of modernizing these dusty PS2 gems while providing an aesthetically pleasing makeover. While the game may be a bit short, there’s no denying that it’s extremely well crafted and succeeds in delivering an over-the-top, hack-&-slash bonanza of anime-inspired madness.
  5. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 20, 2020
    80
    Tempered at the edges as it might be, Onee Chanbara Origin is still crass and skimpy, and an explicit work of nostalgic grindhouse for anyone that remembers that genre. Additionally, short as it may be, it's genuinely well-made for what it wants to be: a mindless action game. It's just that the tempering at the edges means that it's not as pure as something like School Girl/Zombie Hunter, and therefore won't replace it as the best trash grindhouse this generation has given us. What it is, though is more than enough to remind us that we may well get very little of that in the next generation, and to make no bones about it, that's very disappointing to me.

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. 2random
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Somehow, the game feels surprisingly satisfying and fun to play. There are lots of zombies, body parts and blood everywhere- great slasher!Somehow, the game feels surprisingly satisfying and fun to play. There are lots of zombies, body parts and blood everywhere- great slasher! There's even some simple plot, represented by short cutscenes. The game doesn't require you to be highly skilled, and even the toughest boss can usually be destroyed in 1st try.… Full Review »
  2. Sergin
    Apr 15, 2022
    10
    The best entry in the series so far! really fun to play, addicting gameplay, the story is simple and short but the game delivers exaclty whatThe best entry in the series so far! really fun to play, addicting gameplay, the story is simple and short but the game delivers exaclty what it promisses cool action and fanservice.… Full Review »
  3. Steyraus
    Feb 10, 2021
    8
    Onechanbarra Origons is an awsome game, fun combat nice art, but it feels like a step down from Z2.. Firsty they changed the art from a moreOnechanbarra Origons is an awsome game, fun combat nice art, but it feels like a step down from Z2.. Firsty they changed the art from a more realustic if not doll like look to straight up Anime Cell Shading , like Senran Kagura. I much prefered the look of Z2, characters had way more detail, you could see real shin textures. While in orion their skin is a pasty white top to bottom, no small details, even the polygon count seems lower, damn the girls dont even have finger nails..
    Second is combat, Z2 had dozens of moves to play with and master, its was the meat of the game, Origons has way way less moves and is much more basic.. Once again like Senran Kagurs. I like Senran Kagura, so I like Origons, but I much preffered Z2, it really felt like the pinacle of the series..
    Also on a side not, these japanese games seem to be getting increasingly greedy, they hardly export now , because people will seek out their product, but they are also moving more content to expensive DLC. Its getting a bit ridiculas, Ipart blame western puriton censorship, for not producing the content many clearly want but the way Japanese publishers are taking advantage has to be noticed.    … Full Review »
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