Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. acoolguy
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    Sure, it's not as good as the original One Way Heroics on PC but I still got a lot of enjoyment from being able to take it with me on the go. The new art and UI are pretty nice too.
    If you're a newcomer to the franchise, I'd recommend the original on PC as it's much cheaper and in my opinion better. But if Vita/PS4 is your only choice then it's still a fun little pick up and play    Sure, it's not as good as the original One Way Heroics on PC but I still got a lot of enjoyment from being able to take it with me on the go. The new art and UI are pretty nice too.
    If you're a newcomer to the franchise, I'd recommend the original on PC as it's much cheaper and in my opinion better. But if Vita/PS4 is your only choice then it's still a fun little pick up and play roguelike with a unique premise.    … Expand

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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. RPGamer
    Dec 13, 2016
    70
    One Way Heroics is not for everyone, but it's been one of the most accessible roguelikes I've played and that's because it's far from a traditional one. It's not a game where players are punished for dying, but one where it's a benefit to do so. Play sessions can be short, so even losses aren't a waste of time. It helps that on longer runs there are occasional save options mid-run, but even those are strategic in their use. It's a solid experience that might not be one people ever finish, but getting the first ending isn't too tough. The others will take learning and patience, but are doable over time. One Way Heroics is a good long-term experience, albeit one best played in sprints rather than as a single marathon.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Oct 19, 2016
    42
    Personally, I don't see the appeal. The combat is incredibly shallow (which, admittedly, makes sense, since you've always got to keep that relentless Shine Raid in mind). Managing resources isn't all that fun, since you know you're going to lose most of them at the end of your current run.
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  3. The Vita Lounge
    Oct 17, 2016
    70
    Its gameplay focuses on short, fast-paced playthroughs for on-the-go play. If you've been itching for something similar to Spelunky, but also love the Mystery Dungeon series and the JRPG genre, One Way Heroics is a neat combination of all three.
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