Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

 Switch
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Feb 7, 2019
    60
    With Oniken, what you see is what you get, and your first impression of the game is probably spot on. If you miss your friendly, Tecmo ninja man, you might want to give this one a look. For everyone else, leave this one in 20XX.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 4, 2019
    50
    Oniken does a few things right, but flounders when it comes to the most important parts of the experience. The visuals and audio of the game are a faithful and accurate tribute to the style of classic NES action games, sure. All of the artistic flair in the world can't help a game that simply isn't fun to play, though. Action in Oniken is consistently stiff and frustrating, and while boss encounters can provide brief moments of gratifying gameplay, only the most dedicated of action platformer fans will have the patience to reach those encounters.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. DecoyDoctorpus
    Jan 1, 2020
    9
    Aesthetically and in terms of presentation and craft, this is a 10. Yes, it is pretty tough, but that is what your would expect from an gameAesthetically and in terms of presentation and craft, this is a 10. Yes, it is pretty tough, but that is what your would expect from an game that sets out as a tribute and model of contra 8 bit style gaming.

    It is a game in its own right. It doesn't feel excessively imitative or derivative, even if it is based upon a bygone gaming paradigm. Boss fights are challenging and it is not for casual gamers. The game is addictive and draws you back in for more. Beating a level is tremendously satisfying.

    The main draw back are some control issues. But ironically, in this way it feels more authentic as an 8bit style game. They are not bad by any means, but could be slightly more polished.

    Still, a solid game that is usually inexpensive as a download.    … Full Review »
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