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. Hobby Consolas
    Feb 7, 2019
    76
    An extreme exercise in nostalgia, which works perfectly at transmitting "retro feels". It needs some polishing on the controls side, though.
  2. Nintendojo
    Mar 1, 2019
    75
    After every punishing stage I finished in Oniken, I felt completely drained; my nerves shot. I would force myself to take a break, jumping into a less emotionally taxing game before heading back. That feeling clearly won’t be for everyone and the game’s over-the-top violence will definitely scare off some gamers. However, the personal satisfaction that comes from finishing each of the game’s stages cannot be overstated. Oniken: Unstoppable Edition is meant for a certain kind of NES fan; those that revel in that sort of old-school challenge will find little else like it on Switch.

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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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