Onigiri (video game)
| Onigiri | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | CyberStep |
| Publisher(s) | CyberStep |
| Platform(s) |
Microsoft Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 |
| Release date(s) | |
| Genre(s) | Action MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | MMO |
Onigiri is an action massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) by CyberStep. It is set in a fantasy land reminiscent of ancient Japan in which humans and non-humans such as Oni and other Youkai coexist. The game was originally released in Japan on February 6, 2014[1] and in North America on July 1, 2014. The English console versions were released on October 2, 2015[2] for the Xbox One and on October 6, 2015.[3] for the PlayStation 4. The game's title means "oni cutter", reflective of the player characters' background as an Oni; the title can also be taken as a pun on onigiri, the Japanese rice ball.
"Plot"
The game is set in a fantasy version of ancient Japan that is filled with creatures of myth. Ages ago the terrible Kamigui wreaked trail of death and destruction across the land before being stopped by the goddess of the Sun, Amaterasu Oomikami. The goddess places three great Seals that forced the Kamigui to retreat. Now one of the Seals has shattered.[4]
The player character is an Oni whose peaceful life in the Western island of Onigashima is disturbed by the revival of the Kamigui.[5]
Gameplay
The game has different servers for the PC, Xbox One, and PS4 versions but the gameplay is the same for all versions.
Unlike most other MMORPGs that have different races or classes, in Onigiri players can only play as Oni and choosing a class involves picking a favored weapon to specialize in. When creating a character, players choose one of five traits that will determine which weapons they can use. The traits are Power (Axe, Oodachi, Spear, and Sword), Defensive (Spear and Staff), Kind (Staff and Wand), Daring (Axe, Oodachi, Dual Swords, Bow, and Sword), and Cautious (Dual Swords, Bow and Wand). Characters level up five basic stats: Power, Vitality, Wisdom, Mind and Dexterity. [6]
Partner System
In Onigiri players have eight NPC partners that each have distinct personalities and abilities.[7] which can be improved as they gain more affection for the player. Affection levels can be raised by giving the companions gifts that they prefer.[8]
Reception
Onigiri has garnered a number of favorable reviews. Bradly Storm of Hardcore Gamer felt that it was "a fairly competent and enjoyable hack-and-slash experience" even though the launch suffered from server-side latency issues.[9] Reviewer Angelique Stokes praised the game's combat and wrote that the game was "bursting with personality."[10] Sheattack's Charnelle Schindel found the plot "lackluster" but overall she felt Onigiri was generally "great fun to play."[11] Crunchyroll called it "a very solid title."[12]
Media adaptations
| Onigiri (video game) | |
| Anime television series | |
| Network | Tokyo MX, BS Fuji |
|---|---|
| Original run | April 2016 – scheduled |
Anime
A television anime adaptation of the game was announced by CyberStep on January 27, 2016 and is currently in production. It will begin airing in April 2016 on Tokyo MX and BS Fuji.[13]
References
- ↑ "Made in Japan" MMORG Onigiri Released for Alpha Testing". Animenewsnetwork. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "MMORPG "ONIGIRI" OFFICIAL SERVICE DATE ANNOUNCED FOR JULY 1st". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri Facebook Page Annoucement". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri - Official Website, World and Story". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri - Official Website, Characters". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri Online Hands-On - A Taste of Ancient Japan". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Action-packed MMORPG Onigiri Online Released New Screenshots". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri Official Website Partner System". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ Storm, Bradly. "English Version of Onigiri Out Now on Xbox One, on PS4 Next Week". Hardcoregamer. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ Stokes, Angelique. "Onigiri Review (Xbox One)". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ Schindel, Charnelle. "Onigiri Review: A Japanese MMORPG Headed West". Sheattack. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "FEATURE: "Onigiri" Review". Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Onigiri Fantasy MMORPG Gets TV Anime in April". Anime News Network. 27 January 2016. Retrieved 27 January 2016.