Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics

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Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics is a single player and multiplayer role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd. and was released on September 12, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics is a roguelike RPG that overhauls the gameplay and graphics of One Way Heroics, adding in characters from Danganronpa and Shiren the Wanderer. With over 20 different classes, players must constantly move right to evade the Shine Raid and battle the Fallen Angel, Alma. The game features procedurally generated worlds for infinite exploration and epic battles with companions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 428 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

music10 negative mentions

The game features improved graphics and more content compared to the original, including new classes and quests.
The gameplay remains engaging and retains the charm of the original One Way Heroics, making it enjoyable for fans of the series.
The addition of voice acting and character portraits enhances the overall experience, providing a more immersive feel.

The game is locked at 30 FPS, leading to choppy performance and a less smooth experience compared to the original.
Invisible traps can lead to frustrating and unfair deaths, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The user interface and control scheme are clunky and less intuitive than in the original, making navigation and gameplay feel cumbersome.

gameplay
119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
73%
5%
The gameplay of the sequel retains much of the original's mechanics, offering a nostalgic experience with some new features like dashing and expanded content. However, many players express dissatisfaction with technical issues, a complex hotkey system, and the introduction of trap mechanics that detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the additional content and improvements, the consensus is that the gameplay does not hold up as well as its predecessor, with several reviewers recommending the original instead.
- “It added to the game and kept the original formula intact without going over the top like many sequels do in gaming which end up changing the gameplay completely.”
- “The gameplay is still solid (excusing framerate issues of course), and there appears to be enough extra content to warrant the $8 (if you own One Way Heroics).”
- “The main bits that made me like One Way Heroics (especially Plus) are still there: high replay value turn-based action combat RPG with fun itemization and good (now improved) graphics--except now there's even more content: new classes, biomes, enemies, items, etc. So, if you liked the gameplay of One Way Heroics, but want more, this is worth the $8.09 it currently is.”
- “Not as good as the original - runs laggy, weird mechanics, I feel like the RNG is somehow not as interesting/good as the original.”
- “There's a lot of technical issues/gameplay balancing issues that are present in this game that are otherwise not present in the original game.”
- “In terms of gameplay, the new trap mechanics completely screw up the entire thing as any run is now subject to the mercy of RNG, and it's more dangerous to carry bombs than ever before.”
story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
76%
8%
The story in this game is generally well-received, featuring interesting twists and expanded companion narratives that enhance the overall experience. While some players appreciate the new storyline and character depth, others feel it lacks the coherence and charm of the original, with criticisms aimed at its execution and the handling of quests. Overall, it resembles a remaster of the first game, offering better graphics and more content, but with mixed opinions on its storytelling quality.
- “It's honestly a pretty well put together story and quite rewarding to overcome with all the unlocks.”
- “The companion stories are elaborated a bit further in this game, which is a definitive bonus as it's always felt like one of this game's major appeals was figuring out 'the hidden story' that isn't otherwise thrown in your face.”
- “Excellant character portraits, good storyline (that continues if the player keeps engaging themselves with different scenarios) and a satisfying gameplay loop in general.”
- “It just spawns random NPCs with unique text, and you don't get the full picture of what you're gathering because the story is edited out in the form of a fade out.”
- “Even the one way hero quest meant as a reference to the original game has just cursory appearances of the old characters, with nothing interesting about them or the setting added.”
- “While I likely haven't gotten through the whole story in my meager playtime, it has been fairly standard stuff thus far.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
86%
4%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the updated character art and overall aesthetic improvements compared to the original, while others criticize the inconsistent art style and performance issues, such as low frame rates. Despite the enhancements, many feel that the graphics do not compensate for gameplay shortcomings, and some aspects, like the map and sprite graphics, are considered inferior. Overall, the visuals are seen as a step up from the predecessor, but opinions vary widely based on personal preferences.
- “Played for about five hours tonight, and it's exactly what I hoped it was - just like the original game, but with more stuff added, and prettier graphics.”
- “Overall, I like the updates this game has received graphically and enjoy the new features I missed out on by not buying the original game's expansion.”
- “The main bits that made me like One Way Heroics (especially Plus) are still there: high replay value turn-based-action combat RPG with fun itemization and good (now improved) graphics--except now there's even more content: new classes, biomes, enemies, items, etc.”
- “The absolutely eye-bleeding 30 fps is awful, and most importantly, it's a bizarre step backwards from Shiren the Wanderer in that it only has the vile Xbox button graphics.”
- “Graphics are ugly and over-detailed.”
- “The game has an overall worse art style than the predecessor, and so is the gameplay.”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
75%
16%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a preference for the original soundtrack over the new, which is often described as bland and generic. While some tracks are considered decent, they lack the adventurous spirit of previous titles, leading to a consensus that the overall quality is a downgrade. Additionally, specific pieces, such as the opening song, have been criticized for being annoying or uninspired.
- “The music is less adventurous and more dramatic compared to the previous titles, but that does not mean it is bad.”
- “The soundtrack is as kickin' as ever.”
- “A really good game, for the lovers of RPG and rogue-like games, and I love the opening song!”
- “The OST also was hit, by becoming pretty bland overall.”
- “They've switched a 16-bit-styled music, as one you could hear in the SNES FF series, for bland orchestral tunes that would fit just about any RPG-ish Japanese experience.”
- “Congratz Spike Chunsoft, the music sucks, the game feels slow (thanks to the menuing and 30fps lock) and you simply ruined everything that made the original game genuine.”
optimization
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's PC port is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many users reporting a frustrating 30fps lock, stuttering animations, and significant performance issues that disrupt gameplay. Despite some players not experiencing performance problems, the consensus is that the game suffers from choppy movement and delays, particularly during monster interactions, making it feel inferior to the original version. Overall, the optimization shortcomings detract from the experience, leaving players disappointed with the technical execution of this remake.
- “Performance issues aside, this remastering is a nice new coat of paint on an already good roguelike game.”
- “Haven't had any performance problems or anything, new mechanics are good and the game is more intuitive than the first game.”
- “I think my main gripe with the game is that it could be much better optimized when it comes to calculation monster movement, because it can really slog the game down as there is about a 1 second delay every time you move.”
- “This PC port is unoptimized, runs at 30fps!!”
- “Game also has poor performance, choppy animation, and is locked at 30fps from a hard-coded design... which doesn't even work properly at 30fps in the PC port.”
- “This game is loaded with performance issues, the most significant being regular stuttering with each movement, an issue the devs claim is due to needing to wait for enemies to act with each of your turns and so don't intend to fix, despite that the original game worked the same way and didn't suffer from constant stutter.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
The game boasts high replayability due to its dynamic adventure maps that change with each playthrough, alongside challenging quests and a wealth of new content, including classes and items. Players appreciate the depth and unique gameplay mechanics, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of roguelikes and RPGs. Overall, it offers significant replay value, allowing players to invest many hours into the game.
- “The adventure map changes each time you play, which gives this game a high replayability value.”
- “It has amazing replay value and is something you can sink hours into.”
- “One Way Heroics is a fun RPG with great replay value and surprising depth.”
- “There's a surprising amount of content here for the asking price, so definitely give this a try if you're a fan of roguelikes, the mystery dungeon series, or just games with lots of replay value.”
- “Thrives on huge amounts of replay value and improves upon the original one way heroics.”
- “I still have a lot of fun, and it still has a lot of (if not more) replayability.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been criticized due to persistent glitches and performance issues, particularly on older hardware, with some players experiencing severe frame rate drops, such as 1 fps with certain Intel drivers. While the PS4 version has received updates to address these problems, the PC version remains largely unpatched, leading to frustration among users.
- “When I first played this game on my old laptop, it chugged hard, and I figured it was just buggy.”
- “It's got some glitches and problems that they still haven't fixed, yet the PS4 version got updates to fix them.”
- “One of the really bad glitches that I've seen is that with some Intel drivers, you'll get outright 1 fps.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding mechanics, noting a limited number of save slots and a reliance on grinding due to the inability to repair items in the vault. Helper characters are seen as underwhelming and slow to become effective, while the rewards for completing missions are often deemed mediocre or unhelpful, contributing to a tedious gameplay experience.
- “For some reason there are a mere three save slots, and in general, everything is made so you have to rely a lot more on grinding. Items can't be repaired in the vault anymore, helper characters (especially the two encountered at the beginning) are mediocre and take forever to become useful, and most rewards (both in-game and optional stuff like sketches or ending cinemas) after completing missions/worlds are mediocre or useless as well.”
- “Skipping dialog takes forever and makes the game incredibly more tedious to play.”
- “Grinding is heavily reliant on RNG, logic, and planning.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highly praised, particularly in versus mode, where players find it especially entertaining when battling friends. Reviewers appreciate that the game retains the original's comedic elements, with no dilution of its humor by Chunsoft.
- “+vs mode is hilarious when you're fighting friends.”
- “- keeps the same feel and humor from the original; Chunsoft didn't neuter anything about it.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is perceived positively, with users expressing anticipation for new developments and finding the advertisements appealing. However, there is an underlying desire for more engaging content, particularly in the realm of RPG storytelling.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development in the game features new designs and artwork for all characters, enhancing their visual appeal and individuality.

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105h Median play time

74h Average play time

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Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 74 hours playing Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics.

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics was released on September 12, 2016.

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics was developed by Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd..

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its music.

Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics is a single player game with multiplayer support.

Similar games include Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Tales of Zestiria, DRAGON QUEST HEROES™ Slime Edition, Toukiden 2, Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online and others.

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