OH! RPG!

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OH! RPG! is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by RosePortal Games and was released on December 11, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Oh! RPG!", players experience the other side of heroic tales by controlling NPCs and aiding failing heroes, across eight distinct chapters filled with parody, interaction, and unique storytelling. Witness the end of the world through the lens of unconventional protagonists and enjoy a refreshing take on classic RPG elements, with an emphasis on humor and innovation.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews

story56 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique concept of playing as NPCs instead of the main heroes, providing a fresh perspective on the RPG genre.
The writing includes humorous elements and clever dialogue that can evoke emotional responses from players.
The game features a decent amount of content for its low price, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of RPGs.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag, which can significantly hinder gameplay.
The story feels rushed and lacks depth, with many characters being unlikable and the overall narrative failing to deliver a satisfying payoff.
Combat mechanics can be frustrating, relying heavily on luck and often resulting in one-shot kills, making battles feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.

story
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a group of heroes who fail to save the world, leading to a narrative focused on the NPCs coping with the aftermath. While some players appreciate the unique perspective and character-driven arcs, many criticize the rushed dialogue and lack of depth, resulting in a story that feels both grim and underdeveloped. Overall, the concept has potential, but execution issues leave a mixed impression among players.
- “The story starts out with the heroes failing to save the world, and the story focuses on different characters as the world comes to an end.”
- “Despite that it is short, the story is still rich, and it's interesting that they give a thought about what happens if the hero did not win, and this game is all about that, enjoy��.”
- “I really loved a lot about this game, the characters, art, scenarios, and unique story made it stand out from a lot of other RPG Maker RPGs.”
- “I suppose such things can be fixed with appropriate skills in game design, but the bigger problem I had was with the story - which kind of can't be fixed?”
- “But the story is just too rushed; everything's happening so suddenly, and the characters as heroes are not even interested in anything - not even saying something more to their dead friend after they see his ghost.”
- “Overall, the game is heavily linear and short, and the main story is just a shoved-in tragic fest.”
gameplay
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its clunky mechanics, reliance on frustrating and unreliable systems, and repetitive elements. While some appreciate the unique concepts and humor, others find the execution lacking, leading to a frustrating experience, especially during boss battles. Overall, the game offers a blend of familiar RPG mechanics with new ideas, but it may not satisfy those seeking polished gameplay.
- “The gameplay is almost the exact opposite of what I expected, but in the best way possible.”
- “The core gameplay is cool, and the concept is something you probably haven't seen before.”
- “This game has a great mix of familiar RPG mechanics and new ideas.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “I would recommend other RPG Maker games over this one anytime. Yes, there is a lot of work put into this game and the unique look is definitely a plus, but the gameplay is just plain annoying and not well developed.”
- “It's a fun little game, but it does verge on frustrating when you have to lean on unreliable mechanics (e.g. evasion, confusion, critical attacks...) and every boss has the potential to just one-shot you out of the blue.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as epic and well-suited to the environment, while others feel that it occasionally misses the mark during battles. Overall, many players appreciate the soundtrack as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere and experience. The combination of music and colorful graphics is frequently noted as a significant strength of the game.
- “The music is something really epic; it fits perfectly with the environment.”
- “The pixel art and music are top-notch and are very, very well done.”
- “I am loving this game; the soundtrack is amazing and the story and characters I love all of them.”
- “The music in some battles is off; it must fit the scenes and battles, personal opinion of course.”
- “The level design was alright and the music was okay.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring clever writing and funny moments that play with genre clichés, but it often clashes with the grim story and gameplay issues. While some players appreciate the bizarre and meta-humor, others find the jokes insufficient to compensate for the game's shortcomings. Overall, the humor can be entertaining, but it may not resonate with everyone, especially those who dislike the portrayal of flawed heroes.
- “About the game itself... the 'heroes' made me laugh quite a bit, and for the price, I would certainly purchase it again.”
- “Lots of bizarre, funny moments, with gobs of references and meta-humor.”
- “The dialogue is well written and funny.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are a mixed bag; while they feature a colorful and fresh aesthetic that varies across different areas, they are hampered by the limitations of the RPG Maker engine, lacking full HD support and customization options. Some players appreciate the nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic games, but others find the visuals lacking and the reliance on built-in assets detracts from the overall experience. Overall, those who prioritize graphics may be disappointed, while fans of old-school RPG mechanics might overlook these shortcomings.
- “Graphics feel fresh with each area, nothing feels repetitive.”
- “The graphics are great; however, the game still uses some of those built-in RPG Maker MV graphics, which makes it look more like an 'RPG Maker' game rather than a custom one. But if that doesn't bother you too much, go and check this game out!”
- “Music is awesome, the art style is simple and good, and the background and environment are beautiful.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “It may be that I hadn't gotten into the game in the time I played (which was very short), but I felt that the visuals were lacking.”
- “If graphic content is equally as important as gameplay to you, then by all means give it a go for the £2, but you may be slightly disappointed.”
replayability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its engaging character development and the inclusion of scoring systems that encourage players to revisit chapters for improved achievements. While it is relatively short, many users find the replay value justifies the price, making it a fun experience worth multiple playthroughs.
- “It has great replay value though, and is more than worth the price.”
- “High replayability, solid character development, and for an insanely good price.”
- “It is a short but extremely fun RPG with replay value as you have a score for each chapter that you can go back and raise any time you wish.”
- “Extremely short (even with high replay value).”
- “Was a lot of fun and only took a couple of hours to beat it. It has a bit of replay value with the achievement unlocks getting easier every time you re-complete a chapter, and was an interesting take on the idea of the RPG world.”
- “A point system that adds to the replay value.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is severely lacking, with frequent lagging and crashes attributed to the RPG Maker MV engine, which is considered poorly optimized. While some critical performance issues have been patched, players are still cautioned about ongoing balance and performance problems, making it a mixed recommendation despite its low price.
- “RPG Maker MV is supposed to allow one to create games without having to tinker with the engine itself; therefore, while those performance issues are unacceptable, I lay the blame on Kadokawa, not RosePortal Games.”
- “Now that the most critical issues have been patched, I do recommend this game, especially considering its low price, but be warned of the performance issues and odd balancing, which is the result of mixing together puzzle-combat and RNG without the ability to grind or the concessions on difficulty you usually see in JRPGs.”
- “The main problem is the game’s performance: at some moments it gets incredibly laggy and even crashes, which really shouldn’t be happening given its low-tech outlook.”
- “The main problem is the game’s performance: at some moments it gets incredibly lagging and even crashes, which really shouldn’t be happening given its low-tech outlook.”
- “Horrible, horrible balance and performance issues.”
- “The fault most likely lies in large parts on RPG Maker MV's engine itself, which seems poorly optimized and capricious in general.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous reports of glitches and bugs that lead to crashes and freezing, particularly during gameplay and launch. Users have experienced a blank screen that disrupts both Steam and Windows, making it difficult to progress past early battles. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by instability.
- “When I attempt to run the game (after reading the dev's suggestions on the support page), I receive a blank, white screen which freezes Steam when launched through Steam, or freezes Windows for a few minutes if run prior to Steam's launch.”
- “I cannot get past the second battle because the game freezes and crashes after the monster is slain.”
- “Unfortunately, it is a little buggy.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game has been criticized as a disappointing cash grab, characterized by minimal effort and reliance on recycled assets, despite having a potentially good concept. Reviewers highlight a lack of originality and quality, suggesting that the developers have prioritized profit over genuine creativity and care in development.
- “This... is one good idea, turned into a disappointing cash grab.”
- “It's from Andorlea, who've been rubberstamping out these asset flips for the best part of a decade, lazy cash grabs with canned assets, terrible writing, and minimal effort spent with the RPG Maker construction kit.”
- “This isn't a cash grab done in 10 hours and released with no care.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in (j)RPGs is often highlighted for its long-term progression, allowing players to invest in their characters over time. However, some titles feature short-term development that resets, which can impact the overall experience. Despite this, many players appreciate the high replayability and solid character growth offered at a great value.
- “RPGs as a genre promote long-term character development.”
- “High replayability, solid character development, and for an insanely good price.”
- “RPGs as a genre promote long-term character development.”
- “It's short-term character development that keeps resetting.”
- “It's short-term character development that keeps resetting.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its powerful writing, which resonates deeply with players, evoking strong feelings and even tears at pivotal moments. It stands out as a heart-wrenching experience that transcends typical RPG narratives.
- “It might look like just another RPG game, but the writing managed to hit some serious emotional beats with me, even making me tear up at a couple of points.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate that the game does not require grinding, as it is driven by a compelling story that offers a fresh perspective.