One Ping Only

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One Ping Only is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Triconn Games and was released on April 14, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

A subdued adventure game that will take the player to unseen depths utilizing a unique and novel approach to vision and clarity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

story16 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game creates a unique and eerie atmosphere using sonar mechanics, making navigation both challenging and engaging.
Despite its short length, the game offers an intriguing story that leaves players wanting more and showcases potential for expansion.
It's a free game that is well-executed for a student project, demonstrating solid gameplay mechanics and a captivating design.

The game is very short, often completed in under 10 minutes, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
Controls can be cumbersome and unintuitive, particularly the lack of options for inverted controls, which may frustrate some players.
The ending is ambiguous and may confuse players, as it lacks sufficient context to fully understand the story.

story
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as intriguing and atmospheric, despite its brevity, with many players expressing a desire for a longer narrative or a sequel to expand on the plot. While some found the writing to be simplistic or lacking in depth, others appreciated the suspenseful and mysterious elements that left them wanting more. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a strong point, enhancing the gameplay experience, even if it doesn't fully explain the setting or backstory.
- “Intriguing story, fun gameplay, solid mechanics, would definitely recommend.”
- “Despite its simplicity, 'One Ping Only' manages to portray an intriguing story that truly left me wanting more.”
- “Beautiful concept idea, great control scheme, serene, soothing atmosphere, and riveting storytelling.”
- “The plot never really explained what the setting really was, as you are in some sort of flooded sci-fi cave city that has absolutely nothing that looks like watercraft, just normal cars and trucks.”
- “The story is brief and leaves the player wanting more; the controls are simple, but that isn't a bad thing.”
- “There is so much untold story that keeps you biting your nails for any hope of info about what's going on.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a unique sonar mechanic that enhances the experience, providing a blend of suspense and discovery. Players appreciate the solid mechanics and intriguing story, although many note the game’s brevity as a drawback, expressing a desire for a more extended experience. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and well-executed, with potential for further development in future titles.
- “Intriguing story, fun gameplay, solid mechanics, would definitely recommend.”
- “The limited vision mechanic is unique and lovable.”
- “A deceptively simple game with a clever sonar mechanic; short, dark and very chilling, like a deep subterranean abyss.”
- “It really needs to be more than 5 minutes of gameplay, please.”
- “The ping mechanic is neat, but watching the video on the store page is enough to fully experience everything this game has to offer.”
- “The ending definitely leads to the potential of fleshing out the plot and gameplay more, and if the developers continue to work on this with the same level of quality, if not improving upon it, then I will definitely be willing to support their future titles.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the basic yet effective art style and the creative use of sonar visualization, others criticize the locked resolution and lack of graphical tweaks, leading to a perception of lackluster visuals. Overall, the unique graphical approach contributes positively to the game's ambiance and storytelling, though it may not meet everyone's expectations for visual fidelity.
- “Excellent visuals.”
- “The graphical style is an interesting and refreshing change from what I'm used to and was used expertly to help tell the story and add to the ambiance of the game.”
- “Loved the sonar ping graphics.”
- “Resolution is locked, there's no graphics tweaks, so the end user can't do anything to improve the lackluster visuals.”
- “The visuals of the reveal seemed okay, but I didn't understand what it meant.”
- “The graphics could have been tweaked a bit, but overall great game.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for being immersive and evocative, creating a mysterious and serene experience despite its short duration of about ten minutes. While some players noted issues with writing and collision mechanics that detracted from immersion, the overall sentiment highlights the game's ability to evoke strong feelings and curiosity through its atmospheric storytelling and sound design.
- “While this game only lasts about ten minutes, somehow it's atmospheric, gives you a story, and leaves you wanting more.”
- “Beautiful concept idea, great control scheme, serene, soothing atmosphere, and riveting storytelling.”
- “I would recommend it just for the atmosphere that a game can produce and how powerful it can be.”
- “Very atmospheric game.”
- “+ eerie atmosphere”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic commitment akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no soundtrack, yet it manages to thrive and feel complete, largely due to its unique and intriguing art style.
- “Without the use of a soundtrack, the game still proves itself to be full-fledged and flourishes, especially through its abstruse art style.”
- “There is no soundtrack.”
- “Without the use of a soundtrack, the game still proves itself full-fledged and flourishes especially through its abstruse art style.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but it suggests a focus on promoting the game itself rather than personal gain, indicating a potentially positive perception of its value.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers quick entertainment for those who prefer non-action experiences, but it lacks significant replayability, making it less appealing for extended play.
- “Not a bad game for some quick fun if you don't like action games, but it has no replayability.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users find the game to be well-made, though some minor bugs are present, which were anticipated.
- “Well made, a little buggy but that was to be expected.”