One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows

47%
Game Brain Score Based on 506 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Game Cover
Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.
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One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is a fighting game based on the popular anime series. Players can create their own hero with unique abilities and engage in dynamic 3v3 battles, complete with events like meteors and other heroes. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a character pass, Terrible Tornado outfit, Genos arms mode, Speed-o'-Sound Sonic outfit, and Hellish Blizzard fur coat. Online lobby functions will end on February 28, 2022.

  • PC
  • Phone
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Tablet
  • Xbox
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Reviews

47%
Audience ScoreBased on 506 reviews
gameplay17 positive mentions
story21 negative mentions
  • Fun for fans of the One Punch Man series, with enjoyable character customization.
  • The game captures the humor and essence of the anime, providing a light-hearted experience.
  • Decent graphics and voice acting that align well with the source material.
  • Extremely long loading times that disrupt gameplay and immersion.
  • Combat feels clunky and unbalanced, often leading to frustrating experiences.
  • Repetitive missions and a lack of engaging story elements make the game tedious.
  • story178 mentions

    The story in the game is largely criticized for being a bland and repetitive retelling of the first season of the "One Punch Man" anime, with many players feeling that it lacks depth and originality. Players often find themselves slogging through numerous side missions that pad out the gameplay without adding meaningful narrative content, leading to a tedious experience. While some fans appreciate the character customization and the opportunity to interact with beloved characters, the overall execution of the story is seen as disappointing and uninspired.

    • “The game has a nice, short main story, cool character customization, and nice killer move + ultimate move animations.”
    • “I loved playing through the story and getting to play as my favorite heroes.”
    • “The story mode is mildly enjoyable if you're a fan of the source material; getting to create your own hero and advance through the ranks alongside your favorite characters is pretty neat.”
    • “The story mode is mostly the game forcing you to do side missions with no plot to pad out playtime.”
    • “The poorly put together storyline is a disgrace to the 'One Punch Man' name.”
    • “The story isn't really there.”
  • gameplay76 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and clunky, often criticizing the lack of depth and balance in the fighting mechanics. While some enjoy the character customization and the ability to play as beloved characters from the series, others feel that the overall experience is marred by long loading times and derivative mechanics that fail to innovate. Overall, the game offers a simple, accessible fighting experience that may appeal to fans of the franchise, but it struggles to meet the expectations of those seeking a polished and engaging combat system.

    • “There's a couple different fighting types that you can unlock, each one having different killer moves that you have to unlock from gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is actually pretty good in my opinion, the controls (on a controller) are pretty decent, it's also really easy to pick up and play.”
    • “I am having a blast with this game, fun mechanics, amazing character creation, and a good roster.”
    • “A lengthy introduction to the world, in which you will warm up for a few hours, complements the boring presentation of game mechanics.”
    • “The limited customization, bad environment design, unfinished general game mechanics, low-quality rendering, basic environment design, and poor functionality (to name a few) make this game feel like an undeveloped product.”
    • “I honest to god have spent more time in load screens than actual gameplay, it's that bad.”
  • graphics23 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style for capturing the essence of the source material, while others criticize it for being mediocre, poorly optimized, and lacking in detail. Many users noted issues such as texture pop-ins, lifeless environments, and limited graphical options, leading to an overall impression that the visuals do not meet modern standards. Despite some positive remarks about specific elements like battle scenes, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the graphical execution.

    • “Great artwork and it looks just like the show.”
    • “Hilarious show, amazing artwork and great battle scenes.”
    • “Art style is really nice, they have captured the OPM universe really well!”
    • “Should I mention how its art style fails to replicate the anime/manga it's based off, and how the opening cutscene looks better than the entire game?”
    • “The graphics are better, but the lifeless overworld, still unnatural poses and very methodical and uninspired 'go here, do that' don't really feel up to snuff for what this game is supposed to be for the year it was released in.”
    • “Graphics are mediocre at best and optimized poorly, texture pop-ins run rampant and waiting for NPCs to load in is a bit crazy.”
  • humor17 mentions

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it initially funny due to its wacky characters and references to the original show. However, the humor often feels repetitive and lacks the charm of the source material, with some players noting that the jokes become stale over time. Overall, while there are moments of hilarity, the game struggles to maintain a consistent comedic tone, leading to disappointment for fans hoping for a more engaging experience.

    • “Hilarious show, amazing artwork and great battle scenes.”
    • “It’s a really cool and funny game.”
    • “Some parts are a little over-used (it's funny the first time you fight a horse-headed opponent, not so funny the twentieth time), but overall I was impressed with the variety of wacky characters the devs created.”
  • grinding15 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with players noting that it requires excessive time investment to reach max levels and unlock skills, often leading to a tedious and repetitive experience. Many reviews highlight the lack of engaging content, with side quests and combat feeling monotonous and lacking purpose, making the overall gameplay feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. While some fans of the source material may find value in the grind, the consensus is that the game suffers from an overemphasis on grinding at the expense of meaningful gameplay and story.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This game is also super grindy if you are aiming to reach max level and S-grade hero.”
    • “The city hub and sidequests are boring: repeating fight over fight with no purpose more than farming your hero rank/level and running around a lifeless city between every NPC isn't fun.”
    • “It's not a good beat-em-up, it's not a good action-adventure, it's tedious grinding all over the place.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant slowdowns, long loading times, and frequent texture pop-ins. Many feel that it poorly utilizes PC capabilities, requiring manual adjustments to improve performance, and the controls are not well-suited for the platform. Overall, the consensus points to a lack of proper optimization, reminiscent of subpar port jobs.

    • “Some occasional optimization hiccups in the overworld.”
    • “Graphics are mediocre at best and optimized poorly; texture pop-ins run rampant, and waiting for NPCs to load in is a bit crazy.”
    • “You have to manually force the game to run on performance mode to stop the slowdown.”
    • “Oh and the loading times... what unoptimization is this?”
    • “Graphics are mediocre at best and optimized poorly; texture pop-ins run rampant and waiting for NPCs to load in is a bit crazy.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers highlighting its rushed development and perceived greediness. Many feel that it exploits fans of the associated anime without delivering a quality experience, ultimately leading to frustration and disappointment.

    • “Save yourself the money, time, and frustration with this jank cash grab.”
    • “Overall, it's so easy to see that this game was just a lazy cash grab for big fans of the amazing anime, and it sucks because there's so much potential.”
    • “No, this is an attempt at a cash grab, nothing more.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game features a limited selection of only four tracks, which some players find repetitive. While the quality of the music is generally considered nice, it lacks variety and depth, leading to a perception that it is merely an accompaniment to the gameplay rather than a standout feature.

    • “The music is nice.”
    • “I guess it has neat music.”
    • “Listening to the same 4 musical tracks over and over gets really repetitive.”
    • “I guess it has neat music, but it's only a small part of the overall experience.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has limited replayability, with users noting a lack of incentives or content that encourages them to play again after completing it.

    • “There's not really any replay value.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers note that character development is hindered by limited design options, as certain fighting styles significantly overshadow individual appearance choices, leading to a less personalized experience.

    • “There is a lack of character design options, as certain fighting styles override your look and design too much.”
    • “The character development feels shallow, with limited growth and no real impact on the gameplay.”
    • “I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression, making it hard to feel connected to my character.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Players have reported persistent glitches in the game's relationship mechanics, particularly with NPCs like Mumen Rider, where social standing resets despite completing missions together. This issue affects overall stability and player experience.

    • “There are still glitches with the relationships portion of the game, particularly with social standing between your character and the in-game NPCs. For example, Mumen Rider's social standing resets to the bottom no matter how many missions I complete with him.”
    • “The game frequently crashes during key moments, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “I've encountered numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, including freezing and unexpected errors that force me to restart.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    While the game features an emotional narrative, players find the experience hindered by frustrating controls and a tedious character unlock process in the story mode, which detracts from the overall engagement.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere effectively captures the essence of the series, providing an enjoyable experience for players.

    • “Overall, they've done a decent job of recreating the vibe and atmosphere from the series, and I'm enjoying myself.”
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