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  • February 28, 2020

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows

An amusing and charming fighter RPG with some very unique elements. If you are able to overlook some of the combat's shortcomings, getting to play as Saitama will make it all worthwhile.
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59%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
Critic Score 59%Based on 30 reviews

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Xbox Series X|SPCPlaystation 5Playstation 4Xbox OneXboxPlayStation
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About One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is a single player action game. It received neutral reviews from critics.

Experience the world of ONE-PUNCH MAN for yourself in “ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS”! Form a team of your favorite heroes and villains, grow your techniques and see who reigns supreme in this ONE-PUNCH MAN game! - Experience the world of ONE-PUNCH MAN for yourself in "ONE PUNCH MAN: A HERO NOBODY KNOWS"! - Form a team of your favorite heroes and villains. - Grow your techniques and see wh…

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humor2 positive mentions
story7 negative mentions
  • Solid combat mechanics with a variety of moves and battle styles.
  • Captures the charm and aesthetic of the One Punch Man universe, appealing to fans.
  • Offers extensive character customization and a large roster of characters.
  • Repetitive mission structure and lackluster story that fails to engage players.
  • Performance issues including lag, graphical hiccups, and audio problems.
  • Limited exploration and a basic character creator that doesn't offer much depth.

  • story

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    21% positive mentions, 29% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story in "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows" is generally criticized for being weak and repetitive, particularly when it deviates from the anime and manga source material. Many reviewers noted unimpressive presentation, heavy padding between missions, and a lack of depth in the plot, which fails to add anything new to the lore. While some fans may appreciate the adherence to the original story arcs, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel like a missed opportunity.

    • “Even though the game is not centered around Saitama, it does closely follow the first few major story arcs in the manga, which makes this nerd very happy.”
    • “Elsewhere, the main story mode has plenty to do, but there's not much variety.”
    • “Closely follows manga story arcs, simple battle structure, unlimited character customization.”
    • “The story is weak when it strays from the anime, with unimpressive presentation and heavy, unsubtle padding between main missions.”
    • “One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows may please some fans of the overpowered warrior, but the repetitive campaign missions, formulaic fighting mechanics, and underwhelming presentation will limit the appeal of this fighting game.”
    • “The game has a repetitive mission structure, character pop-in, lots of loading screens, and hit-and-miss writing.”

  • gameplay

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 14% neutral mentions, 43% negative mentions

    The gameplay of "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows" features solid fighting mechanics and a diverse roster of characters, appealing to fans of the series. However, it suffers from repetitive missions, unbalanced combat, and performance issues, which detract from the overall experience. While some unique mechanics and a faithful representation of the source material are noted, the game is hindered by lag, mediocre environments, and a lack of engaging content.

    • “Solid fighting game mechanics, a wide array of different fighting styles, and a large roster of characters.”
    • “Easy to learn game mechanics, the contained world has plenty to explore, encounters with characters from the series, and great multiplayer.”
    • “Strong introduction to the source material, interesting mechanics that are unlike anything in other fighters, great artwork, faithful to the series, and Saitama is a fun novelty fighter.”
    • “One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows may please some fans of the overpowered warrior, but the repetitive campaign missions, formulaic fighting mechanics, and underwhelming presentation will limit the appeal of this fighting game.”
    • “Laggy gameplay, mediocre environments, lots of loading screens, unbalanced combat, minimal soundtrack.”
    • “RPG gameplay gets repetitive and grindy, AI difficulty spikes, many performance hitches, poor online experience, basic character creator with nothing special to offer, uneven and grating audio, arena design is dull and basic.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, -50% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beautiful visuals and faithful representation of the One Punch Man universe, showcasing recognizable characters and great artwork. However, some users report issues such as graphical hiccups, slowdowns, and audio problems that detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the aesthetic charm and character customization are highlighted as strong points.

    • “All in all, I give this game a 75 out of 100 for its easy-to-grasp combat system, endless player customization, and the beautiful visuals.”
    • “While it does a good job of capturing the aesthetic and charm of the One Punch Man universe via its cast of recognizable characters and suitably ludicrous character customization, it doesn't quite hold its own as a video game.”
    • “[Strong introduction to the source material, interesting mechanics that are unlike anything in other fighters, great artwork, faithful to the series, Saitama is a fun novelty fighter.]”
    • “The graphics are plagued by repetitive design and frequent hiccups that disrupt the experience.”
    • “I encountered numerous graphical slowdowns that made the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The overall visual quality is disappointing, with many abysmal audio issues that detract from the graphics.”

  • optimization

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The optimization of the game has been criticized for noticeable performance issues, including frequent hiccups and a poor online experience. Players also noted a repetitive mission structure and grindy RPG gameplay, alongside a lackluster character creator and uneven audio quality. Overall, the game's technical performance and design elements have left much to be desired.

    • “Has noticeable performance problems, repetitive mission structure.”
    • “Many performance hitches, poor online experience, and uneven and grating audio.”
    • “RPG gameplay gets repetitive and grindy, with AI difficulty spikes and basic character creator that offers nothing special.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling forced to engage in side-content that lacks visual appeal and excitement. The RPG elements suffer from difficulty spikes and performance issues, contributing to an overall dull experience that detracts from enjoyment.

    • “Visually unappealing, tedious forced side content, and a boring overworld.”
    • “RPG gameplay gets repetitive and grindy, with AI difficulty spikes and many performance hitches.”
    • “The arena design is dull and basic, contributing to an overall lack of engagement.”

  • character development

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    In "One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows," players appreciate the engaging combat and character designs that reflect the iconic world of Saitama; however, the game falls short in delivering meaningful character development, leaving players wanting more depth and progression.

    • “One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows lets players access the signature world of Saitama with solid combat and character designs, but it ends up lacking in many areas.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the heroes.”
    • “Despite the interesting premise, the characters don't evolve throughout the game, leaving their arcs feeling incomplete.”

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The music in the game is characterized as minimal and lacks impact, contributing to an overall mediocre experience that is further hindered by laggy gameplay and unbalanced combat.

    • “The soundtrack is minimal and fails to enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it forgettable.”
    • “There are long loading screens that disrupt the flow of the game, and the music doesn't help to alleviate the frustration.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by Saitama's overpowered nature, which provides comedic moments in single-player mode, though it can lead to frustration in online play. Overall, the humor resonates well with fans of the anime, making it worth experiencing.

    • “Regardless, it's funny and true to the anime enough to be given a chance.”
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One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is a action game.

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and others.

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows was released on February 28, 2020.

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows has received neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows for its humor but disliked it for its story.

One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows is a single player game.

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