October 14, 2020
Tamsoft

Onee Chanbara ORIGIN

While the story is unremarkable and the gameplay doesn't provide any innovations to the aged formula, I still very much enjoyed my time with OneeChanbara Origin as it still left me with a satisfying feeling even with the short time I spent with it.

65%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

story, optimization

Critic Score 65%Based on 17 reviews

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Onee Chanbara ORIGIN is a single player action game. It was developed by Tamsoft and was released on October 14, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD.The story of Aya and Saki, two sisters bound by mutual hatred and locked in a brutal fight to the death, has been revived and reimagined.

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player

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gameplay3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a great cell-shaded art style that enhances the overall experience.
Combat is entertaining and satisfying, providing a fun and mindless gameplay experience.
It's easy to pick up and play in short bursts, making it accessible for casual gamers.

The game suffers from performance issues and a lack of enemy variety, leading to a monotonous experience.
The story is unremarkable and the overall content feels barebones, with limited modes available.
There are significant issues with the camera and partner AI, which can detract from the gameplay experience.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the gameplay is characterized by its fluidity and accessibility, featuring easy-to-learn mechanics and solid RPG elements that contribute to a fun experience with high replay value. However, some critiques highlight a lack of innovation, shallow content, and issues with enemy variety and level design, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for some players.
- “Fluid gameplay with a wonderful new look.”
- “It's mindlessly fun in all the right ways, with easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics and solid RPG features. The stunning visual details add to its rich replay value.”
- “While the story is unremarkable and the gameplay doesn't provide any innovations to the aged formula, I still very much enjoyed my time with Oneechanbara Origin as it left me with a satisfying feeling.”
- “While the story is unremarkable and the gameplay doesn't provide any innovations to the aged formula, I still very much enjoyed my time with Oneechanbara Origin as it still left me with a satisfying feeling even with the short time I spent with it.”
- “While the gameplay itself is competent, this is a short, shallow game with very little enemy variety, poor level design, and some egregious price-gouging.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Oneechanbara Origin" revolves around two sisters, Aya and Saki, who are engaged in a deadly rivalry fueled by mutual hatred. While the narrative may not be particularly unique, it is engaging enough to keep players invested, complemented by impressive visuals and a satisfying overall experience despite its brevity.
- “While the story isn’t the most unique, it’s interesting enough to keep you engaged, and the game looks great.”
- “The great cell-shaded art style and intriguing story make for a decent remaster.”
- “The story of Aya and Saki, two sisters bound by mutual hatred and locked in a brutal fight to the death, has been revived and reimagined.”
- “While the story is unremarkable and the gameplay doesn't provide any innovations to the aged formula, I still very much enjoyed my time with OneeChanbara Origin as it still left me with a satisfying feeling even with the short time I spent with it.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Onee Chanbara Origin are praised for their pristine visuals and smooth animations, showcasing a great cell-shaded art style that enhances the overall experience. While the game itself may not be exceptional, the improved visuals and satisfying combat contribute positively to its appeal.
- “Onee Chanbara Origin isn't a great game, but it has much more fun combat and smoother visuals than previous entries in the series.”
- “Great cell-shaded art style, story is intriguing, a decent remaster.”
- “Satisfying combat, pristine visuals and animation, good voice acting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with players noting performance issues that detract from the experience, and some find the combat mechanics to be repetitive and uninspired.
- “Combat can feel stale due to performance issues.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization problems that hinder the overall experience.”
- “Frequent frame drops and lag make it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game highly replayable due to its easy-to-learn gameplay mechanics, solid RPG features, and stunning visual details, all contributing to a fun and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “It's mindlessly fun in all the right ways.”
- “Easy to learn gameplay mechanics and solid RPG features.”
- “Rich in replay value.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is notably enhanced by designer Katsumi Enami, who revitalizes the characters, contributing to the overall appeal of the high-speed action experience.
- “Main character designer Katsumi Enami breathes new life into the characters, making this silky-smooth 60fps high-speed action game an unmissable treat.”