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Onigiri

Onigri shines as an action-focused MMORPG, but a few issues prevent it from being the best in its class.
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72%Game Brain Score
story, graphics
grinding, stability
72% User Score Based on 741 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Onigiri is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by CyberStep, Inc. and was released on March 28, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Onigiri is an MMO Action RPG with a fast weapon changing battle system. Join a party of other players or travel with 8 NPC companions on your journey. With simple controls, you can dive into the thrilling world of Onigiri. Switch between weapons to battle through the Youkai. In a Japan filled with spirits and monsters, ages ago, the land itself was rocked by chaos. From the depths rose the terrib…

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 741 reviews
story42 positive mentions
grinding29 negative mentions

  • Unique and satisfying fast-paced action combat system requiring skillful aiming and dodging.
  • Deep character customization including gender, build, clothing, weapons, and accessories with unique anime-inspired designs.
  • Engaging storyline and world based on Japanese folklore with charming characters and frequent updates and events.
  • Severe lag, frequent crashes, and input delays making gameplay frustrating or unplayable at times.
  • Gacha and pay-to-win elements are intrusive with expensive currency and no pity system, hindering free-to-play progression.
  • Confusing menu interface, poor UI design, missing features like full screen support and account migration, and removal of key features like player trading/bazaar on Steam version.
  • story
    130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story draws heavily from Japanese mythology and features anime-style characters, offering an engaging and lengthy narrative with a mix of main and side quests. However, many players find the story repetitive, poorly paced, and occasionally confusing due to translation issues and lack of updates. While some appreciate the unique setting and character interactions, others criticize the narrative for being generic, grind-heavy, and disrupted by game crashes and awkward mission structure.

    • “I've really come to enjoy its blend of fast-paced action combat, charming characters, and the way it weaves Japanese mythology into the story.”
    • “-Good things about the game: it has a unique action combat system which takes advantage of block, dodge roll & parry mechanics, it has an in-depth elemental advantage/disadvantage system which adds an extra layer of complexity to the dungeons, the game receives consistent updates & patches, as well as the fact that the game's story is super long, guaranteeing many months of enjoyment from it if you stick with it.”
    • “The game's story is also a highlight, with a rich and detailed world that draws inspiration from Japanese folklore and mythology.”
    • “Any attempt to follow the story gets interrupted by awkward pacing and odd narrative jumps that break up what little rhythm the game has.”
    • “The story is typical brain-dead generic anime nonsense that drags on for far too long, and is much too bland to be enjoyable.”
    • “The quests repeat the same structure with minor variations.”
  • graphics
    73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely considered outdated, resembling early 2000s or PS2-era visuals with low-poly, sometimes blurry textures, and occasional graphical glitches or lag. However, its distinct anime-inspired art style and Japanese mythology theme provide a charming, colorful atmosphere that some players find unique and nostalgic, though performance issues and crashes related to graphics occasionally hinder the experience. Overall, while the visuals lack modern polish, many appreciate the art style's character and setting despite the technical limitations.

    • “Completely bug free 99% of the time and has almost pristine graphics which are futuristic.”
    • “Onigiri's graphics are also impressive, with beautifully designed characters and environments that capture the essence of ancient Japan.”
    • “The game's art style is colorful and vibrant, with a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic that adds to the game's immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Fix graphics settings so I can play in 4K borderless... PS2 resolution isn't cutting it for me.”
    • “The game remains riddled with bugs and graphical glitches.”
    • “The graphics for early game dungeons are low poly and blurry, and the enemies are a bit silly looking at times, but late game the dungeons and enemies look pretty good.”
  • gameplay
    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a unique action combat system featuring block, dodge, and parry mechanics, along with an in-depth elemental advantage system that adds complexity and challenge. While it is generally enjoyable, accessible, and continuously updated, it suffers from repetitive grinding, some mechanical flaws (like dodge sensitivity), occasional bugs, lag, and occasional pay-to-win elements tied to the gacha system. Fans appreciate its old-school style, anime-inspired art, and variety of activities, but some find the early game slow and graphics outdated.

    • “It has a unique action combat system which takes advantage of block, dodge roll & parry mechanics, and an in-depth elemental advantage/disadvantage system which adds an extra layer of complexity to the dungeons. The game receives consistent updates & patches, and the story is super long, guaranteeing many months of enjoyment.”
    • “Best combat mechanics, skills, and weapons/designs you will find in any game in my honest opinion.”
    • “Really fun gameplay, especially if you enjoy MMORPGs, anime, and speedruns. The art is fantastic, the voice acting is next level, and the game has excellent controller support with great controls and mechanics. The quests are quite interesting and fun.”
    • “Mechanics now totally depend on gacha characters, limiting gameplay variety.”
    • “The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and poor performance, with framerates as low as 20 per second even on decent PCs.”
    • “Most of the mechanics do not work as intended, with issues stemming from network coding and input reading.”
  • grinding
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game is a significant time investment with a heavy emphasis on repetitive farming for materials, weapons, and character progression, which some players find rewarding due to satisfying combat mechanics. However, it can feel tedious and frustrating, especially with low drop rates, server shutdowns wiping progress, and gacha systems that heavily gate power behind either extensive grinding or spending. While fans of grind-heavy gameplay may enjoy the challenge, others may be deterred by the extreme grind and occasional technical issues.

    • “Disabling bazaar made grinding this game with friends depressing; you can't help each other, especially with recipes.”
    • “So make no mistake, players aren't nearly as powerful as they would need to be to play competently without vanguards compounding their stats to deliver massively over-the-top damage while summoned (it's the foundation this game is built on and funnels your performance through the gacha). No whaling means literal years spent grinding and collecting free premium currency before even dreaming of reaching endgame content.”
    • “Try to take a minute and put together an idea to balance the difficulty so players aren't forced between two extremes to progress: spend 40 hours every week grinding or pay half a year's salary for power.”
  • stability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from frequent bugs, glitches, crashes, and lag that hinder gameplay stability, including issues like awkward hitboxes, freezing, and clipping. While some users note it is mostly bug-free and visually impressive at times, many report persistent technical problems and occasional crashes, especially after reaching higher levels. Overall, stability is a significant concern detracting from the experience.

    • “Completely bug free 99% of the time and has almost pristine graphics which are futuristic.”
    • “The game remains riddled with bugs and graphical glitches.”
    • “A good game just needs to fix the freezes, crashes, memory leaks, audio bugs; open other servers than PCJP; translate new NPC dialogues to English; communicate drop rates; and stop making the game so pay-to-win.”
    • “It's really cool, but the PC port has bugs where the game freezes during missions, forcing you to kill the program and reboot.”
  • optimization
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent stuttering, severe frame rate drops, and lag across various platforms—even high-end PCs and portable devices. Performance is inconsistent and often frustrating, with some users experiencing better stability only through specific workarounds. Overall, poor optimization severely hampers gameplay despite the game's potential and visual appeal.

    • “This specific version of the game has a lot of performance problems, fluctuating from above 60 fps to as low as 1 fps even without intensive activity.”
    • “Apparently, using borderless gaming mode while running the game in windowed mode prevents crashing and even improves performance.”
    • “The game runs smoothly on strong PCs, though not up to the standards of 2018-2019 games.”
    • “My PC, my other PC, my Steam Deck, every high-powered gaming device I have tried the game on has performance issues, despite all my other games running just fine.”
    • “This specific version of the game has a lot of performance problems; it can run above 60 FPS and later drop to 1 FPS even without anything intensive happening.”
    • “There was always constant stuttering with character movement regardless of how fast your internet was.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music generally receives positive feedback for being enjoyable, well-composed, and a highlight alongside the story, although some find it mediocre and lacking impact. Several reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's appeal during gameplay, while a few suggest more variety or context-based tracks could enhance the experience. Overall, the music is seen as a strong point that adds to the game's charm despite some minor criticisms.

    • “10/10 soundtrack.”
    • “The soundtrack is very lovely to listen to and well composed.”
    • “The soundtrack and story are a bright spot and I find myself wanting to play it more.”
    • “The game’s music is described as mediocre by some reviewers, lacking the impact that could enhance the overall experience.”
    • “It would be nice to add some soundtracks depending on where you are in a place.”
    • “[Dated graphics, mediocre music, doesn't let you remap controls, confusing menu system.]”
  • monetization
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is widely viewed as aggressive and cash grab-oriented, relying heavily on in-app purchases and microtransactions, often seen as overpriced and exploitative. Players criticize constant purchase prompts, ineffective ongoing support, and intrusive ads, suggesting the focus is more on quick revenue rather than a balanced player experience. Despite some improvements, many feel the game prioritizes profit over fair gameplay.

    • “It has improved over the years, so don't believe those salty 13 year olds who don't understand they're playing a free game that only makes its money off of your in-game purchases for gacha.”
    • “Many things in it seem like a cash grab, like the in-game store.”
    • “They just care for microtransactions and making quick bucks.”
    • “With a minimum purchase of 10 dollars, the in-app purchases of this game are overpriced.”
  • humor
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated for its anime-inspired charm, nostalgic early internet jokes, and quirky character designs, especially the hilariously memorable Kaguya. Despite some technical flaws, players find it genuinely funny and entertaining, with a lighthearted, meme-filled atmosphere that adds to its unique appeal.

    • “This is another anime game that is pretty hilarious to boot with its enemy character design.”
    • “A simple and funny game with anime kind environment... thanks for so many hours of fun!”
    • “What really made me laugh is he instantly knew what had happened before he passed out.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The character development is generally praised for its unique and diverse designs, including outfits and customization options, but criticized for lacking personality and depth. While the characters are visually appealing and distinct, their development within the story is often considered forgettable or superficial.

    • “Character design and uniqueness stand out, with really nice outfits and different obtainable hairstyles and weapon skins.”
    • “The characters are cute and very different from each other, earning a 7/10 for character design.”
    • “The game features very versatile and good character designs, rated 10/10.”
    • “Despite some really pretty character design, it's really sad that they got reduced to gooner characters with no personality.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is distinctive and immersive, characterized by a colorful, anime-inspired art style that sets it apart from other MMOs. While some static elements create a slightly uncomfortable vibe, overall the atmosphere is praised for its style, engaging world, and vibrant presentation.

    • “Even though it doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, there’s something special about its atmosphere and style that makes it stand out from other MMOs.”
    • “The game's art style is colorful and vibrant, with a distinct anime-inspired aesthetic that adds to the game's immersive atmosphere.”
    • “Great atmosphere with fun combat, superb voice acting, and engaging anime-style characters and world.”
    • “That static behavior sets up an uncomfortable atmosphere.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is limited but can still be enjoyable for casual play with friends, though the declining player base affects the overall experience.

  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game evokes strong emotional reactions, with moments that can unexpectedly move players to tears. Its storytelling or events create a memorable and heartfelt experience.

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Onigiri is a role playing game.

Onigiri is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

On average players spend around 2100 hours playing Onigiri.

Onigiri was released on March 28, 2019.

Onigiri was developed by CyberStep, Inc..

Onigiri has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Onigiri is a multiplayer game with local co-op support.

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