Onirike

66%
Game Brain Score Based on 26 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Onirike is an original adventure, puzzles, and 3d platformer video game that plays in an intricate open world, designed with a non-linear narrative, and presented with a peculiar graphics and sound aesthetic.

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews
graphics5 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Onirike features a unique and charming art style reminiscent of Tim Burton's works, creating a visually captivating experience.
  • The gameplay mechanics, including the dash and invisibility features, add a refreshing twist to the platforming genre, making exploration enjoyable.
  • The game offers a whimsical and eerie atmosphere, complemented by an engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The constant narration can feel overly simplistic and detracts from the immersive experience, making it seem targeted at a younger audience.
  • Gameplay can be hindered by clunky controls and camera issues, which may frustrate players during platforming sections.
  • The story lacks depth and can feel shallow, with some players finding the fetch quests and puzzles to be tedious.
  • story16 mentions

    The story of Onirike is described as a bizarre yet intriguing blend of dreamlike elements and morality, featuring a unique narrative about dreams, hopes, and the search for reality. While some players found the constant narration overwhelming and the plot somewhat shallow, others appreciated its thought-provoking themes and whimsical characters, likening it to a fable. Overall, the game presents a captivating journey that encourages players to engage with its underlying messages.

    • “Onirike is a fun little 3D platformer with dreamlike environments, a claymation-like art style, and a bizarre but intriguing, lovely story.”
    • “The story about dreams, hopes, and the search for reality.”
    • “It’s an intriguing story, with a suitably bizarre cast of characters including a rather disturbing pink blob milking a small cow.”
    • “I didn't get too far into it, so I can't comment on the story and overall gameplay, but, honestly, the constant narration was enough of an issue for me that I didn't want to keep playing.”
    • “The plot is honestly shallow and basic, but it’s one that has a solid, resounding message that never wavered from the onset.”
    • “I would have loved it if it was a bit more subtle with the story, which would have added a bit more to the spooky atmosphere of the game.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    Gameplay in the game is characterized by unique mechanics such as dashing and invisibility, which provide a fresh take on a saturated genre, despite some players finding it janky and the narration slow. The gameplay primarily revolves around simple puzzle-solving and platforming, with an emphasis on stealth elements to navigate challenges. While the depth of gameplay may be limited, the innovative mechanics and ethereal atmosphere contribute to an enjoyable experience for many players.

    • “I love the dash and invisible mechanic; it gave a unique gameplay experience to an oversaturated genre.”
    • “While the actual gameplay is not all that deep, the strange set of movement and stealth mechanics add to the ethereal atmosphere.”
    • “Despite the fact that the genre is in decline, save for honorable exceptions, Onirike dares to innovate and introduce new mechanics that surprisingly work very well.”
    • “I didn't get too far into it, so I can't comment on the story and overall gameplay, but honestly, the constant narration was enough of an issue for me that I didn't want to keep playing.”
    • “While the actual gameplay is not all that deep, the strange set of movement (and stealth?) mechanics add to the ethereal atmosphere.”
    • “There is no combat; gameplay is primarily made up of simple puzzle solving and platforming sections.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of Onirike are widely praised for their unique and creative art style, reminiscent of Tim Burton's animated films, featuring dreamlike environments and a claymation-like aesthetic. Players appreciate the visually appealing and bizarre artwork, which enhances the game's fun and quirky atmosphere, despite some concerns about the platforming mechanics. Overall, the game's visuals contribute significantly to its charm and nostalgic feel.

    • “Onirike is a fun little 3D platformer with dreamlike environments, a claymation-like art style, and a bizarre but intriguing, lovely story.”
    • “Onirike is an aesthetically pleasing platforming game through and through, taking heavy inspiration from animated films like Tim Burton's 'Corpse Bride', 'The Nightmare Before Christmas', and 'James and the Giant Peach'.”
    • “The visuals were super creative and bizarre, and it was a lot of fun to play with friends and laugh at all the weird stuff in it.”
    • “Though the art style is very creepy and Tim Burton-like in appearance, the game itself feels very non-creepy.”
    • “I love the art style and aesthetic, but found the platforming combined with the death timer between checkpoints to be a bit much.”
    • “It has that warm PS2 title feeling to it, from its aesthetic to the gameplay!”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its epic quality and emotional depth, with some tracks evoking a nursery rhyme feel. Players appreciate the lovely compositions and solid voice acting, particularly highlighting a deep, uplifting ending song that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The music is epic!”
    • “The music is lovely and the voice acting/narration is solid.”
    • “The music reminds me of a nursery rhyme set to music.”
    • “Orinike's music serves the same purpose, making art a means of expression.”
    • “But the highlight was a deep, uplifting ending song as the credits roll.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat flawed and occasionally counterintuitive, with a few tedious fetch quests. However, as they progress, the experience improves, featuring enjoyable platforming segments that many find relaxing rather than boring. Overall, while grinding for achievements is not a focus, the gameplay remains engaging.

    • “In terms of game design, it's far from perfect and counterintuitive at times, but apart from a few tedious fetch quests, it became better the more I progressed.”
    • “Grinding achievements: no”
    • “The platforming was super easy, but the game was never tedious or boring; instead, I found it relaxing.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere is enhanced by its unique movement and stealth mechanics, contributing to an ethereal quality. However, some feel that a more subtle storytelling approach could have further enriched the spooky ambiance.

    • “I would have loved it if it was a bit more subtle with the story, which would have added a bit more to the spooky atmosphere of the game.”
    • “While the actual gameplay is not all that deep, the strange set of movement (and stealth?) mechanics add to the ethereal atmosphere.”
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