Onmyoji

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Onmyoji is a free-to-play online game inspired by Japanese mythology. Players take on the role of Onmyoji, individuals who can communicate with spirits, and must maintain the balance between the human and spirit worlds. The game features strategic combat, character customization, and a rich storyline with memorable characters. Explore ancient Japan, collect and upgrade a variety of spirits, and hone your skills to become the ultimate Onmyoji.

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,464 reviews

graphics228 positive mentions

grinding87 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and character designs that enhance the overall experience.
Engaging storyline that incorporates Japanese folklore, making it interesting for players.
The game is generally free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money.

The game requires an excessive amount of storage space, making it difficult for players with limited device capacity.
Low summon rates for SSR characters, leading to frustration among players trying to build their teams.
Frequent crashes and connectivity issues that disrupt gameplay and hinder the overall experience.

graphics
310 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality, intricate designs, and beautiful art style, often described as top-notch and reminiscent of anime. Many players appreciate the hand-painted visuals and character models, noting that the graphics significantly enhance the overall gaming experience. However, some users have reported issues with game crashes and performance, which can detract from the enjoyment of the impressive visuals.
- “Beautiful game, I adore the hand-painted graphics (i.e., each model is hand-rendered rather than using a shader), and the designs are stunning.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline too, and the design in the game is overall perfect.”
- “This game is absolutely gorgeous, the art style is one of the best I've ever seen and the animation is beautiful.”
- “I don't like the graphics or visuals.”
- “Please improve the graphics to be like Onmyoji Arena, it will be a great RPG game ever.”
- “Tried to download twice now at 100%, it says can't install app. Alright, first off, extremely pay-to-win with how stingy they are with rewards. I don't mind a Japanese lore unit in a game, but not all the units. Meh, not good enough for a 3GB game in graphics or art or gameplay. Disappointed.”
story
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its depth, engaging characters, and intricate plotlines, often drawing from Japanese mythology and folklore. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and voice acting that enhance the storytelling experience, although some express frustration with the pacing and grindiness of gameplay that can detract from the narrative enjoyment. Overall, the combination of compelling storytelling and rich character development makes it a standout feature of the game.
- “The story is really good once you get past the main one, and the music is excellent.”
- “The game is awesome, really great story, great graphics, lots of lore for each character, and really fun events.”
- “I love this game so much, character design is beautiful, the story is amazing, the lore is huge, you have a lot of chapters to explore, lots of different challenges.”
- “I love the lore, but when I try to make connections in the story, it doesn't make sense, even if you read from the Chinese version (this game is Chinese, they use Japan as aesthetic).”
- “The progression is so slow and the gacha rates are horrendous considering how long it takes to gather resources to roll for shikigami. Story being locked behind levels is most likely the cause; aside from the story, everything appears grindy and repetitive.”
- “Sometimes being story-driven can be a bad thing; there's not enough gameplay.”
gameplay
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful graphics, and character designs, making it enjoyable for many players. However, some users report issues such as crashes, repetitive tasks, and a reliance on luck and gacha mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience, especially for beginners. While the game offers a variety of events and customization options, concerns about balance and the pay-to-win model are also noted.
- “The gameplay is fun too and you can explore different ways to beat the meta.”
- “Other than that, Onmyoji is one of the best gacha games I've played, and the gameplay is really engaging with beautiful character designs, voice acting, and animation.”
- “The gameplay involves building teams with characters that have unique skills and attributes, outfitted with upgradable artifacts.”
- “Overall gameplay is difficult for beginners as it's all about that RNG & luck.”
- “Forced to play super easy missions for long periods (basically on auto mode) to farm materials.. destroys the charm and interest in gameplay.”
- “The graphics are good but the gameplay is boring.”
grinding
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's grinding aspect is a significant focus, requiring players to invest considerable time and patience to progress, particularly in farming materials and leveling up characters. While many players appreciate the depth and strategy involved, the repetitive nature of grinding can lead to tedium, especially with poor drop rates and slow progression. Overall, it is best suited for those who enjoy grind-heavy gameplay and are willing to invest the time, though some players express a desire for more efficient systems to alleviate the grind.
- “This game requires a lot of grinding, and you have to be very patient.”
- “The game desperately needs an auto win system with so much farming required.”
- “The progression is so slow and the gacha rates are horrendous considering how long it takes to gather resources to roll for shikigami; everything appears grindy and repetitive.”
character development
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is highly praised for its stunning character designs, engaging storylines, and rich lore, which provide players with a visually appealing and immersive experience. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of characters, some express a desire for more detailed skill animations and character backstories. Overall, the game's aesthetic and narrative elements contribute significantly to its appeal, making it a favorite among fans of character-driven content.
- “I love this game so much, the character design is beautiful, the story is amazing, the lore is huge, you have a lot of chapters to explore, lots of different challenges. I've been playing for 8 months now and I keep thinking it's a very fun game to play, and I still have a lot of content to explore.”
- “Best character design, fair gacha system, and thoughtful unique events and storylines.”
- “Character development is superb, there's always new activities and it's engaging.”
- “I like the gameplay and the character design, but the problem is the lack of soul information.”
- “If you want to stay free-to-play and love grindy games, play this. I like the character designs, but I don't like PvP being forced into endgame events; it can be fun but is definitely not beginner-friendly.”
- “Been playing for more than 3 months now... the theme and character design are great, but there are issues with character development.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and emotional impact, with many players highlighting the excellent soundtrack and voice acting. The combination of beautiful graphics and captivating music enhances the overall experience, although some users expressed a desire for more variety in the background tracks. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that complements the game's intricate storytelling and vibrant art style.
- “The story is really good once you get past the main one, and the music is excellent.”
- “Really fun game, with quality stories and voice acting (and I love the soundtrack).”
- “The music, art, and seiyuu are perfect!”
- “I'm just getting a bit tired of hearing the default music playing over and over again, so I would love to replace it with the peaceful ocean nirvana music.”
- “Art and music are captivating, but gameplay isn't something new in mobile games.”
- “Graaphic music voice story are excellent, but it's hard to enter the game for me. Seriously guys, it's so hard to enter.”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around cosmetic in-app purchases, which some players find reasonable and non-intrusive, allowing for progression without heavy spending. However, many users criticize the system as cash grabby and misleading, with complaints about the lack of advertising and technical issues related to in-app purchases. Overall, while some appreciate the absence of ads and the ability to play without spending, others feel the monetization approach detracts from the overall experience.
- “I also love this game because you can still progress and get stronger in the game without spending too much on in-app purchases.”
- “In-game purchases are not required, and the pricing is reasonable.”
- “The monetization can be high but it's mostly centered around cosmetics, as summon income is pretty steady for free-to-play.”
- “The wording of summon rates and microtransactions feels intentionally misleading.”
- “It's nothing but a cash grab.”
stability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and crashes, particularly after updates or on specific devices like those running Android 9.0. Many players experience issues during login, data installation, and while navigating menus, leading to an overall frustrating gameplay experience. Despite some users noting minimal lag, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is plagued by significant stability problems that hinder playability.
- “It glitches out in the beginning of the tutorial and won't let me play at all.”
- “Ever since Android 9.0 was installed, this app freezes if I switch to any other app and come back, forcing me to restart the app.”
- “The game freezes often; takes a long time to load anything, then doesn't open at all; haven't received gifts sent from friends, even though I have clicked on to receive; have fulfilled missions and quests, but do not receive the rewards.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with players highlighting issues such as lag, stuttering audio, and inconsistent performance across different accounts and devices. Many users feel that the game is overly grindy and repetitive, suggesting that improving drop rates for evolution materials could enhance enjoyment. While some players report smoother gameplay after updates, others continue to experience significant performance problems, indicating a need for further optimization.
- “The game has too much grind, which many players find boring, leading them to leave. Optimizing the drop rates for evolution materials and items would allow players to build any shikigami without hesitation, making the game much more enjoyable and less repetitive. It would also be great to see auto clears in the future.”
- “It has spectacular graphics, gameplay, and runs smoothly.”
- “The game has too much grind, and many players find it boring, leading them to leave. Optimizing the drop rates for evolution materials/items would allow players to build any shikigami without hesitation, making the game much more enjoyable and less repetitive. It would also be great to have auto clears in the future.”
- “It's probably an optimization problem since I can run the MOBA counterpart of Onmyoji just fine on this phone.”
- “I went far to play this game on an Android emulator, and the same issues occurred. Please try to fix this. I use a Note 8, and I've been playing other games smoothly with my connection, but the optimization of this game is completely buggy and bad.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through its quirky statements and ironic situations, such as the need for storage for account security and the underwhelming rewards from events. Players find amusement in the absurdity of certain game mechanics and events, although this humor is often tinged with frustration over monetization and reward systems. Overall, the game manages to deliver a mix of genuine laughs and ironic commentary on its own shortcomings.
- “Funny that the 5v5 arena game states it needs storage for account security... weird, right?”
- “I like it, so funny! 😘🌸🌸🌸”
- “Funny game with epic gameplay.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's quests to be deeply emotional and beautifully crafted, often evoking feelings of heartbreak. However, the experience can be marred by frustrations, such as losing access to old accounts.
- “Quests are emotional and beautiful.”
- “Sometimes heart-breaking.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its unique and captivating atmosphere, enhanced by stunning graphics and beautifully designed characters.
- “It's a game with a unique atmosphere.”
- “Graphics, gorgeous characters, amazing atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for enhanced replayability through events that allow them to earn shikigami by conquering maps rather than relying solely on summoning. They believe that introducing more challenging and engaging mechanics would make the game more thrilling and enjoyable, suggesting that they are open to spending money if it adds value to the experience.
- “This game needs events that allow us to earn shikigami through conquering maps, rather than just summoning. If you're worried about losing money, make it challenging! It would be more playful and thrilling than just drawing stars in amulets. I love this game, and some evolution changes would make it even more enjoyable. I wouldn't mind spending some money if it's worth it.”
- “The replayability of this game is fantastic! Each playthrough feels fresh with different strategies and character combinations to explore.”
- “I keep coming back to this game because there are so many different paths and choices to make. Every time I play, I discover something new!”
- “This game needs events that provide us with shikigami not just through summoning. For example, if we could conquer some maps to earn shikigami, it would be more engaging and thrilling than just drawing stars in amulets. I love this game, but some evolution changes would make it more replayable. I wouldn't mind spending some money if it was worth it.”
- “The lack of meaningful content updates makes replaying this game feel tedious. Once you've experienced the main story, there's not much incentive to dive back in.”
- “After completing the game, I found little reason to return. The side quests and challenges feel repetitive, and there's no real motivation to replay it.”