ONRAID

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ONRAID is a single player and multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Pragmatix Ltd and was released on April 18, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Onraid is a challenging 2D shooter game, where you are free to develop your own play style and tactics to destroy your enemies.

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Audience ScoreBased on 449 reviews

gameplay17 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game features fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of characters and abilities, making it enjoyable for both solo and co-op play.
Visually appealing with decent graphics and a good soundtrack, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
Offers a range of game modes including PvP, PvE, and boss fights, providing players with diverse gameplay options.

The game suffers from significant input lag and unresponsive controls, making gameplay frustrating at times.
A low player base leads to long matchmaking times and often results in matches against bots, diminishing the competitive experience.
The microtransaction model is heavily criticized, with many players feeling that it promotes a pay-to-win environment, impacting balance and fairness.

gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
57%
8%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players enjoying the fast-paced action and variety of characters, while others criticize the clunky controls and lack of depth. Many note that the game feels outdated and unpolished, with issues like input lag and unbalanced mechanics detracting from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, some players find the gameplay enjoyable, especially in multiplayer settings, suggesting potential for improvement.
- “Fantastic fast-paced gameplay, with a variety of champions to choose from.”
- “I give it a thumbs up because for a free game you really get a nice evening of gameplay with a friend.”
- “I love the concept of this one though, weapons feel very powerful, gameplay is fast-paced and fun.”
- “Controls feel like a messy sponge; gameplay is from the 90s but worse.”
- “The movement mechanics and sheer difficulty escalation of the game are simply not worth the time and effort.”
- “I don't understand how a game with such high-quality aesthetics has such poor control and gameplay.”
story
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
80%
9%
The game's story aspect is characterized by a mix of campaign missions and boss fights, which players find enjoyable, especially when played cooperatively. However, many users report significant technical issues, including crashes and freezing during missions, which detracts from the overall experience. While the missions offer some variety and rewards, the difficulty balance and lack of a compelling narrative leave players feeling frustrated and bored after a while.
- “Tutorial was very informative, me and my friends have had a blast cruising through the campaign missions, each boss fight is better than the last.”
- “The boss missions were definitely a highlight, often requiring a lot of mobility and kiting to tackle.”
- “Very fun to do the story missions with friends!”
- “There is no narrative, just a bunch of mindless missions.”
- “This game was rather fun at first but after finishing up most of the campaign missions it begins to just suck because you are put in a bind.”
- “You try to do the harder story missions and get your ass handed to you.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
41%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and smooth performance, while others criticize the visuals as cheap and reminiscent of early flash games. Although there are mentions of good aesthetics and a fun art style, issues like graphic glitches and lack of animation detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not cutting-edge, with a need for improvement in certain areas.
- “Graphics are friggen awesome... no they're not cutting edge, but the art style is so well played and it's always refreshing to see some devs take advantage of some old school styles with some new age tricks... and it runs smooth as hell even on my stinky potato that has DDR2 in it.”
- “Graphics style is a mix of Awesomenauts and Rayman, like they didn't feel like drawing the rest of the legs.”
- “Really enjoying the game so far, controls are smooth, graphics are nice, may be in need of a few more gameplay modes and larger maps, but I am impressed with how they fashioned such a great game out of such a simple concept.”
- “Visuals are ok, reminiscent of flash games from the early 2010s.”
- “At first glance it looks ok, especially if you go from the trailer, but not long into the game you'll realize the visuals seem a bit... 'cheap.' You'll be fighting a lot of the same enemies over and over, through a lot of very similar looking levels (which are mostly tiny) using characters that aren't even really animated.”
- “No graphic options, the game on regular stages plays at what seems to be like 30-40 fps, very choppy, but character movement seems more tight and less rubberbandy; it ups back up on boss stages (like the crusher) but the rubberband feeling kicks back in.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
88%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for being excessive and heavily reliant on RNG, making it difficult to unlock characters and skins without significant time investment. While some players find the gameplay fun and addictive, many express frustration over the slow progression and perceived unfairness, particularly regarding the pay-to-win elements that favor paying players. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, leading some to recommend against the game despite its potential.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “There's action throughout the whole match and no farming.”
- “I would press no for recommend, but... to be fair, and of course to write something everyone in general could go by (and not my scale, because clearly, I won't waste my life farming on a game not having fun.. so I'd rate a game as bad if it enforced farming, but wasn't consistent in gameplay to make it seem natural).”
- “But there's a lot of grinding to be done to get even one complete (character + weapon skin) for one character because the hero tokens are random and you need 20 for that * 9 characters = 180 boxes = 360,000 gold.”
- “The monetizing and grinding design of it totally ruin it though.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes when attempting to start missions or matches, rendering it unplayable. Despite having adequate system resources, players experience persistent crashes that prevent gameplay, overshadowing the otherwise enjoyable aspects of the game.
- “No matter what I do, I cannot start up any missions; the game just freezes.”
- “Freezes when I try to start a match, making it unplayable.”
- “Every time I try to play a match, it instantly freezes and then doesn't respond.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the soundtrack and sound design as good or even awesome, while others express dissatisfaction, calling it "shitty." There are suggestions for adding new tracks, and a notable issue is the looping background music that persists even when the UI closes. Overall, the music aspect is seen as a highlight for some, but a point of contention for others.
- “Interesting premise and the soundtrack seems awesome.”
- “+ great soundtrack”
- “Adding some new tracks to game music would be great too.”
- “Shitty music.”
- “This will cause the UI of the game to close, but the background music keeps looping in the background.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
12%
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The monetization model of the game heavily relies on mobile-style microtransactions and loot boxes, which can hinder progression despite achieving legendary gear. While some players appreciate the game's design, there are concerns about it being a cash grab, with in-game currency tied to real money purchases. Overall, the monetization approach has drawn mixed reactions, with hopes for a more balanced system in future updates.
- “This sort of game thrives on mobile-esque microtransactions to support any sort of proper progression. Even if you do get legendary gear through achievements, that won't necessarily help you out.”
- “The only thing that isn't affected by the loot boxes in the game are the characters, which require in-game currency. This currency can also be purchased with real money.”
- “Yes, there are in-app purchases.”
- “This sort of game thrives on mobile-esque microtransactions to support any sort of proper progression, and even if you do get legendary gear through the achievements, that won't necessarily help you out.”
- “The only thing that isn't affected by the loot boxes of the game are the characters, which you need the in-game currency for, and that is also the monetization currency that you can pay real money for.”
- “Not that mobile gaming is always terrible, but it usually is just a cash grab market.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it hilariously fun and commend its comedic elements, others feel it lacks originality and fails to deliver consistent laughs. Overall, it seems to shine in co-op scenarios, providing moments of unexpected humor, particularly in challenging situations.
- “Very fun and funny game.”
- “One of the best online games I've played. I have played many online games like WoW, Dota 2, CS, and many more, but this is really a funny game. Good luck, guys! 10/10.”
- “Hilariously fun co-op.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't deliver.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players find the game offers significant replay value and enjoyable experiences reminiscent of classic 2D shooters, others express concerns about limited replayability after completing the campaign.
- “Tons of fun and replayability!”
- “This game holds vast capacity for replayability and it reminds me of very nice old classic 2D shooters back in the day.”
- “Worried about replayability once the campaign is over.”
- “But the problem is more focused on the replayability of playing it.”
- “As it stands, it has very little replay value to me.”
- “I'm worried about replayability once the campaign is over.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some users note it is well optimized, others point out that it feels mechanically and performance-wise rough, particularly on Linux distributions. Overall, there is a need for further refinement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Well optimized.”
- “But, if you develop your game for Linux distributions as well, make sure your game is optimized.”
- “But, if you develop your game for Linux distributions as well, optimize your game.”
- “That being said, it does still seem a little rough mechanically and also performance-wise.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Character development has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the character designs as derivative of popular games like Team Fortress, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft. However, others appreciate the quality of the character and battlefield background designs, indicating a divide in opinions on the overall effectiveness of character development.
- “The character design and the background of the battlefield design are particularly good.”
- “The character development is rich and engaging, making each character feel unique and memorable.”
- “The depth of the characters' backstories adds a layer of immersion that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The character design feels like a direct pull from Team Fortress, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft.”
- “Shitty character designs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as a standout feature, characterized by beautiful artwork and engaging mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Its dynamic environment further contributes to its unique appeal among 2D shooters.
- “A 2D shooter with beautiful art and mechanics, it stands out from others with its captivating atmosphere and dynamic gameplay.”