ONRAID

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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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+10

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

grinding15 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic 2D shooters.
It offers a variety of characters and abilities, allowing for diverse playstyles and strategies.
The graphics and art style are appealing, contributing to an enjoyable visual experience.

The game suffers from severe input lag and unresponsive controls, making gameplay frustrating.
There is a lack of players, leading to long matchmaking times and often playing against bots.
The monetization model is heavily criticized for being pay-to-win, with significant advantages given to players who spend money.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
8%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting clunky controls and a lack of polish that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the fast-paced action and variety of characters, others criticize the steep difficulty curve and poorly balanced mechanics, leading to frustration. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from significant gameplay issues that need addressing for a more enjoyable experience.
- “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
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
79%
9%
The game's story aspect is marred by significant technical issues, with many players experiencing crashes and freezes when attempting to start missions, limiting their ability to engage with the narrative. While some players enjoy the campaign missions and boss fights, they criticize the lack of a compelling narrative and the repetitive nature of missions, which often feel mindless and unbalanced. Overall, the story experience is hindered by gameplay frustrations and a perceived lack of depth.
- “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.”
- “Very fun to do the story missions with friends!”
- “The boss missions were definitely a highlight, often requiring a lot of mobility and kiting to tackle.”
- “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
50%
38%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the art style as refreshing and cartoonish, while others criticize them as appearing cheap or buggy. Many players appreciate the smooth performance and nostalgic aesthetic, but note issues like graphic glitches and a lack of variety in environments. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good for a free game, they fall short of cutting-edge standards and can detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are pretty good, and the best thing is that this game is free of any cost. I would recommend this game if you like 2D shooters.”
- “Graphics are friggin awesome... no, they're not cutting edge, but the art style is so well executed. It's always refreshing to see some devs take advantage of old school styles with some new age tricks, and it runs smooth even on my old computer.”
- “Nice, cartoonish graphics.”
- “At first glance it looks okay, 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.”
- “Since I mainly like the graphics of all new games out there, I must say that game developers and designers are totally missing the point.”
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 the perceived pay-to-win elements that favor paying players. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, leading some to recommend seeking out other competitive games with less grinding involved.
- “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 any gameplay progression. Overall, the stability problems overshadow the otherwise enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “No matter what I do, I cannot start up any missions; the game just freezes.”
- “I have no idea why this is happening, as the game never surpasses 30% CPU usage nor does my computer go above 50%, and after it freezes, it won't unfreeze.”
- “Every time I try to play a match, it instantly freezes and then doesn't respond.”
monetization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The monetization strategy 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 balanced experience rather than excessive DLC and microtransactions.
- “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. 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 currency can also be purchased with real money.”
- “This is the type of game I would expect from someone successful in a cash grab market.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
14%
29%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack and graphics, while others find it lacking or repetitive. Suggestions for improvement include adding new tracks, as the current background music can become monotonous. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some players, but not universally appreciated.
- “Interesting premise and the soundtrack seems awesome.”
- “Adding some new tracks to the game music would be great too.”
- “+ great soundtrack”
- “Shitty music.”
- “This will cause the UI of the game to close, but the background music keeps looping in the background.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some players find it genuinely funny and enjoyable, others feel it lacks originality and comedic flair. Notably, the co-op experience is highlighted as particularly amusing, with moments that elicit laughter, such as the inability to quit during boss fights. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some players rating it highly for its humor.
- “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, try harder 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%
60%
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 find it well-optimized, others note that it feels mechanically and performance-wise rough, particularly on Linux distributions. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization could enhance the gaming experience.
- “Well optimized.”
- “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, make sure your game is optimized.”
- “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.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and relationships adding depth to the overall 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
300%
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as a standout feature, characterized by beautiful artwork and engaging mechanics that enhance its dynamic experience, setting it apart from other 2D shooters.
- “This 2D shooter features beautiful artwork and mechanics, standing out from others with its captivating atmosphere and dynamic gameplay.”
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing players into its unique world.”
- “Every element of the game contributes to a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”