Onset

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Onset is a multiplayer role playing game. It was developed by Blue Mountains and was released on December 13, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Onset is a massively multiplayer role-playing game that lets players create and customize their own experiences using over 400 Lua functions. These functions allow for the creation of game modes, spawning of various objects, and even customization of the user interface. With support for singleplayer and multiplayer modes, as well as the ability to host your own server, Onset offers a highly flexible and customizable sandbox experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has great potential as a customizable sandbox experience, allowing players to create their own game modes and environments using Lua scripting.
Many players appreciate the detailed graphics and the engaging gameplay mechanics, comparing it favorably to other sandbox games like Garry's Mod and FiveM.
The developer shows dedication to the project, and there is a supportive community of creators who are eager to help new players and developers.

The game suffers from a lack of active players and servers, making it difficult to find a community to engage with, especially for English speakers.
Many players feel the game is currently unpolished and lacks sufficient content, tutorials, and documentation, leading to frustration and confusion.
There are complaints about the game being abandoned by the developers, with no updates or improvements for an extended period, leaving it feeling incomplete.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by solid RPG mechanics and features like a custom Lua and map editor, but suffers from a lack of player engagement, leading to concerns about value for money. While the mechanics themselves are functional, the overall experience is diminished by a sparse player base and limited control over the game world.
- “It's the RPG game with good working mechanics that everybody has been awaiting for, featuring custom Lua and a map editor.”
- “Not bad mechanics, but the game is dead.”
- “There are currently not enough players to ensure that non-developer players will get their money's worth in gameplay.”
- “The vehicles and core mechanics have a very asset-flippy feel to them, and you have little control over the existing world.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of 90s games, while others found them surprisingly good, particularly appreciating features like a moving sky. Overall, the game's visual quality seems basic compared to competitors like Arma 3 and Gmod.
- “+good graphics, very good, moving sky”
- “Graphics are really bad and the physics are from 90s games.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, and the overall gameplay is basic compared to other games like Arma 3, FiveM, and GMod.”
- “The graphics in-game are extremely surprising and the community is made up of great people.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the monetization policy is overly strict, which may hinder community development and server hosting. A more flexible approach could encourage greater engagement and creativity among users.
- “If you want others to build on the engine you provided and host quality servers, you should adopt a less strict monetization policy.”
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases.”
- “If you want others to make the game on top of the engine you provided and host quality servers, you should adopt a less strict monetization policy.”
- “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is highly praised, as it runs smoothly on PCs that meet the minimum specifications or better. Players have reported no performance issues even on servers with up to 120 players, indicating that the game can likely support 300 players without a decrease in performance or frame rate.
- “Optimization is excellent, running smoothly on pretty much any PC that meets the minimum specs or higher.”
- “I tested the game on a server with 120 players and experienced no performance decrease in the server or the FPS, so I am confident that 300 players are fully supported.”
- “Tested on a server with 120 players and no performance decrease in the server or the FPS, so 300 players are for sure supported.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is currently a significant concern, as players report numerous bugs and a low player population, making it difficult to recommend despite its promising potential.
- “I can't comfortably say I recommend this game. It looks incredibly promising, but unfortunately, it's just too buggy and has too low a population to be considered playable yet.”