Onset

About

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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Play Modes

+17

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential for modders and developers, offering endless possibilities for customization and creativity.
Great graphics and a promising sandbox experience that could rival other popular games in the genre.
The community is enthusiastic and there are some well-established servers that provide enjoyable roleplay experiences.

The game is currently abandoned with very few active servers, leading to a lack of players and content.
Many players report frustration with the lack of English-speaking servers and poor documentation, making it difficult to enjoy the game.
The game feels unpolished and buggy, with many users experiencing crashes and other technical issues.

gameplay
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The gameplay is hindered by a lack of players, making it difficult for non-developer users to fully enjoy the experience. While the mechanics are decent, they feel unrefined and offer limited control over the game world, contributing to an overall sense of stagnation.
- “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
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of 90s games, while others praised the surprising quality and the dynamic elements like a moving sky. Overall, the visuals are seen as basic compared to other titles like Arma 3 and Gmod, but the community's positive engagement adds to the experience.
- “The graphics in-game are extremely surprising and the community is made up of great people.”
- “+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 Life, FiveM, and GMod.”
stability
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay. While the game shows potential, its current state is deemed unplayable for most, particularly due to a low player population.
- “Glitchy, buggy mess.”
- “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.”
monetization
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Reviewers suggest that a less restrictive monetization policy would encourage more developers to create content using the provided engine and improve server quality, ultimately benefiting the game's community and longevity.
- “The monetization model is fair and allows players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a variety of ways to earn in-game currency without having to spend real money.”
- “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 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.”