The Oni Sellsword

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The Oni Sellsword is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Eric Baskin and was released on August 7, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

A totally free, short-but-sweet RPG with an unlikely hero. Journey across worlds as Xavienne to save her best friend, the beautiful Princess La.

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Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

story12 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features cute character art and enjoyable music, creating a charming atmosphere.
Despite its short length, the game delivers a fun and engaging story with distinct characters and humorous dialogue.
The combat system is simple yet enjoyable, allowing for strategic play with unique character skills.

The game suffers from low difficulty and repetitive combat, making encounters feel trivial.
It heavily relies on RPG Maker assets, leading to a lack of originality and polish in visuals and gameplay.
The story is short and straightforward, leaving little room for character development or deeper lore.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally described as cute and charming, featuring humorous dialogue and engaging character interactions, though it is often noted to be straightforward and somewhat predictable. While players appreciate the lighthearted narrative and atmosphere, many express a desire for a deeper exploration of the plot and characters, as the story feels short and lacking in complexity. Overall, it delivers an enjoyable experience, but some players wish for more depth and elaboration in the storyline.
- “The story is very good and I still feel sorry for Xavienne because of her backstory (poor girl) and how she is treated by the humans.”
- “A short and entertaining game which delivers good story, characters, and atmosphere despite its brevity.”
- “That aside, Erik Baskin, you have made one of the most enjoyable (free) RPG games; the story is funny and entertaining.”
- “I have a feeling that the story was made by a random generator...”
- “Wish the storyline went a bit more in depth.”
- “The story is cute but could benefit from some elaboration.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this RPG Maker game are a mixed bag, featuring a nostalgic early/mid-90s aesthetic with vibrant character designs and beautiful artwork, though marred by the limitations of the engine, such as lack of full HD support and inconsistent art styles. While the character portraits and CGs are well-executed, the reliance on premade assets leads to awkward visual combinations and a cluttered appearance in gameplay. Overall, the visuals evoke a charming yet dated feel, appealing to fans of classic JRPGs but potentially disappointing for modern gamers seeking higher quality graphics.
- “The characters are quite overdesigned with tons of details, and except for the assassin, you can easily pick a rainbow from each of them. However, the art style and fantastic artwork make it work without being jarring, but eccentric instead.”
- “The music is pleasant, and the graphics take you back to the early/mid-90s - uncluttered and with details.”
- “Graphic-wise, it uses a lot of base assets, but its CGs and portraits are very well done.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “It has some of the awkward mixed visuals that come from using the premade assets with original assets that you see in a lot of RPG Maker games and some of the awkward dialogue and bad comedy/unrealistic character reactions that are typical to this tier.”
- “While the character artwork is passable, the story is quite uninteresting, battles are tedious and boring, and it uses a million different plugins which makes the battle system look like a mess.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by basic turn-based mechanics typical of RPGs, offering a straightforward experience that some players found enjoyable for a quick playthrough. While the game features charming characters and a visually appealing style, it suffers from low-quality graphics and lacks depth, with limited maps and a desire for faster travel options. Overall, the gameplay is accessible but may feel unpolished and simplistic for those seeking a more challenging experience.
- “Battle mechanics are totally fine, turn-based mechanics that are typical for an RPG game like this, and I had fun finishing this in one sitting.”
- “Now we get to the gameplay, and aside from some nasty slowdown near the end when I tried to use clatrops, this is a well-designed system.”
- “The gameplay is nice, and the layout you have provided allows someone to play one-handed or two whenever they wish, which is something I find incredibly helpful since I have a cat that wants nonstop attention.”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's on the easy side (4 maps) and I wished the developer enabled the run button to allow travel to be much faster.”
- “And the gameplay is so straightforward it hardly even sustains that length.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humorous dialogue and cute storyline, blending lightheartedness with adult jokes. Players find the humor to be both entertaining and enjoyable, contributing to the overall fun experience of the RPG.
- “Funny dialogue, such a cute storyline in this cozy game.”
- “The game features adult jokes and humor.”
- “Short, but still humorous and fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally pleasant and appropriately integrated, though some users find it average overall. While the nostalgic graphics evoke a sense of the early to mid-90s, the music accompanying the flowing text has been noted as somewhat annoying.
- “The music is pleasant, and the graphics take you back to the early/mid-90s - uncluttered and with details.”
- “Music-wise, it's about average; the score was placed appropriately.”
- “The only flaw is the music of the flowing text, which can be a little annoying.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be manageable due to the limited number of fights, but many describe the battles as tedious and unengaging. The overall battle system is criticized for being cluttered and confusing, detracting from the experience.
- “Fortunately, there aren't that many fights, so it is not too tedious.”
- “While the character artwork is passable, the story is quite uninteresting, battles are tedious and boring, and it uses a million different plugins which makes the battle system look like a mess.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its engaging atmosphere, effectively complemented by a strong story and well-developed characters, all delivered within a concise playtime.
- “A short and entertaining game that delivers a good story, memorable characters, and an immersive atmosphere despite its brevity.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly rich, drawing you into the world and making every moment feel significant.”
- “From the haunting sound design to the beautifully crafted environments, the atmosphere truly elevates the entire gaming experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is noted for its unique and imaginative character designs, which contribute to a vibrant and engaging narrative experience. Players appreciate how these distinctive designs enhance the overall depth and personality of the characters, making them memorable and impactful within the story.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their growth feel authentic and rewarding.”
- “The unique character designs complement their development, adding an extra layer of depth to their personalities.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or change throughout the story.”
- “The characters are one-dimensional and their backstories are poorly fleshed out, leaving me feeling indifferent to their fates.”