The Oni Sellsword

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story12 positive mentions

The game features a cute storyline with funny dialogue and distinct characters that bring it to life.
Combat is enjoyable and reminiscent of classic turn-based RPGs, with unique skills for each character that allow for strategic play.
It's a short and free game, making it a perfect choice for a quick, entertaining experience without a significant time commitment.

The game is very short, typically taking only 1.5 to 3 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
Combat can be overly easy, with many encounters being avoidable and healing items being plentiful, reducing the challenge.
Some players found the story predictable and the dialogue lacking depth, with a few awkward moments and mixed visuals.

story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized as cute and charming, featuring humorous dialogue and engaging character interactions, though it is often described as straightforward and predictable. While some players appreciate its simplicity and find it enjoyable, others feel it lacks depth and could benefit from further elaboration. Overall, the narrative is seen as a light and entertaining backdrop to the gameplay, despite its brevity and occasional lack of polish.
- “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.”
- “While the story is nothing out of the ordinary, I find the characters and their interactions to be quite a bit of fun and charming.”
- “I have a feeling that the story was made by a random generator...”
- “The story is a simple save the princess.”
- “Wish the storyline went a bit more in depth.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a vibrant and eccentric art style reminiscent of early to mid-90s games, with detailed character designs that can feel overdone. While the character portraits and CGs are well-executed, the use of mixed visuals from premade assets leads to inconsistencies, particularly in combat. Overall, the visuals are enjoyable but lack cohesion, reflecting a typical JRPG aesthetic.
- “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.”
- “This is a brief and enjoyable game with fun characters and beautiful artwork.”
- “Graphic-wise, it uses a lot of base assets, but its CGs and portraits are very well done.”
- “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, along with some awkward dialogue and bad comedy/unrealistic character reactions that are typical of 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.”
- “Still, I would have liked a consistent art style, even in combat.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fresh yet lacking polish, featuring basic turn-based mechanics typical of RPGs that provide a fun, albeit easy, experience. While the visual style and character charm enhance the overall enjoyment, the gameplay is straightforward and could benefit from deeper mechanics and faster travel options. Additionally, the design accommodates flexible play styles, making it accessible for various players.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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 funny dialogue and cute storyline, blending lighthearted humor with adult jokes. Players find the humor to be enjoyable and entertaining, contributing to the overall charm of this cozy RPG experience.
- “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, but the score was placed appropriately.”
- “Music-wise, it's about average; the score was placed appropriately.”
- “The only flaw is the music of the flowing text; it's a little annoying.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect to be manageable due to the limited number of fights, preventing it from becoming overly tedious. However, the battles themselves are often described as boring and cluttered, detracting from the overall 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. Players appreciate how these distinct designs enhance the overall storytelling experience, making characters memorable and relatable.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character as their stories unfold.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations becoming more complex as you progress.”
- “The unique character designs not only stand out visually but also reflect the rich personalities and growth of each character.”
- “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 seem to be defined by their quirks rather than any meaningful development, which makes them feel one-dimensional.”