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Oni Blade - Russia does anime (forgets clothes)
Rook
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So, interesting things happen when games come out of Russia... ok, that's a lie. Generally speaking very bad things happen when games come out of Russia. Namely horrendous translations and terrible graphics. But I'll make an exception for these guys since the website actually has readable english. (yeah fuck you kotaku, I saw this first!)
Oni Blade official site
Oni Blade, which is only a slightly better name than "Main Heroine" which she seems to be referred to a lot on the main site, is the titular character of the game (although in a remarkable move of constraint she's not too titular). Weilding dual gun blades as well as a considerable amount of magic she'll be shooting and hacking away through the main game. Her main points seem to be low-tech nariko hair...
... and an ass to stare at. (Yes, apparently belt and thong is the way to go for all fashion conscious girls these days) But I can forgive that, it is Russia afterall.
What actually makes this game fairly interesting is the platform it's coming to. Not surprisingly since this is a Russian game it's hitting the PC, and as we all know the PC hasn't had a decent third person combat heavy action game since, well, Oni. Add in some RPG elements, not only do you level up your skills as a warrior or sorceress, but from time to time you can assume the form of a Dark or Light beast which will affect the ending of the game (I'm guessing if you become the dark beast, you don't get the happy ending), a pretty amazing looking game engine, especially given the fairly low specs they're targetting and this could be a game to watch for next year.
There's some pretty screenshots in the spoiler but you should probably have a look at the gameplay trailers over at gametrailers here and here. Higher res versions are available from the main site, but take an age to download
Oni Blade official site
Oni Blade, which is only a slightly better name than "Main Heroine" which she seems to be referred to a lot on the main site, is the titular character of the game (although in a remarkable move of constraint she's not too titular). Weilding dual gun blades as well as a considerable amount of magic she'll be shooting and hacking away through the main game. Her main points seem to be low-tech nariko hair...
... and an ass to stare at. (Yes, apparently belt and thong is the way to go for all fashion conscious girls these days) But I can forgive that, it is Russia afterall.
What actually makes this game fairly interesting is the platform it's coming to. Not surprisingly since this is a Russian game it's hitting the PC, and as we all know the PC hasn't had a decent third person combat heavy action game since, well, Oni. Add in some RPG elements, not only do you level up your skills as a warrior or sorceress, but from time to time you can assume the form of a Dark or Light beast which will affect the ending of the game (I'm guessing if you become the dark beast, you don't get the happy ending), a pretty amazing looking game engine, especially given the fairly low specs they're targetting and this could be a game to watch for next year.
There's some pretty screenshots in the spoiler but you should probably have a look at the gameplay trailers over at gametrailers here and here. Higher res versions are available from the main site, but take an age to download
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Shit they're being smart about it. Usually they throw in a chick with tits twice the size of my head with full jiggling/bouncing physics. But this is going to be 3rd person so thats tits you're never going to see! At least this way you've got the goods just staring you right in the face.
And it was only a few years ago you'd have said the same thing about eastern europe, but with stalker, witcher, two worlds, cossacks we're certainly seeing the promise come.
I've heard mixed bag with Two Worlds but Witcher is fucking fantastic. If Oni Blade sees a US release when can we expect it?
The thong NEEDS to go though. I'm in no way opposed to looking at a polygonal derriere sashaying around my screen while I shoot, slice and dice generic monsters... but it seems so gratuitous that I can't condone it. If it was one of many costumes you could unlock, it'd be a different story.
The gameplay video looks great. I'm enamored with the art direction overall, despite all the bloom I've come to accept as an intrinsic part of contemporary gaming. (Bloom! More bloom! Ok, stop bloom.) I'm especially impressed with the way they managed to portray the main heroine as an obviously anime-inspired character, without having to resort to cel-shading to make the style fit.
Here's hoping that the combat's deep and complex, instead of a mere button-mash grindfest...
...and yes, Oni Blade is a TERRIBLE name... not only because it's as cliché as it gets, but because they should stick to one language. Oniken? Demonblade? Vodka?
Now that was a fun game right there.
Two worlds was at least a nice try with some interesting ideas. Certainly not worth full price but there are worse games out there.
As for e.t.a. I can't find anything, although apparently there is a pirate copy out in russia already according to the comments at kotaku.
*checks the new video available*
...
*facepalms*
That game just needed MP for 'most awesomest 3rd person action game evar'
Just Finished: Borderlands (waste of $7)/Mario Brothers U/The Last Story/Tropico 4
Currently Playing: NS2/ZombiU/PlanetSide 2/Ys/Dota2/Xenoblade Chronicles
On Hold: Prince of Persia: Warrior Within/GW2/Scribblenauts
Coming Next: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones/X-Com Classic
The thong backlash in this thread is both ridiculous and disgusting. As long as they are kept off the men, there is no room for complaint. I actually have more objections to the asymmetrical skirt thing. I call gratuitous asymmetry, and I don't like it.
As for gunblades, I've never really liked the designs, but I can tolerate them. I wish they'd go with something new though, like sniper rifle halberds.
I guess I'm the only one who thought Oni was mediocre at best... but I can just pretend that "Oni" really says "Heretic 2" and be happy.
Art style reminds me slightly (very slightly) of Kameo's design.
Look they gave us Tetris what else do you want from them.
Let me tell you about video games. Let me tell you about Homestuck
I don't see the connection.
Oni's a strange one for me. On the one hand, I respect what it tried to do and had a good deal of fun with most of the game. On the other hand, I found parts of it tedious or just plain aggravating. Zig-zagging laser traps particularly grated on me.
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Oh God, the Deadly Brain boss fight. What a fucking pain in the ass. And the goddamn laser traps linked to mercury bows, gyah.
Maybe it would be fairer to say that as much as I liked Oni, what I really like is the idea of Oni.
Because this is some funny shit.
:winky:
I'd settle for just moving it to one side.:winky:
Pathologic calls you a damn liar.
This could be a good thing.
Have you finished that game yet?
And hey! Silent Storm. Is fun.
Honestly, our budgets just can't compete with American ones.
And just so you know...the story reads just as ridiculous in Russian
Her name sounds way cooler though, if I imagine I don't know English for a second. Game looks cool, will have to follow this one.
PSN/XBL: dragoniemx
Russia does anime (forgets clothes)
Right?
On topic: it's pretty, but I feel it'll fall into the pit of generic.
or Brawl. 4854.6102.3895 Name: NU..
Hells yes. Two words: "SERIOUS SAM."
FF8...
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then what?