Imagine
waking up in a world where there is no sun, and the worlds only hope is you.
All the weight of saving the world being dropped on your shoulders the second
you step out of the house. Well, really you’re not the messiah of the world,
but it’s Niko, the small cat like boy that you help control. You yourself are actually the god of the world,
and you have to help Niko save it.
The
game plays off like your standard RPG maker game at first. Walk around, collect
items, and solve puzzles. The puzzles in OneShot are one of the most interesting
features in this game. Some of them are
sometimes simple, but the ones that stand out can leave you a bit stumped or
even amazed. I dare not spoil on what these puzzles are exactly like, but the
majority of them involve breaking the 4th wall.
The
world of OneShot has three areas to it, The Barrens, the Glen, and the Refuge. The
art and color to these areas are dark, but pleasing to the eye. You can tell
which characters come from which area just by their look. Sometimes you can see
full pixel art scenes, and they are beautiful to look at. The length of the game is not daunting, but you might have to go through the three short areas another time if you want the full experience.
Characters
in the world are very memorable. Everyone’s personalities flow from their appearance
to their way of speaking. I never found a character here that I disliked. If
anything, you might be the most attached to the main character Niko, because of
all the time you spend with him.
The
game itself is pretty sensitive on how you play it. So sensitive that if you
close the game and reopen it, Niko will be worried that you have left him. Just
be sure that you don’t close the game when you’re outside, I’m warning you.
There are times in the game where you might have to check files in the game’s
folder itself, but that is all part of the experience. Don’t be alarmed what
the game might throw at you. The difficulty may be easy, but it’s not too
forgiving when it comes to choices. Remember, you only have One Shot.
Overall, OneShot is a really fun experience. I'd say if you're a fan of story based RPG's, it's worth a shot. There's no combat, but the story of the game is one of it's strongest points. The game is available on Steam for you to try out.
