Underplayed Gems

The Tale of Onogoro (2022)

The Tale of Onogoro cover
Developer
AMATA Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

immersive, puzzle-driven adventure in a steampunk fantasy world where you cooperate with a shrine maiden to solve puzzles and battle giant kami in VR.

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What players say

Players are split on The Tale of Onogoro. A minority adores it as a rare VR Japanese-style adventure, but many find it ruined by an annoying companion who dictates the slow pacing and by repetitive boss fights. The cutscenes can be skipped, which helps, but the puzzles are simple and the boss gauntlet late in the game frustrates even fans.

Screenshots

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