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Onee Chanbara ORIGIN

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2020

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Quick resume

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the sword fighting action game series Onee Chanbara, the events of THE Onee Chanbara and THE Onee Chanbara 2 have been completely remade in full HD. The evolution of this high-speed action game cannot be missed!

Global score

76/100

Genres

Action, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Fun and fluid hack-and-slash combat
    • Engaging timing-based combo and parry system
    • Stylish cel-shaded anime art style
    • Multiple playable characters and modes
    • Strong fanservice and gore appeal

    Cons

    • Technical issues and poor pc port at launch
    • Short main story and limited content
    • Repetitive level design and enemy variety
    • Expensive base price with dlc milking
    • Camera and control quirks

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can freely switch between four characters mid-combo and choose weapons and upgrades, allowing control over combat style and tactics."

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    • Competence

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      4

      "Combat is skill-based with timing for dodges, parries, and combos; players feel rewarded for mastery."

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      "Combat requires timing for parries, dodges, and combos; skillful play is rewarded with damage boosts and extended combos."

    • Competition

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      "Focus is on single-player progression and personal mastery; no mention of ranked modes or direct player-vs-player competition."

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    • Continuation

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      3

      "Encourages replay through multiple difficulties, character unlocks, and leveling systems leading to habitual play."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Gameplay is primarily solo with no multiplayer or co-op; players engage independently against AI opponents."

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    • Creativity

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      2

      "Some customization of character appearance and equipment; limited build variety but some player choice."

      Capsule for Pharaonic Pharaonic

      "Players customize characters with rings, items, and DLC costumes; limited level design and linear progression."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions are individual-focused with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

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      "Players use the game as stress relief and distraction, enjoying the fantasy setting and mindless hack-and-slash action."

      Capsule for WARRIORS OROCHI 4 WARRIORS OROCHI 4

      "Players enjoy the game as a fun, mindless hack-and-slash with campy story and fanservice, providing distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      3

      "Players experiment with timing, character builds, and equipment to optimize performance."

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    • Exploration

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      "Levels are linear with limited side areas; exploration is minimal and guided."

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    • Expression

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      "Character customization and cosmetic DLCs allow self-expression."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Strong fantasy elements with anime-style characters, supernatural story, and imaginative combat."

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    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

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      "Game is single-player focused with minimal social or community interaction."

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    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players learn new combos, improve skills, and develop characters through leveling and equipment."

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      "Players level up characters, learn timing for combos and parries, and improve skills through repeated play."

    • Health

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; players report long sessions."

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      "Typical sedentary gameplay with no physical activity; some players report long sessions."

    • Idle

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      "Requires continuous attention and focus during combat; not suited for casual or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention on combat and timing; not suited for background or casual intermittent play."

    • Intimacy

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      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to gameplay."

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    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -4

      "No player leadership roles; gameplay is individual or against AI."

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    • Progression

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      4

      "Players accumulate unlockables, characters, colors, and upgrades through gameplay and DLC."

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      "Players accumulate items, rings, and upgrades; unlock characters and DLC content through play."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and cathartic, though combat can be intense and tense."

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      "Some players find gameplay relaxing and cathartic, though combat timing can be challenging."

    • Sensation

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      4

      "Enjoyable visual effects, gore, and soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation and excitement."

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    • Status

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      "Achievements and collectibles exist but social recognition or popularity is not emphasized."

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    • Story

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      2

      "Story is simple and cheesy but provides context and atmosphere; narrative is secondary to gameplay."

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    • Strategy

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      3

      "Combat involves timing, cooldown management, and tactical use of skills and companions."

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      "Combat involves timing, parrying, and resource management; some tactical decision-making in ring and item use."

    • Thrill

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      "Boss fights and survival mode provide suspense and excitement with risk and reward dynamics."

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Value, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026