ONINAKI
The all-new Action-RPG, ONINAKI tells the story of one Watcher on a journey to protect Life, after Death.
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August 22, 2019
6 years and 346 days ago
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Mixed428 reviews66.6%
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11 itemsAbout the Game
Reincarnation is the foundation of our way of life. We celebrate the lives we’ve been given, and offer up prayers for the next.
It is grief of death which shackles the living, and causes the dead to stray. Indeed, there is no greater affront to reincarnation.
So do we turn our grief to joy as we send off the dead.
But the souls of those who held back their tears in life still need salvation in death. A duty that falls to the Watchers.
Their task is to guide the wandering souls known as the Lost, and serve as keepers of the Living World and the Beyond.
The Watchers sever the bonds that tie the Lost to this world, and send them on to the next. They navigate the emotions of the living and the dead. They prize life above all else.
This is the story of one Watcher.
KEY FEATURES:
Action-RPG
Experience fast-paced, free-flowing gameplay with real time battles.
Battle enemies taking advantage of the Daemons Battle System making use of a variety of exciting weapons.
Character Customisation
Bind your hero, Kagachi with different Daemons to enhance his skills and abilities whilst in battle.
Daemon Battle System
Strategize in battle by choosing a Daemon that matches the enemy’s traits. Watch as Kagachi possess the Daemon power, entering a variety of states to increase attack levels.
Bold Graphics
Enjoy vivid graphics carefully drawn to convey the drastic contrast between the ‘Living World’ and the ‘Beyond’.
Events
ONINAKI's powerful story is brought to life further through emotional cut scenes, events and intimate conversations.
It is grief of death which shackles the living, and causes the dead to stray. Indeed, there is no greater affront to reincarnation.
So do we turn our grief to joy as we send off the dead.
But the souls of those who held back their tears in life still need salvation in death. A duty that falls to the Watchers.
Their task is to guide the wandering souls known as the Lost, and serve as keepers of the Living World and the Beyond.
The Watchers sever the bonds that tie the Lost to this world, and send them on to the next. They navigate the emotions of the living and the dead. They prize life above all else.
This is the story of one Watcher.
KEY FEATURES:
Action-RPG
Experience fast-paced, free-flowing gameplay with real time battles.
Battle enemies taking advantage of the Daemons Battle System making use of a variety of exciting weapons.
Character Customisation
Bind your hero, Kagachi with different Daemons to enhance his skills and abilities whilst in battle.
Daemon Battle System
Strategize in battle by choosing a Daemon that matches the enemy’s traits. Watch as Kagachi possess the Daemon power, entering a variety of states to increase attack levels.
Bold Graphics
Enjoy vivid graphics carefully drawn to convey the drastic contrast between the ‘Living World’ and the ‘Beyond’.
Events
ONINAKI's powerful story is brought to life further through emotional cut scenes, events and intimate conversations.
