Oni (for PS2)- Video Game Review
As good as Syphon Filter 2, but...
...it lacks the accuracy in shooting as well as the random directional shooting while you are running. The hand-to-hand combat in ONI requires some time to be accustomed to. The movements are somewhat awkward at first. One thing this game lacks majorly is a good story. The setting is unclear, the "raison d'etre" seems non-existent...other than "violence for the sake of violence", what other reason is there for the main character to be so passionate about her missions??? There needs to be storyline development in the beginning, just like how Final Fantasy 8 and 9 were. The graphics are okay, but being PS2, it should have been as good as those in DOA2 Hardcore. Despite the lack of these value-added features, the game overall is indeed quite interesting. The execution of this new 3-D concept of involving hand-to-hand combat and shooting was very well done and I feel it was long overdue. I'm certain the sequel will have the features I've mentioned above to improve the overall gaming quality.