OneShot

OneShot is an adventure puzzle game with Metroidvania elements, where Niko plays the main role. The player interacts with both the character and the world itself, but in an unusual way. The player and the hero are directly connected here: the interface becomes part of the plot, and the character addresses the one holding the mouse. This technique makes the story personal. The passage is based on an inventive quest: you need to find objects, combine them with each other and use them on the environment. Some of the puzzles require attention to the details of the interface, and not to one playing field. Puzzles are solved by matching parts and consulting documents, and some clues are hidden in the game files. The world around us is dying slowly, and this is noticeable in every area. The world is dying, and the hero has to return the light to it: to do this, he needs to get to the tower and decide what to do next. The characters have memorable personalities, and the player's decisions have weight. The final decision leaves a choice on which the fate of the hero and the world depends. The expansion added alternative paths and expanded the story. The game is completed in a few hours, but leaves a mark due to the presentation and the ending. The expansion expanded the story and added new paths, and the community continues to discuss the meaning of events. The game is short, but leaves a lot of thoughts behind, and discussions of the ending continue for years: some consider the ending to be fair, others would prefer a different outcome. For those players who appreciate unusual puzzles and warm stories, this road is suitable.