Onion Assault

Onion Assault

January 26, 2023

ActionArcadePlatformer Nintendo SwitchPC

Classic old school platforming action from the creator of Gunman Clive and Mechstermination Force. Defeat the evil army by throwing onions, or lifting and throwing enemies. Old school gameplay inspired by 8-bit classics. Full 3D graphics with a unique artstyle and custom engine. 16 levels with a huge variety of …

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Jan 2023
70.0 /100

"Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."

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James Luff LadiesGamers.com Jan 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

73.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Onion Assault is a satisfying 2D platformer that keeps things short and to the point. This design will suit those looking for that shorter experience or something that does away with all the fluff of experience systems and collectables. This …"

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John Rairdin NintendoWorldReport Jan 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

30.0

"Arbitrary levels from the first couple worlds were often more difficult than levels near the end of the game. Difficulty spikes abound, and the less than generous checkpoint system may cause frustration for those not looking for a tough 2D …"

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Kirk Hiner Pure Nintendo Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

35.0

"The platforming action of Onion Assault is betrayed by its imprecise controls, but there&s;s more than enough action and fun to help players get around them. The upbeat vibe and general wackiness of combat and characters make this a good …"

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Miikka Lehtonen Fintendo Jan 2023
40.0 /100

Graphics

25.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

""Onion Mario Bros. makes me cry.""

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Jan 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

85.0

"Onion Assault is a worthy purchase if you&s;re looking for a short, breezy platformer that pays homage to an off-the-wall Nintendo classic. While there are some annoyances sprinkled throughout - some imprecise platforming, finicky physics, and repeated visual assets - …"

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Scott MacDonald Hey Poor Player Jan 2023
80.0 /100

"I struggle to find much to complain about here. The gameplay and production are solid. If anything, I wish there were more of…everything. It took me about three hours to 100% beat the game. There are three coins to find …"

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