Time stamps for those who are looking :) - 0:00 My Burden Is Light - 1:56 Someplace I Know - 4:54 Puzzle Solved - 5:04 Phosphor - 8:25 The Prophecy - 11:16 Abandoned Factory - 12:23 Silverpoint - 14:31 A God's Machine - 16:41 Rowbot - 16:59 Geothermal - 19:27 Distant - 22:17 Into The Light - 24:17 Self Contained Universe (Reprise) - 25:27 Navigate - 28:06 To Sleep - 31:35 To Dream - 35:03 Flooded Ruins - 38:22 Alula - 39:56 Children Of The Ruins - 41:46 Ram - 41:54 Pretty Bad - 42:39 On Little Cat Feet - 45:11 Indoors - 48:25 Dark Stairwell..? (Not so sure about this one) - 51:23 Sonder - 54:01 Pretty nice day, huh... - 56:18 On Little Cat Feet (Ground) - 59:28 Library Stroll - 1:00:52 Simple Secrets - 1:02:15 Factory - 1:03:46 Library Nap - 1:05:56 The Tower - 1:06:41 Distant Water - 1:11:47 Niko And The World Machine - 1:18:08 I'm Here - 1:20:58 Pretty - 1:22:27 Sun - 1:22:38 Self Contained Universe - 1:24:58 Thanks For Everything - 1:27:20 OneShot Trailer - 1:28:48 Countdown - 1:31:10 IT'S TIME TO FIGHT CRIME Please correct me if I'm wrong I will edit this comment ASAP. Have a nice day everyone!
This phrase really meant everything to me because it’s quite true. The idea of how If something really changes you in that moment, it’s still eventually going to be moved on upon. Niko is still someone that I’ll always remember, even if they’re just visible through my world machine. My story, like thousands of others, will most likely never be to be told and passed down. It’s something I’ll always remember and carry with me, even if the details may blur over time. It will still remain a part of who I am.
Everything someday will be destroyed, not matter of what, small or big, durability or not, doesn't matter. Same to stories - they will be forgotten someday, everyone not gonna remember it anymore for some reason, we can see ancient things in our world, some of them we don't know nothing about it.
@@XquizetBlix Because it's during the solstice route when Niko leaves for the last time but he found out this isn't your first time playing and after the solstice route you can't see Niko again
Yeah that one hits hard. I’ve come to notice that there are a lot of quotes in the game we can take to value in our own lives. Some are really blunt and hard to swallow, but a lot of these hard hitting quotes are kinda true.
It's really not that short a game if you go back a few times to play through the Solstice and Post-Solstice routes, and even then there's a couple of mods on Steam for the game which add new story elements and endings to it that are incredibly well-thought out! One of these mods is called Aftermath and it acts as a fan-made sequel to OneShot!
Oneshot is a game that gives you the feeling of being so powerful that the world can crumble at your fingertips, and yet so powerless that one wrong move can destroy this world in it's entirety. It's such a unique feeling that no other game has been able to encompass for me. It is, and always will be, my favorite game.
@@waowal It's a double meaning which explains Niko's entire journey being the plot of the game and also how it isn't much of a problem for her (which is what it implies but I'm not 100% on that)
Iirc I read it is also a verse/passage in the Bible, and being Niko called the Messiah, I think it was intentional. Also The double meaning of light works only in english I believe, so I'm unsure if the double meaning was implied, but if that's the case it works very well!
@@waowal Carrying the fate of the world in your hands is a very heavy burden, so calling it a light burden would be strange if not for the fact that the burden in this case is actually the light of the sun.
I went into the game blind, being convinced by my sisters to play it. It was a truly emotional experience is a wonderful game. Undertale is famous for it's story and emotions, but OneShot made me feel more than it did!
Yeah I couldn’t agree more! Since I had watched some full play-through of the game, I want to give it a few months before I truly try and play the game for myself. I can’t imagine what the experience is first hand.
man, this game holds such a special place in my heart. i remember playing it for the first time and just being blown away. the story, the world, the characters: it was all just so breathtaking. i got to write a short essay on it as well for a class and it was really interesting to look at a game i treasure so dearly in a new light. One Shot is just one of those games you keep thinking about, even years later.
first time I played it was right when it came out! I had already played the demo years prior, so when I saw the steam version I just HAD to have it. Niko is my son :) (I like to think of them as a boy)
i just finished playing, and i have so many emotions and no idea what to do with any of them. i grew SO attached to niko, and now i can never see them again, unless im willing to make them suffer by replaying the game again, which i could never do. how do you deal with like, just NEVER being able to see niko again, and just letting go of all the attachment?
@@Deltexterity i still haven’t been able to restart the game once i finished a full play through, even after years, so i get that completely. it’s definitely one of those games that sticks with you. i would say check out some let’s plays on youtube and scroll through the comments to see what other people think! i used to do that a lot, i think getting to see the game from others’ perspectives or catch new details you hadn’t noticed before makes the game feel even more special and helps to get over that “oh my god i need more why isn’t the whole world freaking out about this with me” feeling :^)
This is the only thing that gets me through the unbelievable amount i have to study. Its my last course of my bachelors and im glad i discovered this. It helps calm my anxieties when i start freaking out and helps alleviate the symptoms of burnout that im experiencing by now. Thank you so much for making this. If i pass, its all thanks to this amazing video Edit: I passed and managed to get my hands on that bachelor degree Edit edit: i have a masters now and work my dream job
It has been years. You must be a teen now. I hope you and your mom are doing well. That you can still enjoy pancakes in peace. I wonder... how you remember me. Or... even if you remember me. We didn't know each other for that long, maybe ten hours. But you became very important to me in such a short amount of time. Our adventure was more than a program to me. It felt very real. A lot would say, too real. I often come back to this music to remember our time. Though, I will never forget you anyway. It has been years. And I still miss you, Niko.
To me, there's always been something special about one shot, Was it the game, the puzzles? Or Niko? Likely Niko, I never wanted to say goodbye, I wanted to see their life. I wanted to see them grow, Maybe in a different time, A different world, Maybe the heavens themselves. One thing I know for certain. Is that Niko will remain in my memory for all of my life, As we said. We'll never forget them. And they'll never forget us, Goodbye, Niko.
im.... crying. Oneshot is one of my favorite games. the soundtrack is not only beautiful but it also can resemble Niko's emotions. like imagine Thanks for everything. You can tell that by the music track niko is trying to thank us for staying by him/her. I always wondered if there will be a second game of oneshot, but that also made me think that niko will be distressed, scared and confused.
There are two fan-made mods attempting to be a sequel: Oneshot fading memory and Oneshot aftermath. aftermath isn't out right now, but fading memory is and is free [on windows only :(]
Oneshot just gives a different vibe compared to every other game. It makes me feel at peace, yet unsettled. Its heartwarming yet tragic. Its a beautiful disaster of a game. It also uses meta and fourth wall breaks in such a creative way, other games do it, but dont use it as effectively as Oneshot. And i'll admit this: Oneshot was one of the first games i ever cried to. I got so attached to the characters, and Niko? I felt like he was a friend, not just a video game character. A friend stuck inside another world, and burdened with a choice that would impact us both. Its such a unique experience, i cant explain it, it just feels so, perfectly made. Ive played games with meta and great lore and story , they were great games. Ive played games with the best graphics, they were great. Ive played games with really fun gameplay. Ive played games where you can unleash your creativity, they were great. Ive played battle roya- (ok maybe they werent so great). But Oneshot just feels like a unique experience, i honestly cant explain it. And if i could explain it it wouldnt make sense All i can say is its more than a masterpiece, its a unique emotional rollercoaster of friendship and tragedy
Story-likes I guess? It’s a unique type of game that seeks to tell a story using a game, instead it uses every unique parts of video games being a medium to acolmplish it. Such a story could not be told in other mediums, or even most games, because they place something above the story. Not here though.
I miss niko so much, i dunno if it's normal. I think he will stay my friend, forever, in my heart. See ya, and thank you for the time spent making this video
EDIT: I'm gonna keep track of the number of times I listen to this over the semester. Rn, we're at 23. (5/8/2023) (Started: Fall 2020) Can I just say how thankful I am for this? I absolutely love this game's OST, and to have it all in one video means the world to me... There was a video sorta like this that I used to turn on and just play on loop for hours on end, doing homework late into the wee hours of the night, just without the rain, and with a bit harsher of cuts, but I can't seem to find it. I fear it was deleted... this video doesn't have the same memories attached to it, but the music does. So thank you, seriously, for uploading this. :) And thanks to the composers who made this to begin with :') EDIT 2: So, there was a big gap in my listening to this video, from early October to early December 2020. Online classes have been a big challenge for me, as I'm sure they have been for a lot of other people. My motivation has been at an all-time low, and over that past month, it was awful trying to get any work done whatsoever. As a normally straight-A student (not saying that to brag, but to give background), there's a chance that I won't be finishing this semester with an A in any of my classes... so, if on the off-chance you're scrolling through these comments trying to distract yourself from your work as the music plays in your headphones, the weight of classes, work, etc. building up in the back of your mind, I want you to know that you're not alone. As I write this, I am at that point now. I'm not sure how things will turn out for me. But as with myself, you will get through this. Just push a little bit harder for a little bit longer. And don't be too hard on yourself. :) (Early Decemeber 2020) EDIT 3: We're back at it with the spring semester now. I... ended up getting a C in my favorite class, which hurt. A lot. Changing the subject to now, though, I'm taking 6 classes, one of which admittedly scares me (biochemistry), but we're going at it all the same. Wanted to remind anyone reading this that you're amazing, and if you're starting the semester, finishing it, or anything in between, stay strong and keep fighting. :) (Late January 2021) EDIT 4: And now I had about a month's hiatus listening to this. I actually have an entire playlist I listen to, and I thought I might try that for a while. The month has been fairly productive, although there has been an added struggle of tensions with roommates. It's... certainly not helping my drive to accomplish tasks. It seems as though if one thing goes wrong, they all do, anymore. But I keep telling myself: this too shall pass, and I will emerge victorious on the other side. I just have to keep charging forward. If you're reading this and going through the wringer as well, have faith that, as with all things, this storm has an end, even if you can't see it. (Early March 2021) EDIT 5: And here we are with the fall semester. Jeez it's been a while since I was last here. I'm a senior in college now, and I've been especially thinking a lot about what the future holds. I know my next step is grad school, but I don't know where, or truthfully, what I'll be studying. It's difficult to think so much about the future, though, when I'm absolutely swamped with classes. 7 this semester, in addition to an internship and an unofficial job, all the while trying to compose music for a video game that I myself am making. Gosh, I'm thankful for OneShot, since it inspired me to start making games in the first place... but it feels like I'm doing too much, ya know? Like I can't exactly focus on everything at once because it's too unrealistic to do so. But I'm too committed? to drop anything, it seems. Meh, perhaps after college, things will slow down in that I won't have as much work. But at the same time, I know I won't be here as often... Oh yeah, I told you all I would give an update on the summer. I interned at a wildlife rehab place nearby, which was a lot of fun (but insanely challenging)! I got to be a primary caregiver for a baby raccoon, and I learned so much about animals and caring properly for wildlife. It's crazy how, even when I wrote the last update, I had no idea, no intention of doing anything involving caring for wildlife, but... things can change instantly. This is one of my longest updates, and if you're still here, thank you for reading. Why? I don't know. But I hope you got something out of reading my story. I do plan to add more, but this is all I really have for now. Oh, actually I almost forgot. The ending to edit 4 is a bit empty, but I can say looking back that indeed things will pass. :) Just a month and a half later after posting that update, my life got significantly crazier (but in a good way), with summer job, internship, etc. offers rolling in and everything falling into place for my summer. It was good, and I can say that I'm genuinely happy to have weathered the storm, to make all of those good things seem that much better. Keep fighting; if you're going through it right now, it'll always pass and something better will come about. (Mid September 2021) EDIT 6: I wonder how much space I have left in this post? Well, here's an update for you regardless... So, I'm in the last semester of undergraduate. In less than three months, I'll have two college degrees (biology, Spanish), which is so surreal to think about... But I'm excited for the future! I just finished a week of interviews for a Ph.D. program studying ecology & evolutionary biology, and as far as I can tell, I think they went well. Not sure when I'll find out the results, though. I've stopped coming to this video as frequently because I actually bought the OST, but occasionally I'll get a comment notification or something and I'll be reminded to come by and give this a listen. This is actually my 20th listen! Woo! The reason I'm here is, the OST for this game is really getting me in the mood to write a short story about a dream I had last night. It's very odd and distant, but it felt so vivid at the same time... idk. If you're interested in reading it, I can post something here. But... Okay, perhaps I should also talk about last semester some more. I... burned out. About halfway through the semester, I went into this sort of depressive episode, and it caused my attendance in classes to tank. Among other things. It was legitimately one of the most difficult and scary points in my life, because I could see my grades tanking, but I couldn't find it in me to do anything about it because I was so burned out with EVERYTHING going on. It ended up with me getting a C (mostly due to attendance) in one of my classes and B's in a couple others. I'm thankful that some of my profs were as understanding as they were. So, this semester, I've implemented resting days into my schedule, days where I do absolutely nothing outside of going to class. It also helps that my classes are (mostly) fairly laid-back this semester, and there's significantly less reading. If you're reading this, I cannot stress the importance of rest enough. If you're going nonstop and find yourself going into a tailspin, please stop doing things for the day. Just for the day. Try not to let the pressure get to you of there being work to be finished. Just... do nothing. And then start on small things the next day. Build back some momentum, but above all, please take breaks for yourself. It's better to not do something one day every week or so than... burn out and do nothing every day for several weeks. Trust me. ._. (Mid February 2022) EDIT 7: It's been interesting getting all these responses to my posts. I see every response, and it reminds me of the major growth I've experienced. To give all an update, I did get accepted into the Ph.D. program from above. I'm now starting my first year, and things have gone well so far. It's been a major change in what I'm used to, but slowly, I'm getting to a place where I want to be. Adjustment has been going well, and I actually love living where my program is located. The only reason I'm here now, actually, is because I've hit a string of just bad days and I needed music that wasn't super over-the-top on either end (joyous or tragic). Just... something quiet to sit and think in. None of the bad days have happened because of me, they've all been external things, and I suppose sometimes things just line up like this. Probability and whatnot. I'm going to continue pushing through, though, under the unshakeable feeling that this is what I'm meant to do. I'm just tired... (Mid September 2022) EDIT 8: Not much to say, I'm stressing out because of something I have coming up that I shouldn't be stressing out about, but here we are. Impostor syndrome sucks. I'll try to respond to the comments I haven't yet (I think there are a few), but not now. (Mid March 2023) EDIT 9: I've hit the character limit, so check the replies for a continuation of this. :)
I'm in the same boat. I usually will have mostly As, maybe a B or 2. Now I have 2 As, 2 Bs, 2 Cs, and an F. I cant take it anymore. My parents seem to have lost all hope in me at this point.
@@muze2379 I understand completely... I ended up finishing the semester with one of my lowest grades ever, and in the one class I plan to make a career out of. :/ But that being said, these are weird times, and when they pass, we will look back and see just how harshly they affected us all. It's just hard to see right now while we're in it, both students and parents alike. Keep fighting, as much as every ounce of your attention doesn't want to, and know that this stranger from the internet believes in you, regardless of what happens in these times of online classes. :)
@@wollythewolf3995 I think it's important to certainly watch what you say online, especially if it's from your personal life, but as a writer, I know that there are certain stories that need to be shared even despite the risk. I don't really think I have anything in these posts that would be sensitive information, but even then, I know that people come to this video to study, and sometimes it's hard to even do that, be it due to stress or an overwhelming lack of motivation, especially during this pandemic. I want to encourage people and let them know they aren't alone. :)
I swear Silverpoint hits every emotion. I almost tear up when I hear the music in this game. It has been about half a year since i played it and i still think about it.
@@deff1064 Wait, that was supposed to be scary? 1.) It just sounded like shit. Then again I am kind of that way with horror music; not much scares me so I'll usually either like to listen to the song or I'll just think it sounds like garbage, so that might just be my personal preference. 2.) Why would it sound scary? What's the point?
@@savvythedivineyethuggable7493 you have commented on this video 13 times aggressively sharing your opinion and calling other peoples opinions “shit” … literally get a life dude
Can't believe I discovered this game so late, its honestly one of the best game that makes you, the player, feel like you're actually part of the game and everything is real, few other games can achieve this level of emotional attachment to the game
I actually had to skip "Thanks for Everything" while I was reading because I was crying and I couldn't see the book. Edit: Today I joined a Minecraft server right when "Into the Light" played. Nobody said "wb" or anything and I was confused and then I checked the players, and there was nobody there. Somehow that song just really highlighted how alone I felt, because usually I go there to feel better and talk to people...
@@cynicalrrality8609 Duuude same, Distant is like probably one of if not my most favorite OST out of all of them even though its like only 6 repeating notes. SO good
I’m just here listening to this and remembering how much this game helped me through a very rough time in my life...I had just been diagnosed with mild depression and severe social anxiety, which sucks to have...so having to realize I’m stuck with this for the rest of my life hit me so so hard that I spiraled down into the hole I had just managed to get myself out of. That light...the sun in the game...everything about that game just helped me realize that I’m strong enough to fight back and keep pushing forward no matter what life throws at me. Thank you for making this...it’s calming and brings back memories that I cherish from those days...
I've struggled with depression my whole life and I can tell you, it gets better. You're strong and determined--you can do this! Stay on the path you've made for yourself. *internet hugs*
I was going to listen to this while doing homework, but only five minutes in I started tearing up. The song that was playing, Phosphor, isn't even a sad song. It was just all the memories paired with that song, and that I had taken a peak into the comments, that got my eyes wet. Oneshot is the best game I have ever been lucky enough to play, and, as an Undertale fan, the only game that has ever had me in tears. Even six years after the games release, and three after I played it, it's still my favorite game. Thank you Oneshot developers and supporters, for giving me and many others the opportunity to play this wonderful game. It is something that I will hold with me for the rest of my life, and will always remember. And finally, thank you Niko, for even though you are a fictional character, you have by far impacted my life in a way that can never be done.
Niko and the game had pure good ending: kalm U will never interact with them again: panik There still fanbase: kalm There only few fanbase: panik But its really heartful: kalm Watching oneshot for the last time: cri
I wish I could have played this incredible experience with no knowledge on it at all. Genuinely the worst mistake I have ever made, but it was still a stunning, raw, emotional game. I just wish I could have spent more time interacting with Niko and the other characters of this world.
Heh. Mistake of spoiling a story game. I've done that mistake on two of my favorite games. I spoiled myself both Undertale and Deltarune. Omori too and Outer Wilds. Oh god there is so many. At least I got to learn from these mistakes, and did oneshot last year with no spoilers. It takes a bit of practice before you get the "it's good stuff" feeling and just turn off the video and throw the game to wishlist. It just takes some experience. Experiences lost.
yup. I've spoiled myself on many games too. at least now i try and go in as blind as I can. I was able to avoid spoilers for the Ori games, and that made them an amazing experience.
I have never once played this game, but I remember watching Markiplier react to it, and that left a mark on me. It was so sad at the end and I couldn’t help but wonder if there really was a way to change how it ends, it turned out nearly 3 years after I watched it, I looked back at the game for nostalgia and found an entirely new path for the ‘’Solstice’’ ending (I think that’s what it’s called) it was so different and crazy that all the ways that it broke the 4th wall were very connecting to the player. The game is so different than most other games, along with its simple yet powerful soundtrack. This video does it justice. This game will always be a powerful memory and I hope I never forget the impact it had on me. If you’re reading this, thanks, it’s nice to pour out your feelings once in a while
I was honestly the same way. I remember watching Mark's video the day it came out, and that small impression never ever left my mind, I could just never forget this game. So last week I bought it and just... completed it. I feel so empty, but also content in some way. I miss Niko. I wish to play the game for a third time, but I don't think I can bear it to tear Niko from her family once more. Her memory and that of Oneshot the game, will never leave my mind.
Wow, I was finally recommended this! I animated that gif 6 years ago and I'm so glad it found a home here in your video! I so badly want to take the time to reflect on what my life was like back then, why I felt compelled to animate it, and how things have changed since then. I might come back to this comment later but thank you so much for putting this video together, it has made me very happy :)
damn they really just make the player themself an integral part of the story along with the characters and then the game ends and ur brain is like damn where did the homies go and then 19:27
I've come back to oneshot a good number of times, playing it every couple of years during points of stress in my life where I want to relive it again. This game will always hold a special place in my heart, and I'd have it no other way. Undertale may have blown up, the beginners guide tackled issues that I face, and I have many games I've played more, but oneshot still holds this place in my heart.
A lot of things happen through history. But the things happening right now are special. It's our lives enjoying the same journey in the same world. So thanks creator for making this when we're both alive together through the same journey.
bro. i was just asleep at my desk listening to this just to wake up to “WE FIGHT CRIME” and that shit felt like the most exciting and terrifying awakening i have had. (i didn’t wake up to the song i just so happened to wake up during the song)
my lord, thank you very much for creating this. this is calming and sweet and brings me back to first discovering oneshot, i dislike myself for not finding it out earlier. but anyways, thank you again for making this. oneshot will always be the calmest game for me with very calm music. even when i cry about niko's dream. im happy that oneshot is a calm place, so things like this can exist. sorry for being late and you could probably make alot of things by now. but i really appreciate that you took the time to take all of the music and make it calmer by adding rain.
When I found this soundtrack I remember playing it late at night while in a deep roblox warrior cat roleplay (I'm not a furry, just a fan of the books), and listening to this now as I write my own first book, it brings me back to all the weird and oddly nostalgic roleplays I had through my younger years when warrior cats was one of my favorite things.
For me, as a creative person, these works of art are incredible. I really like how the composer embodied his feelings in his works about each scene or event, this feeling is difficult to convey, it's just incredible! I think those who are engaged in any kind of creativity will understand me. By the way, this composer is one of those (whom I have seen) who so sincerely conveys his feelings. And, in principle, the whole spiritual atmosphere of the game... incredible.. unique and incomparable. The game "Oneshot" is the only game in which the feelings of their creators are conveyed uniquely, this game is different compared to others, and this makes it what it is now. This work will remain in the hearts of her fans for a long time and strengthen the universal memory of her. I don't know anything about the situation in the community, but I think it's worth supporting those who are working on content for this game. In general... I think.. I have expressed all my thoughts about this game. In general, I would like to play this game, but, unfortunately, there is no opportunity, so I will not be able to fully plunge into this world of creativity. (By the way, if there are errors or "incomprehensibility", I apologize in advance. (My English is bad, huh)). You know, I really like to study every soundtrack of this game on a synthesizer...
I got to finish the game today on my 3rd session, from like second half of Glen.Loved the story, characters, ambience, intereactions of Niko with eveyrthing around, whole atmosphere.I was not expecting the twist in the ending nor the grip it would have on me...I'm glad tho that I played the game when Solstice was already in, so I got to manage to play it right after the ending after some reading few files on my PC. I would still love the game, but something felt...wrong without it I was teary from beginning of Solstice run , from Niko "remembering, but not", calling my name coming out of bed, being upset about me; to coming to terms with the surrounding situation, understanding I want both Niko and world safe; seeing Niko being brave in the library wanting to fight for their world; to balling my eyes out at the end when we had to part our ways, forever... I will remember you, Niko, and greatly miss you...Hope you have the comfy life with your Mama, and best pancakes on your birthday!
For some reason when I played Undertale and Oneshot, I had the same feeling, an extreme emptiness when I finished the game. And the soundtracks for both are great haha.
This video... It's perfect. At volume 1 on my lenovo clock it's loud enough so I can still pay attention to the melody but quiet enough to the point where I can still drift away from it. This video has gotten me through countless sleepless nights and put me to bed when others couldn't. From the bottom of my insomniac heart, thank you.
I only got this game a few days ago but I know I will remember it forever. Oneshot is such a beautiful masterpiece. Thank you for making this playlist.
OneShot is not just a brilliant game rather a portal into another world, vibrant and lively. It's the world where you can find friends you will surely remember, the answers that may change your views and energy to keep moving on despite all the difficulties.
i miss niko ive never been so close to a character before i just wish i could atleast speak to them one last time but that will never happen i'll never forget
I keep coming back to this specific video. I find Oneshot's ost so relaxing and it just sounds so good in general despite the simplicity :D thank you for this!
This game was always under my radar but I never tried it until today and dear lord I should've played it a long time ago. I played Undertale, Omori, Everhood and some other games with great stories, but this one has a special place to me, I can't describe it with words, it's just a completely different feeling from what I experienced in my videogame experience so far. From the bottom of my heart if you haven't played this game already, stop what you're doing, don't watch a playthrough of it and instead go play this game. You will not regret it
The main thing that made this game so heartwrenching to end is the fact that the game makes you find warmth in the unreal until you gain clarity and realize you're here, not there, and unlike other games, it's extremely close and personal, it's aware, it hits. For me, if there was any type of way niko could reach out after the ending (say, through a document letter) half my worries would be gone, reassurance that canon-wise he remembers, because the whole thing was explained in such a manner where you are unsure. And even then, oh my god, why am I here? Why not there? It teases our impossible search for a peaceful life. Brilliant.
man. i bought this game on a whim because the steam reviews were good and i was bored. what an incredible experience, i expected nothing and came out with one of the greatest gaming experiences ive ever had. its up there with half life, portal, super metroid, and dark souls for the games that really amazed me in my life. i have never been captured by a narrative driven game before or since. such a gem. the only game that i can remember doing something similar is a game called starfetchers, which also is an indie game of a similar artstyle. idk if its something about the atmosphere/music combo or what but damn it really hits.
This reminds me of all the emotions I felt during the game - so much nostalgia of things I can't seem to have experienced, the fatherly protection I was willing to give to Niko (despite trying to crush the glass bottle in the press), and genuine fear for the fate of their world. A masterpiece of a game, art, music, everything. Thank you for making this playlist, brings back wonderful memories and calms me down after a rough week 💜
Oneshot is one of my most favorite games ever. It holds a very special place in my hear with my other two hyperfixations. The world, the characters, the plot...It was a joyride. I cant explain the absolute love i have for this game. The music was one of them. The music in this game is such a masterpiece. It always has the right music for the right moments and right scenery. This video is what i need to focus. It calms me down. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this masterpiece of a game.
This video will never stop reminding me of all this moment i had. I met a friend on discord, he was from indonesia and had a lot of problems, and i was from mexico, we were very far away, and had different time-zones, but we still meet at one vc, and chill listening to this music while doing our homework, make drawings and chat about our problems, it's been almost 3 years without doing our tradition again, his phone broke, and i don't know why, but he managed to talk with me from his Dad's phone, and had to go for almost 2 years, we recently started talking again, and we hope to do our tradition again. Thanks for the video PartyThePlatypus, i'll always save it in my heart. :)
I feel like I would love this... the problem is, for when it comes to studying, the music is quite literally too good. A fair amount of the tracks get me too lost in thought to work, or make me tear up... Damn! The music is TOO GOOD!
Had no idea what most of the song's names were, so seeing "Sonder" made the scene with Rue hit all over again. If you don't know, sonder is "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own"
Alright whoever wrote these songs deserves an award. You can feel the emotions, the vibes, the struggles, the sorrows, and the joys through the music alone. There are no lyrics or words, but you can hear or understand what the songs mean or are about. They communicate so much without so much as a peep. It's bloody perfection given musical form.
I truly feel the beauty of this wonderful game the moment I entered the terrace with Alula and Calamus and the music started playing. I wonder how they’re doing.
Super late to the party, but I discovered OneShot recently and beat it. I can't believe I didn't play it sooner. The game's world is dreary, and the soundtrack makes me feel sad yet optimistic. The first time the game spoke directly to me, telling me I only have one shot, I knew it would be a special experience. I grew so close to Niko throughout this brilliant story. To whoever made OneShot, thank you for everything. You have serious talent.
Yeah haha I watched a playthrough of it but I never knew solstice existed until I bought and played it myself. I’m so happy I did that because solstice is like half the game that I was missing out on. Love this game definitely one of my favorites
i love this game so much, im glad the fanbase is still here after all this time, tho i wish people remembered heartbound too, since they were popular at almost the same times, theyre both very special to me!
I love getting attached in videogames. I do it all the time. I get attached to my pokemon, to my Stardew Valley friends, to Undertale characters, to the main cast in Omori, to my partner in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon... And Oneshot is a videogame that not only makes it easy to get attached to the main character, it wants you to grow fond of them. I remember playing the demo with my horrible computer that would sometimes turn itself off, so I was fearful of that troughout my whole playtrough, and it only made me love Niko more. I also remember literally talking to them, and one of the first things I said was: "I promise I will get you home". So when I was faced with THAT choice, I instantly knew what I had to choose. Then the Steam version came out. Honestly, I didn't expect it to be different, I just bought it so I could play it again and to show support to the creator, so I was amazed discovering that it was a better version. I loved everything about it, not only Niko, also the world and its people. Silver became my second favorite character, because Niko had to be the first, because she was just so different. In a world full of hopeful people, who didn't mind giving the burden of being a messiah to a child, she questioned the fact that a kid had that burden, and she also had a trait that I hadn't seen: hopelesness. She literally said that she didn't think the world could be saved. I loved her so damn much, even more when I unlocked her backstory by showing Kip the pendant she gave me. Then I finished the game, again choosing Niko, who had become like a little sibling to me, over that world, but not without sadness. I didn't know Solstice was a thing. I just left the game and, when I got a new computer, I said: "You know what? I'm going to play Oneshot again, I have the chance!". And oh boy, did I get the surprise of my life when Niko said my name after waking up. I enjoyed that ending so much, finally being able to save everyone, to bring hope to both Niko and the world, including the World Machine, which, still to this day, is my favorite videogame antagonist, just like this game is my favorite videogame of all times.
I wouldn’t really use the word antagonist to describe the world machine sure it was a bit creepy at times but in the end it was just trying to protect niko cuz they were the only thing it thought was worth saving it knew of it’s existence a computer program and knew everything else was fake so it was being antagonistic towards us as the player the one who ended up bringing niko back to the dying world it was trying so hard to get them out of Also the added strain of it knowing that it failed it’s one purpose it put another living being in danger and also purposefully messed itself up and ended up pretty much destroying itself from the inside out knowing it had failed the one only thing it was programmed to do really threw it into a downward spiral of despair and in turn making it that much more determined to save niko After everything it had done saving niko was the only thing it could do to somewhat make amends for everything it had done wrong after putting so many other peoples lives in danger it decided that saving one was the only way to be of use and it was determined to do that at any cost In a way the world machine is kinda just like niko alone in a dying world that it tried to save but couldn’t until the end the real only difference is that it never had someone like us they did at one point but it was abandoned further cementing how much of a failure it felt like so really it was just a sadder version of niko that ended up never having anyone to support it until in the end the only reason it got the happy ending it was designed for was because we reached out to it finishing the job the author started and fixing the broken machine Anyway I just finished the solstice ending for the game I haven’t had much time to think it over so this is just what I understand (which isn’t much really) I’m sure I got some thing wrong or maybe misunderstood some things but I just wanted to point out why I don’t think the world machine should be considered as an antagonist In any case thanks for taking the time to read this very long comment in case you didn’t tl;dr the world machine isn’t antagonist Thank you and have a nice day afternoon or evening
@@EClips_Toast An antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist. If we see the actions of The World Machine at the end of the first run, when they try making Niko believe the game is over, we could take that as the character opposing our goal. If the player is looking to save the world and not Niko, The World Machine is an antagonist to them, since they're both trying to stop the other. Being an antagonist wouldn't make them a villain, it's just a way to refer to a type of character. In fact, I have seen stories in which the protagonist is the bad guy and their antagonist the good guy. A character doesn't need any sort of evil to be an antagonist, just like being a protagonist doesn't guarantee the character is a good person. The World Machine isn't bad at all, I simply think they sometimes serve that narrative purpose.
