Fit check
Is The Tale of Onogoro worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- VR players who want environmental puzzles tied to a companion character
- Adventure fans who prefer giant-beast encounters alongside puzzle solving
- Players seeking a Japanese-inspired story built specifically for virtual reality
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a conventional non-VR adventure cannot use this VR-only format.
- Players looking for open-ended exploration or highly varied gameplay may find the puzzle-and-boss structure focused.
- Players uninterested in companion-focused storytelling may not connect with Haru's central role.
Our take on The Tale of Onogoro
The defining structure is cooperative VR problem-solving with Haru: some objects are available to only one partner, so progress depends on coordinating actions with the virtual companion.
What is The Tale of Onogoro?
This action-adventure game is made exclusively for virtual reality.
Haru, a shrine maiden, calls for help from a floating island in another world. The player and Haru tackle sprawling environmental puzzles and take down giant creatures known as Kami. Some barriers require solving puzzle-like challenges, and teamwork matters because certain objects can be handled by just one of the pair. Each Kami must be quelled through a method the duo discovers. The adventure centers on communication with a virtual character and follows the connection between Haru and the player in a Japanese-inspired setting.
How The Tale of Onogoro plays
- 01Partner-Based Puzzles
- Some puzzle objects are restricted to either the player or Haru, making coordination part of solving the barriers.
- 02Giant Kami Battles
- The adventure includes encounters with enormous beasts that must be quelled to clear the path.
- 03Floating Island Setting
- The story unfolds on Onogoro Island, located in a parallel world.
- 04Virtual Character Companion
- Haru accompanies the player as a shrine maiden and central character throughout the adventure.
The Tale of Onogoro compared to similar games
Jusant centers on climbing a tall tower, with stamina management, route choices, and a meditative pace. The Tale of Onogoro instead uses VR-only partner puzzles with Haru and battles against giant Kami on a floating island.
The Tale of Onogoro: platforms & release
Is The Tale of Onogoro worth it?
It is worth it if: VR players who want environmental puzzles tied to a companion character. Skip it if: players seeking a conventional non-VR adventure cannot use this VR-only format.
Where can I download The Tale of Onogoro?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Tale of Onogoro's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Tale of Onogoro on?
Windows only.
