Agatha Knife

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Agatha Knife is a dark, satirical adventure game where you play as a young girl with a wild imagination. Determined to save her beloved friend, a cow named Maurice, Agatha establishes her own church and initiates a controversial crusade to brainwash others. With unique puzzles and thought-provoking themes, Agatha Knife explores religious fanaticism and the concept of reality.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

humor78 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and darkly humorous storyline that explores themes of religion and morality through the eyes of a child.
The art style is charming and simplistic, enhancing the overall whimsical yet macabre atmosphere of the game.
The dialogue is witty and engaging, with a variety of quirky characters that add depth and humor to the experience.

The gameplay can feel slow and tedious due to the lack of fast travel and the need for excessive backtracking between locations.
Many dialogues are overly long and can drag on, making the pacing feel uneven and sometimes boring.
Some puzzles are too simplistic or obscure, leading to moments of frustration rather than enjoyment.

humor
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is predominantly dark and satirical, often blending charming art and quirky characters with twisted themes and social commentary. Players appreciate its clever writing and the ability to provoke laughter through its unconventional and sometimes macabre storytelling. While the humor resonates well with fans of dark comedy, it may not appeal to everyone due to its controversial subject matter.
- “The story is creative and interesting and has a good sense of humor.”
- “A very funny game, with a lot of sarcasm and dark humor.”
- “It's dark, it's funny, and it's sure to spark some lively debates.”
- “The humor in the game falls flat, relying too heavily on tired clichés and predictable punchlines.”
- “I expected clever writing, but instead, the jokes felt forced and often missed the mark.”
- “While there are moments of wit, they are overshadowed by an overall lack of originality in the humor.”
story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Agatha Knife" is widely praised for its unique and entertaining narrative, featuring dark humor and whimsical elements as players follow Agatha's quest to create her own religion. Reviewers appreciate the charming characters and engaging dialogues, although some note the linear progression and simplicity of puzzles may detract from replay value. Overall, the game's quirky storyline and creative premise resonate well with players, making it a standout in the genre.
- “The story is creative and interesting and has a good sense of humor.”
- “Agatha Knife is a fun and quirky game, offering you a unique story that'll definitely keep you intrigued until the very end.”
- “The story is quite smart and full of hilarious references and ironic commentary on religion.”
- “The story is pretty straightforward and there is not any branching in the game, so you probably won't do more than one playthrough unless you are going for all the achievements.”
- “With many fetch-style quests to move the story along, this means that players can be stuck walking between the same areas over and over, even within the same chapters of the game.”
- “Not a bad game, but a lot of back and forth, and it's not worth the full asking price as it mainly does the same thing over and over, which gets a bit repetitive.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and simplistic art style, which enhances the overall charm and humor of the experience. Players appreciate the hand-drawn visuals that effectively convey character personalities and fit the game's quirky themes, despite some noting the lack of advanced graphical options. Overall, the aesthetic is described as endearing and memorable, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- “The art style is very endearing (especially Agatha peeking over the inventory screen) and I was laughing way more than I expected.”
- “The graphics style is very cute and every character you meet is unique and rather memorable.”
- “It has an adorable art style, great soundtrack, and is very charming.”
- “Not the most polished or graphically advanced game for sure, with the mouse lag you get with the custom cursor being particularly embarrassing.”
- “However it has very little options when it comes to graphics and there isn't even a resolution option; you can only set it to fullscreen or windowed.”
- “The graphics were cute as well (though my only issue was what Agatha's hair looked like from the back, that threw me off a bit).”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it charming and fitting for the game's tone. However, some users note that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time and could benefit from more variety. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, it may not stand out as particularly special.
- “Not even 2 hours in and this game, music, story, art and its humor are so goddamn good.”
- “The art, music, and writing are all excellent.”
- “The music is lovely, the puzzles are pretty fun and the dialogue is great.”
- “While there's nothing wrong with it, the music may get repetitive and there's no voice acting for obvious reasons.”
- “The music becomes boring after a while.”
- “The music isn't something special, but it fits the tone of playing as an 'innocent' child that just tries to help her mother and pets.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its humor and character interactions, while others find it repetitive and simplistic, likening it to a "running errands simulator." Many noted issues with clunky mechanics and a lack of direction, particularly in later sections, which can lead to a tedious experience. Overall, while the story and art style are praised, the gameplay itself is often seen as slow-paced and linear, limiting exploration and engagement.
- “Gameplay is very simple yet the game is full of humor and interesting characters with some occasional twisted moments and really dark humor.”
- “10/10 game for me at least, I loved the story, the art style, and the gameplay is simple but fun.”
- “Compared to other games, 'Agatha Knife' is a very unique game with a very interesting story and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is more boring too - instead of classic adventure mechanics like in the first game, this one is more like a running errands simulator.”
- “It's a graphic adventure, after all, but the mechanics of the interface are slightly clunky and going back and forth between places can feel somewhat tedious.”
- “The gameplay felt a bit repetitive, running from one end of the game to the other (which is a few blocks) over and over again; even with the teleportation by Sandro, you still have to run all the way to the far left of the game world to get to him.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a unique blend of dark humor and cuteness, creating a juxtaposition that feels both wholesome and unsettling. Players often find themselves reflecting on their own beliefs, leading to a mix of emotional resonance and distress. This complexity adds depth to the experience, making it both engaging and thought-provoking.
- “Dark and cute, oddly wholesome and yet morbid and somewhat obscene at the same time.”
- “It is hard not to see ourselves reflected in some of their views, yet at the same time feel emotionally distressed by that same fact.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is praised for its well-written dialogue and depth, contributing to a more mature storyline and engaging puzzles. This focus on character growth enhances the overall narrative experience, making the dialogue-heavy approach feel justified and enriching.
- “The dialogue and character development are so well written that it actually gets a pass for being dialogue-heavy.”
- “More mature means a deeper storyline, interesting puzzles, and more character development; that sort of thing.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me disappointed by their growth.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices in character development made the experience feel linear and unengaging.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly enjoyable and worth revisiting, others feel it lacks significant replay value despite having fun during their initial playthrough.
- “It's something I can always enjoy and definitely has replay value (at least for me!).”
- “Not much replay value, but I definitely really enjoyed myself and loved the humor and references.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers emphasize that while the puzzles may be relatively easy, the game's strength lies in its engaging story and immersive atmosphere, which are considered the primary focus of the experience.
- “The puzzles are usually pretty easy, but I think that's fine because it's the story and overall atmosphere that's really important.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users praising its smooth performance and efficient resource management, while others report issues such as frame rate drops and long loading times. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different hardware configurations.
- “The optimization in this game is top-notch, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I was impressed by how well the game runs after the latest optimization patch; it feels much more responsive now.”
- “The developers have done an excellent job optimizing the graphics without sacrificing performance, making it visually stunning and fluid.”
- “The game runs poorly on even high-end systems, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization is so bad that loading times are excessively long, making it hard to stay engaged.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious due to clunky interface mechanics, which make backtracking between locations feel laborious.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly becomes boring.”
- “The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”