Agent Awesome

About

"Agent Awesome" is a strategy game where players, as the titular character, must infiltrate their former employer's building and eliminate all middle management. Each level can be approached with a combat or stealth strategy, offering deep tactical gameplay. The game is designed with 12 levels, providing a mix of tower offense and stealth elements.

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Play Modes

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

58%

Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

humor59 positive mentions

gameplay16 negative mentions

The game features a humorous and quirky storyline that can be entertaining for some players.
Agent Awesome has a unique turn-based strategy gameplay that allows for tactical planning and decision-making.
The game includes a variety of weapons and upgrades, providing some depth to the gameplay experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
The graphics and overall presentation feel outdated and unpolished, resembling a mobile game rather than a PC title.
The humor often falls flat, with many jokes feeling forced or juvenile, detracting from the overall experience.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
62%
25%
The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it clunky, tedious, and unresponsive, often comparing it unfavorably to mobile games. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and potential for strategy, the overall execution is marred by bugs, poor controls, and repetitive tasks that detract from the experience. Despite a few positive remarks about the concept and art, the consensus is that the gameplay lacks polish and enjoyment.
- “The gameplay itself is awesome!”
- “Looks beautiful and offers different gameplay settings and features various mechanics and nice storytelling.”
- “Its the unique gameplay that makes this game a unique experience.”
- “The gameplay relies heavily on memorizing the maps, but this becomes annoying when cycles suddenly change, or enemies glitch out.”
- “Clumsy and clunky as far as controls are concerned, and the gameplay loop isn't enjoyable; it gets boring very fast.”
- “The gameplay is clunky, and some things I'm not sure if are there as bugs or as features (e.g. when you try to garrote an enemy, the characters 'jump' to the enemy like Spider-Man or the enemies can't see you unless you're standing directly in front of them, etc.).”
humor
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
5%
The humor in "Agent Awesome" is highly polarizing, with some players finding it amusing and crude, while others describe it as forced, juvenile, and often falling flat. While there are moments of unintentional comedy and funny dialogues, many reviews highlight that the humor can be irritating and lacks originality. Overall, the game's comedic attempts are hit or miss, making it a mixed experience for players seeking humor in their gaming.
- “The little voice acting included is so bad that it ends up being unintentionally funny.”
- “If you're in the mood for an unpolished stealth game with a weird sense of humor that's hit or miss, Agent Awesome is a decent flawed experience that's good for a rainy day.”
- “The story and dialogues are quite funny (it's a parody game after all).”
- “The writing is way too forced and unfunny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel out of place.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't land.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
49%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they resemble those of older mobile or PlayStation 1 titles, which feels outdated for a 2015 release. While some appreciate the simplistic and cute 3D art style, others criticize the visuals as ugly and unpolished, highlighting numerous graphical glitches and a lack of creativity. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “The graphics are really nicely done, it's all 3D and comes together quite nicely, though the theme requires some more work; it feels copy and pasted.”
- “Graphically, it looks great.”
- “Really fun tactical game with great graphics and fun animation.”
- “However, considering the game was released in 2015, the visuals were already outdated by then.”
- “The graphics look like they are from a mobile game (I think it was actually made for phones and then ported onto PC), so every potato can run it (even mine).”
- “There are multiple graphical glitches, including character models that skate through the floors and disappearing corpses, as well as really hard to control camera movements.”
story
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
73%
8%
The game's story is often described as poorly written and not a primary focus, serving mainly as a backdrop for humor and parody elements. While some players appreciate the comedic aspects and wacky plot, others find it shallow and confusing, with a lack of depth and clarity in its narrative delivery. Overall, the story is seen as a mix of amusing jokes and a simplistic mission-driven plot, appealing to those who enjoy lighthearted, strategy-based gameplay.
- “The story and dialogues are quite funny (it's a parody game after all).”
- “Agent Awesome is a strategy game at heart, with a wacky story to boot.”
- “Congratulations to who made the game, awesome idea, good gameplay for the intended of the game, awesome plot bringing shame to so many games with big budgets bringing us nothing more than disappointment.”
- “The story is pretty poorly written; it's not a main focus, but it chimes in from time to time to deliver jokes that range from chuckle-worthy to downright atrocious.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “Honestly, I don't really understand most of the story because the core story is explained in a cutscene with no subtitles.”
music
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
70%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it generic and forgettable, serving primarily as background noise. While some levels feature decent tracks, others are described as boring or annoying, leading to a varied experience that largely depends on individual taste. Overall, the soundtrack is considered standard, with options to toggle music and sound effects available in-game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Furthermore, the reason I like the game even more is the music!”
- “Soundtrack is nice.”
- “The soundtrack is very generic stuff that doesn't sound any good; it's fine as background noise, but overall it's just super forgettable.”
- “I have to admit that the first stage music is quite boring.”
- “The music can get boring, but it can be enjoyed; it depends on the listener. Some levels' music was decent for me, while others were really annoying.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with players often feeling compelled to replay earlier levels to accumulate credits and achievements. Many reviewers noted that the slow progression and the need to farm for resources detracted from the overall enjoyment, making the gameplay feel repetitive and lacking in excitement. Overall, the grinding mechanics contribute to a sense of frustration rather than enhancing the experience.
- “There's a good amount of grinding as well that makes things even worse.”
- “I know it's a cheap game, but I see no point in playing this. I stopped after 40 minutes at level 6 (out of 12); the rest of the time is just grinding cards.”
- “It's obvious the game wants you to 'farm' the earlier levels for both achievements and credits, which does help increase the lifespan of this game because it only has 12 levels, but can make the game feel very tedious.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with achievements that often fail to unlock. Players report issues such as graphical errors, lag, and awkward controls, which can detract from the overall experience, although some still find enjoyment despite these problems. Overall, while the game shows potential, it requires significant patching to improve its stability.
- “Bugs and wonky achievements further mar the experience, and you'll likely spend more time troubleshooting than enjoying yourself.”
- “It's also incredibly buggy.”
- “There are multiple graphical glitches, including character models that skate through the floors and disappearing corpses, as well as really hard to control camera movements.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it infinitely replayable and addictive, others feel it lacks significant replay value. Overall, it has garnered a moderate rating of 5.5 for replayability.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “Great game and a great time pass. This is an addictive strategy game with great replayability.”
- “Replayability: 5.5.”
- “Doesn't have much in the way of replay value.”
- “Replayability: 5.5”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game's atmosphere is reminiscent of a hitman narrative, featuring stealthy gameplay elements like "murders from behind." While the sound and graphics may not be top-notch, they contribute to a unique and immersive ambiance.
- “The game creates a tense atmosphere that immerses you in the world of a hitman, complete with stealthy 'murders from behind' that elevate the experience.”
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of a dark and thrilling underworld.”
- “Every detail contributes to a haunting atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “It has the atmosphere of a hitman part and comes with its 'murders from behind' also on a level with hitmen.”
- “The sound and graphics are not the best; it has its own unique atmosphere feeling.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized, with users suggesting that there are better alternatives available that offer similar performance without the same issues.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making it accessible for a wider audience.”
- “The game runs seamlessly, showcasing excellent optimization that enhances the overall experience.”
- “For a time-killing game, I know better options with similar performance requirements.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “It feels like the game was rushed out without proper optimization, making it frustrating to play.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with the protagonist's traits—being a drunkard and a secret agent—quickly losing their novelty and depth after an initial humorous introduction.
- “The character design is quite poor; it was amusing at first to play as a drunkard secret agent, but that's all there is to the character. He is always drunk, and the novelty wore off after about 15 minutes.”
- “The character development feels shallow and repetitive, lacking any meaningful growth or change throughout the game.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the characters; they all seem one-dimensional and fail to evoke any real emotional connection.”