Anonymous Agony

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Anonymous Agony is a single player role playing game with horror, violence and erotic themes. It was developed by Coded Emotion and was released on June 12, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Anonymous Agony follows the parallel stories of a child psychologist named James Samson, and a rising serial killer named Haze Stratos.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features hilariously good voice acting and a surprisingly engaging story with interesting characters.
It offers a unique blend of intentional and unintentional humor, making it a memorable experience despite its flaws.
The game has a passionate development history, and many players find joy in its over-the-top nature and nostalgic 2000s angst.

The game is plagued by constant crashes and technical issues, making it virtually unplayable at times.
There are very few save points, and the game can break or slow down unexpectedly, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Despite its charm, many players feel that the game is ultimately not worth recommending due to its lack of polish and stability.

humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by a mix of intentional and unintentional comedy, sharp voice acting, and absurd scenarios that evoke laughter despite the game's technical issues. Reviewers appreciate its blend of dark themes and campy moments, making it a memorable experience for those who can overlook its gameplay shortcomings. Overall, it is described as a hilarious gem that offers a unique and outrageous narrative.
- “The 2000's angst, the hilariously good voice acting, the fake loading screens, the unintentional humor, the intentional humor, and the semi-decent plot and characters running around make for a gem of a game.”
- “Honestly hilarious though, buy it - why not.”
- “This game is more than just a meme; it's the perfect blend of edge, darkness, and adult themes with incredibly campy and corny humor moments.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, particularly the rap tracks by Nieve, which effectively define the game's atmosphere and enhance the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is great too, particularly the raps of Nieve: let music be the one to define the atmosphere of this game.”
- “Let music be the one to define.”
- “Let music be the one to define.”
- “Let music be the one to define.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mix of 2000s angst and humor, featuring a semi-decent plot and quirky characters that may initially seem grating but ultimately become endearing. While the voice acting is a highlight, the narrative suffers from a cliffhanger ending and game-breaking bugs, making it a janky yet entertaining experience. Overall, it offers a blend of intentional and unintentional humor that keeps players engaged despite its flaws.
- “The 2000's angst, the hilariously good voice acting, the fake loading screens, the unintentional humor, the intentional humor, and the semi-decent plot and characters running around make for a gem of a game.”
- “A buggy and janky RPG Maker game with both intentionally and unintentionally entertaining and engaging story with great characters.”
- “Don't buy it, it's been left on a cliffhanger since 2012 and the story is... well you know, this.”
- “You will encounter a 3edgy5me story, game-breaking bugs, fake loading screens, surprisingly good (and sometimes surprisingly bad) voice acting, initially grating but eventually endearing white boy hip hop, strange characters that'll slowly grow on you, improper use of writing instruments, and of course, smoothie time.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers a mix of unexpected mechanics and menus that go beyond a straightforward visual novel, providing a blend of adventure and point-and-click elements. While it primarily involves walking around, making dialogue choices, and interacting with items, players who enjoy these genres may find it engaging despite some bugs. Overall, it presents a simple yet entertaining experience for fans of adventure games.
- “Once you finally do get to save and start the actual game, there's a lot going on, and I got pretty excited to see all these wild mechanics and menus I wasn't expecting to see. I thought it was going to be a straightforward visual novel sort of game, but there seems to be more under the hood here.”
- “The gameplay is mostly just like an adventure/point-and-click game without the point: you walk around, talk, get items, and pick dialogue options. It's very simple, but if you like those genres, this is for you.”
- “If you can put up with bugs, there's pretty much no actual gameplay other than walking around and making the occasional dialogue choice. Being a RPG Maker game, you're in for a hilarious and shockingly interesting time.”
- “The gameplay is mostly just like an adventure/point-and-click-without-the-point game: you walk around, talk, get items, and pick dialogue options. It's very simple, but if you like those genres, this is for you.”
- “Once you finally do get to save and start the actual game, there's a lot going on. I got pretty excited to see all these wild mechanics and menus I wasn't expecting, since I thought it was going to be a straightforward visual novel sort of game, but there seems to be more under the hood here.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is questioned due to a lack of widespread recognition and support, which may hinder its potential for improvement and ongoing engagement.
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in; the side quests are repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The game offers no new experiences on subsequent playthroughs, making it hard to justify replaying.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its significant stability issues, being described as "buggy" and "janky," which detracts from the overall experience. However, the engaging story and well-developed characters provide some redeeming qualities despite these technical shortcomings.
- “A buggy and janky RPG Maker game with both intentionally and unintentionally entertaining and engaging story with great characters.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is heavily defined by its impressive soundtrack, particularly the engaging raps of Nieve, which enhance the overall experience and immersion.
- “The soundtrack is great too, particularly the raps of Nieve; let music be the one to define the atmosphere of this game.”