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 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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82%Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

music5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Strong and heartfelt voice acting that carries the game with surprising personality and charm.
Unique and dark narrative blending serious subject matter with campy and black humor.
Free to play with a lot of passion, soul, and ambition evident in the writing, music, and characters.

The game is plagued with frequent crashes, bugs, and softlocks that seriously hinder gameplay.
Long unskippable cutscenes and awkward pacing diminish player engagement early on.
Gameplay is limited, repetitive, and lacks polish, with confusing navigation and incomplete features.

music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The music in the game is generally praised for its catchy and memorable tracks, with some standout chill, hip hop, and rap elements that define the game's atmosphere. However, some users note occasional jarring shifts to repetitive or lower-quality tracks, including awkward loops and mismatched RPG Maker music. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a key positive feature, contributing significantly to the game's mood and emotional impact.
- “The one aspect of the game I will praise without a shred of irony is the music.”
- “And there is this catchy background music that you will never ever forget.”
- “The soundtrack is great too, particularly the raps of Nieve: let music be the one to define the atmosphere of this game.”
- “In terms of music, you get either a chilly relaxing song, absurd hip hop music looping over and over again, or terrible middle school cringy metal (but only when the game wants you to see how cool the scene that plays out is).”
- “You timeloop to a looped song called playback.”
- “There aren't really any of those in AA, though, so that's why I consider the music just okay.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
53%
14%
The story is chaotic, edgy, and often tone-deaf, with a mix of cringe and unexpected charm, featuring vigilante themes and raw emotional moments. Despite being plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues that hinder progression, the narrative's symbolism, quirky characters, and distinctive voice acting create a surprisingly engaging and memorable experience. However, players may struggle to fully appreciate the plot due to frequent crashes and unfinished quests.
- “It's a condensed insane plot and for what I expected, good God did Anonymous Agony deliver.”
- “Again, if you turn a blind eye on all the absurdity and over the top acting of the characters (most NPCs act in a really, really caricaturish manner), the plot of the game is surprisingly good, so is the voice acting.”
- “A buggy and janky as hell RPG Maker game with a both intentionally and unintentionally entertaining and engaging story with great characters.”
- “I'd say the plot is bad but I can't even get to it before a new error appears.”
- “It deals with the main subject matter of child sexual abuse with wildly varying levels of tone deafness and occasionally sprinkles in the most blatant Metal Gear Solid 2 ripoff story content I've ever seen.”
- “Don't buy it, it's been left on a cliffhanger since 2012 and the story is... well, you know, this.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
94%
6%
The game's humor is widely praised for its edgy, campy, and absurd comedic style, amplified by standout voice acting and unintentional glitches that contribute to a surreal, hilarious experience. While the humor balances dark and serious themes with over-the-top characters and moments, technical issues and bugs occasionally hinder enjoyment. Overall, players find the humor memorable and a key highlight despite gameplay limitations.
- “Made me laugh for the entire duration of the game so far.”
- “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.”
- “Actually playing through the game was very funny, yes there are serious topics involved but because of the way it was presented it was really hard to take seriously.”
- “I think they thought it would be creepy and not funny!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The gameplay is largely plagued by frequent bugs, crashes, and technical issues that disrupt immersion and progression, making it frustrating at times. Despite these problems, the core mechanics resemble a simple adventure or point-and-click style, with exploration and dialogue choices, which some players find enjoyable and complemented by an engaging, quirky story. Overall, the gameplay is basic but can be compelling if players tolerate its numerous flaws.
- “This has more gameplay than The Last of Us.”
- “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 since I thought it was going to be a straightforward VN sort of game but there seems to be more under the hood here.”
- “The gameplay is mostly just like an adventure/point-n-click-without-the-point game: you walk around, talk, get items, pick dialogue options... it's very simple, but if you like those genres, this is for you.”
- “Please fix the constant gameplay bugs!”
- “The technical issues are the most frustrating part of this game, and if you're having trouble finding the next story beat, dealing with the actual gameplay uninterrupted is a serious chore, and of course, if you encounter a game-breaking glitch (which happens a lot) and you haven't saved in a while (which is easy because there aren't that many save points) then you are in for some frustration.”
- “It's a shame the game is riddled with so many bugs and unfinished content; also, the gameplay itself is lacking, as you don't have the slightest idea what you have missed out on while exploring the city, so you can check the event out and get back to your home to proceed to the next day.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally described as nice, colorful, and ranging from okay to great, though there is a noticeable change in art style between overview portraits and in-game full-screen art. Overall, the presentation is considered fine.
- “The graphics are nice and colourful, the art ranges from okay to great.”
- “As for the rest of the presentation, the graphics are fine.”
- “The art style drastically changes from the overview portraits to in-game full screen art.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can cause crashes and softlocks, creating an unstable experience. However, this instability unintentionally adds a unique and engaging element to the gameplay, making it both frustrating and entertaining.
- “Of course, there's also tons of other glitches.”
- “All the bugs and glitches come together to form an unintentional time travelling mechanic, and every corner of the game is scary because it can either crash or softlock your game.”
- “A buggy and janky RPG Maker game with both intentionally and unintentionally entertaining and engaging story with great characters.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect deeply moving, with some experiencing strong feelings such as crying. The repeated song "Ye ye (ye)" evokes a powerful response, serving as both a source of comfort and hope.
- “I cried.”
- “Ye ye (ye) can either be your cope or your hope; never has a single song that's been repeated so often instilled so much emotional response from me.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Replayability is limited due to the game's lack of widespread recognition and unresolved development issues, which hinder its potential for ongoing player engagement.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is strongly shaped by its soundtrack, with the raps of Nieve notably enhancing the overall mood and immersion. Music plays a central role in defining the game's unique ambiance.
- “The soundtrack is great too, particularly the raps of Nieve: let music be the one to define the atmosphere of this game.”