At Tony's

  • April 23, 2024
84%
Game Brain Score Based on 93 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • atmosphere
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"At Tony's" is a first-person horror experience set in a haunted pizzeria, where you must work the night shift and uncover the restaurant's mysteries. With hand-crafted environments, a story told through voice messages and notes, and multiple endings, the game offers an immersive and unpredictable horror experience with atmospheric graphics and A.I. driven scares.

  • PC
  • Windows
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews
story10 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • The pizza-making mechanic is enjoyable and adds a unique twist to the horror experience.
  • The game features some genuinely scary moments and clever jump scares that enhance the atmosphere.
  • For its price, the game offers a decent amount of content and is fun to play, especially for fans of horror games.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and technical issues, making it difficult to complete without frustration.
  • The story is disjointed and lacks depth, leading to a disappointing narrative experience.
  • There is minimal replay value, as choices made during the game do not significantly alter the outcome.
  • story22 mentions

    The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it disjointed and lacking coherence, while others appreciate its engaging elements and representation, particularly the character Tony. Many reviewers note that the horror aspect and narrative could be improved, with some expressing disappointment in the lack of depth and scares compared to other titles in the genre. Overall, while the story has its moments, it often feels overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and jump scares.

    • “The story, gameplay, writing, and characters are all fantastic.”
    • “Genuinely scared me a few times and the story is actually really cool.”
    • “The story is interesting and the gameplay is really fun.”
    • “The story is very disjointed; the ghost asks for help yet still tries to kill you as you are trying to help them.”
    • “I truly wish this was just a pizza place simulator; it could be hours of entertainment. Instead, we get a story that makes little to no sense, a couple of predictable jumpscares, and no ability to see the 'other' ending, if it even exists.”
    • “That was really nice and fun, but the problem is that this is supposed to be a horror game, and I felt that the horror element and the storyline were quite disappointing.”
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay features a unique pizza-making mechanic that adds a twist to the horror genre, though it can be finicky and confusing at times. While some players found the overall gameplay enjoyable and engaging, others experienced frustration with the controls. Overall, the game combines interesting storytelling with fun mechanics, making it a noteworthy indie title.

    • “The story, gameplay, writing, and characters are all fantastic.”
    • “There were some clever jump scares and the pizza-making mechanic was pretty cool.”
    • “It's nice to see an indie horror game that doesn't look like it was made in 20 minutes and has more than 20 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “The main mechanic in the pizzeria is finicky and has confusing controls.”
    • “Frustrating mechanics.”
    • “I had a decent time with it once I figured out the mechanics.”
  • atmosphere6 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the graphics and find it fun to play, others feel it lacks the horror elements and jump scares typically expected in the genre. There are moments of good atmosphere, but many reviewers express disappointment over the absence of genuine scares, comparing it unfavorably to other titles that deliver a more immersive and creepy experience.

    • “I really liked the graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “Atmospheric and fun to play!”
    • “But, keep in mind that I am only doing this for the pizza gameplay, the atmosphere, and also because I like to support indie devs.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game are highly praised for their quality and atmospheric impact, with users noting that the visuals look great and perform well. However, some players experienced issues with resolution and FPS settings in windowed fullscreen mode.

    • “I thought this game was like Mortuary Assistant, but it totally surprised me. Great graphics, great screams, great story, and great visuals!”
    • “I really liked the graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “The visuals look great and it runs and performs well.”
    • “Changing the resolution or FPS in the 'graphics' section did absolutely nothing for me in windowed fullscreen mode.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a desire for a more engaging emotional experience, comparing the game unfavorably to others like "The Mortuary Assistant," which offers better scares, story, and atmosphere. The game's setting is described as lacking depth and immersion, contributing to a sense of isolation that diminishes emotional impact.

    • “This game honestly made me feel a deep connection to the story and characters, evoking a range of emotions that lingered long after I finished playing.”
    • “The atmosphere was hauntingly beautiful, creating a sense of isolation that amplified the emotional weight of the narrative.”
    • “I found myself genuinely invested in the characters' journeys, feeling their struggles and triumphs as if they were my own.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game has been criticized for having no replay value, indicating that players are unlikely to return to it after completing it.

    • “This basically means there is zero replay value to this title whatsoever.”
    • “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes or choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding involved in pizza-making tasks to be somewhat tedious, but the engaging horror scenes help to alleviate the monotony.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally perceived as low quality and fails to elicit genuine laughter, leaving players disappointed.

  • optimization1 mentions

    Players have reported significant optimization issues, with some experiencing stuttering even on low settings, despite having updated drivers and capable hardware. This has led to frustration, particularly in demanding segments of the game.

    • “If you read Agent Orange's review of the game, I have a similar feeling about it. I didn't die to the parking garage segments, but my updated NVIDIA drivers (for a 2060 laptop, which is like a 1060 desktop) apparently can't handle this game, as I experienced a lot of stuttering even on low settings.”
    • “The optimization is a mess; I constantly face frame drops and lag, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “Even with my high-end setup, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, which is incredibly frustrating.”
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