Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One

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Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Stupid Stupid Games and was released on April 6, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A usurper sits on Satan’s throne, and the cold feud between Hell’s two most ancient families has escalated to all-out civil war. This war, that has ravaged Hell for over two centuries, spread to Earth some time ago. Johnny, the son of the old Satan, yet paradoxically, a freelance agent for the good guys, is seeking redemption for his centuries of evil deeds. He's been sent to stop the diabolical p…

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game has improved significantly since its update, with better visuals and gameplay mechanics.
It features cool magic abilities and a humorous storyline that adds to the overall enjoyment.
The level design is clever, allowing for multiple paths and exploration, and the music fits the atmosphere well.

The controls are frustrating, with an awful camera and unpredictable jumps that hinder gameplay.
The game is very short, feeling more like a demo than a full experience, and lacks a proper checkpoint system.
There are numerous bugs and traversal issues, making it easy to get stuck on level geometry.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay of "Johnny Graves - The Unchosen One" is characterized as a semi-top-down shooter with platforming and minor RPG elements, though many players find it to be quite linear, resembling a corridor shooter. While the game has a solid foundation and immersive audio-visuals, the mechanics can feel generic and underdeveloped, lacking the RPG progression typically expected in such titles. Overall, the gameplay shows potential but requires further refinement and completion of its planned features.
- “Great gameplay and audio make for great immersion.”
- “Overall this game has a great story, superb artwork, and fun game mechanics similar to Diablo.”
- “It's not there yet -- it needs some work on the core gameplay and the developers need to finish their planned roadmap for the game -- but it's on the way.”
- “Gameplay can also get incredibly linear for each level, to the point where it all practically becomes a corridor shooter – the game even starts you out in subway tunnels to drive that right in as a possible lampshade.”
- “There is a decent foundation here, but none of the gameplay is particularly stand-out.”
- “Although the Steam page claims that Johnny Graves is an 'action RPG', I currently see no evidence of the RPG part; instead, it plays like a fairly standard isometric third-person shooter that I suspect may end up including some platforming elements.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they resemble PlayStation 2 quality, while others appreciate the good environmental graphics and dynamic lighting. Although the character models are often described as blocky, the overall artwork and atmospheric visuals are praised, contributing positively to the game's horror setting. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for the game's style, with a blend of strengths and weaknesses.
- “Game now has power-ups, gun upgrades, way more levels, more polish, better visuals.”
- “Graphics quality is good, dynamic lighting and shadows are excellent.”
- “I like the atmosphere already and I really dig most of the artwork.”
- “Graphics - the 3D graphics are a mixed bag.”
- “Character and zombie graphics are rather blocky, though well animated.”
- “The graphics give no real 'feel' of taking or dishing out damage.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
39%
23%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it interesting and promising, particularly in its horror setting and character motivations, while others criticize it for being underdeveloped and lacking clear background information. Although there are intriguing elements, such as a quest to rescue a character named Paddy and a plot involving Satan, the overall narrative feels bare-bones and serves primarily as a backdrop for gameplay. As development progresses, there is hope for a more fleshed-out story that enhances the experience.
- “The story is interesting, and I like the dialogue cut scenes.”
- “Overall this game has a great story, superb artwork, and fun game mechanics similar to Diablo.”
- “Also the storyline sounds very interesting: none other than Satan himself wants his former agent of hell, Johnny Graves, back to finish a job Johnny started centuries ago.”
- “The writing is serviceable, but the plot is really bare-bones, pretty much just an excuse to let you kill a lot of demons in urban environments.”
- “Your quest itself, it seems, is to rescue someone called Paddy, but this is unclear: in its current state, the game doesn't provide any introduction or background information at all, so it's hard to work out just what the plot of the final product will be.”
- “As mentioned previously, there's also no introduction or background story provided.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its atmospheric and immersive qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. While the soundtrack is described as decent and fitting for the game's themes, some reviewers noted a lack of variety, with only a few memorable tracks. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, though there is room for improvement in terms of diversity.
- “The game is a top-down shooter with cool locales and views in the background, and the music fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “You are also treated to some of the most immersive music used in an indie game as you find yourself beset on all sides by the demonic armies.”
- “Beside that, everything is great: beautiful textures and models, great sound effects and music, and the gameplay has the potential to be one of my favorites.”
- “The soundtrack was decent.”
- “Sound - Johnny Graves features a well-produced and suitably spooky music track in the background, but so far there's only the one.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its clever use of black humor and witty dialogue, particularly through the character of Johnny Graves, who is described as a likable and arrogant protagonist. Players find the humor to be a standout feature, with amusing sound effects and entertaining character interactions enhancing the overall experience.
- “Cool magic abilities and fun black humor.”
- “This is a really funny game!”
- “Johnny Graves is a likable protagonist; he's witty, funny, arrogant, and just an overall badass.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its visually appealing locales, impressive graphics, and effective use of lighting and shadows, complemented by a fitting musical score. Players appreciate the artistic design, which contributes to an immersive experience.
- “The game is a top-down shooter with cool locales and views in the background, complemented by music that fits the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “The existing levels feature nice atmospheric graphics along with excellent lighting and shadows.”
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere and I particularly appreciate most of the artwork.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's replayability is rated moderately at 3/5, with users noting that it lacks the depth and content found in other titles, making it less enticing for repeated playthroughs.
- “There are demos out there for other games that easily offer much more content and replay value than this.”

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Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One is a role playing game.

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One is available on PC and Windows.

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One was released on April 6, 2017.

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One was developed by Stupid Stupid Games.

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One is a single player game.

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