Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One

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Johnny Graves is an urban fantasy shooter that demands accuracy and fast reflexes. Johnny has a key role in the civil war of Hell. He has to fight his way through the front lines to help the lesser of two evils prevail...

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

Johnny Graves—The Unchosen One screenshot

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability2 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, it lacks standout mechanics and RPG progression, leading to a somewhat generic experience. Overall, it shows potential but requires further development to fully realize its gameplay ambitions.
- “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.”
- “At first glance, this looks like a game in the style of classic ARPGs, but there are currently no progression mechanics that are commonly associated with RPGs here - that means there are no experience points to be gained nor leveling of any kind.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they resemble PlayStation 2 quality, while others appreciate the good environmental graphics and dynamic lighting. Although the character models, particularly zombies, are described as blocky, the overall artwork and atmospheric design are praised, contributing positively to the game's horror setting. Overall, the graphics are considered decent for the game's type, 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 are okay for what this is; think maybe PlayStation 2 graphics.”
- “The 3D graphics are a mixed bag.”
- “Character and zombie graphics are rather blocky, though well animated.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The game's story is described as a mixed bag; while some players find the premise intriguing and appreciate the dialogue cutscenes, others criticize it for being underdeveloped and lacking clear background information. The plot revolves around a quest to rescue a character named Paddy, but the lack of context leaves players confused about the overall narrative. Despite these issues, there are hints of potential, with some reviewers expressing hope for deeper storytelling as the game progresses.
- “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 seems to be 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%
22%
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 single spooky track featured. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, though it may not be particularly memorable.
- “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.”
- “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 praised for its visually appealing locales, impressive graphics, and effective use of lighting and shadows, complemented by fitting music that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the artistic design, contributing to an engaging and immersive environment.
- “The game is a top-down shooter with cool locales and views in the background, along with music that perfectly fits the atmosphere.”
- “The existing levels feature nice atmospheric graphics, with excellent lighting and shadows.”
- “I really enjoy the atmosphere and I particularly appreciate most of the artwork.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has a moderate replay value of 3/5, with some users noting that other titles provide significantly more content and replayability.
- “There are demos out there for other games that easily offer much more content and replay value than this.”
- “Replay value: 3/5”