The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera
- November 1, 2016
- Rafael García
Get on Steam"The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera" is a hilarious adventure game with 2D HD graphics, presented in a TV cartoonish style. The player controls Johnny Bonasera, a kid seeking revenge on the punks who bullied him. The game features witty dialogues, puzzles, and quirky characters, with new music themes added for a better gaming experience. Episode 3 is now available, offering three times the content of Episode 1. A mini-adventure, "The Goddess Robbery," is also included as a bonus.
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Reviews
- The game features enjoyable humor and well-designed puzzles that provide a satisfying challenge.
- It has a charming cartoonish art style reminiscent of classic animations, making it visually appealing.
- The gameplay is quick and allows for a fun, casual experience, making it a good choice for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- The game is very short, often completed in under an hour, which may leave players wanting more content.
- There is a lack of voice acting and minimal sound design, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The puzzles can be frustrating due to unclear hints and the necessity of performing actions in a specific order.
- story15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its humor and unique charm, while others criticize it for lacking depth and complexity. The narrative follows Johnny's quest for revenge against aliens who abducted his mother, but many find it to be straightforward and lacking in memorable characters or intriguing plot twists. Overall, while the story has its entertaining moments, it is often described as short and amateurish, with a need for more development.
“So what usually happens is you choose the option that you think makes sense, and then, if your thought process matches the author's, you progress further in the story.”
“The developer has floated the possibility of doing a fifth game at some point in the future, but the series is currently finished; the four games that are out tell a complete story with no loose ends.”
“The game concept is interesting and it has a modern story with a mature humor.”
“The revenge of Johnny Bonasera is a short point-and-click adventure with a mediocre story lacking depth; however, it has a few funny moments.”
“The story was quite amateurishly done; the lack of voice acting was noticeable, and the overall lack of depth for the whole title was clearly obvious.”
“Took me 63 minutes to get through the story; for a point-and-click game, this is extremely short.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its nostalgic, cartoonish style and a mix of adolescent and cynical humor. While some describe the story as mediocre, the game features enough funny moments and gags to make the experience enjoyable, often eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, it strikes a balance between lightheartedness and a more mature comedic approach, making it a worthwhile play for fans of the genre.
“Funny and short (~1h) point and click game that kind of looks like some of the decent flash games you could find on Newgrounds back in the days.”
“There are enough funny moments throughout to make a play-through worthwhile.”
“A lot of the humor comes from a certain cynical aggressiveness that you rarely see in the genre, which works to fun effect.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of "The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera: Episode 1" feature a simple, cartoonish art style reminiscent of shows like "Family Guy" and "South Park," which some players find nostalgic and fitting for the game's comedic tone. However, the low resolution and lack of customization options detract from the overall experience, with many noting the limited number of screens and basic animations. While the vivid visuals appeal to fans of the genre, the minimalistic approach may not satisfy those seeking more detailed graphics.
“The graphics are vivid and cartoonish.”
“The graphics had an interesting approach in the style of the South Park series aesthetic.”
“Great graphics, it's like playing a cartoon show.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“I didn't mind the graphics being lo-fi, but what irks me is that there are about a total of 15 screens in the entire game, and I finished it in less than an hour.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is minimal, featuring only a few classical pieces and some public domain sound effects, which fail to enhance the narrative or setting effectively. Unlike other low-cost point-and-click games, it lacks a substantial soundtrack, with many players noting the absence of engaging musical themes that could enrich the experience. Overall, the musical aspect is underwhelming and does not compare favorably to the soundtracks of classic adventure games.
“Many adventures from the golden era have soundtracks with this property that are worth listening to and studying.”
“For example, the soundtrack of 'Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge' is lauded for its leitmotivic description and geographical orientation that characterizes persons and locations respectively.”
“There is a bit of music and a bit of sound effects, but nothing compared to the extensive assets contained in other similarly low-cost point-and-click games on Steam.”
“There is no voiceover, and the whole game is musically underscored with various classical pieces.”
“The musical score didn't add a narrative sublayer to the fictional setting of the game.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward point-and-click adventure style, focusing on item gathering and combination, which some players find too simplistic and lacking in variety, such as puzzles or riddles. While the interface suits the game's mood and pace, many reviewers suggest that the overall length and depth of gameplay do not justify a full-price purchase.
“I am not usually a fan of simplified interfaces because you can complete all the actions on a screen in just a minute, but this type of gameplay fits well with the mood and pace of the game.”
“The gameplay is the usual point-and-click adventure style of gathering items, combining them, and using them in the game. Most of them are straightforward and logical, making them not hard to figure out.”
“I would only recommend purchasing at a huge discount, given the length and breadth of gameplay.”
“It has no riddles or other variations of puzzles during the gameplay.”
“The gameplay is the usual point-and-click adventure style of gathering items, combining them, and using them in the game; most of them are straightforward and not hard to figure out.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for lacking depth, as the piano performances of Schubert and Mozart contribute a playful atmosphere but fail to enhance the backgrounds or character development.
“The piano performances of pieces by Franz Schubert and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart created a playful attitude, but they did not offer anything to the backgrounds or the characters.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is effectively crafted to evoke the feel of a silent film, showcasing designer Rafael García's thoughtful approach to creating a unique and immersive experience.
“I understood the thought of the designer Rafael García to create the atmosphere of a silent film with this initiative.”
“I understood the intention of the designer Rafael García to create the atmosphere of a silent film with this initiative.”
