The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera

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

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story8 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable humor and well-designed puzzles that provide a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
The graphics are cartoonish and vivid, reminiscent of classic Flash games, which adds to its charm.
It's a short and fun point-and-click adventure that can be completed quickly, making it a nice diversion.

The game is very short, taking less than an hour to complete, which may not justify its price for some players.
There is a lack of voice acting and minimal sound effects, which detracts from the overall experience.
The puzzles can be frustrating due to their specific requirements and lack of clear hints, leading to potential confusion.

story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The story of "The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera" is a straightforward revenge narrative that follows Johnny as he seeks vengeance against aliens who abducted his mother. While the game features a unique charm and some humorous moments, many reviewers found the plot to be lacking depth and complexity, with a bare-bones structure and no significant branching paths. Overall, the story is described as mediocre and amateurish, with a short runtime that may not leave a lasting impression.
- “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 second, third, and fourth games change course a little bit and follow a whole story arc as Johnny takes revenge on some aliens who have abducted his mother.”
- “The game concept is interesting and it has a modern story with 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.”
- “Took me 63 minutes to get through the story; for a point-and-click game, this is extremely short.”
- “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.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cartoonish style and nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic flash games. While the story may lack depth, the game features enough funny moments and a unique, cynical edge that elicits genuine laughter. Overall, it offers a light-hearted and entertaining experience, making it a worthwhile play for those seeking a humorous adventure.
- “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.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
68%
14%
The graphics of "The Revenge of Johnny Bonasera: Episode 1" feature a vivid, cartoonish style reminiscent of shows like "Family Guy" and "South Park," appealing to fans of nostalgic, simplistic designs. While the art is entertaining and fits the game's comedic tone, players noted the lack of resolution options and the low-quality graphics, which some found limiting given the game's brief length and minimal environments. Overall, the graphics evoke a playful, cartoon-like experience, though they may not satisfy those seeking more polished visuals.
- “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.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
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 voiceovers and a cohesive musical theme. Overall, the score does not compare favorably to the rich soundtracks of classic adventure games, which often provide a deeper connection to the game's story and characters.
- “There is not voice over and the whole game is musically underscored with various classical pieces.”
- “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 (public domain?) sound effects, but nothing compared to the extensive assets contained in other similarly low-cost point-and-click games on Steam.”
- “In addition, the musical score didn't add a narrative sublayer to the fictional setting of the game.”
- “There's barely any sound, no music except for about 10 seconds worth.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a straightforward point-and-click adventure style, focusing on gathering and combining items with minimal challenge, as there are no riddles or varied puzzles. While the simplified interface suits the game's mood and pace, many reviewers suggest waiting for a significant discount due to the limited length and depth of gameplay.
- “I am not usually a fan of simplified interfaces because you can complete all the actions of 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 (logical ones) and not hard to figure out.”
- “The gameplay offers a good balance of challenge and accessibility, making it enjoyable for both casual and experienced players.”
- “I would only recommend purchasing at a huge discount, given the length and breadth of gameplay.”
- “It has no riddles or other puzzle variations 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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for lacking depth, as the piano performances, while playful, do not enhance the backgrounds or characters, suggesting a missed opportunity for richer integration.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by the design choices of Rafael García, aiming to evoke the feel of a silent film. This unique approach successfully immerses players in a nostalgic and artistic experience.
- “I understood the thought of the designer Rafael García to create the atmosphere of a silent film with this initiative.”

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