Agony

 PlayStation 4
User Score
4.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 155 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 155
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 155
  3. Negative: 82 out of 155
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  1. DeadsFortune
    Aug 15, 2018
    0
    A broken game through and through. I was really looking forward to Agony and followed it from the moment it was announced.

    I really like Agony's setting and art direction, but after actually getting to play the game, it feels like nothing more than a boring walking simulator with stealth mechanics that don't work. One example would be me being spotted by enemies through walls. Other    A broken game through and through. I was really looking forward to Agony and followed it from the moment it was announced.

    I really like Agony's setting and art direction, but after actually getting to play the game, it feels like nothing more than a boring walking simulator with stealth mechanics that don't work. One example would be me being spotted by enemies through walls. Other examples of how broken it is, is in certain levels, the lighting effects are completely broken and some NPCs dialog gets cut mid-sentence.

    It makes me wonder if the console version even got play tested before release, actually I already know that answer. Agony feels incredibly rushed and unpolished and just because AAA publishers launch games in a similar state that is no excuse for Agony or any other game.    … Expand
  2. DrummBumm
    Aug 14, 2018
    1
    I was really excited for this game and decided to give it a try. I really liked all of the disturbing visuals and sound FX, unfortunately that is all this game has to offer. It was very disorienting, and frustrating in the amount of times you are killed by a demon that has very inconsistent mechanics. There were tons of frame rate issues where the screen would completely pause when tryingI was really excited for this game and decided to give it a try. I really liked all of the disturbing visuals and sound FX, unfortunately that is all this game has to offer. It was very disorienting, and frustrating in the amount of times you are killed by a demon that has very inconsistent mechanics. There were tons of frame rate issues where the screen would completely pause when trying to load something. I'm stuck in the fractal forest because it is too dark (literally) and I can't see the bombarding waves of enemies (especially those unbelievably annoying rolling balls of martyrs) that constantly kill me while trying to find puzzle pieces, truly annoying. My TV isn't the issue either I'm running a 4K Sony and PS4Pro and even put the brightness to max level. This is only the second level, and it has truly become agony.… Expand
  3. Meddi1980
    Nov 5, 2018
    0
    So I played Agony: Unrated for about 45 minutes… It felt like someone sticks your head in a bucket of liquid poop, and then shoves your lubricated head inside a 260 degrees Celsius oven for ten minutes, while assaulting you from behind! I implore you to somehow get your hands on this utter garbage and play it for a while, so that you know what I’m saying.

    There is no consistency    So I played Agony: Unrated for about 45 minutes… It felt like someone sticks your head in a bucket of liquid poop, and then shoves your lubricated head inside a 260 degrees Celsius oven for ten minutes, while assaulting you from behind! I implore you to somehow get your hands on this utter garbage and play it for a while, so that you know what I’m saying.

    There is no consistency whatsoever. The movement physics is all screwed up, and the environment is like Mike Pompeo’s armpits. I’ve no idea what type of substance the creators of this crap sandwich were on while programming it.

    Mind you, this is the enhanced version of the original Agony title which came out mid-2018. This one allegedly includes “improvements”, some bare chested chick cutscenes and a small number of bug fixes. This game is, without a doubt, THE worst game of 2018, and will go down in history as Battlefield Earth of the gaming world.    … Expand
  4. TheLastofMe
    Aug 10, 2019
    3
    Agony proves that, like beauty, horror can be only skin deep. With gratuitous amounts of violence and masochistic overtones, this blood-soaked adventure is not for the faint of heart. But while its bold and detailed environments depict Hell in the most nightmarish ways possible, even the fantastically obscene sights and creepy sounds become mundane and dull by the end of its series ofAgony proves that, like beauty, horror can be only skin deep. With gratuitous amounts of violence and masochistic overtones, this blood-soaked adventure is not for the faint of heart. But while its bold and detailed environments depict Hell in the most nightmarish ways possible, even the fantastically obscene sights and creepy sounds become mundane and dull by the end of its series of repetitious mazes, unimaginative item hunts, and weak stealth gameplay.… Expand
  5. Hermaeus
    May 31, 2018
    4
    I wanted to love this game. The design work, the atmosphere (at least until it grew tiring), and the creatures were exciting and interesting. I approved of the no holds barred approach to Hell.

    However, the game just couldn't hold up to its aesthetics. My copy was buggy and rife with crashes and screen-tearing, and my save file corrupted almost immediately. I'm sure some of this will be    I wanted to love this game. The design work, the atmosphere (at least until it grew tiring), and the creatures were exciting and interesting. I approved of the no holds barred approach to Hell.

    However, the game just couldn't hold up to its aesthetics. My copy was buggy and rife with crashes and screen-tearing, and my save file corrupted almost immediately. I'm sure some of this will be patched, but a reminder to developers: YOU DON'T GET A SECOND SHOT AT A FIRST IMPRESSION. The badly-implemented stealth gameplay was pretty aggravating at times. The voice acting was beyond a joke and completely broke immersion in the game.

    Ultimately, Agony kinda fell flat on its face, but I take no pleasure in saying that, as I really feel there was a gem of an idea in there. I hope the poor reception doesn't discourage another developer from tackling an extreme horror game like this one, or this studio learning from its mistakes and trying again.    … Expand
  6. SplitMind
    Jul 12, 2019
    0
    I had to play this myself just to see how bad it was, and it confirmed everything I'd read.

    It really is awful in every way. It's agony to play, it's agony to navigate and it's agony to listen to.

    In all seriousness, much of the game makes little sense, the lighting is awful and the screen tear is nearly as bad. I got this for £7. Don't even accept this for free.
  7. Dangerskies
    Jul 25, 2018
    3
    Too many bugs, horrific optimization...the game was almost a disaster in my opinion!
  8. Naumenkov
    Oct 3, 2018
    1
    The game, though atmospheric, but incredibly boring in terms of gameplay. I want to stop playing after the first hour. It would be better if the developers made the third part of Outlast in hell and added crypots with screamers.
  9. Pattyzombiie
    Jul 6, 2019
    0
    This game Agony is so bad even after all of the patches they have done.
    Can not play the game fully because of it crashing all the time and also the corruptions to your saved data.
    The game is really a waste of time ! Just watch the game play on YouTube ! Save your money.
  10. Zidane_Mina
    May 30, 2018
    4
    English.- A dissapointing game.- Filled to the brink with bugs, screen tearing, unbearable frame rate drops, serious dialogue audio problems, lackluster story, mediocre voice acting. Gameplay mechanics, although mildly interesting, are hindered by the many technical problems. On the other hand, the game's lenght leaves a lot to be desired, and even though i don't consider a game's lenght aEnglish.- A dissapointing game.- Filled to the brink with bugs, screen tearing, unbearable frame rate drops, serious dialogue audio problems, lackluster story, mediocre voice acting. Gameplay mechanics, although mildly interesting, are hindered by the many technical problems. On the other hand, the game's lenght leaves a lot to be desired, and even though i don't consider a game's lenght a main point of focus in my reviews, when the game it's so plagued with problems and issues, it's short lenght only pours salt into the wound. The only thing this games achieves in grandeur, is it's enviromental and creature designs, also the sound designs, when it works propperly, of course. The most important aspects such as gameplay or level designs, leave a lot to be desired. A dissapointment, i was really digging for this game, and i wanted the new unexpected classic, the way Outlast or Amnesia once were.

    Español.- Decepcionante juego. Plagado de bugs, screen-tearing, caídas insufribles de frame-rate, problemas muy serios de audio, pobre historia, actuación de voz mediocre. Las mecánicas de juego, aunque medianamente interesantes, sufren por los problemas técnicos del juego. Por otro lado, la longitud del juego deja mucho que desear, y aunque soy abanderado que la longitud del juego no debería ser un factor muy importante, cuando la experiencia del juego es mala la corta longitud no hace más que echar sal a la herida. Lo único muy bien logrado de éste juego es el diseño de ambientes y diseño de cruaturas, también el diseño de sonido (cuando funciona como debe), pero lo más importante de un juego, es decir, la jugabilidad y estabilidad técnica, dejan mucho qué desear. Una gran decepción. Una làstima, pues realmente esperaba mucho de èste juego, un clàsico inesperado, como una vez lo fueron Amnesia y Outlast en su momento.    … Expand
  11. Anthor
    May 31, 2018
    2
    Lamentable port en PS4 y completamente roto. Errores de pantalla de carga, intro pixelada, frame rate inestable y un screen tearing horripilante que hace de este juego otra muestra de falta de testeo por parte de la desarrolladora Madmind Studio y una total incompetencia por parte de su distribuidora Koch Media. Y a todo ésto le sumamos una jugabilidad pobre y tosca que lo acaba deLamentable port en PS4 y completamente roto. Errores de pantalla de carga, intro pixelada, frame rate inestable y un screen tearing horripilante que hace de este juego otra muestra de falta de testeo por parte de la desarrolladora Madmind Studio y una total incompetencia por parte de su distribuidora Koch Media. Y a todo ésto le sumamos una jugabilidad pobre y tosca que lo acaba de rematar. Puede que su ambientación sea interesante pero el programa de salida es una puta mierda. Este juego no es digno de ponerse a la venta. No lo compreis.… Expand
  12. TurtleLover
    Oct 26, 2019
    0
    This Game Sucks! Terrible Writing, Terrible Voice Acting! Terrible Graphics! Too dark! Terrible! Turrrible! Deadman Agrees!
  13. Pattychan
    Nov 9, 2019
    0
    Hey!
    Any cell phone game is better than this trash.
    Lmao. ^^^^^ really.
    Good job guys.
    Please! do not waste your time or money with this horrible broken game.
    This game is the worst game I've ever played.
    What a **** waste of time.
    **** trash.
  14. Zandalor
    May 21, 2020
    0
    Honestly I regret spending £2 on this joke of a game. The graphics are frome the 2004 at best, and controls are virtually non-existent.
    Stay away from it.
  15. NoireX_08
    Aug 9, 2020
    0
    The game will freeze and crush all the time.
    The game after a while will corrupt your saved data for that game ... the game is just f**cked. why would anyone release this game knowing how broken it is lmao
  16. yertre
    Feb 28, 2021
    0
    Please do not entertain the idea of actually paying money for this. Just don't.
  17. Badr90s
    Sep 24, 2021
    3
    It had the potential but awfully excuted, glitchy gameplay and poor mechanics + sexual antagonist

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37

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 13 out of 17
  1. Cubed3
    Jul 30, 2018
    30
    Madmind Studios has successfully created the definitive version of videogame Hell: humdrum, uninspiring gameplay, frustrating level design, stuttering frame-rates, soft locks and crashes galore, unpolished textures, ugly character modelling, sudden inexplicable deaths, and irritating glitches. It is a painful experience from beginning to end, with the only real highlight being the uninstall. An absolute stinker; Agony is most definitely Hell!
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  2. Games Master UK
    Jul 14, 2018
    31
    Frustrating stealth sections, uninspired puzzling, and dull action make Agony gaming hell. [Aug 2018, p.73]
  3. Jeuxvideo.com
    Jun 23, 2018
    30
    Agony clearly deserves its name. The gameplay mechanics are chaotic, at best, the AI is plain dumb, the level-design is muddled, the scenario is boring… Well, there’s nothing to save here.
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