Five Nights at Freddy's 2

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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 380 Ratings

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  1. Conejin
    Nov 12, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I get it, Scott tried to do something different this time. We all complain that Call of Duty is the same s**t over and over again, so he tried to make Five Nights at Freddys 2 different than the first one and not just a "Remake with more robots".

    Some people say its not as scary as the first one, maybe is because the ambient sounds/music in the first one was creepier. Maybe is because we already got used to the "Check cameras/lights/jumpscare" formula. Who knows?.

    I still dont think this sequel/prequel is as good as the first one, but is definitely not a bad game.    … Expand
  2. Vulf001
    Jun 14, 2018
    6
    A Five Nights at Freddy's fan will like this game. I have the same thoughts on this one as I had on the first one:not scary but fun, strong story but it gets boring. It's not a disappointing game.
  3. Munson
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    Did Scott Cawthon outdo himself on this new game? not really. while this is still a joy to play, I feel that it lacks something. I don't feel the paranoia I felt as I did in the first one. the constant chores like winding up the songbox makes it a hassle. Cawthon did however make the game more interesting and frantic though as some people complained about in the first one. Overall, if youDid Scott Cawthon outdo himself on this new game? not really. while this is still a joy to play, I feel that it lacks something. I don't feel the paranoia I felt as I did in the first one. the constant chores like winding up the songbox makes it a hassle. Cawthon did however make the game more interesting and frantic though as some people complained about in the first one. Overall, if you enjoyed the first one, the sequel will be marvelous for you. if you are like me and somewhat enjoyed the first one but get bored of the same **** then this will provide little sustenance for you. if however you are new to the series and are not desensitized then I recommend it. there is nothing special nor unique, just more tension and jump scares. is it worth 8 dollars on steam? no it is not. but if you have a friend who bought it then play it on their device with them. im not impressed. there is no new mechanic besides putting the face mask down, just new strategies that get old quick. 7/10, would not play again… Expand
  4. how_are_u
    Apr 18, 2016
    6
    It's certainly a lot of fun and it did throw out a good scare here and there, but it gets stale incredibly fast... unless you're a diehard horror game fan, just skip this one.
  5. biteme
    Nov 25, 2014
    5
    It is hard for me to recommend this game to anyone who wasn't a fan of the original. I was a huge fan of the original love the way it was more the paranoia that made it scary. The second one other hand is not so much paranoia as just stressful scary sure that does lead to the same paranoia feeling, but after the 3rd time dying stressful go's from scary to...well...rage intensifying. InIt is hard for me to recommend this game to anyone who wasn't a fan of the original. I was a huge fan of the original love the way it was more the paranoia that made it scary. The second one other hand is not so much paranoia as just stressful scary sure that does lead to the same paranoia feeling, but after the 3rd time dying stressful go's from scary to...well...rage intensifying. In addition to the before mentioned the sounds are the same for all for all the animatronics, and the ambiance is not as good as before most likely because of time constraints. The game was released a year ahead of schedule and it was rushed not like battlefield 4 rushed but it could be refined a lot. Now on to the positive like the first game I love the art style something about robots I love and I love the design of freddy fazbear's. The lore is also expanded and me being to lore what snoop dogg is to weed. So in conclusion:

    Pros: Great art style, and a great lore expansion

    Cons: Stressful after a while, and pretty much a down grade in sound to the original

    In conclusion, I can only recommend this game to fans of the original but if you where a fan of the original you've probable already got it    … Expand
  6. sebastianali
    Jul 18, 2019
    6
    Better than the original, but still too repetitive and very harddddddddddd.

    Take the 75 characters metacritic!
  7. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    7
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  8. pikby
    Nov 2, 2016
    6
    While the game does make a valiant effort to capture the magic of the first game, with interesting lore ,animatronics, and areas,. FNAF2 falls flat on its face elsewhere with repetitive gameplay that seems unfinished and jumpscares that only the most fragile will get a kick out of.

    60%
  9. KitkatChunky
    Aug 15, 2015
    6
    Not as good as the first. The mask only helps protect against certain characters, and again it sucks that the lights can run out of power. Also winding up the music box can easily be forgotten. I think there is just too much going on at the time however I do like that more of the story is revealed to us about the background of the pizzeria.
  10. gameguardian21
    Jul 4, 2016
    5
    Just the exact thing with jumpscares, more killer robots, and pizza. If you just have to know what is going on in the undeveloped story in the background, then just watch a walkthrough on YouTube.
  11. Greenhunter17
    Oct 2, 2017
    7
    Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is good but Scott took risks my adding more animatronics making it worse then its predecessor and the games mixed up plot leaves us feeling empty and confused.
  12. Lucas_t
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    The game continues with very good dynamics, the mysteries within the game continue to terrify. But the creator decides to put all the possible characters into a game just making it much more complicated and losing its grace and even moving away from the main storyline.
  13. CRM03
    Jul 11, 2022
    7
    Score: 7.5/10

    The second game in the FNaF series is a good game but design choices make it inferior to the first. First off, I feel like the game is a lot less scarier than the first. It doesn't have that same feel that the first does. The jump scares are more startling than the first though. The mechanic of winding up the music box really just becomes tedious during the later nights.    Score: 7.5/10

    The second game in the FNaF series is a good game but design choices make it inferior to the first. First off, I feel like the game is a lot less scarier than the first. It doesn't have that same feel that the first does. The jump scares are more startling than the first though. The mechanic of winding up the music box really just becomes tedious during the later nights. The worst part about this game is defiantly the balancing. This game was clearly not designed for higher difficulties which frustrates me to no end. Golden Freddy mode is the biggest offender of this. You can do everything perfectly and lighting fast and still lose just because the game says so. The RNG absolutely ruins the harder challenges for me. Even with my complaints I still think FNaF 2 is a good game. The game has some great character designs and the minigames add that extra bit of lore.    … Expand
  14. MVMOFFICIAL
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    Probably the FNaF i played the most. It is much more replayable than the first and it is just satisfying to fend off the animatronics with the mask, although... it could have used more polishing with the coding. The toy animatronics are my nemesis, as they take from 0.1 seconds to 8 seconds to go away. It is extremely annoying RNG and it really shows in later nights. The gameplay is muchProbably the FNaF i played the most. It is much more replayable than the first and it is just satisfying to fend off the animatronics with the mask, although... it could have used more polishing with the coding. The toy animatronics are my nemesis, as they take from 0.1 seconds to 8 seconds to go away. It is extremely annoying RNG and it really shows in later nights. The gameplay is much more strategical and predictable than the first. By night 5, you will only check the Music Box camera, as you won't have time to check the others, as it winds down very quickly. Jumpscares also rapidly become dull and predictable the more you play it. BUT... it is overall a good game and i still enjoy going back to it sometimes.… Expand
  15. Alperen007
    Aug 6, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good properties: New things like flashlight, vents, music box, freddy mask and mini-games. These are changed the mechanics and made it more enjoyable for sure. New sounds made the ambient more terrifying. Also the map is bigger and more detailed than the first game.
    Bad properties: This game has about 10 very active animatronics, and it is really hard to beat this game. You should only wind the music box and check out hallway and vents to beat the nights after third one. The cameras are as if in vain.    … Expand
  16. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    5
    A highly awaited game that was sadly rushed, creating many flaws and bad atmosphere decisions. The jumpscares though. Freaks the crap out of me.
  17. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    5
    can be fun for a bit but there are way too many animatronics to deal with, to the point where it becomes comical instead of scary. the mask is a cool addition though
  18. funnymystical
    Sep 6, 2022
    5
    not as bad as the last one, but still pretty meh.
    review:
    lore: 5.8/10
    characters: 4/10
    scary level: 1/10
    bugs: tiny ones
    jankyness level: 8/10
  19. GamingT2009
    May 12, 2022
    7
    I think this game is fun, and one of my favorite FNAF games of all time. I find it very creepy, the roster of animatronics is one of my favorites as well, and it's just a good time. However, This game is good but does have flaws that make it frustrating and dull to play. First off, some animatronics requires you to put on the mask more quickly than others. Take Withered Bonnie for example,I think this game is fun, and one of my favorite FNAF games of all time. I find it very creepy, the roster of animatronics is one of my favorites as well, and it's just a good time. However, This game is good but does have flaws that make it frustrating and dull to play. First off, some animatronics requires you to put on the mask more quickly than others. Take Withered Bonnie for example, yeah he's a pain in the ass. Now what would happen is I would see him, and put up my mask, but since I was like 0.0001 seconds late, he would still get me, and It's annoying. The second is that there isn't much else to do once you beat night 6. Sure you have the custom night challenges, but most of them are hard, for reasons just stated. The only other thing you can do is hunt for lore, which I doubt unless your Mat Pat you would do that. This game can be fun, but it's flawed as hell.… Expand
  20. trinovatic
    Nov 28, 2022
    7
    CLASSIC. Me acuerdo como me surraba de miedo cada vez que veía a Foxy en el pasillo de enfrente.
  21. Silverfish003
    Jul 28, 2022
    7
    You now monitor 11 killers instead of 4, but pretty much that's it. The jumpscares give a good jump sometimes, but usually, they don't. You have to check the cameras, shine your flashlight into the hallway from time to time and if any of the animatronics is approaching the office through the ventilation or has entered your office already, you have to put on your Freddy Fazbear mask inYou now monitor 11 killers instead of 4, but pretty much that's it. The jumpscares give a good jump sometimes, but usually, they don't. You have to check the cameras, shine your flashlight into the hallway from time to time and if any of the animatronics is approaching the office through the ventilation or has entered your office already, you have to put on your Freddy Fazbear mask in order to fool them, making them leave you alone, until they come back or the clock hits 6 AM. Sounds nice. Well, it is, but...

    ...for the cameras, cool, except for the fact, that you only have to check the Prize Counter to win, making them almost pointless.

    Let me give you a small list of things that you are going to have to do to 100% win the game. So, let's begin:
    1. As the game starts, flip your camera up and wind up the music box to prevent the Marionette from leaving.
    2. Keep winding it up until you hear ventilation sounds or a "scary" sounding ambient sound. Then flip your camera down, use your flashlight to check the hallway. If you heard the ambient sound, it means that Foxy is in the hallway. Press the flashlight button for a split second to keep him at bay. Then, check the ventilation lights to check if anyone has arrived. If there's someone in the ventilation, put on your Freddy mask and wait for them to leave. If there is no threat at the moment, flip your camera up and wind up the box again.
    3. Repeat.

    Trust me, it's harder than it sounds even though your to-do list is quite empty. But I almost forgot to mention that even though my guide states 100%, your winning chances are not full 100%. Let me introduce you to your biggest enemy that you battle against through the whole thing: RNG. The Killers may be unpredictable, but sometimes, the RNG makes them enter your office faster than you can wind up the music box, making it impossible to win sometimes, because the Marionette gets you.

    The difficulty of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is very punishing, but it is a good game. And although it is not as enjoyable as the original Five Nights at Freddy's is, it has, unlike the first game, some replayability, thanks to optional challenges unlocked upon completing the sixth night, and it also features secret minigames that sometimes appear upon death. The game still feels rushed (and it very likely is, considering the fact that it was released only 3 months after the first game), but it has new content and features some post game content. Cool while playing on docked Nintendo Switch at night though!    … Expand
  22. Ellyplays
    Dec 2, 2022
    7
    Despite my problems with the other games in the series this might be my most favorite one along with the first game.
  23. GT9
    Jul 17, 2023
    5
    I recently played Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and have mixed feelings about it. While the graphics and sound design are impressive, I found the gameplay to be repetitive and predictable. The jumpscares were effective at first, but after a few playthroughs, they lost their impact. Additionally, the lack of a clear objective made the game feel aimless at times. Overall, I would give it a 5 outI recently played Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and have mixed feelings about it. While the graphics and sound design are impressive, I found the gameplay to be repetitive and predictable. The jumpscares were effective at first, but after a few playthroughs, they lost their impact. Additionally, the lack of a clear objective made the game feel aimless at times. Overall, I would give it a 5 out of 10. It's worth checking out if you're a fan of horror games, but don't expect anything groundbreaking.… Expand
  24. GameBuster
    May 7, 2023
    6
    FNAF 2 is enjoyable & teriifying at the same time.
    Watched many FNAF videos and they are still fun to watch once in a while.
    Like the 1st game, still getting bored of it soon.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 1, 2015
    55
    Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is a game for Youtubers. Buy it if you love to scream louder than your little cousin.
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  2. Games.cz
    Jan 9, 2015
    60
    Basically the same game as the first one, but modifications made the experience rather harmful. Sometimes you will be scared, but overall the game does not offer anything exceptional. You better play the first part again.
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  3. DarkStation
    Dec 23, 2014
    40
    The game’s downfall is the forsaking of its predecessor’s main elements of dread in favor of resorting to cheap jump-scares with the over-saturation of old animatronics and the music box preventing you from being able to change your actions more.
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