Five Nights at Freddy's 4

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  1. BrushedRed
    Jul 29, 2015
    2
    These games are so overrated. I played the first whenever everyone was ranting and raving about it. I never found it scary. I played the second when it came out.. Didn't find it scary. Gave up on this series. Skipped the 3rd one. Then I heard rave things about the 4th and reluctantly played it with one of my friends... Yep.. Same as the first one, and the second one.. And from deductiveThese games are so overrated. I played the first whenever everyone was ranting and raving about it. I never found it scary. I played the second when it came out.. Didn't find it scary. Gave up on this series. Skipped the 3rd one. Then I heard rave things about the 4th and reluctantly played it with one of my friends... Yep.. Same as the first one, and the second one.. And from deductive reasoning, the 3rd one. They're just overrated games that are titled the "scariest game ever made," yet I found more scary things in an M. Night Shymalan movie (and I don't find his movies scary, they're just pretentious.. as are these games).… Expand
  2. pikby
    Nov 2, 2016
    3
    while the jumpsacres are undeniably startling ,this cannot save Five Nights at Freddys 4 from its poorly executed gameplay,with a sound mechanic vital to the game completely broken because of garbelled audio, and story which is more convoluted than the matrix

    35%
  3. FlutterSkye
    Aug 29, 2015
    10
    Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is the final chapter in the Five Nights at Freddy's series, together with being the last game, it's also the scariest game in the series as well.
    The game is COMPLETELY different in the gameplay than all of the previous games, you don't have a security camera anymore, all you have to defend yourself is a flashlight, to scare the animatronics away.
    The gameplay    Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is the final chapter in the Five Nights at Freddy's series, together with being the last game, it's also the scariest game in the series as well.
    The game is COMPLETELY different in the gameplay than all of the previous games, you don't have a security camera anymore, all you have to defend yourself is a flashlight, to scare the animatronics away.
    The gameplay is made in such a way, that you need to focus on the audio cues, making you to concentrate on the game carefully, making you feel like you're a part of it all.
    The animations in this game are amazing, everything is now completely fluid, and doesn't feel like they're "laggy" at all.
    The graphics and everything are amazing too, it looks like Scott Cawthon put all of his effort into this game.
    Now, I'll explain why it is so scary, it's pretty simple. You're a kid, having to defend yourself against the Nightmare Animatronics, in order to do so, you need to move next to the doors, and listen carefully if there are breathing sounds, if there are breathing sounds, you need to shut down the door, and wait 'till you hear footsteps. But you never know if you're safe. If you succesfully defended yourself, or not. The next time you flash the light, might be the time of your death. And during the time you have to shut down the door. If you succesfully defend yourself, you still cannot think calmly. You're still worried an animatronic can come from the door, or the bed, or even the closet. You have to constatly defend yourself, while being scared of the animatronics.
    The game is also very good at causing surprise attacks. Things like Foxy's "Failed Jumpscare" is something which makes the game feel a lot more lively, and great. There are also a few nights where you suddenly have to change your strategy, due to something new coming up, making you have a lot of more fright due to the fact of not knowing what to do, due to the extremely creepy looks of the animatronics.
    The game also has some small things which made the first game very good, like random, creepy sounds, like Freddy's laugh, dogs barking, and such.
    The game also reveals another part of the FNaF story, which is quite sad.

    Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is an amazing horror game, which brings together the scariest parts of all the games, turning it into a game with brand new gameplay, creepy animatronics, and everything you need in a good horror game.
    I recommend Five Nights at Freddy's 4 greatly, if you did not like the previous games, I would recommend you to pick this one up, as this one will very likely scare the heck outta you.    … Expand
  4. NicolasThe17th
    Mar 16, 2016
    4
    This game is very overrated. What makes it unique and original FNAF were the cameras, and in this game there is no trace of them. Half of the game are stupid and very low quality minigames. I can give some points for the scares, but after a while become boring and predictable. Scott had done something great, but get carried away by fame and created a waste of epic proportions.
  5. NeedleFoxx
    Jan 23, 2016
    6
    To be brief; it doesn't feel like a FNaF game, it's literally like he got FNaF1, got rid of phone guy and the cameras, changed the settings and added some minigames.
  6. MrMati864
    Jul 26, 2018
    7
    The only one that can still scare me to this day from this franchise is FNaF 4, It's an average game don't get me wrong but this time you can actually panic sometimes for the rush that this game give me the first time i played it, beating the final night is hard, not that scary but it's an higher difficulty of the average on this franchise, It's kinda worth the price but if you found it onThe only one that can still scare me to this day from this franchise is FNaF 4, It's an average game don't get me wrong but this time you can actually panic sometimes for the rush that this game give me the first time i played it, beating the final night is hard, not that scary but it's an higher difficulty of the average on this franchise, It's kinda worth the price but if you found it on sale it's Better.… Expand
  7. Catman55990329
    Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This fnaf game is easily my favorite out of all I’ve played from the other games
  8. potato9
    May 28, 2023
    10
    best game ever. im a huge fnaf fan and a new muuuuuuuch scarier game was the right choice.
  9. EpicGamer2002
    Jan 5, 2016
    0
    This game is mad overrated the jumpscares are the same thing they tried way to hard to make them scary. Oh yeah the game freezes a lot and this game looks ugly the sound is pretty much jumpscares.
  10. kuehnau
    Sep 19, 2015
    0
    If you've played any of the other three games in the franchise, you'll know what to expect from the fourth entry in the game, more of the same. FNAF's 4 has less gameplay and mechanics then it's predecessors and will leave you with more questions then answers.

    More importantly, the entire franchise makes an attempt to have some sort of weird, deep, twisting mystery behind it. It's a    If you've played any of the other three games in the franchise, you'll know what to expect from the fourth entry in the game, more of the same. FNAF's 4 has less gameplay and mechanics then it's predecessors and will leave you with more questions then answers.

    More importantly, the entire franchise makes an attempt to have some sort of weird, deep, twisting mystery behind it. It's a horror story to be sure and as you play the games, bits and pieces of the story get revealed through a number of ways. The rest of this is left up to the game community to speculate on what is actually happening.

    Many of us jumped on board with the game because we were intrested in the story, less of the actual game and we hoping that by the end of Five Nights at Freddy's 4, most of the story would be revealed. This couldn't beany further from the truth. The "final" game (and I use that term loosely) barely answers anything, while bringing up even more questions. Scott in all of his glory decided that since the community couldn't unravel the story, that he wasn't going to shed anymore light on it.

    That's right, the developer of the franchise, the one that used to be a failure in game development, that used to work at a dollar store, who was lifted from the dirt and pushed into the spotlight by his fan base now refuses to actually elaborate anymore on the story. Talk about a giant middle finger to the people who have financially supported Scott.

    Scott has already admitted the first game was supposed to be the only one, but it was so successful, he decided to continue pushing out more games. Given the fact he had no future plans for the franchise and he had to come up with a story, on the spot, I have a feeling Scott threw in a bunch of junk and then allowed the community to come up with theories for his game, essentially doing the writing for him.

    It's my opinion that Scott had NO IDEA how to wrap up the games, he had NO IDEA what he was doing and because of that, he bascially refused to explain anything, blaming it on the fans for not being able to "find" all of his clues.

    More of an insult, his latest game is simply a different game, using all of the old characters from the first four games. Scott doesn't even respect his fans enough to make an attempt to actually make anything new or unique. Scott is going to continue to milk the furry cash cow until it's all dried up and dead.

    Limited gameplay, shallow game mechanics, poor writing, it's almost embarrassing how little effort Scott put into this game, he should be ashamed at how much he has not only milked this franchise, but his "fans". I'll never spend another single penny in support of Scott and none of you should either.    … Expand
  11. Annoymous1
    Aug 15, 2015
    0
    Dubbing this game the "scariest game ever made" is a joke. This was so poorly executed, and offered nothing to the table. The lore, although good, wasn't that special. BioShock had a better story, and games such as Amnesia and Outlast deliver more scares than this. Trust me, it's not worth it.
  12. Lyserg1260
    Aug 23, 2015
    0
    First game was bad, but this is even worse, much worse. This game just deserves to be called "Worst horror game ever". There is nothing interesting in this game. This game is just disgrace to horror genre. It's sad. Don't waste your time.
  13. gogetaxvegeto
    Aug 6, 2015
    4
    The intro to the night looks bad compare to FNAF 3, the jumpscares might be better but the dependant of sound makes it really hard for people without headphones and a quiet place.
  14. MaxTheCritic
    Nov 27, 2015
    3
    I'm not a fan of Fnaf. This game changed a lot than other FNAF games, now you can move door to door. I think that the way to avoid the animatronics is very original and smart, you have to hear low breathing, and it makes that you increase the volume and it scares more. but sincerely, it's that boring, same that others game.

    So, it's a 3 for me.
  15. Duskycarp116
    Sep 9, 2015
    0
    This game is hands down the worst video game sequel ever made in video game history. This game isn't scary at all, the gameplay is the same and is this time boring, the story makes no since, and to top it all off this game tries to be realistic even though THIS IS A HORROR VIDEO GAME WITH LIVE ANIMATRONICS!!!!!
  16. Zulgot
    Aug 8, 2015
    0
    This has to be joke right now - the developer is milking this thing to bones. Pure cashgrab, zero effort put into making this even slightly appealing to audience older than 10.
  17. Crappy
    Jul 27, 2015
    4
    I'm still somewhat unsure how I feel overall about this one. As someone who played the first three and could enjoy them despite their flaws (the third being the least flawed and formulaic/repetitive to play), I just don't know if I can recommend this one.

    I'll start by saying that I came out of the third game impressed with how much the creator had improved in game design. You see, one    I'm still somewhat unsure how I feel overall about this one. As someone who played the first three and could enjoy them despite their flaws (the third being the least flawed and formulaic/repetitive to play), I just don't know if I can recommend this one.

    I'll start by saying that I came out of the third game impressed with how much the creator had improved in game design. You see, one of the major flaws with the first two games was that on harder nights it threw away the mechanic of checking the cameras just to be able to survive. They weren't even necessary in the first place, and those harder nights made it so that you couldn't use them at all without likely dying. So in the third game, he made it so that the cameras were the main gameplay mechanic. Defending against a single animatronic, you had to use the cameras to lure him into different rooms using sound effects. He could also go into vents and then you'd have to close them from the cameras as well. This game and it's mechanics were hands down the best thing in the series. The scares were weak, and you know what? I'm glad they were. Because that's not what it was about. The gameplay was rewarding, tense, and it was probably the game out of the series to do subtlety best.

    The fourth one completely threw away the cameras, something great and unique to the series, and replaced it all with one bland and unchanging mechanic: listening. That's basically all you do. Listen closely or screw up and be greeted with an overly loud jumpscare. In the first three, there were audio cues all the same. They helped you. Basically this game just removes everything surrounding the audio cues and leaves you with nothing but them and a couple of other time sinks. Aside from the animatronics which at one point replace the others and behave slightly differently, the core gameplay just doesn't change. Listen for the same sound over and over. If it's there close the door. Check your time sinks. Repeat.

    Which game would you rather play: one where you're trapped at the end of a maze and are forced to track down the zombified murderer coming after you so you can lure him away and prolong your death.. all the while having to make sure your systems that allow you to do so stay functional, or one where you just run around in a room doing the same repetitive and uninteresting tasks over and over?    … Expand
  18. griffey546
    Aug 1, 2015
    0
    The game is so innovative, I can click in so many more places, and have a .gif pop up on the screen and go, "BOO" at me! Seriously though, this game is about as good as "The House", which is a god awful horror flash game. SERIOUSLY WHY IS THIS STILL NOT ON A FLASH GAME WEBSITE?
  19. wickedsonic1
    Aug 1, 2015
    2
    Laziest cash-grab on the market right now. Don't waste your money on this over rated trash. There's no substance at all here, the gameplay is boring, the scares are lazy, and its overall a cheap experience. Exactly the same a the last 2 games. I'm sorry fanboys but adding one or two changed mechanics doesnt make a game a very different experience from its predecessor. This scot guy needsLaziest cash-grab on the market right now. Don't waste your money on this over rated trash. There's no substance at all here, the gameplay is boring, the scares are lazy, and its overall a cheap experience. Exactly the same a the last 2 games. I'm sorry fanboys but adding one or two changed mechanics doesnt make a game a very different experience from its predecessor. This scot guy needs to up his game and stop milking this cash cow.… Expand
  20. ayylmao5671
    Jul 26, 2015
    8
    I hate the FNAF franchise but holy **** I was **** scared ****less playing this with my friends. There are bugs but they will get fixed soon but this is probably the only one you actually care about and you're not a 9 year old with his 3rd gen iPod touch.
  21. Anthonymora
    Aug 22, 2015
    0
    I know i'm not an expert on fnaf, But this is my opinion, I think this game is horrible because it has a fandom and you guessed it rabid fans, Also it get's really repetitive after a while, Which is why it has less points than the original.
  22. how_are_u
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although admittedly the Five Nights at Freddy's series has got a reputation for being extremely repetitive, this game mixes up the formula more than any other incarnation of the franchise.

    You take the role of an unnamed child in their house, facing PTSD induced nightmares after a traumatic event at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza some time prior. You must use only a torch to fight them off, by flashing the light down hallways. If they are too close, close enough that you can hear them breathing, you must hold the door shut until you hear them leave.

    In this game, there is a total of 5 main nights and a bonus sixth night alongside various challenge modes and mini games. Beating the main campaign will unlock the extras menu, where you can do things such as looking at the character models, jumpscares and playing the mini games at any given time.

    Overall, this game has got to be one of my favourite horror games, there's plenty to do and a perfect challenge factor, allowing it to be hard enough to make it difficult at times, even for expert players, but also be welcoming to new players, with various tips included in the game and the lack of a steep learning curve.

    Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is an incredibly well crafted game, and one well worth checking out.    … Expand
  23. CoryInDaHausFTW
    Aug 30, 2015
    0
    This is game series is so over-rated. Scott Cawthon, please stop making these games. They are all the same piece of garbage, pl.us you make them so frequently. These games are not even scary. Do not buy this game, instead buy Cory in the House. Cory In the House is the best anime of all time.
  24. Battlealvin2009
    Oct 5, 2015
    10
    For all those who think Five Nights At Freddy's is a horror game, it's not. Really, jump-scares are bland and everything is very repetitive. Then why am I giving it a very high score? The reason is because Five Nights At Freddy's is not a horror game, it is a beautiful, deep and mysterious storybook, at a reasonable price. From the first game to now, the lore hidden behind every detailFor all those who think Five Nights At Freddy's is a horror game, it's not. Really, jump-scares are bland and everything is very repetitive. Then why am I giving it a very high score? The reason is because Five Nights At Freddy's is not a horror game, it is a beautiful, deep and mysterious storybook, at a reasonable price. From the first game to now, the lore hidden behind every detail proofs game developer Scott Cawthon a mastermind at story-telling. I've heard that there is a movie version (adapted by Warner Bros, directed by Gil Kenan) coming up, and I think that this movie would finally break through the cycle of horrible game-to-movie cliche.

    I hate the fact that the critics couldn't seem to grasp the detail of what Five Nights At Freddy's really is, one critic even expressed that the mini-games between each nights are unnecessary. Seriously, I think that these critics are only those people who play games for a living and they don't bother to check out the lore in games.

    Overall, it is a pleasure to have gone through the wonderful journey of the FNAF franchise universe. However, I do think that the genre of this game should be interactive movie instead of point and click.    … Expand
  25. STROKESs1997
    Jul 30, 2015
    1
    There’s nothing about this fourth game that begs for you to return. Instead spend the cash on a bag of snacks and some drinks, and watch someone else shriek loudly into a microphone for you.
  26. poyumaps
    Aug 3, 2015
    5
    I feel that this game was a big step back from the series, it may be more scarier, that doesn't mean it's more harder.

    The FNAF games always seemed to add an extra element to the game to make it more challenging to make you more on edge to protect yourself from getting jump-scared. Unfortunately I beat all 5 nights in 3 hours because I didn't feel the challenge like winding up a box or    I feel that this game was a big step back from the series, it may be more scarier, that doesn't mean it's more harder.

    The FNAF games always seemed to add an extra element to the game to make it more challenging to make you more on edge to protect yourself from getting jump-scared. Unfortunately I beat all 5 nights in 3 hours because I didn't feel the challenge like winding up a box or checking on all the cameras looking for the animatronics.

    Now you are placed in a child's bedroom, listening for breathing then shutting the door or flashing at the monster at the end of the hallway. It took away from the challenge and once you get used to the routine then it just becomes so boring and repetitive.

    5/10

    There may be spooks, but there is no challenge.    … Expand
  27. papeadojhon
    Aug 1, 2015
    5
    Nice Game, it is a bit scary, though the gaming it's nothing new. But the story is strange because it's giving a total confusing turn. I hope the movie will explain that.
  28. Warlocke
    Aug 5, 2015
    8
    Five Nights at Freddy´s 4 does something different than its other titles. You´re in a room and have to try and avoid getting jumpscared by animatronics. And for the first time in the series you can move to different parts of the scene. And like the previous games its all about strategy but not the same kind as before. Since there aren´t any videocameras around you have to listen. The gamesFive Nights at Freddy´s 4 does something different than its other titles. You´re in a room and have to try and avoid getting jumpscared by animatronics. And for the first time in the series you can move to different parts of the scene. And like the previous games its all about strategy but not the same kind as before. Since there aren´t any videocameras around you have to listen. The games also has very interesting cutscenes, especially one in particular which is very important in the game´s story.… Expand
  29. minekartreview9
    Aug 5, 2015
    9
    ¿Why the critics are hating? Its because there's no more cameras?, Scott Cawthon make that the kid (the protagonist of the game) move, that's something that the people WANTED, also, the house makes you feel a scary sensation that someone is watching you and forces you to look to the closet, doors and your bed to see if the robots are coming, you have a lighter that you'll need to see them¿Why the critics are hating? Its because there's no more cameras?, Scott Cawthon make that the kid (the protagonist of the game) move, that's something that the people WANTED, also, the house makes you feel a scary sensation that someone is watching you and forces you to look to the closet, doors and your bed to see if the robots are coming, you have a lighter that you'll need to see them in order to not die, the game also forces you to listen if the animatronics are in the doors to keep the door shut and keep them away from you.

    Its a good game already, 9/10    … Expand
  30. Dezapplez
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    I thought this game adhered well to its own lore, and revealed a piece of gaming history and mystery finally solved. The atmosphere is terrifying and the audio cue system is smart and fresh. Away with the camera system and giving us an entirely new type of scare. You've got to use your listening skills now.Though it may rely to heavily on the audio cues at times it, Scott shows us that heI thought this game adhered well to its own lore, and revealed a piece of gaming history and mystery finally solved. The atmosphere is terrifying and the audio cue system is smart and fresh. Away with the camera system and giving us an entirely new type of scare. You've got to use your listening skills now.Though it may rely to heavily on the audio cues at times it, Scott shows us that he kept the best for last.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. CD-Action
    Oct 17, 2015
    55
    FNaF4 differs from the previous games and that’s good. I had a bit more fun with it but it’s still based on jump scares and that’s the least refined technique of scaring. [10/2015, p.73]
  2. PC Gamer
    Aug 5, 2015
    70
    The biggest frights of the ever-expanding series without quite the same unease and variety.
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  3. Vandal
    Aug 3, 2015
    50
    FNAF takes a step back, and relies on sound to scare you. It still works, but now your biggest fear would be going deaf because of its loud scare jumps.
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