Five Nights at Freddy's

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  1. kuehnau
    Aug 19, 2014
    3
    Five Nights at Freddy's is kind of like a pseudo survival horror game. You play as a night shift guard at a Pizzeria. With limited power, resources and visibility you have to keep the rogue animatronics under control.

    The game has an incredibly simple interface. You sit in the guard's office, and have access to locking doors, lights and the restaurant's camera system, which is accessed    Five Nights at Freddy's is kind of like a pseudo survival horror game. You play as a night shift guard at a Pizzeria. With limited power, resources and visibility you have to keep the rogue animatronics under control.

    The game has an incredibly simple interface. You sit in the guard's office, and have access to locking doors, lights and the restaurant's camera system, which is accessed via a tablet.

    It's an interesting idea that falls pretty flat and gets very boring, with super limited game play fairly soon. The game is so short simply because there isn't enough content to expand upon.

    It also feels incredibly cliche as far as survival horror games goes, it's just another indie developer jumping on the survival horror train, throwing something together and cashing in on STEAM. Honestly I feel STEAM greenlight has done more bad then good for the game industry.

    Anyways, the game is plagued by limited game play, short play times and awful graphics. If you were going to do something like this, at the very least you could do a better job with the graphics.

    It's not even worth the $5.00 cost for admission. Maybe if you got it in the humble bundle, for a dollar with multiple other games included.    … Expand
  2. Spazztik
    Jun 27, 2015
    4
    I simply do not FNAF, but this game is notably better than the other 3. The gameplay is uninteresting, and the jumpscares lose their scare. But the atmosphere is creepy, and i'll give it that.
  3. DarkLordGig
    Jul 10, 2015
    2
    I know that horror is a very subjective thing, and what might scare me might not scare another person and vice versa, but just hear me out ok.

    This isn't what I would consider a horror game, The jump scares are just that, jump scares. I've seen jump scares used well in other horror games such as Fatal frame, but in this game they are just cheap and annoying. Another thing that kinda    I know that horror is a very subjective thing, and what might scare me might not scare another person and vice versa, but just hear me out ok.

    This isn't what I would consider a horror game, The jump scares are just that, jump scares. I've seen jump scares used well in other horror games such as Fatal frame, but in this game they are just cheap and annoying.

    Another thing that kinda ticks me off is the wasted potential. Hell when I saw this game I was expecting to actually explore the restaurant you know as an actual security guard doing his rounds. But all I got was one room that I was forced to not leave and just watch the monitors. Granted I've played games that used such a mechanic really well such as nighttrap, but in this game it kinda gets old fast.

    I will say one positive about this game though, It did nail the atmosphere and did tell a genuinely spooky and chilling tale. I would recommend just getting this game when it is on sale though.    … Expand
  4. Beastprogamer
    Apr 12, 2015
    4
    Mediocre at best. The jumpscares are cool. The gameplay is fine. The graphics are okay but not the best. Also NIGHT 6 IS SO FRIGGING HARD!!!!!!! I recommend this a little bit. It is your choice to buy it or not.
  5. Mariofan
    Apr 12, 2015
    2
    This game is pretty lame and boring. It is the most overrated game ever. The graphics are ghastly. The gameplay isn't great. And WHY does it have TWO SEQUELS not even A YEAR after the release date?!?! Do not get this game or the sequels. Buy Wii Party or Wii Party U instead. And jumpscares, really?
  6. Rem
    Jan 9, 2015
    3
    I don't truly believe in overrated or underrated games, people simply look at forms of entertainment differently. However, FNAF is simply Youtube bait, nevermind the unique setting whose Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria textures remind me of FMV cutscenes back in the Sega Genesis days, nevermind the downright jumpscare infused game designed which is the only fuel of terror in this game. What bugsI don't truly believe in overrated or underrated games, people simply look at forms of entertainment differently. However, FNAF is simply Youtube bait, nevermind the unique setting whose Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria textures remind me of FMV cutscenes back in the Sega Genesis days, nevermind the downright jumpscare infused game designed which is the only fuel of terror in this game. What bugs me the most is that close to little effort was actually made into "scaring" you. It's certainly not a well told story, I could leave a few hints myself about the animatronics and anyone can twist their own theories to fit however. This game is amateurish is best and to see this game compared to Silent Hill makes me want to hurdle a kitten into a flaming pit of lava.… Expand
  7. FancyPantsMcgee
    May 18, 2015
    0
    this game is just horrible, just horrible. I swear I will never play this game again and if anyone else ever does, I pity them, and Mr. T. By the way, I'm just trying to reach the 150 character max.
  8. CaKeS
    Jun 15, 2015
    4
    [Please read the full review before immediately disliking this because you disagree with the rating, this is my opinion; you can have yours while I can have mine]

    While the idea behind it is clever and well put-together, FNF fails to deliver in many fields. First of all, if you don't like jumpscares and want a lasting scare that messes with your head, look elsewhere. In fact, look on    [Please read the full review before immediately disliking this because you disagree with the rating, this is my opinion; you can have yours while I can have mine]

    While the idea behind it is clever and well put-together, FNF fails to deliver in many fields. First of all, if you don't like jumpscares and want a lasting scare that messes with your head, look elsewhere. In fact, look on the other side of the world, as far away from FNF you can get, because jumpscares is what FNF is entirely based around. I realize there is a lot of love for this game and this will probably get disliked to hell, but this is my opinion of the game, and I've played through over 100 games, and I've tried hundreds more, and the horror genre is my all-time favorite for movies, games, books, anything. So take it from me when I say this is not a horror game you want to play if you enjoy the genre.

    You sit in a small room the entire game (not even a 3D one, it's just a panorama), and the only scare that are offered are inevitability and jumpscares. The main scare you'll experience is something popping up with a scary sound. If you think that's horror, then by all means go ahead and play FNF. If you think that's a bad way to get some cheap, short-lasting scares (like me), then stay away from FNF.

    The graphics are decent, but look very aged. Graphics aren't that much of a problem for me though so that's fine, the gameplay is what I have a problem with the most. It basically consists of you clicking buttons over and over again, spam clicking and then jumping out of your chair when a cheap jumpscare occurs. It's a clickfest, and you can't explore or do anything else. There is basically no animation as well, most things are just pictures copy and pasted into the game, there are like three occurrences where you actually experience animation, and it's poorly done.

    The difficulty is also unnecessarily hard, though very difficult games seem to captivate many people, so while they're not for me, I don't knock FNF for being difficult. The difficulty curve, however, is what I think could've been done much better. The first level is basically a piece of cake; an intro, and you'd think the second would be difficult but still playable. Well if you don't study patterns and practice the first level a good amount, you probably won't get past the second your first time around, or even your second or third. And once you do, the difficulty spikes so heavily after that that you probably won't get past the third before you get bored and throw the game back on the dusty shelf in the back of your closet.

    That's another problem, the game is difficult so a new player will have to restart a lot, but the game is just too dull and repetitive to play through again, even if you only have to repeat the last two levels. Maybe it's just me, but I'm baffled as to how this game was rated so high, especially by critics. Maybe because it thinks outside of the box, and I will definitely give it that; it's a good idea and it's very simple, and provides a lot of scares-albeit cheap ones. But aside from that it's very dull and the scares don't last, jumpscares just raise your heartbeat for a short time, and then you forget about it ten minutes later. Games that mess with your head and have you on edge for hours after it's done are what I look for, and if you consider yourself a fan of the horror genre as well, I would hope you also agree.

    All in all, Five Nights at Freddy's is a good idea, it's creepy, it has a constant inevitability and foreboding feel to it, it provides jumpscares, and that's about it. If you're looking for a low-budget flash game that makes you jump out of your chair but that's also very forgettable and dull, grab FNF. The price tag of $4.99 isn't too bad, though personally I would never buy it for that (I got it on sale just to try it because I was curious as to why everyone was talking about it). All of FNF's fans say it's an amazing game simply because they're favorite YouTube let's players played it. If you actually saw how much time these "fans" put into FNF, while many haven't even played it, most of them will have an hour or two, because it's just too dull to play more than that. I have multiple friends that worship this game simply because they saw someone make funny faces at it on YouTube, they say it's an amazing game yet I look on their Steam accounts and they've played less than an hour.

    Don't be fooled, this is a fad more than a game, and if you're looking for a quality horror experience do not waste money here. Get Amnesia, Penumbra, The Cat Lady, Outlast, Scratches, or even Anna, just to name a few better alternatives.    … Expand
  9. Patatagames
    Dec 3, 2014
    3
    This is not a horror game,This is a child point and click games Horror games is Resident Evil ,Fatal Frame ,Silent Hill.You cant be scared even if you try
  10. ThatOneCritic
    Nov 11, 2014
    1
    You want an overrated strategy game disguised as a game in the "horror" genre? That even comes with it's own character death cliche? You found the right game for you.
  11. DerekB
    Aug 5, 2015
    0
    FNAF is by FAR the WORST game I have ever played. It has a stupid cliche story, terrible graphics, and the worst gameplay in ANY video game EVER. The only reason people play this game is because they see stupid youtubers play it and scream like little kids.
  12. IloveIndie
    Jul 4, 2018
    1
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  13. AprilReyes
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    If I'd have to compare this game to another one, I'd say it's very similar to Scary Maze. It keeps your focus down on one small point, then throws an enormous screaming thing in your face. It's beyond cheap. True, true, it's scary but after a little while your heart will jump a bit, then disregard the whole thing with an "Ahh f**k you!"

    It has little replayabity, mostly because the game    If I'd have to compare this game to another one, I'd say it's very similar to Scary Maze. It keeps your focus down on one small point, then throws an enormous screaming thing in your face. It's beyond cheap. True, true, it's scary but after a little while your heart will jump a bit, then disregard the whole thing with an "Ahh f**k you!"

    It has little replayabity, mostly because the game has very little to offer, you won't really use the "Custom Night" feature much other than the infamous 20/20/20/20 (or maybe putting Foxy on 20, the rest on 1).

    However, what I found the biggest problem here is the complete lack of immersion, simply because the game is about you sitting in one place for basically no reason, without any way you'd at least try to defend yourself other than shutting/opening the doors, again, for no reason.

    On the upside, the characters are unique and frightening (for that rough two seconds they clatter their teeth five centimeters in front of you), each having different characteristics and tactics, so it's easy to pick a favourite, or one that you despise. It's gameplay mechanisms are clear and are easy to understand, as well as easy enough for new game developers to see the "board game" behind the curtains of the sprites that you're looking at while playing.

    Overall, it's a fair little game of resource management, however, it's horror aspect is based on pretty much only flashy, noisy, and after time, annoying jumpscares, which, while sometimes can be good, shouldn't be overdosed in horror games. Adding the nonsensical elements mentioned above also axes from much of the score.

    If you are a fan of jumpscares (for some weird reason), this game is just for you. If you want quality horror that really sends chills down your spine, I suggest saving your money.
    Still, for 5$, it's not a bad deal.    … Expand
  14. zombiechan
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Interesting concept, but lacks the fun. It's an ok game for an 1 or 2 hours. Probably would make a better demo than a full game. Still enjoyable and if you don't mind spending the few bucks, it's a pretty decent cheap horror. I guess with all the hype I've been hearing of it, I was expecting more.
  15. FaustaoPentelho
    May 19, 2015
    0
    this game's terrible and not's scary this game sucks a lot beacuse it not scary the fans are kids that don't know what's terror the games they want to play the1° resident evil.musics whaaaaaaaaaaaa don't have musics only "scary' efects it dont have 3d models only photos but that's not bad but it bad used on this game and it have jumpscares this game is the worst hong kong 97 is better
  16. ziggiekitty
    Nov 15, 2014
    3
    Ok this game is realy over rated but has some good reason that make it close to the rateings. 1st the story is just plane dul what ever the guy that calls seems like he has no thougts (inproved alot in the ff2). The eniemes are plane Stupid they can kill you in 2 sec but yet they wait a whole hour just waiting for you to close the door only foxsy is smart becaue he just gose for it. FinalyOk this game is realy over rated but has some good reason that make it close to the rateings. 1st the story is just plane dul what ever the guy that calls seems like he has no thougts (inproved alot in the ff2). The eniemes are plane Stupid they can kill you in 2 sec but yet they wait a whole hour just waiting for you to close the door only foxsy is smart becaue he just gose for it. Finaly its repetitive turn on light turn off shut door open door sounds fun dosent it.… Expand
  17. TheBombPlant
    Aug 5, 2015
    0
    The game is just filled with cliche jumpscares and plot, just a other crappy horror game, and some of the fans are just like the Sonics ones, but some of the fans are great.
  18. Groatics
    Jan 14, 2015
    0
    I can't believe how anyone can play this "game". it's a terribly illogical and irritating! not fun at all. and it's not scary. just stupid. the concept is new, but bad! and jumpscares? really?
  19. PryinBrian
    Jun 27, 2015
    3
    It had an interesting concept, but poor execution by making it into a dull, generic, boring, non scary horror game riddled with cheap jump scares that only 12 year olds would find scary.
  20. Jefferygamer200
    Oct 13, 2015
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not scary at all and garbage. The game abuses a mechanic like jump scares and makes it not scary. And you can't move making it stupid as hell. Oh and beware of spoilers. You are a night guard working a pizzeria that has to be there for 5 nights. Stupid I hate this franchise so much it shouldn't even exist overall 110.… Expand
  21. Communistfurry
    Aug 21, 2019
    0
    This crowdpandering garbage is the textbook example of lazy horror. Every single image that the game considers 'disturbing' is mindless jumpsacares that wouldn't even frighten a 10 year old after the first one.
  22. Awrecones
    Oct 23, 2014
    4
    Hoo boy. Five nights at Freddy's is a mediocre game with a few occasional scares. The idea is really good, but it's so limited. If you were able to walk around and had certain tasks you had to do (i.e: locking up the washrooms, turning off all light) while still have to avoid the animatronics, I think it would be an amazing game. Yet, it's a slow game with repetitive game play that getsHoo boy. Five nights at Freddy's is a mediocre game with a few occasional scares. The idea is really good, but it's so limited. If you were able to walk around and had certain tasks you had to do (i.e: locking up the washrooms, turning off all light) while still have to avoid the animatronics, I think it would be an amazing game. Yet, it's a slow game with repetitive game play that gets boring after the first night. Its a good time waster, but definitely not scary.… Expand
  23. TheGameGeek
    Aug 22, 2014
    1
    This game is **** People say it's good; it's not. The entirety of its "scariness" comes from jump scares. It has almost no gameplay. Props to the developer for making people think it's good.
  24. EpicLadySponge
    Jan 14, 2016
    2
    I'm sure about horror games being at least better than the movies, right? Well... that answer is explained right here. Most overrated horror game that doesn't even feel scary. Jump scares... as usual... and I don't want to explain how cheesy the story is. This is only to those who are complete fans of the franchise. In fact, how did a game like this get 3 sequels in less than a year? II'm sure about horror games being at least better than the movies, right? Well... that answer is explained right here. Most overrated horror game that doesn't even feel scary. Jump scares... as usual... and I don't want to explain how cheesy the story is. This is only to those who are complete fans of the franchise. In fact, how did a game like this get 3 sequels in less than a year? I feel like they're all rushed, but these fans don't recognize that part.… Expand
  25. mrbadassgamer
    Jul 28, 2015
    0
    the wost game ever made its to bad it people like this **** it go to show how dumb 2 year old and i hate seeing this game hype up i play any other game in the world
  26. Wurgh
    Aug 23, 2014
    0
    This is not horror game. This is like some child story or some game you give your 2 old children to play. You cant be scared even if you try to. You just cant.
  27. FaZeZawx
    Jan 24, 2016
    0
    This game absolutely fails as a horror game. Using repetitive jumpscares, the game just isn't scary after the first few times. This is a horrible excuse for horror, meant for youtubers, so they can overreact and get views.
  28. thejzboy
    Jul 5, 2016
    0
    Its the worst game i ever played you cant even move it was horrible its not scary at all you cant even move its fanbase is trash its boring worst game i ever played
  29. gotimo
    Dec 26, 2015
    2
    q: what is FNaF?
    A: its a horror game.
    Q: what are the mechanics? A:You sit on your lazy *** Q:is it something new? A:probably, but there are like over 1 million fake accounts who give extra score to this game. Q: has it a cool fanbase? A:11 year olds who can only think about this game changing all their names to FNaF names: 99% Youtubers:0,99% others: 0,01% Q:Conclusion? A:    q: what is FNaF?
    A: its a horror game.
    Q: what are the mechanics?
    A:You sit on your lazy ***
    Q:is it something new?
    A:probably, but there are like over 1 million fake accounts who give extra score to this game.
    Q: has it a cool fanbase?
    A:11 year olds who can only think about this game changing all their names to FNaF names: 99%
    Youtubers:0,99%
    others: 0,01%
    Q:Conclusion?
    A: Just TRY to ignore this game. Go buy minecraft and have a life instead.    … Expand
  30. DelWolf
    Apr 18, 2017
    2
    While FNAF provides a chilling atmosphere in the opening minutes of the game, and you are placed in a unique setting, giving this game some real potential, I completely lost interest once I realised the way it decides to "scare" you is a loud jumpscare. Not only that, but the repetitive gameplay (in my opinion) gets boring after five minutes. I would personally give this one a skip, andWhile FNAF provides a chilling atmosphere in the opening minutes of the game, and you are placed in a unique setting, giving this game some real potential, I completely lost interest once I realised the way it decides to "scare" you is a loud jumpscare. Not only that, but the repetitive gameplay (in my opinion) gets boring after five minutes. I would personally give this one a skip, and it's certainly not deserving of four sequels.… Expand
  31. Mak_tt_
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    It is boring and mediocre. You stare at cameras and close doors while waiting for jump scares. It’s not even scary it’s a joke.
  32. kezzyhko
    Mar 1, 2021
    3
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  33. Linkster
    Aug 17, 2015
    3
    This game is very scary, but upon playing it for an extended period of time I realized that the game looks like it should be a flash game on newgrounds. Hell, I've seen better looking games on newgrounds. But the atmosphere was very spooky and almost made me piss my own self. I would give this game a slightly higher score if it wasn't for the asscrack and a **** of a community it spawned.
  34. Lyserg1260
    Aug 23, 2015
    1
    Disappointing. The idea was great, concept is very original, but this game is very cheap. You just sit and look at cameras. It had good atmosphere for first 5 minutes, then you just know everything about this game. It's very boring. It was supposed to be scary, but it's not. There are only jumpscares. Very cheap jumpscares. Good horror game should have plot. This game doesn't have it. MostDisappointing. The idea was great, concept is very original, but this game is very cheap. You just sit and look at cameras. It had good atmosphere for first 5 minutes, then you just know everything about this game. It's very boring. It was supposed to be scary, but it's not. There are only jumpscares. Very cheap jumpscares. Good horror game should have plot. This game doesn't have it. Most fans will tell you that this game has plot. It doesn't have it. Do not believe them. They rely on theories, easter eggs and hidden messages. These are just bonuses. This game doesn't have any in-game proceeding plot, only backstory. You works as guard in pizzeria and some guy tells you that animatronics like to move at night so it's not safe. That's all. If you are new to horror genre you may like it, but if you like good horror games like Silent Hill don't play this game, you will be disappointed.… Expand
  35. Nyarulathotep
    Mar 12, 2016
    2
    This is literally how my experience with this game went:
    1-Started the game
    2-Fell for first jumpscare 3-Fell for second jumpscare 4-Fell for third jumpscare 5-Felt nothing at fourth jumpscare 6-Uninstalled the game Jumpscares. That's LITERALLY all there is to this game series. Once the game scares you for a couple of times, you will get used to it and it wont get you anymore.    This is literally how my experience with this game went:
    1-Started the game
    2-Fell for first jumpscare
    3-Fell for second jumpscare
    4-Fell for third jumpscare
    5-Felt nothing at fourth jumpscare
    6-Uninstalled the game

    Jumpscares. That's LITERALLY all there is to this game series.
    Once the game scares you for a couple of times, you will get used to it and it wont get you anymore.
    Because theres only one way you can get scared by this game, and no matter how much of a scaredy cat you are it wont get you anymore after a while.
    And guess what? All the other four or five games in the series are EXACTLY THE SAME.
    That's it. That is LITERALLY it. Nothing more to add.

    What I ask you now is this: HOW THE **** THIS SERIES GOT POPULAR ENOUGH TO DESERVE A ****ING MOVIE?!    … Expand
  36. powerballz
    Jan 30, 2016
    1
    this game is awful, in terms of both gameplay and story

    the gameplay is nothing but a complete borefest, you litteraly just sit there for nearly ten miutes (or less) each night, this game never catches my eye to how boring it is and the story (atleast the entire franchise) is also a convoluted mess, it never tells a well made story, (like everone says) instead it brings up one of the    this game is awful, in terms of both gameplay and story

    the gameplay is nothing but a complete borefest, you litteraly just sit there for nearly ten miutes (or less) each night, this game never catches my eye to how boring it is

    and the story (atleast the entire franchise) is also a convoluted mess, it never tells a well made story, (like everone says) instead it brings up one of the most confusing storylines in history, the game OR scott cawthon NEVER explains it

    overall, i think this game is garbage, a complete waste of money AND a complete waste of time

    i rate a 1/10    … Expand
  37. Ectsoplasm
    Feb 6, 2016
    3
    Let me be clear. FNAF is an awfully over-hyped series. It's not really very good. If you're familiar with ScrewAttack, you've heard them say it's a flash game. They left something out; this is a flash game, that COSTS MONEY. There are plenty of games out there that could qualify as flash games, but this is one which can actually be perfectly replicated on a no-budget flash game. Now don'tLet me be clear. FNAF is an awfully over-hyped series. It's not really very good. If you're familiar with ScrewAttack, you've heard them say it's a flash game. They left something out; this is a flash game, that COSTS MONEY. There are plenty of games out there that could qualify as flash games, but this is one which can actually be perfectly replicated on a no-budget flash game. Now don't get me wrong, this game is not abysmal, it does not stand on the same ground as Sonic '06 and Hatred. The game is boring after a few times playing, regardless of whether or not you survived all 5 nights, and its gameplay (or lack thereof) is garbage. Nonetheless, this horror game accomplishes more without movement than The Evil Within or Slender do with movement.

    Make no mistake, you should NOT buy this game, but it could almost be fixed if it were free-to-play.    … Expand
  38. Mellow_Online4
    Mar 22, 2016
    3
    Oh bring Satan upon me I'm criticising one of the most popular horror games of 2014/2015! Now please hear me out!

    I think that in both video games and movies the horror genre is basically on life support and the only thing that horror games have left is that they hope that a youtuber does a let's play of them o their let's play channel. I find it quite hard to find a horror game that    Oh bring Satan upon me I'm criticising one of the most popular horror games of 2014/2015! Now please hear me out!

    I think that in both video games and movies the horror genre is basically on life support and the only thing that horror games have left is that they hope that a youtuber does a let's play of them o their let's play channel. I find it quite hard to find a horror game that has been released within the last 5 years that I can actually say were great horror games. These games being: Alan Wake, Amnesia: the dark descent, Outlast, Alien: Isolation and the evil within. That isn't a lot compared to there being like 500 horror games made in 5 years. Tons of my friends were talking about this game saying it's horror game of the year and I personally don't see why this is supposed to be scary. I just say to them "Alien: Isolation came out the same year"

    Five nights at Freddy's is a horror game (In case u hadn't figured that out already) where a whole lot of nothing happens. Well I mean stuff does happen and that stuff that happens is waiting. Remember those old jump scares that your friends used to send you in an email? Scott Cawthon did and decided to make a game based off of them. In those images you were just waiting for something to pop up and that's exactly what u do in FNAF. Your main goal is to keep an eye on the cameras in order to monitor where all 4 animatronics are at and when they get close to the door u shut it but u can't keep it shut for too long otherwise you will run out of power. Rinse and repeat. It isn't exactly the sort of pressure that should be in a horror game. I wait everyday in my life. I could literally recreate FNAF. I could wait in a waiting room then randomly my friend would say "boo" to me and that's basically. It also takes possibly the laziest and most cliché way of how to scare the gamers, it uses a jump scare. These are scary for like maybe the first 5-10 mins of the game but then the more I got these, the more I just got annoyed at the game and it really took away from any sort of horror elements I thought the game had at the time.

    There isn't really much story in the game itself, but the fan theories have tried to form some sort of story about a bite that happened in 87 by one of the animatronics but this story isn't exactly shown in the game, the fans were the ones that created the story and Scott must have just been like "Yeah that's a good story, I'll put it as a main plot element in the sequel." I would like to clarify that I don't have anything against Scott. He's an impressive indie developer and I'm sure he's a really nice guy.But like I said I'm just not a big fan of this game or it's "story"

    The graphics are to put it one way nostalgic. It isn't anything revolutionary but it brings back memories of the games I used to play on the windows 98, old detective games where I needed to scroll across the screen to find things in the scenery. The animations on the animatronics are also very good especially for an indie game. The sound is a mixed bag. Most of the sound is good but sometimes I hear sounds that I wouldn't exactly expect to hear in a pizzeria. For example u can sometimes hear one of the animatronics laugh. If they laugh that demoniacally y haven't any of the parents or their kids in the morning realised this and fear them. Y just at night? But that really is just nit-picking.

    I was personally bored of FNAF quite quickly and I didn't really want to touch it again after I beat 20/20/20/20 mode and I haven't touched it since. I personally didn't find any replay value in it which is why I haven't picked up the sequels either. But maybe u could find some reason to play through FNAF a second time. Throughout my whole playtime I had to press forward because I wanted to do everything I could, to analyse everything in FNAF in order to write this review and I was bored every second and the jump scares didn't alleviate that. I was just frustrated with them as it meant I needed to restart the night and waste more of my time.

    FNAF personally isn't for me but I can see why so many people like it. If u like FNAF that's fine I'm not going to judge u, I'm not going to judge Scott, I'm not going to address anybody. This game just isn't for me.    … Expand
  39. reviewfrom19842
    Sep 7, 2016
    4
    Pros: It does give off this scary vide and when it jump scares (when you can see it coming) it's really scary.

    Cons: it can only be scary for about 15 minutes they I got really bored. The story in this game sucks so bad that it ruined the game for me.
  40. FromKanga
    Jun 5, 2017
    3
    Oh this is going to be a really fun review...
    Five nights at Freddy's is a "survival horror" game made by Scott Cawthon.
    I was curious what was the game about since it has such a huge fanbase and it has so many theories, it got me intrigued, I'm sorry but I thought that this game was terrible. So the story was actually interesting at first and I was curious to continue, but as the    Oh this is going to be a really fun review...
    Five nights at Freddy's is a "survival horror" game made by Scott Cawthon.
    I was curious what was the game about since it has such a huge fanbase and it has so many theories, it got me intrigued, I'm sorry but I thought that this game was terrible.

    So the story was actually interesting at first and I was curious to continue, but as the game continued, I discovered that the story was really underdevelloped, it looses its charm really quickly and becomes just really stupid, people say the sequels have a more develloped story but in my opinion they just become more and more stupid, so yeah the story wasn't good in my opinion.

    And the "gameplay"...So the gameplay works like this, you check security cameras to make sure that the furies... I mean monsters don't kill you, when they get too close you have to press a button to shut a door which will stop the monster from catching you.

    You know, I complained about games being walking simulators (outlast, dear Esther ect...) but this is the worst way of doing a game, walking simulators are competent next to this, at least you actually do something. Here the gameplay is just pushing buttons to not die, literally, you don't walk, there's no exploring and it takes away all kind of tension.
    There is no excuse for this, I can respect it for trying something different but this was a horrible choice for making a game, it's not fun, there is no variety, it's just a bland point n click with no depth.
    People say it's scary but like I said, there's no tension so when a jumpscare happened, I didn't feel anything or cared at all.
    A lot of people said this game was good because of the theories, but that only proves to me that people enjoy the theories more than the game itself, which is never a good sign.

    I really can't recommend this game, it's too linear to have any kind of replay value, it's too boring because the gameplay has nothing interesting and no depth, the story was interesting at first but became a stupid story and made little to no sense.
    I'm sorry but this game in my eyes is just horrible, you can enjoy this game because everyone is allowed to have a different opinion but I really despised this game and if more horror games try to do the same thing as this game, I want no part in it.    … Expand
  41. MrUknownerBrian
    Nov 20, 2017
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Five Night At Freddy's is a great idea of horror game but very flopped.
    Story:
    The story is about "Mike Smicht" taking a night shift job in "Freddy Fazbears Pizza". Discovering that animatronics are coming for you and you need to protect yourself by doors and saving power. Failing will cause getting stuffed in freddy suit whitch means "Death".
    Gameplay:
    Gameplay is simple: Check Cameras,Check Lights,Close Doors When In Danger and Save Power.
    Unfontrently they aren't anything else to do whitch causes to get boring very fast.
    Graphics:
    I do not really feel if it is good or bad since you only see it on cam and office. So there is no explanation to graphics for me.
    Jumpscares:
    The jumpscare are horrible and it repeats same thing. If you keep getting same ones you will just not get scared anymore witch causes the game to be notreally-horror game.
    Results:
    The Five Night's At Freddy is horrible indie,horror cash grab game. There is no interesting and creepiness after hours experience on this game. I don't reccomend buying it unless it is free or at least one dollar on humble.
    2/10    … Expand
  42. IndieCrit
    Aug 1, 2018
    2
    Let me say that I am being completely honest and unbiased. Five Night's at Freddy's is hot garbage, that is ugly, boring, bland, with cheap jumpscares and an extremely convoluted "plot". Boring and you will not get your money's worth.
  43. itsmeitisnt
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game is a staple in horror history and its gave me PTSD Long time yes... bruh
  44. HipMahoko
    Jan 29, 2020
    2
    Over 5 years has passed, and this game didn't becamed a classic. I know about a terrible fandom, but in this review I say only about a game itself.
    First, this horror game is nothing but a casual clicker game, that better suits for mobile phones. The gameplay of this game is very boring. Second, this game is not so scary. It's just a compilation of cheap jumpscares. I never scared of this    Over 5 years has passed, and this game didn't becamed a classic. I know about a terrible fandom, but in this review I say only about a game itself.
    First, this horror game is nothing but a casual clicker game, that better suits for mobile phones. The gameplay of this game is very boring. Second, this game is not so scary. It's just a compilation of cheap jumpscares. I never scared of this game.
    Also, this game had a terrible plot. In other words, this game never had a plot. Only hints of the "deep" plot. Why Scott Cowton didn't wrote a plot. Because of business. If you have a terrible fanbase with 12-year old theorists, you will get a lot of money.    … Expand
  45. GregLobstery
    Feb 18, 2022
    1
    Fnaf is just one of those games that I don't understand how it's taken seriously. It's like the cheapest dollar store jumpscares that are so non-scary I genuinely laugh when it happens because it's so god damn funny. Somehow this game spawned an incredibly complex lore and is considered a classic masterpiece now. Just watch Markiplier play the series, far more entertaining.
  46. ihatefnafhaters
    Apr 19, 2021
    0
    whoever hates fnaf is cringy believers please stop hating your an cringry believer cringy believer are people who belive cringry people
  47. rj03
    May 18, 2021
    4
    Don't buy this rip-off of FNAF! This is not the same to the original thing. I mean, you can't see the security guard's face and you can only check the cameras and can't go out side the office. Also, Foxy acts less like a dog and more like a robot!!! And it looks way to creepy to what it usually is. FNAF is usually cut and adorable and is family friendly, not creepy and horrific! But mostDon't buy this rip-off of FNAF! This is not the same to the original thing. I mean, you can't see the security guard's face and you can only check the cameras and can't go out side the office. Also, Foxy acts less like a dog and more like a robot!!! And it looks way to creepy to what it usually is. FNAF is usually cut and adorable and is family friendly, not creepy and horrific! But most importantly... William Afton doesn't appear with toast!!! This is not FNAF!!!!!!… Expand
  48. VBAf4eNKo
    May 24, 2021
    0
    Геймплей полное дерьмище: сиди на жопе ровно и шваброй кликай по кнопуськам. Графика - целая мыловарня, сделанная очень плохо. Сюжет - херня полная и как хоррор даже не запугивает.
  49. maucoderGit
    Jan 9, 2022
    0
    Fnaf is a revolution in Videogames industry, Starting better jumpscares and other changes on industry
  50. Pedro09866
    Dec 18, 2021
    0
    The game focus on Being good loking and not in terror or history or gameplay nothing but beautiful
  51. Barbodx
    Dec 21, 2021
    4
    It isnt a fnaf game its completely a new game and it have a lot of bugs that need to be fix
  52. funnymystical
    Aug 21, 2022
    4
    Five Nights at Freddy's is overrated. To start off, lets talk about what the game is actually about! A security guard with limited power trying to not get inside a stuffed suit. Now that we're done with that, let's get to the bad.

    The interface is simple and clunky. You sit in a chair with two button options on your left and right which toggles the door and light. When it comes to    Five Nights at Freddy's is overrated. To start off, lets talk about what the game is actually about! A security guard with limited power trying to not get inside a stuffed suit. Now that we're done with that, let's get to the bad.

    The interface is simple and clunky. You sit in a chair with two button options on your left and right which toggles the door and light. When it comes to turning, it feels clunky and slow on PC, mobile devices on the other hand (ex: iOS, android) feels like the game is randomly turning for you.
    Let's talk about the camera's, pretty basic.

    Why is the game a 4/10? Its clunky and gets boring after 10 minutes + the "horror and scary" part isnt shown in the game.    … Expand
  53. timkahack98652
    Jan 26, 2022
    0
    For its time, this game is one of the scariest games of all time. The story is complex and well written, the presentation is flat, but that what makes it so great for the game's spirit. This is one of the greatest horror games of all time, and I say that you MUST play it. I cannot recommend this enough.
  54. Zzzaped123
    Feb 4, 2022
    0
    This game is daylight robbery. There is literally like 5 controls. All you do is close doors ps. hotel Mario did it before and that game is literally the same as being hit by a broomstick. Only eight year old's would find this scary since all it is is dark. Why do people like this it would take five minutes to take and the fandom is super weird
  55. Gamesfor
    Dec 2, 2022
    0
    This game sucks, even worse than it’s “imitators” Much rather play poppy and bendy.
  56. MemeMachine357
    Feb 19, 2023
    3
    I'm goin to soo dis game for 3.99 becuz I pissed my underpants when de chikin get me
  57. Killervoid
    Mar 28, 2023
    4
    Boring ass game sitting in a office for 6mintues closing the door if someone's there atmosphere is good and sound as well but that is it boring game would not recommend.
  58. XxieatpastaXx
    Jun 30, 2023
    0
    one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games everone of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1one of the best games ever 1… Expand
  59. mosus
    Jul 2, 2023
    0
    Nearly invented mascot horror and it did perfectly. it shivers down your back if you see if a damn rabbit on your screen. I never thought that that would ever scare me. Scott did a perfect job. Thank you Scott.

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#96 Best PC Game of 2014
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#23 Most Discussed PC Game of 2014
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Eurogamer Italy
    Oct 21, 2014
    60
    Five Nights at Freddy’s presents an interesting concept to the player, and tries a different approach to the genre other than the usual asylum, graveyard and ghost town. Even the gameplay has something to say, but after the first minutes, once understood the mechanism, is hard to find a real interest in continuing playing.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 13, 2014
    80
    No nightmare can match the sheer terror of looking into the eyes of a plush monster that has come to tear you apart. A new kind of horror is in town. [Issue#245]
  3. Games.cz
    Oct 4, 2014
    70
    Five Nights at Freddy's, even without both the third dimension and high production values in general, is really scary. It is a little horror game which will scare you with both its original idea and its implementation, proving there may be always a new approach in any genre.
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