Five Nights at Freddy's

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  1. kezzyhko
    Mar 1, 2021
    3
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  2. Cacogeese
    Jan 21, 2021
    9
    FNAF brings a new horror concept to light that I wouldn't have assumed would work so well for when it came out. Instead of being forced to confront or sneak by your enemies, you are forced to just sit in a tiny office space and wait for your enemies to come to you creating a constant feeling of paranoia.

    The first entry to this franchise is probably the best one setting the foundation    FNAF brings a new horror concept to light that I wouldn't have assumed would work so well for when it came out. Instead of being forced to confront or sneak by your enemies, you are forced to just sit in a tiny office space and wait for your enemies to come to you creating a constant feeling of paranoia.

    The first entry to this franchise is probably the best one setting the foundation to what it's sequels, spinoffs and fan creations thrive off of.    … Expand
  3. master13009
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This game is just awesome. The first opus contains the 4 original animatronics: Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy.
    It marked the beginning of the great history of FNAF.
  4. coy
    Dec 10, 2020
    5
    we're waiting every night to finally roam and invite
    newcomers to play with us
    for many years we've been all alone we're forced to be still and play the same songs we've known since that day an imposter took our life away now we're stuck here to decay please let us get in don't lock us away we're not like what you're thinking we are poor little souls who have lost all control    we're waiting every night to finally roam and invite
    newcomers to play with us
    for many years we've been all alone
    we're forced to be still
    and play the same songs we've known since that day
    an imposter took our life away
    now we're stuck here to decay
    please let us get in
    don't lock us away
    we're not like what you're thinking
    we are poor little souls
    who have lost all control
    and we're forced here to take that role
    we've been all alone
    stuck in our little zone since 1987
    join us, be our friend
    or just be stuck and defend
    after all you only got
    five nights at freddy's
    is this where you wanna be?
    i just don't get it
    why do you want to stay?
    five nights at freddy's
    is this where you wanna be?
    i just don't get it
    why do you want to stay?
    five nights at freddy's    … Expand
  5. DoggioReviews
    Dec 10, 2020
    10
    We're waiting every night to finally roam and invite
    Newcomers to play with us
    For many years we've been all alone We're forced to be still And play the same songs we've known since that day An imposter took our life away Now we're stuck here to decay Please let us get in Don't lock us away We're not like what you're thinking We are poor little souls Who have lost all control    We're waiting every night to finally roam and invite
    Newcomers to play with us
    For many years we've been all alone
    We're forced to be still
    And play the same songs we've known since that day
    An imposter took our life away
    Now we're stuck here to decay
    Please let us get in
    Don't lock us away
    We're not like what you're thinking
    We are poor little souls
    Who have lost all control
    And we're forced here to take that role
    We've been all alone
    Stuck in our little zone since 1987
    Join us, be our friend
    Or just be stuck and defend
    After all you only got
    Five Nights at Freddy's
    Is this where you wanna be?
    I just don't get it
    Why do you want to stay?
    Five Nights at Freddy's
    Is this where you wanna be?
    I just don't get it
    Why do you want to stay?
    Five Nights at Freddy's    … Expand
  6. yxckson
    Dec 1, 2020
    8
    I used to love Five Nights at Freddy's a little too much when I was around 5-6 years younger, so when I saw that the first four games were available on Xbox Game Pass, I decided to give the series a try. The first installment in the series is honestly still about as good as I remember. I also remembered that I am awful with horror games, so I was in for a ride. The game does a stellar jobI used to love Five Nights at Freddy's a little too much when I was around 5-6 years younger, so when I saw that the first four games were available on Xbox Game Pass, I decided to give the series a try. The first installment in the series is honestly still about as good as I remember. I also remembered that I am awful with horror games, so I was in for a ride. The game does a stellar job with its setting, ambience, and use of the player's "fear of the unknown". The jumpscares still do get me, but me remembering how Freddy and Foxy work (for the most part at least), I was able to keep them away for all 6 of the nights. I definitely may have gotten lucky, but I still felt as if it was odd that the main animatronic, Freddy, was never actually a threat to me. However, I must say that I still love playing this game and I plan to finish playing 2-4 as well (maybe not 4 though that may be too much for me, and I was never too big of a fan of its style of gameplay).… Expand
  7. Kenai3739
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Sin duda es el mejor juego de terror que he jugado en mi vida, que buenos recuerdos que me da este juego.
  8. izzymango
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    its a best horror game in the world, all this game hater suck my dick **** stupid
  9. Youchlol
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    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.
  10. Kenkaneki0005
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Best new gen horror, simple but recolutionary, with the most complicated and interesting plot I've ever seen. This is a must, and of course, if you play this, you have to go on with the other chapters.
  11. GamePlayer77
    Sep 19, 2020
    8
    A game that can easily represent something that started so simple that turned into a massively successful franchise. Sure, Five Nights at Freddy's has barely any features and has quite a few bugs, but look at what it's started.
  12. referencia
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Conheci esse jogo no lançamento de Five Nights at Freddy´s 2 e sem duvidas... é um jogo ótimo, um dos melhores que já joguei... tem tudo o que um jogo de terror precisa; história, gameplay, mistérios e... terror, vale muito apena.
  13. garygreen
    Sep 4, 2020
    10
    good game and good jumpscary in game,soundtrack is good in game,good horror game i play
  14. Pedrowtome
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Um jogo fantástico, que seria apenas um jogo indie qualquer, mas acabou se tornando um dos mais mais famosos até então. Trouxe uma história enigmática, que deixou os jogadores muito confusos para saber o que se passava diante daquela pizzaria, além do jogo trazer uma ambientação sombria e misteriosa.
  15. manuel812
    Aug 20, 2020
    8
    un juego muy bueno para empezar con unos gráficos buenos y la mejor ambientación de toda la saga una historia muy bien ocultada pero que se puede resolver hilando cosas y una jugabilidad muy simple y algo repetitiva pero tensa y divertida en cierto punto un buen juego
  16. gameplay_city
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    the best horror game and ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

    sorry my cat
  17. LeandroLucky
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Bueno, el inicio de todo.
    La verdad despues de tantos años lo sigo disfrutando como la primera vez, podra tener sus problemas como lo de la pantalla o en android ser distinto (hasta hace poco que colocaron su remaster y se ve como en pc o mejor!) La verdad un juegaso, ver los animatronicos originales, escuchar al hombre del teléfono (para mi un protagonista la verdad) lo hermoso de la    Bueno, el inicio de todo.
    La verdad despues de tantos años lo sigo disfrutando como la primera vez, podra tener sus problemas como lo de la pantalla o en android ser distinto (hasta hace poco que colocaron su remaster y se ve como en pc o mejor!) La verdad un juegaso, ver los animatronicos originales, escuchar al hombre del teléfono (para mi un protagonista la verdad) lo hermoso de la noche personalizada, los Easter egg una joyita del ámbito indie.
    Merecido 10/10    … Expand
  18. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Um jogo totalmente diferente dos demais, ele é simples e muito bem feito, me proporcionou horas de jogatina e sustos bem engraçados.
  19. TheSonicFnafguy
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    Five Nights at Freddy's is The Greatest Horror Game Its Fun Its Scary And Very Hard Night 1 2 and 3 Aren't Hard But The Others are
  20. Artemka_ffd
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Best horror game ever!
    I think, what it's one of the best chapter Five Night of Freddy's
  21. DeXaG
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    A very Cossack game, a great series of games, in fact REALLY GOOD Game!!!!!
  22. itsmeitisnt
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game is a staple in horror history and its gave me PTSD Long time yes... bruh
  23. Darklord101
    Jun 16, 2020
    8
    basically, what started the fnaf franchises kickstart into the world of video games but honestly looking back at the game after all these years it's more boring than I remembered. It still holds a special place in my heart tho.
  24. Redmask947
    May 30, 2020
    10
    This game is the best the gameplay is so good the jumpscares are so creepy that it can make you jump instantly the story and the lore is fire and the best of all the characters. weather you like it or not five nights at freddy's is the kinda indie horror game anyone should play i recommend to play all games in the series they are all amazing scott did such a good job at bringing such anThis game is the best the gameplay is so good the jumpscares are so creepy that it can make you jump instantly the story and the lore is fire and the best of all the characters. weather you like it or not five nights at freddy's is the kinda indie horror game anyone should play i recommend to play all games in the series they are all amazing scott did such a good job at bringing such an iconic horror franchise this series now has an upcoming movie by blum house productions and pretty awesome merch by funko this game is the definition of good high quality horror.… Expand
  25. prime1507
    May 8, 2020
    10
    It is good It is good It is good It is good It is good It is good It is good
  26. TheCriticDuck
    May 2, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Scott Cawthon brings us this classic installment full of tension and terror, but is this game good?
    Five Nights at Freddy´s is an independent horror game that uses tension as the main element, at first glance it seems like a childish game that is not scary, but the tension and the environment that contrasts with the friendly appearance of the animatronics generates a lot Terror, the fear of lighting the hallways and seeing a robot or seeing someone on the cameras near us is very terrifying. FNaF is a game with simple but functional mechanics, an impressive tension generation capacity, the excellent use of sounds and an innocent environment, it is a very good game, it makes mistakes, it is not perfect, it is too simple and short (but intense ), it has small errors and must be polished a lot.
    The end is simple we are fired by odor and manipulation of animatronics which confirms that we are Michael Afton the son of the Purple Man.
    8.2 jumpscares / 10    … Expand
  27. MVMOFFICIAL
    Apr 1, 2020
    8
    The game that started it all. At the time, it was something truly original. Scott did really hit the jackpot with this. Looking back at it, it aged meh..
    The jumpscares don't really affect me anymore. Of course, it's only human to jump after hearing a loud and sudden noise, but the atmosphere and the sounds favored the fear factor, to then culminate in an animatronic bunny screaming at    The game that started it all. At the time, it was something truly original. Scott did really hit the jackpot with this. Looking back at it, it aged meh..
    The jumpscares don't really affect me anymore. Of course, it's only human to jump after hearing a loud and sudden noise, but the atmosphere and the sounds favored the fear factor, to then culminate in an animatronic bunny screaming at your face. After playing this over and over again, you get used to it. But i have to say, out of all the games, the animatronic models are actually really creepy. Graphics are really realistic sometimes, and lighting is great, although the game is limited by the engine. Due to this, it lacks an options menu and many other features like resolution scaling (which could be an issue) and volume configuration. I want to remind some people that this game was made by a single developer. For the effort he put into this game, he truly deserves the positive response he got with this. This game also made him have a comeback, as Chipper and sons didn't do so well...
    Yes, it is short, but for the price it has, i guess it's okay.    … Expand
  28. glitchboi
    Mar 26, 2020
    7
    Five Nights at Freddy's is one of the scariest and best horror games out there. This also applies to the franchise itself, but what the first game has that the others don't (aside from Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator and Sister Location) is its atmosphere. It has disturbing hallucinations that are unexpected, and you can easily panic, well, y'know, power outages, and its outstandingFive Nights at Freddy's is one of the scariest and best horror games out there. This also applies to the franchise itself, but what the first game has that the others don't (aside from Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator and Sister Location) is its atmosphere. It has disturbing hallucinations that are unexpected, and you can easily panic, well, y'know, power outages, and its outstanding jumpscares. This game is also pretty challenging in its own, unique way.

    The goal of this game is to get through the night. You do this five times, well technically seven due to night 6 and custom night, and overtime the animatronics become more hostile. You have to check cameras to see where the animatronics are, but you shouldn't use it too much, or else the power will decrease faster. You keep the animatronics away when they are right at your security door by closing it until they leave.

    This game is a very unique one, but it has limited replayability, and is pretty simple for a horror game. It can also get boring quite easily, but despite that, it's worth the five bucks. So if possible, definitely pick this up if you're into horror games, and maybe pick up FNaF 2 (the most challenging imo) and FNaF: SL (Sister Location) as well, as they are one of the best in the franchise. Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator is also a fun game, and it's F2P as well, so you can try it right now.    … Expand
  29. Joaoexpedito
    Mar 19, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Five Nights at Freddy's™ is a good, scary and original game, but is repetitive. The animatronics are CREPPY as hell. That's all i want to say.… Expand
  30. SirSoil
    Mar 1, 2020
    9
    Five Nights At Freddys is a phenomenon horror Game, it’s terrifying unique way of scaring you is very well made. The game is built in an office we’re you try to survive from haunted animatronics, the games atmosphere is amazing it keeps you in touch! There is 5 levels and two extra levels as well, there is also a custom night which is a cool addition. However a gripe with the game is thatFive Nights At Freddys is a phenomenon horror Game, it’s terrifying unique way of scaring you is very well made. The game is built in an office we’re you try to survive from haunted animatronics, the games atmosphere is amazing it keeps you in touch! There is 5 levels and two extra levels as well, there is also a custom night which is a cool addition. However a gripe with the game is that the jumpscares can get annoying after a long while but that’s fine since the game is simple and short. Five Nights At Freddys is a unique horror game with a great atmosphere and amazing spooks and modes. (Amazing 4/5) Your Missing Out!… Expand
  31. MultiDev
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    Five Night's at Freddy's est un excellent jeu, ça on ne peut pas le nier. Mais ayant commencer la serie par le 3 (c'est pour ça que mon avis ne sera peut être pas très objectif) je trouve que le jeu est assez dur (surtout la nuit 6 et 20/20/20/20) je l'ai personnelement fait sur mobile avec la vielle version et le jeu est fluide et vraiment excellent, la version mobile est vraimentFive Night's at Freddy's est un excellent jeu, ça on ne peut pas le nier. Mais ayant commencer la serie par le 3 (c'est pour ça que mon avis ne sera peut être pas très objectif) je trouve que le jeu est assez dur (surtout la nuit 6 et 20/20/20/20) je l'ai personnelement fait sur mobile avec la vielle version et le jeu est fluide et vraiment excellent, la version mobile est vraiment complète, et si vous vous hésitez a l'acheter je vous conseille de foncer car le jeu est vraiment très complet et vous allez pouvoir passer beaucoup de temps

    Note : 18/20 (Très bon jeu)
    RECOMMANDÉ    … Expand
  32. ViniZueura
    Feb 17, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Five Nights at Freddy's foi um jogo que me fez ficar mais próximo do youtube, mas uma coisa no primeiro jogo me fez coloca-lo em: Top 3, nos jogos mais difíceis de FNaF (Apenas perdendo para a Ultimate Custon Night e FNaF 4), foi o seu RNG, os personagens não tem um padrão de movimento no qual no modo 20/20/20/20/, (liberado após passar de todas as noites do jogo), o deixa muito complicado, mas de pontos negativos apenas tenho isso, de pontos positivos eu tenho que falar da história, ela é uma história profunda que faz com que você queira saber mais sobre seus detalhes dando uma interação inicial logo na primeira noite, bem, é isso que tenho para falar de FNaF, além de que foi outro jogo indie que ganhou uma fan-base gigantesca em pouco tempo (Thank you Markiplier and Jacksepticeye… Expand
  33. oleksiy73
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Thanks Scott Cawthon for such amazing game. I just want to leave this rating here to help him
  34. 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
  35. Lucas_t
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    A very terrifying game with many mysteries and scares that make you afraid for a long time
  36. AndrewZi
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Golden Freddy's model looks pretty lazy but this gane as a whole is just amaizing
  37. Rammar
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I never thought a game that is made of pictures could be so great! I wanna reach the 75 letters so: HDJHSHSHGGILZFO6FUOFOZDOZULFUGU7R6ROZD6OFP7R07D7FUF77F7T7F7Z8G7PO6F6PFO607G7G6SR8S… Expand
  38. LedgerDraven
    Sep 21, 2019
    5
    This game is alright. It DOES have it's flaws though. For one, the gameplay, while good, can get repetitive after a while. And Second, some of the fanbase is PURE TRASH!!!!!! Good god! The NSFW fanart this part of the fanbase draws is horrendous! Overall though, this game is somewhat worth buying I guess. The story is alright and the controls are decent. I's really your choice if you wantThis game is alright. It DOES have it's flaws though. For one, the gameplay, while good, can get repetitive after a while. And Second, some of the fanbase is PURE TRASH!!!!!! Good god! The NSFW fanart this part of the fanbase draws is horrendous! Overall though, this game is somewhat worth buying I guess. The story is alright and the controls are decent. I's really your choice if you want to buy it or not.… Expand
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. sebastianali
    Jul 18, 2019
    5
    Although innovative. This game loses many points for its extreme difficulty, lack of a decent tutorial and lack of features worthy of a "good" game as people pretend. However I praised the atmosphere, the graphics and the music.
  42. MEnne
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    I think this game is really good,because it might be a problem that the gameplay is always the same,but it gets more difficult when you proceed with the nights. The mechanics change on the other games and on FnaF:Sister Location and Help Wanted you will do different things every night.
  43. slopegameslopex
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    How to play Slope?
    You use left arrow key to move to the left and right arrow key to move to the right. Of course the terrain of the map will not be easy at all.
    Slope game slopex reviews that this game is suitable for most players because of its simple and addictive gameplay.
  44. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    8
    Five Nights At Freddy's is a good game, its very simple and challenging. It feels rewarding to get through every night in the game to eventually unlock custom night. I was one of the people that beat it on 4/20 mode. It's a fresh take on the point and click genre of games.
  45. BaneOJustin
    Aug 5, 2018
    5
    Cawthon's first step into horror will not go without mention. The mechanics are very solid, however, the first night is inexplicably easy. Entering the second night, however, the mechanics start to solidify and show its true colors, it's agitating to even try to solve it. After a while, the player will figure out the audio cues, but at the cost of dying several times to unexplainedCawthon's first step into horror will not go without mention. The mechanics are very solid, however, the first night is inexplicably easy. Entering the second night, however, the mechanics start to solidify and show its true colors, it's agitating to even try to solve it. After a while, the player will figure out the audio cues, but at the cost of dying several times to unexplained mechanics. This is solved in the later games with text showing you what to do and the phone guy being more helpful. But even after you figure the audio cues, the game is still ferociously hard. I came to get scared, not to rage! It becomes even more vile when you realize you're doing the same horsecrap again and again! But, whatever, you've finished the five nights. The game is over- NOPE. We have a sixth night. WHAT FOR?? You do the same repetitive stuff again and again, until that's over with. After all the negative things, there are positive things to say about Five Nights at Freddy's. The horror elements are extremely subtle (excluding the jumpscares) and the custom nights were surprisingly fun. The lore is also a fun touch. 5/10.… Expand
  46. 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.
  47. MrMati864
    Jul 26, 2018
    6
    I must say, playing Five Nights At Freddy's the very first 3 nights it's fun, it's tense and kinda scary. But later on lacks of new elements and only it's more difficult. Still enjoyable though. Good price too.
  48. IloveIndie
    Jul 4, 2018
    1
    Artılar
    +Gece oluşturma ekranı iyi (1.5)
    +Hikayesi fena değil (2)
    +Mekanikler özgün (2)
    +Grafikler idare eder(1)
    Eksiler
    -Mekanikler özgün olsada, bir mobil oyun sığlığında olduğunu gerçeğini değiştirmiyor (3.5)
    -Oyun bir korku oyunu değil, bir gerilim oyunu gibi (4)
    -Hikaye anlatımı rezalet (3)
    Puan: 1/10
    -IloveIndie
  49. Vulf001
    Jun 13, 2018
    6
    Five Nights at Freddy's represents itself as a horror game. I found the game fun, but not scary. You can have fun within two hours, but the game then becomes boring. However, the story saves it from a negative review.
  50. 4Nick3
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Created by one person and one person only, Scott Cawthon's Five Nights at Freddy's provides a scary, deep, and immersive experience, that and it has a story to go along with it.
    Rating: A
  51. Phoenix123
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    The game itself is probably just an above average horror game, but what makes FNaF special is the lore behind it. The game has so many mysteries and very little info is given from the troll master Scott Cawthon, which allows us all to create theories and think what we want. FNaF is definitely one of the best. The first one remains my favorite game, even up to now.
  52. LuciusMcGibbon
    Mar 6, 2018
    7
    As a jaded horror fan of over 30 years, I have to give credit where it's due; this is the only game (aside from SCP-087b) that's capable of getting me tense enough to scare the pants off me. The premise is genius, and the undercooked gameplay mechanic is unique enough to overshadow the lack of sophistication. This game would have earned a 10 from me, if not for the following problem... oneAs a jaded horror fan of over 30 years, I have to give credit where it's due; this is the only game (aside from SCP-087b) that's capable of getting me tense enough to scare the pants off me. The premise is genius, and the undercooked gameplay mechanic is unique enough to overshadow the lack of sophistication. This game would have earned a 10 from me, if not for the following problem... one which I'm betting most fans have also noticed but forgiven...

    The hows and whys of the murderous animatronics are actually very well fleshed out—the plot could have easily just been "kill-bots are coming for you, because HORROR," but instead there's a satisfying effort to explain a) why these things roam around, and b) why your life is in danger.

    The problem is, the established logic doesn't lend itself to the way the actual jumpscares play out. It's as if the creator's real goal was to maximize the jump factor at the expense of making the scares consistent with the story. Early on, you learn that the animatronics are just slaves to their programming, and will treat you like a disembodied robo-skeleton rather than a human, trying to fix you by shoving you into a suit (one which has no spare room for a human body.) How creepy is that?? The thing is, when one of them does reach you, the result is nothing more than a shrieking, flailing "booga booga" moment and a game over screen. Is it an effective jumpscare? Hell yes, but it's not at all what you'd expect from a plodding robo-dummy that's supposed to be dragging you away and sticking you where you don't belong.

    The plot generates an unparalleled sense of dread, the over-the-top jumpscares are suitably diaper-worthy, but there's this conceptual disconnect between the two that makes the latter feel cheap and forced... and part of me feels cheated. With some more toned down, better-fitting scares (e.g. you drop the cam screen and Chica is standing silently two feet from you..... still scary without being exhausting) this could have been the greatest horror game ever made.

    I'm actually a bit depressed that we'll never get a game like that, now that FNAF has the surveillance horror mechanic so closely entwined with party-style jumpscares.    … Expand
  53. Scottsc
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    I know it's a very late review, but Five Night's at Freddy's is undoubtedly a new age for the horror genre. In 2014-2015, this game and series owned the horror genre. Sadly, none of its sequels are as good as the original, and the series got worse over time.

    I first played the game in 2014 as a pre-teen and loved it. My friend and I stayed up all night on the phone, discussing lore,    I know it's a very late review, but Five Night's at Freddy's is undoubtedly a new age for the horror genre. In 2014-2015, this game and series owned the horror genre. Sadly, none of its sequels are as good as the original, and the series got worse over time.

    I first played the game in 2014 as a pre-teen and loved it. My friend and I stayed up all night on the phone, discussing lore, theories, animatronics, and many other things concerning the game. My friend isn't interested in the series anymore, and I myself am drifting away, but I figured I might as well lay it, and the other games to rest.

    This game is unique in that it, instead of blood and gore, uses tension and jump-scares. This may sound like a bad idea, but really, it's not. The game was a breath of fresh air for the horror genre, which had been struggling for years, and sparked a huge (yet somewhat destructive and perverted) fanbase. Even after the series "died" as many say after 3 (or 4, depends on your perspective) new games came out in the form of 5 and 6, in 2016 and 2017, labeled as "Sister Location" and a "Pizzaria Simulator".

    Now, talking about the actual game, it's a wonderful and immersive experience that even today, might just be able to scare the living daylights out of you. The jump-scares are quite startling, original, and fully-animated. Even though they keep killing you, you'll eventually fall in love with the animatronic cast, consisting of Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, Chica the Chicken, Foxy the Pirate Fox, and the mysterious Golden Freddy.

    Now, that being said, the game does have a few small downsides. First of all, it's pretty short, and you can clear the main game in around 45 minutes, assuming you don't die. There IS some extra content, with a "Night 6" that is very hard, and a "Night 7" that lets you customize the animatronics A.I individually, making them as difficult as you please, but even that gets boring pretty fast. There is not a lot of replay value, except for finding easter eggs, which there are plenty of.

    However, the innovative gameplay is more than enough to justify this. It's very unique, not just in the horror genre, but in any other game too.

    In short, you are in your office all game, and cannot move as the dangerous animatronics slowly approach you. Thankfully, you have big metal doors beside you that can close at will, as well as a camera system that lets you view the entire restaurant and the animatronics too! Yay!

    Oh wait...you have limited power, and the doors and cameras use power, and if you run out...the doors open and you REALLY can't do anything...uh-oh.

    As a whole, Five Night's at Freddy's is a fresh take on the horror genre, and more than worth the $5.00 price tag if you like horror games! I highly recommend it to anyone, especially horror enthusiasts!    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. Joshinatir2200
    Nov 4, 2017
    10
    FNaF revolutionized survival horror. It is so atmospheric, and you feel so helpless sitting in an office surrounded by demonic animatronics with very limited power. This game is absolutely frightening. Do not play alone at night!
  56. TheDoodFrankWak
    Nov 2, 2017
    5
    While I understand the appeal for this game behind its rabid fan base. My experience can be summed up with being incredibly bored, watching still images on a shoddy game camera expecting to be given a cheap jump scare at any moment. While it's not a game for me I have to appreciate what it does right. True Horror. FNaF strips you of all power and confines you to a security office chair.While I understand the appeal for this game behind its rabid fan base. My experience can be summed up with being incredibly bored, watching still images on a shoddy game camera expecting to be given a cheap jump scare at any moment. While it's not a game for me I have to appreciate what it does right. True Horror. FNaF strips you of all power and confines you to a security office chair. Forced to watch those cameras to find the right time to turn on lights and shut doors. You're only given a limited amount of power and the lack of options puts you on edge. It's really well crafted... but that doesn't make a good game. It's a great concept that fails as an actual video game because once you're over that initial fear of the Jump Scares. It's just a boring experience that makes me long for an actual gaming experience.

    Five Nights at Freddy's Gets a 5/10
    -Das Dood
    Follow my Live Reviews on Twitch at Twitch.tv/Das_Dood    … Expand
  57. Greenhunter17
    Oct 2, 2017
    10
    Just scary! This game really defines the word horror in this inexpensive game. Five Night at Freddy's is more then a horror game, it's the start of a new take on horror!
  58. 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
  59. bunniebon
    Apr 22, 2017
    10
    A very scary game that makes player wonder. It's horror and strategy game. Also, it is very addictive. I would recommend this game. So overall this game is an amazing horror game that doesn't lack.
  60. 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
  61. mrcool2169
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    well this is the only really good game in the series because when this game came out people liked it then came the second and people were exited because of the first then by the time they third rolled around people were like ok lets give it a shot then when the 5th one came people like me were just like okay he clearly ran out of ideas
  62. UltraMeme64
    Feb 19, 2017
    7
    Boring, boring, boring. I just found this boring. It looks nice enough, and isn't fundamentally broken, but if your not getting your ass kicked, this game is boring. If you're into Resident Evil or Silent Hill, this is possibly for you. BUT BE WARNED: if you play this you're either A) getting knocked around like a pinball on speed, B) getting bored, or C) both.
  63. Samusbooks
    Dec 14, 2016
    10
    FNaF have a dinnamic gameplay,and your jumpscares are incredible!It's a perfect game to play with your friends!The history is amazing!!!It's a simply game with a big history!
  64. hassall
    Nov 27, 2016
    9
    Out of all the five nights at freddys games this one is the best. This game made your heart beat really really fast and the jump scares just came out of nowhere, When i play the other games i know when a jump scare is coming.comparing this game to the other five nights at Freddy this one is the best
  65. JAMSpam
    Nov 26, 2016
    9
    Five Nights at Freddy's is an indie point and click survival horror game where you have to survive about 7 nights total as a night guard working at a pizzeria. Your goal is to earn a ton of weekly and extra night shift earnings (money) and to survive attacks from the animatronics: Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie Bunny, Chica Chicken, Foxy the Pirate Fox, and even Golden Freddy. When I firstFive Nights at Freddy's is an indie point and click survival horror game where you have to survive about 7 nights total as a night guard working at a pizzeria. Your goal is to earn a ton of weekly and extra night shift earnings (money) and to survive attacks from the animatronics: Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie Bunny, Chica Chicken, Foxy the Pirate Fox, and even Golden Freddy. When I first watched Markiplier and other YouTubers such as Jacksepticeye and DanTDM, I quickly grew in love with this game, and bought the first 3 games ( 4, SL, or World weren't out yet) on my birthday. The mechanics are simple. If there's an animatronic at your door, you close the doors on your sides of the office you stay in. You must check on Foxy through your cameras from time to time to see if he's running towards your left door. If your power runs out, you have a chance to survive if the clock is at 5am. Oh, did I forget?! You have to survive till 6am until the night is over. When I got this game, I was completely new to the point and click mechanic, though I managed to beat night 1 on my first try. I died on night 2, but progressed to complete 20/20/20/20 mode in the custom night selection given for completing night 6. Fun fact: This and the 2 other FNaF games were the first Steam games I got, so you must know that it must've tooken a while to get the games and get an account. The jumpscares start off making you jump back or scream a bit, but after a while it turns from horror to rage. Your heart will beat very fast! If you want more in depth, you can look at the YouTube gameplay videos, and I usually have the same reaction first playing the game, or you can check out my Steam review which is more comedic, so I'm not going to link it here. Thanks for reading!… Expand
  66. Kingofdanerds
    Nov 10, 2016
    10
    I really liked this game. (as with most of the games I review). The game had great mechanics and (of course) jumpscares. Although the game does not display any background storylines. But the game is still good enough to get a 10/10.
  67. Ishi123
    Oct 31, 2016
    5
    A fun and unique concept, and nothing wrong with it in any sense for what it is. However, these kinds of horror games are anxiety endurance tests for me. I can't play it for more than a few minutes at a time before reflexively slamming escape because something moved. It's something that will give me panic attacks. It's not the kind of horror I can get into, and I don't think it's becauseA fun and unique concept, and nothing wrong with it in any sense for what it is. However, these kinds of horror games are anxiety endurance tests for me. I can't play it for more than a few minutes at a time before reflexively slamming escape because something moved. It's something that will give me panic attacks. It's not the kind of horror I can get into, and I don't think it's because I'm not brave, either. I've beaten Dead Space, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, FEAR, Cry of Fear, and Silent Hills 2 and 3, so I think I'm a pretty manly man as far being all brave and manly goes, no really, shut up. Entertaining as hell to watch other people play, though, that's for sure.… Expand
  68. Cosmozerk
    Oct 29, 2016
    6
    I don't know whether to recommend or not recommend this game (well if I already posted this then I guess you already know, but at the time I'm making the review I haven't decided yet). The thing is that FNAF (Five Nights At Freddy's) is a game that exploded because of youtube, nothing more and nothing less. I have to confess that I WAS a FNAF fan because of the deep story, but when you putI don't know whether to recommend or not recommend this game (well if I already posted this then I guess you already know, but at the time I'm making the review I haven't decided yet). The thing is that FNAF (Five Nights At Freddy's) is a game that exploded because of youtube, nothing more and nothing less. I have to confess that I WAS a FNAF fan because of the deep story, but when you put that aside and judge the game for what it is...then we have a problem.

    STORY: 2CRAZY2EXPLAIN...Ok no. FNAF's lore is way too convoluted to explain, but the basic jazz is that you're a security guard in a pizzeria that has killer robots...yeah, not the best place to be in. You have to survive 5...6...or 7 nights and at the end you'll get a paycheck...or a goodbye message that means you're fired...THANK GOD.

    PRESENTATION: Since this is an indie game we can't expect much from the graphics, but FNAF does a decent job in terms of looks. You're office is basically a stretched out 2D image that looks like a cylinder when viewed up close, this is not the best option when you want you're game to be frightening, however when you're playing you barely notice. The sounds are typical horror game cliches like footsteps, weird noises, ect, but we do get to hear the animatronics everyone in a while. The game does a perfect job with the atmosphere, I can say that much, however it doesn't do as good of a job when trying to maintain it, since all of the tension goes away when you find out that all the animatronics do is just scream at you and that's it, and that only happened to me once in my entire playthrough. You know you didn't do a good job in terms of horror when someone like me (who gets scared even by Minecraft) finds the game more repetitive than scary and speaking of...

    GAMEPLAY: In terms of how you play...it's very lackluster. You use the mouse for all of you're actions, to look at the cameras, to shut doors, to use the lights, etc, which is not necessarily a bad thing, I mean, plenty of horror games have even less control and they still manage to be good, but FNAF exploitable AI throws that possibility out the window. There are 4 animatronics to face (5 if you counts Golden Freddy, however that's completely random), Bonnie, Chica, Foxy and Freddy. All of them do specific...explodable things that make the game very easy when you know how to use them, you wanna know how? HERE'S MY GUIDE!

    Bonnie always shows up on the left, so all you have to do is turn the lights on and off and shut the door when he is there, do some flash, flash, flash until he is gone then return to the pattern.

    Chica is the same as Bonnie, but she goes to the right so you'll have to do the process with that in mind.

    Foxy will never leave his place if you look at him even for a split second, so all you have to do is maintain the camera on him and switch it on and off while you're also turning the lights on and off.

    Freddy is the most troublesome when he leaves the stage, since he can attack you at any time...but you can avoid this by simply checking on him just as you do with Foxy and he'll never leave his place.

    With this in mind, to beat the first 6 nights all you have to do is: Check the light in a pattern of Right, left, right, then check the camera and go to Foxy's, then go to Freddy's, the to Foxy's again, then pull off the camera, left right, left, camera, left right, left right, OU! There's an animatronic, shut the door, camera, left right, left right, is it still there? keep the door shut, camera, left, right, left, he's not there? open the door, left, right, left, camera. Rince and repeat and there you go you've beaten the game in only 1.1 hours like I did. The only night where this doesn't apply on is the 7th night, but I'm not gonna go over that because...holy cheese is that madness.

    Though keep in mind that everything you do in the game will drain power, so you have to do this pattern very very quickly. You have a total of 100% power and depending on what you do it will go down faster or slower. Just keep that power until 6am and booya! you win...that's it.

    Overall I honestly can't recommend this game. It is very easy when you know what to do and it's not very replayable. I got my copy with 50% off and honestly I believe you should too. It's not really worth it even at the price it currently is...however for Halloween this can be a fun distraction.

    I'll give it a 6/10    … Expand
  69. Hervlink
    Oct 8, 2016
    10
    FIrst, english is not my native language.
    You sitting pretty in the tiny room, watching camera while they're moving closer and closer to your room, and thanks for the energy saving. I played lot of horror games since I was a kid, horror game is fun. This is the only game that make me have a nightmare. seriously, no kidding, I got a nightmare hunted by freddy and the friends. lol just try it.
  70. 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.
  71. GamecubeLover
    Jul 28, 2016
    8
    FNAF I reviewed but I realized I was to harsh actually but I played it again meh I don't know why but I had a change of heart and the game is still flawed.
  72. 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
  73. Kooey10
    May 25, 2016
    5
    The fan base of this game is literal cancer. They make stupid fanart and fanfictions, including offensive imagery and porn. The game itself, however, is good. Equally scary and fun, just what a horror game should be.
  74. morphling14
    May 19, 2016
    9
    I've play a ton of horror games and most of the time, they resort to cheap jump-scares and having a bad atmosphere. But when I saw this game, I was stunned. Unlike most horror games, you are fixed in a tiny office, looking through cameras to see where the animatronic robots are. What's makes this even more creepy is that the story takes place in a kids pizza parlor where animatronic robotsI've play a ton of horror games and most of the time, they resort to cheap jump-scares and having a bad atmosphere. But when I saw this game, I was stunned. Unlike most horror games, you are fixed in a tiny office, looking through cameras to see where the animatronic robots are. What's makes this even more creepy is that the story takes place in a kids pizza parlor where animatronic robots are based on character's from the pizza parlor. This game will scare you and leave you scared for the rest of the night. In short.… Expand
  75. Scrat2015
    Apr 24, 2016
    8
    It's a very good horror game, scary and with an enormous challenge. If you want to have a great time with a good horror game, this is your game. I recommend it.
  76. how_are_u
    Apr 18, 2016
    5
    My opinion on this game is that you either like the concept, or you just DON'T.
    I personally enjoy the game, but it gets stale quickly.
    Nobody's opinion of this game should make you think less of anyone.
  77. gameguardian21
    Mar 24, 2016
    8
    Have you been to chucky chesses, well this just takes your childhood and just ruins it as it makes chucky chesses feel like a horror game, which is exactly what this game is.
  78. 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
  79. Lollolmc
    Mar 17, 2016
    9
    This game is a very stressing game when it comes to beating it but it's more tense then it is scary it should not have the title as one of the best horror games but it sure is tense I've been struggling on 20/20/20/20 mode beacause Freddy moves so fast anyway the game is good to me
  80. 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
  81. 4Tifier
    Feb 8, 2016
    6
    The Five Night's at Freddy's series has received an incredible amount of hate for one simple reason; the game is extremely successful, and for a very good reason. The game itself is extremely simple, not even using up half a gigabyte of data, yet it can really scare the crap out of anyone who is playing it for the first time!

    Scott Cawthon gives a unique twist on the horror genre.    The Five Night's at Freddy's series has received an incredible amount of hate for one simple reason; the game is extremely successful, and for a very good reason. The game itself is extremely simple, not even using up half a gigabyte of data, yet it can really scare the crap out of anyone who is playing it for the first time!

    Scott Cawthon gives a unique twist on the horror genre. Instead of wandering random, dark locations until you eventually get jump-scared, you are instead fixed inside a single room with no escape as the murderous animatronics make their way to you.

    The only real down-side of the game is that it is extremely repetitive with nothing new really going on as the nights progress. The only differences are that the animatronics become more active. Beyond the first two nights, the game becomes pretty boring and agitating as your survival becomes less based on skill and more on luck and timing. This is especially true once you figure out the famous 20/20/20/20 formula on how to beat the game on any level.

    There is a story in the game as to what is really going on, and you learn a little bit more as you play through the nights, yet it is very ambiguous and barely even there.

    In conclusion, Five Nights at Freddy's is a simple yet fairly effective horror game that will have you jumping in your skin for quite some time. Yet by the end of the game, you're simply left empty and feeling like you just wasted your time.    … Expand
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. Heroprime
    Dec 12, 2015
    5
    I don't know how to feel about this game. the graphics could be better, the gameplay mechanics are... cool i guess. but, it's mediocre, the hidden lore is great, but the game itself is boring, it stops being scary after the 3th night, you don't have fun playing this, the jumpscares are just a gif, some of them are horribly animated like the Foxy one(The others being Chica's and GoldenI don't know how to feel about this game. the graphics could be better, the gameplay mechanics are... cool i guess. but, it's mediocre, the hidden lore is great, but the game itself is boring, it stops being scary after the 3th night, you don't have fun playing this, the jumpscares are just a gif, some of them are horribly animated like the Foxy one(The others being Chica's and Golden Freddy's)
    The characters designs are cool, the level design is okay, the office desig is bad.
    The door mechanic to protect yourself form the animatronic characters is good, but it drains powers(Whihc is kind of stupid in my opinion.)
    In the game you've batteries, closing doors, using the lights and cameras will drain them.
    You've to watch the cameras to avoid being caught by surprise. Even thought new are only useful against Foxy and Freddy
    Of course, the game was made by only one guy, but still.
    It deserves a 5 or 6, if you want to play it, go ahead, i'm not stopping you.    … Expand
  88. mithraldragon
    Nov 7, 2015
    7
    Eh, I'm not really a FNAF fan. My first exposure to it was through all the fans that play Minecraft and then I started seeing it pop up on Youtube. The first is the best in the series in my opinion. Every other game in the series feels rushed with tacked on game play features that are just tedious and not really fun. The basic formula for this game works, you will feel an impending senseEh, I'm not really a FNAF fan. My first exposure to it was through all the fans that play Minecraft and then I started seeing it pop up on Youtube. The first is the best in the series in my opinion. Every other game in the series feels rushed with tacked on game play features that are just tedious and not really fun. The basic formula for this game works, you will feel an impending sense of doom whenever you see Foxy running down the hall.… Expand
  89. 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
  90. ThanasisM
    Sep 9, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know this is one of the best horror games and yes i liked it very much but i prefer FNaF 2 and 4 more. The only thing i don't liked here is the limited power that's very annoying to look out for the electric power. But i liked it very much it is pretty scary and a nice game to play.… Expand
  91. ShieldlessLink
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Scott Cawthon has brought a new genre to horror games we know today. No moving down a dark hallway involved, no mysterious items or holes you peek through, just a game that makes you anxious. The very sheer knowledge of the beings trying to kill you, what attempts there going to make, what movement they emit, is amazing.

    You know that they are there, you just have trouble coping with    Scott Cawthon has brought a new genre to horror games we know today. No moving down a dark hallway involved, no mysterious items or holes you peek through, just a game that makes you anxious. The very sheer knowledge of the beings trying to kill you, what attempts there going to make, what movement they emit, is amazing.

    You know that they are there, you just have trouble coping with it. The very first video game I've ever played thats made me scared as hell to stay in one spot. You know they are there, yet you can't do much of anything about it. This would make a great movie.    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. zahabitaha
    Aug 21, 2015
    7
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  94. 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.
  95. KitkatChunky
    Aug 15, 2015
    10
    I absolutely love this game. The aim behind this is so simplistic anyone can play it. The animatronics are scary in this and provide a good jump scare that makes you laugh. Also the beginning of a story unravels leaving us with a lot of unanswered questions.
  96. jpjpablo
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    e um bom game mais se nao fosse a historia incrivel so seria mais um jogo inovador esquecido como foi outros games de terror como os novos silent hill,jogabilidade 10,graficos 8,historia 10
  97. BDSTheGamer
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    This game is horrible, it just screams rushed, Scott Cawton probably just released knowing that people will buy it. Don't be lured in by the hype around it. avoid it at all cost!!!
  98. horcrux2007
    Aug 6, 2015
    7
    While the constant jump scares gets old and repetitive, Five Nights at Freddy's is still a reasonably atmospheric and diverting horror game that revels in the ambiguity of its backstory.
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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