Five Nights at Freddy's

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 793 Ratings

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  1. BlackMaskTR
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    Best Game!
    I broke one of the points is to be feared, although the preparation of the complete environment in some places due to the emergence of something if he did other things as well which can be hidden better example 2 game we have to use different features of different example of this. But a very nice game to be played as a result I would recommend anyone.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. ITHIRSIZI
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Another indie game legend.The producer of the game, Scott Cawthon, tried to do something cute and kid-friendly in all his games, but they always looked spooky. And I think he finally realized that making games for children was not suitable for him and made the best game he could and achieved the greatest success of his life. I'm not sure if he really sat down and thought about the story ofAnother indie game legend.The producer of the game, Scott Cawthon, tried to do something cute and kid-friendly in all his games, but they always looked spooky. And I think he finally realized that making games for children was not suitable for him and made the best game he could and achieved the greatest success of his life. I'm not sure if he really sat down and thought about the story of this game, which consists entirely of theories and hidden details, but it certainly managed to attract a wide audience.… Expand
  10. 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.
  11. Lucas_t
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    A very terrifying game with many mysteries and scares that make you afraid for a long time
  12. AndrewZi
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Golden Freddy's model looks pretty lazy but this gane as a whole is just amaizing
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Great atmosphere. I love the simple gameplay loop. Really cheap. Definitely worthy of it's praise.
  17. Ghostly_Jams
    Jun 23, 2021
    9
    I love this game, its great! Seeing as it was made after I was born, I played it whenever I could! Though I had the worst time getting through night 3, because I suck- I love it, the other games are amazing too! Its crazy to think that its been around for 7 years! Its sad that we might not get much more from this franchise, but it was a great game and I love it anyway :) although I doI love this game, its great! Seeing as it was made after I was born, I played it whenever I could! Though I had the worst time getting through night 3, because I suck- I love it, the other games are amazing too! Its crazy to think that its been around for 7 years! Its sad that we might not get much more from this franchise, but it was a great game and I love it anyway :) although I do wonder where people got the idea of “Chris Afton”, seeing that hes a fanmade character- and Michael is crying child….and Terrance is the older bully brother…but Elizabeth is Elizabeth… Expand
  18. shakeygames
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    Classic horror game. Ambience, atmosphere and environment is downright horrifying.
  19. MaxRuchushkin
    Sep 6, 2022
    9
    This game has atmosphere! It’s very important for horror games. This game is very creepy and I like it
  20. Wojennik
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Five Night at Freddys is a game that gives mu a lot of memories when i was 6 I was terrified of it like the plague and avoided it all the time but this time it dont really scares me but still good game
  21. GameBuster
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    Very fun expierience with this game, its already almost 10 years old.
    Still fun to play! Also fun to watch. 92/100
  22. ilovegamedemos8
    May 22, 2023
    9
    har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har har
  23. thethethe4
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a classic horror game, though the game mechanics and graphics are basic it does not take away from the essence of this game. Being in the at office with ambient noise going off in the background is a truly terrifying experience. The first few nights are terrifying as you fight to survive the possessed robots after you, the last few nights though begin to get more frustrating. By that point you are numb to all the horrors of the game and more often than not you are just going to get frustrated not scared. This doesn't take away from the game though, the lore of this game is also immaculate. It connects well with the rest of the games in the franchise. If you are looking for an intriguing and terrifying game then Five Nights At Freddy's is for you.… Expand
  24. Diogo_Vale
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Its amazing, i just gave a 9 because it lacks on story events(I know scott did not know he would make a bunch of games but anyways)
  25. VictorTimely
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Game untuk anak-anak
    Ranking 4 Animatronics favorit anak anak:
    1. Freddy (Mulai beraksi di Night 4 dan di Night 5 dia adalah yg paling merepotkan) 2. Foxy (pandangan teralihkan dari CCTV walaupun cuma sebentar, pasti langsung otw ngedatengin buat jumpscare) 3. Bonnie (dia bakal muncul kalo kita cuma fokus ke CCTV tempat nya Foxy, itupun cuma Night 1-3 doang dia bener-bener bikin repot) 4. Chica (jarang bikin jumpscare paling cuma mejeng depan pintu).    … Expand
  26. Combatking42
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    The game brings me memories to the good old days of Youtube when watching Markiplier play it on his videos. Good times that I will never forget and I am thankful to Scott Cawthon for creating a masterpiece franchise that still lives up to today!
  27. TheFizFx
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Un gran juego el cual si llega a emocionar y asustar aunque no le doy 10 pot que sus siguientes juegos lo superan con creces
  28. Pardoxia
    Aug 18, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I first viewed Five Nights at Freddy's, I thought it was a cheap game full of jump-scares. However, I was clearly wrong, as this is a very unique style of horror. Despite this being considered a scary game, I found the game to be less scare inducing and rather more tension and paranoia inducing. As many other reviews said, you cannot do to much about these freaky mascots approaching you until they're in range of your light or in some cases, running down the hallway or outside your door.

    The game-play in this overall was amazing, you have an amount of power you use and have to make it last all through the night. Using doors, lights, and even the camera all cost power. Another gameplay aspect are the bots and their different behaviors. Bonnie is the most active of the robots, commonly appearing outside your left door and quickly leaving. Chica is the second most active. She tends to linger and stay in rooms longer than the other robots, even when appearing outside your door, she'll tend to stay longer than most. Foxy is unique, he will appear if the player checks Pirate Cove too often or too little on night 3 (could also appear on night 2) and later. Foxy has 4 frames in Pirate Cove, one will show him hiding behind the curtain, another peering out of the curtain, then one moving towards the left side, and then one even closer to the left side. After the third frame is shown, a little while later if the player checks the hallway, Foxy will be charging down the hallway, giving the player a few seconds to close the doors. The last one is Freddy, unlike the others, he's kind of a mystery. You will hardly ever see him move around the room early in the week, only standing on the stage looking at the camera. He will only appear if the power runs out, and a song will play for 30 seconds before he attacks, unless time runs out. In the later nights however, he will go against normal strategy, being able to teleport through closed doors, and rapidly moving towards the player. Sometimes, Freddy will work with Chica, Bonnie or Foxy to fake out the player. This strategy involves Chica, Foxy, or Bonnie causing a distraction to keep the player occupied, and allowing Freddy to get to the player. Also, as Freddy becomes more active in the later nights, the bots become more erratic as they move towards the player, often twitching and moving in unusual ways.

    With all of these behaviors, you'd think the game would keep you always on edge. While this is mostly true, I believe it would've been more interesting if the bots could take more than 1 route, because as you see more of the game, you will begin to think, "Oh, Chica has left the stage. Well, better keep checking the right door." Okay, while that may not be entirely true because you have to focus on the other 3, it would have been more scary (and possibly drive many Lets players to insanity) to have the bots randomly decide which hallway they take. So you could have Chica and Bonnie take the same hallway, and have to deal with both of them. However, this is just a minor nitpick, and considering how much the game is worth, I shouldn't have the same expectations as I do for the Sims 4.

    Lastly, the sounds in this game add to the atmosphere and sometimes give hints to an approaching bot.

    All in all, I can conclude that this is a horror game that is far more just jump-scares, and I would recommend this game to anyone interested.    … Expand
  29. Burkzy
    Oct 21, 2014
    8
    Very nice game, it's full of survival, well, pseudo survival, this game makes at least 50 times you jump like a rocket out of the chair or sofa, wherever you are, recommending this thing.
  30. EzioA88
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    Survival horror has come back in a big way over the last two years. Amnesia and Outlast are leading the charge with indie scares, while the triple A creeps of the Evil Within and Alien:Isolation have ensured that the big publishers are still interested in delivering quality horror games. Steam Greenlight is one of the many services that is encouraging small developers to bring out theirSurvival horror has come back in a big way over the last two years. Amnesia and Outlast are leading the charge with indie scares, while the triple A creeps of the Evil Within and Alien:Isolation have ensured that the big publishers are still interested in delivering quality horror games. Steam Greenlight is one of the many services that is encouraging small developers to bring out their dream projects and Scott Cawthon is one of the many developers to embrace this service. Five Nights at Freddy's embraces the current trend of not allowing you to fight back against your enemies... and that takes that further by not allowing you to run or hide either. It's a silly sounding premise with evil teddy bears and bunnies after you, but this is one of the greatest horror games of our time... and it's all built on jump scares.

    You play as security guard, Mike Schmidt. He has taken a low wage job at the popular eatery Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria. It's a lovely place during the day and brings joy to many children, with its kid-friendly design and "cute" animatronic animals. Then it goes dark. When it reaches 12am... things start to happen. You've taken the night shift and you simply have to sit in your office and watch cameras. However, the animals seem to move and some of them move fast... It is a very simple premise, but the game builds up its story through some deceptive phone messages that also tutorials and also through the environment. Apparently, the animals are so evil because a man stole a Freddy suit in 1987 and abducted a bunch of children- all of who were never seen again. Apparently they stop their charge for human blood at 6am for unknown reasons. Apparently they stuff you into an empty suit when you caught... and put a metal skeleton through you. It's some creepy stuff and after this game, you'll never look at animatronics the same way again.

    Gameplay-wise, there is almost nothing to this game. You sit in an office the whole time, checking cameras, turning your head and clicking buttons to turn on lights and at the worst possible time, shut doors. You need to survive for around 8 or 10 minutes in real time and the only way to do this is to monitor the creatures. When they get close you shut the doors. However, you have to be quick with the fast Foxy and the massive Freddy. Once the animals get in the room, you cop a jump scare. So what's to keep you from shutting the doors the whole time- power. You have a constantly dwindling power supply and every action saps your electricity budget. Even staying still and not touching anything will drain power, due to a constantly running light and fan. When all the power runs out, you are pretty much doomed unless it quickly hits the magical number of 6am and the night ends. But once you see the screaming face of an animal on your screen... you're already dead.

    After the third night where things really hit the peak, it becomes very repetitive. The game never fully advances and you don't learn any new skills or moves. While the animals become more active and you're more likely to be killed by Foxy or Freddy, there are some really cheap deaths on display and the game can become immensely frustrating. The main five night campaign takes around 1 hour, but you also unlock a 6th night and a more inviting Custom Night. The thing is, once you've finished all of this and earned three stars, you won't want to really play this again and you may not even get through the bonuses. The only seeming Easter Egg is an annoying Golden Freddy who crashes the game and he's easily unlockable. The graphics are also very poor. It may be a one man team making this, but this looks like something out of the 90's. The sound design is very good though, with a haunting atmosphere, a darkly creepy voice over from "Phone Guy" and a startling amount of screams and yells. Play this with headphones if you want nightmares.

    Five Nights is only around $5 which is a good price for what you get. It is definitely scary in some places and is designed well, but repetition and a lack of replayability hold it back. If the next time we go to Freddy's manages to innovate a little, then Scott will have a real winner on his hands.    … Expand
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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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