Five Nights at Freddy's

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 793 Ratings

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It's not even worth the $5.00 cost for admission. Maybe if you got it in the humble bundle, for a dollar with multiple other games included.    … Expand
  2. TestPlayer
    Aug 14, 2014
    10
    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. BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  3. 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
  4. Spazztik
    Jun 27, 2015
    4
    I simply do not FNAF, but this game is notably better than the other 3. The gameplay is uninteresting, and the jumpscares lose their scare. But the atmosphere is creepy, and i'll give it that.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. oleksiy73
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Thanks Scott Cawthon for such amazing game. I just want to leave this rating here to help him
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. Crackaner
    Aug 31, 2022
    8
    No es el mejor FNaF, Pero esta Bastante bien
    Su mayor Problema es que las noches duran demasiado, además de que se vuelve un poco repetitivo, pero es bastante bueno
  13. DarkLordGig
    Jul 10, 2015
    2
    I know that horror is a very subjective thing, and what might scare me might not scare another person and vice versa, but just hear me out ok.

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

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

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

    I will say one positive about this game though, It did nail the atmosphere and did tell a genuinely spooky and chilling tale. I would recommend just getting this game when it is on sale though.    … Expand
  14. Beastprogamer
    Apr 12, 2015
    4
    Mediocre at best. The jumpscares are cool. The gameplay is fine. The graphics are okay but not the best. Also NIGHT 6 IS SO FRIGGING HARD!!!!!!! I recommend this a little bit. It is your choice to buy it or not.
  15. RobForce
    Sep 8, 2014
    7
    Great simplistic horror game. We have seen games like Amnesia scare people with it's constant creepy atmosphere, chase sequences, and horrifying visuals. This game however does its best to scare you in a very minimalistic fashion. barely any animations, movement, basic narrative t and simple mouse point-and-click control.

    For a normal novice horror player, this game will feature a very    Great simplistic horror game. We have seen games like Amnesia scare people with it's constant creepy atmosphere, chase sequences, and horrifying visuals. This game however does its best to scare you in a very minimalistic fashion. barely any animations, movement, basic narrative t and simple mouse point-and-click control.

    For a normal novice horror player, this game will feature a very spooky atmosphere and quite a few legit scares. And some management puzzles as well! But I have to say this as a seasoned horror game veteran, this game is not as scary for me. The chilly ambient atmosphere that the game creates is quite good, but the horror itself relies way too heavily on jumpscares, and for me that is just annoying. The power management puzzle is pretty neat though, a nice new spin on the horror genre as surviving the nights is completely up to your use of energy. Also I'm not the one to ask questions about logic in video games, but electricity powered doors which close if you run out of electricity. Really? Couldn't come up with something that makes a bit more sense? Oh well, that's just nitpicking.

    On the technical side, the version 1.0 that I played is just a joke. No basic audio settings, can't change resolution, brightness, gamma. Nothing. It was just frustrating in that regard.

    In general, the game would be pretty scary for a casual horror novice, but for me personally it wasn't all that scary, and quite annoying at times.    … Expand
  16. TavernTrolley
    Sep 20, 2014
    7
    I'll start with the negatives: The game is only about 1-2 hours, and 3 if you have a bit more fun with it. The backstory seems generic when you piece it all together. The scares do die down after the first few nights, and it can slide to more of the annoying side. The game is WAY overhyped, in my opinion. It isn't scariest-game-of-all-time, but it does satisfy at some points. The locationI'll start with the negatives: The game is only about 1-2 hours, and 3 if you have a bit more fun with it. The backstory seems generic when you piece it all together. The scares do die down after the first few nights, and it can slide to more of the annoying side. The game is WAY overhyped, in my opinion. It isn't scariest-game-of-all-time, but it does satisfy at some points. The location even seems a bit generic.

    The Positives: The gameplay is something that isn't seen much. You can't move. You only have three actions: shut the doors, turn on the lights, and check the camera. It's blended together to create a well placed im-gonna-die feeling. The game may sound simple, and it is, but it also presents a challenge that I oddly haven't really experienced in other games. The game is difficult, and if you screw up on later nights just a little, then you can officially say you're dead. The story, also generic, presents itself in a way that makes it vague and makes you want to piece it all together. Once you do, there is room for even more thoughts and speculation.

    Other comments: No. This game isn't 100% scary. The animatronics and the setting won't scare you. It may make you feel uncomfortable, but that's even only for a little bit. The scares come from the fact that you can't move, and you can only do a few functions. That kicks in survival mode for people. You don't want to get caught, and that's where the scares are. You won't be able to fight back. But again, the scares can be short lived.

    Is the game worth $5? Yes. This isn't a must-have game, but if you have the cash, I would recommend looking at this game. It's really fun, but just know that this game will only last for a few hours.

    Then why does it have a 7? Well, it's painfully generic with the story. I looked at it and even found myself saying "Really?" It's an entertaining game, and this is a great start to a series.    … Expand
  17. Mariofan
    Apr 12, 2015
    2
    This game is pretty lame and boring. It is the most overrated game ever. The graphics are ghastly. The gameplay isn't great. And WHY does it have TWO SEQUELS not even A YEAR after the release date?!?! Do not get this game or the sequels. Buy Wii Party or Wii Party U instead. And jumpscares, really?
  18. Rem
    Jan 9, 2015
    3
    I don't truly believe in overrated or underrated games, people simply look at forms of entertainment differently. However, FNAF is simply Youtube bait, nevermind the unique setting whose Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria textures remind me of FMV cutscenes back in the Sega Genesis days, nevermind the downright jumpscare infused game designed which is the only fuel of terror in this game. What bugsI don't truly believe in overrated or underrated games, people simply look at forms of entertainment differently. However, FNAF is simply Youtube bait, nevermind the unique setting whose Freddy Fazbear's pizzeria textures remind me of FMV cutscenes back in the Sega Genesis days, nevermind the downright jumpscare infused game designed which is the only fuel of terror in this game. What bugs me the most is that close to little effort was actually made into "scaring" you. It's certainly not a well told story, I could leave a few hints myself about the animatronics and anyone can twist their own theories to fit however. This game is amateurish is best and to see this game compared to Silent Hill makes me want to hurdle a kitten into a flaming pit of lava.… Expand
  19. FancyPantsMcgee
    May 18, 2015
    0
    this game is just horrible, just horrible. I swear I will never play this game again and if anyone else ever does, I pity them, and Mr. T. By the way, I'm just trying to reach the 150 character max.
  20. CaKeS
    Jun 15, 2015
    4
    [Please read the full review before immediately disliking this because you disagree with the rating, this is my opinion; you can have yours while I can have mine]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Don't be fooled, this is a fad more than a game, and if you're looking for a quality horror experience do not waste money here. Get Amnesia, Penumbra, The Cat Lady, Outlast, Scratches, or even Anna, just to name a few better alternatives.    … Expand
  21. Patatagames
    Dec 3, 2014
    3
    This is not a horror game,This is a child point and click games Horror games is Resident Evil ,Fatal Frame ,Silent Hill.You cant be scared even if you try
  22. ThatOneCritic
    Nov 11, 2014
    1
    You want an overrated strategy game disguised as a game in the "horror" genre? That even comes with it's own character death cliche? You found the right game for you.
  23. 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.
  24. IloveIndie
    Jul 4, 2018
    1
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  25. AprilReyes
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    If I'd have to compare this game to another one, I'd say it's very similar to Scary Maze. It keeps your focus down on one small point, then throws an enormous screaming thing in your face. It's beyond cheap. True, true, it's scary but after a little while your heart will jump a bit, then disregard the whole thing with an "Ahh f**k you!"

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

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

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

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

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

    If you are a fan of jumpscares (for some weird reason), this game is just for you. If you want quality horror that really sends chills down your spine, I suggest saving your money.
    Still, for 5$, it's not a bad deal.    … Expand
  26. zombiechan
    Sep 24, 2014
    4
    Interesting concept, but lacks the fun. It's an ok game for an 1 or 2 hours. Probably would make a better demo than a full game. Still enjoyable and if you don't mind spending the few bucks, it's a pretty decent cheap horror. I guess with all the hype I've been hearing of it, I was expecting more.
  27. FaustaoPentelho
    May 19, 2015
    0
    this game's terrible and not's scary this game sucks a lot beacuse it not scary the fans are kids that don't know what's terror the games they want to play the1° resident evil.musics whaaaaaaaaaaaa don't have musics only "scary' efects it dont have 3d models only photos but that's not bad but it bad used on this game and it have jumpscares this game is the worst hong kong 97 is better
  28. ziggiekitty
    Nov 15, 2014
    3
    Ok this game is realy over rated but has some good reason that make it close to the rateings. 1st the story is just plane dul what ever the guy that calls seems like he has no thougts (inproved alot in the ff2). The eniemes are plane Stupid they can kill you in 2 sec but yet they wait a whole hour just waiting for you to close the door only foxsy is smart becaue he just gose for it. FinalyOk this game is realy over rated but has some good reason that make it close to the rateings. 1st the story is just plane dul what ever the guy that calls seems like he has no thougts (inproved alot in the ff2). The eniemes are plane Stupid they can kill you in 2 sec but yet they wait a whole hour just waiting for you to close the door only foxsy is smart becaue he just gose for it. Finaly its repetitive turn on light turn off shut door open door sounds fun dosent it.… Expand
  29. 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.
  30. Groatics
    Jan 14, 2015
    0
    I can't believe how anyone can play this "game". it's a terribly illogical and irritating! not fun at all. and it's not scary. just stupid. the concept is new, but bad! and jumpscares? really?
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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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