Friday the 13th: The Game

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. IGN Japan
    Aug 29, 2018
    70
    It’s too bad that there’s no challenge mode, but an asymmetric multiplayer game based on a movie is an interesting concept itself.
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Aug 9, 2017
    70
    Feels right on time. [Aug 2017, p.87]
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  3. GameSpew
    May 31, 2017
    70
    It’s by no means perfect, but Friday the 13th: The Game has a lot of fun to offer when you can get into matches. It delivers the promised tension of the film series, and you can see the love for the franchise in nearly everything.
  5. Destructoid
    Jun 5, 2017
    65
    There aren’t many games that can offer a camaraderie aspect to the survival horror genre, and Friday the 13th delivers in that regard. It could certainly use a lot more fine tuning and adjustments, but for now, it delivers on a solidly campy experience.
  6. Worth Playing
    Jun 5, 2017
    65
    Friday the 13th: The Game is a fun but flawed experience. When it is on, it feels great. The feeling of hunting down that last survivor or dodging Jason and escaping at the final moment is tough to beat. However, the technical glitches and lack of launch content drag it down. If you're willing to overlook them, then you'll find an enjoyable experience that should improve down the line.
  7. Game Informer
    Jun 2, 2017
    60
    At its best, Friday the 13th is a compelling multiplayer experience that captures the excitement and terror of going against one of the most notorious movie monsters and (hopefully) living to tell about it. At its worst, the game is a frustrating trial of patience, whether you're waiting out the clock or dealing with numerous technical issues.
  8. Metro GameCentral
    Jun 1, 2017
    60
    When it’s finished this has the potential to be a classic multiplayer horror game, but the state it’s in now the original movies feel like they have higher production values.
  9. PlaySense
    Jun 29, 2017
    55
    It's a pretty cool concept, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired, especially as far as the clunky controls and technical inaccuracies go.
  10. Gameblog.fr
    Jul 3, 2017
    50
    Friday The 13th has a good gameplay concept, but it still disappoints. Counselors' gameplay is quickly redundant, and embodying Jason is cool but too occasional, but above all the game seems really far from being finished, and that's quickly frustrating.
  11. PlayStation Universe
    Jun 27, 2017
    50
    Friday the 13th is a technical horror show redeemed by a fairly enjoyable core multiplayer experience. The nagging problem with that is that the stars have to align for players to achieve that experience in the first place. Time and effort will likely help make Friday the 13th a stronger package in the future, but time may well not be on its side if the player base dwindles rapidly.
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  1. Glixel
    Jun 6, 2017
    The slasher genre's always fascinated me when it comes to the movies. Smart, self-conscious stories that subvert our expectations – films like Scream (1996), You're Next (2011), and Hush (2016) – serve as reminders of the essential purity, and limitations, of the slasher flick. By setting the stage and then forcing the actors to improvise, Gun's Friday the 13th feels like the next bold step in that evolution.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 282 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 133 out of 282
  2. Mixed: 82 out of 282
  3. Negative: 67 out of 282
  1. Ace13_KBC
    May 28, 2017
    0
    this game is unplayable... laggy servers, constant progression reset, getting stuck in random parts of levels while interacting with stuff,this game is unplayable... laggy servers, constant progression reset, getting stuck in random parts of levels while interacting with stuff, matchmaking takes 5 to 15 minutes at times, etc.… Full Review »
  2. CptRedBeard
    May 29, 2017
    1
    WARNING! Don't buy this game! This isn't a true review, considering how i couldn't access the game after release, but this is a warning toWARNING! Don't buy this game! This isn't a true review, considering how i couldn't access the game after release, but this is a warning to whoever is feeling like they want to give this game a try, DO NOT BUY IT! the servers are a mess, either that or they won't work. This developer does not deserve your money or your time, just keep those 40 dollars in your pocket and give it a year until it's fixed. Hope this was helpful.

    I might sound like a cry baby, so be it, i will do what i have to, to let people know the state this game is in.    … Full Review »
  3. GameMaven
    May 27, 2017
    0
    This game is terrible and unless you like waiting forever due to laggy servers and then getting into a glitch filled game, don't waste yourThis game is terrible and unless you like waiting forever due to laggy servers and then getting into a glitch filled game, don't waste your money. The company also has the worst customer service I have ever experienced and seems to only want your money.… Full Review »
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