FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

Developer: Steel Wool Studios
Release: May 28th 2019
Platforms:
Action
Casual
Immersive
Scary
Nostalgic
Bugs
Glitches
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" Immersive action casual with engaging minigames and VR support but technical glitches persist "

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED Review

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted is widely regarded as one of the scariest entries in the franchise, especially praised for its immersive VR experience that effectively captures the horror and panic elements fans love. The game excels in atmosphere, level design, and world-building, delivering a nostalgic yet fresh take on classic FNAF gameplay. Players appreciate its polished graphics and sound design, which enhance the tension and jumpscare impact.

While the gameplay is not open-world and remains focused on the original FNAF mechanics, it successfully translates these into VR with added minigames and challenges. However, some players report technical issues such as crashes, audio glitches, and sensitivity problems, particularly after updates. Despite these flaws, the game is considered a must-play for fans, offering a balanced difficulty that is easy to learn but hard to master, with a satisfying duration and replayability.

Highlights

Gameplay mechanics are praised for preserving the original FNAF feel while innovatively adapting to VR, including engaging minigames that utilize flashlight mechanics.

The graphics are noted as beautiful and immersive within VR, contributing significantly to the horror atmosphere.

The storyline is appreciated for its nostalgic connection to the franchise's roots, delivering an average but fitting lore experience that complements the gameplay.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include technical issues such as audio glitches, crashes, and sensitivity problems that can hinder gameplay. Some players mention that the latest updates introduced bugs affecting performance and gameplay fairness, especially in certain minigames.

Additionally, the lack of graphic options limits performance customization, leading to frustration on lower-end systems. The gameplay, while faithful, is not significantly different from previous titles, which may feel repetitive to some players.

Pros

  • Immersive VR experience that heightens horror and panic effectively.
  • Excellent level design and world-building true to FNAF franchise roots.
  • Polished graphics and sound design enhance the scary atmosphere.
  • Engaging minigames add variety and fun to the core gameplay.
  • Balanced difficulty: easy to learn, challenging to master.
  • Strong nostalgia factor for longtime FNAF fans.
  • Good replayability with varied challenges and scares.

Cons

  • Technical issues like crashes and audio glitches present in some updates.
  • Mouse sensitivity problems can make non-VR play difficult.
  • Lack of graphic options limits performance tuning on some systems.
  • Certain minigames have bugs affecting fairness and gameplay.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive for players seeking new mechanics.
  • Recent updates reportedly introduced bugs and performance issues.
  • Some players experience frustrating glitches with hand tracking.

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Worth the Price
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Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.

Release Date May 28th 2019
Publisher ScottGames
Developer Steel Wool Studios
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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive (7,287)
97% Positive 3% Negative