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Innovative horror phenomenon.

by heatplayzgaming on March 18, 2025
4 out of 5 starsScore: 80/100

Five Nights at Freddy's was among the first of it's type. Unlike other horror games of the time, Five Nights at Freddy's characters are animatronics based in an 80's diner. The gameplay mechanics are pretty good, but don't flex to a very wide variety of players as it is pretty difficult and requires good strategy skills. However, since it's release, Five Nights at Freddy's has become an internet phenomenon thanks to it's unique story telling and it's vibrant community.

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