Update: Geekscape Games Reviews: ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s World’

UPDATE: It appears that the game has been pulled from steam. It seems that the creator is planning on refunding everyone and making the game free sometime in the future. In that case, you should definitely download it when they re-release it. Check out the announcement here.

FNAF World is the newest game in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, but instead of another horror based game, we’re being treated to an RPG! Does this new title successfully transfer to other genres, or is the change unBEARable (sorry, we had to)? Let’s find out!

Story/Graphics:

As per tradition with a Scott Cawthon title, FNAF World on the outside seems to have a pretty straightforward, if not slightly confusing story. It’s not until you really play through the game a second time that you begin to understand things a bit better. With that said, the game is able to find a nice balance story wise. Graphics are also nice; the game features both a 2D sprite style for overworld progression, and a 3D style for combat. The models on the chibi sprites are simple, but very faithfully mirror their previous game counterparts. While the game visuals are solid, some of the 2D sprite sections can seem a bit stretched and blurry at some points, but it’s only on occasion.

Gameplay/Music:

Gameplay in FNAF World is split into 2 parts. The 1st part is overworld progression where you traverse the world around you in an 8-bit style similar to what mini games in the previous installments look like, while the 2nd style is the game’s combat. Combat is handled in real time akin to games like Chrono Trigger and Xenoblade Chronicles. While most battles are easy and fun to execute, the screen can get cluttered sometimes making it difficult to see what’s going on. The game also has some very bad loading times in and out of some screens. On average I had to wait about 15-25 seconds per loading screen, which certainly broke the immersion, on more than a few occasions. 

Each character has a different set of abilities, and even though some characters do share some moves with others, most of the moves are specifically tailored for that person. Your group consists of 2 parties of 4 with a very wide range of characters that you’ll be able to unlock and play as over the progression of the game. You can also acquire special items to give you an advantage in battle ranging from new computer chips that give you speed and attack increases, to buying helping partners from a new character called Lolbit. Both are great helping a battle to turn in your favor.

For past games, Scott Cawthon would usually use royalty free music, but this time around FNAF World is composed by Leon Riskin. The music is nice and on the mark. From the upbeat battle music, to the eerie and mysterious caves, the music will help set the tone and mood of the game.

Verdict:

FNAF World is a bold change from the regular formula that fans have come to expect out of it, but besides a few technical issues at launch and a somewhat cluttered battle screen at times, the game has enough charm and replayability to justify its $10 price tag. If you’re just getting into RPG’S and are looking for a relaxing, but challenging experience, then you won’t go wrong with FNAF World.

RATING: 3/5. 

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