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Review of Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted on PlayStation 4

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo May 2019
Cover image of Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.0
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 28 May 2019
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Steel Wool Studios
Publisher: Scott Cawthon

Introduction

Imagine stepping into a world where animatronic mascots aren’t just for children’s entertainment—they’re also out to give you a heart attack. Welcome to *Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted*, the VR experience that leads you straight down the rabbit hole of horror while giving you warning signs of impending doom. It’s all fun and games until someone gets a jumpscare!

Gameplay

*Help Wanted* is less of a game and more of a series of minigames, each designed to test your nerve while making you wonder why you bought that VR headset in the first place. The gameplay design involves a neat mix of classic *FNAF* elements—like monitoring security cameras, slamming down doors, and occasionally screaming like a banshee. The true fun of this game lies in its anthology format, where players can reenact scenarios from previous games and dive into new horrors designed explicitly for this VR universe. From 'Parts and Service’ where you fix up animatronics without losing your face, to 'Vent Repair,’ where your best skill is praying that you don’t hear a distant giggle—the tension is palpable. Coins and cassette tapes serve as collectibles, offering both distractions and lore nuggets that tantalize your hungry mind. Completing levels opens up harder variants, proving that nothing is ever simple in the *FNAF* world. Just when you think you've got a handle on things, boom! You get jumpscared. Rinse and repeat.

Graphics

Let’s talk about the graphics, a delightful combination of fuzzy terror and uncanny animation. Running on Unreal Engine 4, *Help Wanted* elevates the creepy vibe with visuals that will leave your hair standing up. Each animatronic is rendered with ghastly details that make their wide grins and malfunctioning limbs all the more terrifying. You’ll find that the immersive environments are so rich you might swear you can smell the stale pizza wafting through the air. And let’s not forget the warped graphics mode—where things go truly haywire and your sanity teeters on the brink! Just try not to scream too loudly when you see that killer bear lumbering toward you!

Conclusion

In a world where virtual terror is at your fingertips, *Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted* delivers a uniquely suspenseful experience that is both thrilling and slightly ridiculous—because you never know whether to laugh or scream. The combination of interesting gameplay, engaging graphics, and nostalgic horror makes it a solid VR experience. While some might find the jumpscares eventually lose their flair, the game manages to keep you coming back for more punishment (let’s be real, we love it). If you enjoy the thrill of near-heart failure wrapped in a lovable package of animatronic madness, slap on your headset and dive into the chaos; just maybe keep your hands firmly on the controller—because you know those bears won't hesitate to come for you. Ultimately, if you’re hunting for a game that’s as addictive as it is petrifying, grab your copy today—but don't forget to leave your sanity at the door.

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