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Review of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit on PS4

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Aug 2024
Cover image of Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit on PS4
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 07 Aug 2024
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Mega Cat Studios
Publisher: ScottGames

Introduction

Alright, fellow gamers and future night-shift workers! Are you ready to jump back into the terrifying yet oddly charming world of 'Five Nights at Freddy's'? Well, get those security cameras rolling and prepare your hearts for 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit'. This latest entry sticks a fork in your sense of safety and whips it up into a horror smoothie! (Vegan-friendly, of course.)

Gameplay

The gameplay here is familiar territory for FNaF veterans but also offers enough fresh scares to keep you at the edge of your seat...or couch, wherever you game. You once again put on the shoes of a hapless night guard-because who doesn't love that gig? Each night, you fend off animatronic nightmares that want to turn you into their midnight snack. Managing resources like power and surveillance is still the name of the game, but you'll also need a little pixie dust of strategy to survive. Meetings with our dear friends, the animatronics, are as thrilling as skipping breakfast before an exam-equally terrifying! Every strategically placed light flick and security camera twitch will keep you on your toes. Add a pinch of 'oh sweet robot, please don't eat me,' and you've got yourself a refreshing recipe for a fright!

Graphics

Visually, the game has improved since the earlier titles-but don't expect to see No Man's Sky type detail here! Looking at animatronics that seem like they've come straight out of a plastic horror movie still brings a sense of discomfort. The environments are moody, making them feel alive in a 'something is lurking in the shadows' kind of way. It's like walking into Chuck E. Cheese after hours, when everyone else has vanished...except for the chocolate cake that you left behind.

Conclusion

Mixing in nostalgia with new nightmarish experiences, 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit' keeps that adrenaline rush alive. It's perfect for horror enthusiasts and fans of the franchise, offering a tantalizing mix of jumpscares and strategic gaming. So, if you're ready to lose some sleep (or gain some courage), dive into this game. Just keep an eye on your light sources and maybe keep a snack handy...you might need it when you inevitably face your fears-especially if that fear wears a fuzzy costume and wants to hug you... no really, run! 8.5 out of 10-but with an asterisk that says, 'If you scream, it's totally fine!'

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