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Review of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach on PS5

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Dec 2021
Cover image of Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach on PS5
Gamefings Score: 6
Platform: PS5 PS5 logo
Released: 16 Dec 2021
Genre: Survival horror
Developer: Steel Wool Studios
Publisher: ScottGames

Introduction

Welcome, brave souls, to the most over-the-top, absolutely bonkers, and slightly horrifying themed restaurant since the last time you ate at Chuck E. Cheese. 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach' drops you into the neon-infused chaos of Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex, where you take on the role of Gregory, a young boy with a knack for getting himself into trouble and some truly terrible life choices. Think 'Home Alone' but with nightmarish animatronics instead of burglars. And sure, that sounds like fun!

Gameplay

Picture this: you've just been locked in a mall-sized playground of horrors, and your only hope of surviving until dawn is a malfunctioning bear with a penchant for giving horrible advice. 'Security Breach' shakes up the usual static gameplay of the franchise by giving you the freedom to roam (poorly) around the Pizzaplex, armed only with the desperate hope that running fast will save you. You have some gadgets at your disposal, like a cell phone that connects to security cameras, the fast-blasting 'Fazblaster', and your endless charm, which surprisingly does not work on murderous animatronics. Instead, you'll have to sneak, distract, and run from enemy animatronics with the agility of a toddler on a sugar rush. Remember to avoid Vanessa (the night security guard who makes the term 'woefully clueless' shine with irony), and don't underestimate the effectiveness of a good ol' distraction by throwing objects. It's more or less how I survive my Tuesday meetings.

Graphics

Visually, 'Security Breach' is a vibrant feast for the eyes - well, at least until the nightmares kick in. The Mega Pizzaplex model is undeniably beautiful, splashed with bright neon colors and lavishly detailed environments that practically scream 'spend all your money here!' The animatronics themselves are designed with a glam rock aesthetic that would make even the most die-hard Halloween costume enthusiasts jealous. However, it's not all fun and games - several bugs and glitches could have you questioning whether you've entered the funhouse that is the game rather than just the stylin' aesthetic. But hey, if your heart isn't racing with a bit of existential dread, are you even really playing FNAF?

Conclusion

In short, 'Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach' attempts a daring leap into newer gameplay mechanics and a more vibrant visual style that, while ambitious, gets held back by some serious hiccups. The horrifying chaos and jagged gameplay sometimes feel a bit incomplete, like a pizza fully dressed but lacking... for example, dough? Even with the mixed reviews, it leaves its mark like a bad taco from that one street vendor you know you shouldn't have trusted. It's not the best slice of the Five Nights franchise, but if you've got the guts (and a few spare pairs of clean underwear), it's worth giving a whirl. Who knows, you may just find yourself in a thrilling chase that's more laughable than scary!

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