Five Nights at Freddys Secret of the Mimic

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Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor, Edwin Murray. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat. The Mimic, a prototype endoskeleton, can adapt to any costume and become any character, includi…

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Audience ScoreBased on 4,074 reviews

story316 positive mentions

optimization94 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story that ties into the FNaF lore, providing interesting twists and character development.
Gameplay mechanics are engaging, with a mix of stealth, puzzles, and chase sequences that keep players on their toes.
The graphics and atmosphere are visually impressive, creating a creepy and immersive environment.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including soft locks and crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
The lack of manual save options can lead to frustrating experiences, forcing players to replay large sections of the game.
Some gameplay mechanics feel repetitive and can become tedious, detracting from the overall experience.

story
882 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Secret of the Mimic" has received mixed reviews, with many praising its emotional depth and character development, particularly the tragic tale of Edwin and his family. While some players found the narrative engaging and easier to follow than previous installments, others criticized its pacing, reliance on collectibles for lore, and perceived disconnection from the broader FNAF universe. Overall, the game is seen as a significant improvement over "Security Breach," offering a more cohesive and compelling storyline, though it may still leave some players confused or wanting more clarity.
- “The game works on its own with very little understanding of the mainline story of games as it tries to tell a parallel story that still manages to stay relevant to the events of the games themselves, and does really well at creating the emotional impact to support that.”
- “Great and emotional story with interesting plot twists and characters.”
- “I absolutely love everything that happens throughout the story, learning about Edwin’s life, his family, his work, his creations, the rise and downfall of his company and his family, and his character development, and the way everything plays out in the end.”
- “There’s no real sense of progression or payoff, and any mystery around the 'mimic' quickly loses its impact due to bad pacing and clunky storytelling.”
- “The story of the game, at least where I am at currently, is just confusing and feels very rushed.”
- “No effort was put in to make anything make sense story-wise, thematically, or situationally.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of "FNAF: Secrets of the Mimic" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements over previous titles like "Security Breach," particularly in terms of atmosphere and mechanics. However, criticisms focus on the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop, which often involves solving simple puzzles and engaging in stealth sequences that can feel tedious and uncreative. While some players enjoyed the tension and design, others found the overall experience lacking depth and variety, leading to a sense of disappointment, especially given the game's price point.
- “It has some of the best gameplay in the FNAF franchise.”
- “The gameplay is fun, you don't get lost constantly like you do in FNAF: Security Breach, and the whole game isn't completely consumed by copious amounts of pointless lore, but still has enough lore in for those who care.”
- “The gameplay is a lot better than Security Breach, far more terrifying in the best way, with plenty of puzzles to solve, collectibles to find, and places to explore. I always had something to do, and multiple times I found myself holding off on parts of the story because I wanted to explore and find new things.”
- “When you get past the poor performance and game-breaking glitches, the puzzles and gameplay are very boring and uncreative.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and frustrating to a point where if I wasn't streaming this game, I would have quit and refunded it immediately.”
- “The gameplay is boring and uninteresting.”
graphics
300 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style, animations, and overall aesthetic as improvements over previous titles, particularly in terms of atmosphere and character design. However, some players criticize the performance issues, including a frustrating 60 fps cap, graphical glitches, and subpar optimization, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered appealing, they are marred by technical shortcomings and inconsistencies.
- “The graphics are amazing, even when not on the highest settings, and there's very little lag surprisingly (at least in my case).”
- “The visuals are outstanding.”
- “This game has so many fun twists, best graphics out of any FNAF game, great stealth mechanics and peak character designs.”
- “Better yet, if the graphics aren't that good, why does it still demand so many resources and run like crap?”
- “For one, the graphics in this game are barely an improvement from Security Breach four years ago; it looks like it could've released in 2018 or something.”
- “Graphics are definitely a step back compared to Security Breach.”
optimization
290 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and a frustrating 60 fps cap, particularly in more demanding areas. While some users experienced smooth gameplay without significant problems, others noted that the performance issues detracted from their overall experience. Overall, the game shows improvement over its predecessor, "Security Breach," but still requires further optimization to meet player expectations.
- “Not only is it strangely well-optimized (the game itself would lag a little at parts but it never overheated my PC and never crashed or bugged out, and I played only a few hours after release), the story was engaging, the overall aesthetic super nice to look at, and the scares omg!”
- “Control-wise, the game runs better than past entries (notably Security Breach), with much-improved optimization and performance.”
- “I love the story, the puzzles, the graphics, and the optimization when compared to Security Breach.”
- “The optimization sucks, constant fps drops, not to mention in the bigtop encounter it is detrimental that turning the tiles is controlled by mouse rather than spun by pressing a key.”
- “Optimization was disappointing—i played on medium settings at 60fps, yet the game still stuttered, despite running it on a very powerful high-end pc.”
- “Game also suffers from pretty awful optimization, I am above the recommended specs, I can run big NVIDIA slop RTX games etc with no problem, yet not only would this game be very framey on high, on medium graphics (which is what I switched to) I still had a decent amount of issues, not unplayable level but definitely like 'by all logic this should be functioning better.'”
stability
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The stability of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players noting significant bugs and glitches, including crashes, audio issues, and softlocks. While some users report a smoother experience compared to previous titles like "Security Breach," others express frustration over the game's performance, particularly with frame rate drops and game-breaking errors. Overall, while there are improvements in stability, many recommend waiting for patches or a sale before purchasing due to the current state of bugs.
- “The game runs very smoothly (played at a 60 fps cap, medium graphics, on a 1070) and is basically bug free.”
- “Secret of the Mimic is a solid experience that I had no bugs, no glitches, no awkwardness, or gameplay problems that were anywhere close to being meme-able video essay worthy topics.”
- “Best Steel Wool game hands down, this game is extremely scary, thankfully not buggy (though I did still run into a couple bugs) and just plain good. This feels like what Security Breach should have been.”
- “The frame rate constantly dips, even on decent hardware, and frequent bugs range from annoying (audio glitches, broken lighting) to game-breaking (AI freezing, objectives not triggering, and hard crashes).”
- “I paid 30 bucks for this and feel incredibly scammed; glitches and oversights like this are unacceptable, as is the fact it hasn't been fixed.”
- “Very buggy, puzzles aren't fun, animatronics aren't scary, and to top it all off, I got softlocked near the end of the game and can no longer progress because they removed the ability to reload previous saves.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly during tense chase scenes and boss fights. While some noted occasional audio issues, such as overlapping tracks or abrupt stops, the overall soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, with many expressing a desire to listen to it outside of the game. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's horror elements and immersive experience, marking a notable improvement from previous titles in the franchise.
- “The art style, graphics, gameplay, soundtrack, all are so good!”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, with pieces I'm legit just gonna listen to on their own every now and then, to just soak in the memories the moments they played are already gonna give me.”
- “The music is banging, and I love the retro sci-fi atmosphere!”
- “Not a lot of ambience or music when there's no tension.”
- “And worst of all during a boss fight the music started just overlapping, like triggering multiple times and playing the same song on top of itself which completely ruined the atmosphere.”
- “There is zero tension and the music almost feels nonexistent while playing.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its intense, creepy, and immersive qualities, drawing comparisons to classic horror films and effectively utilizing sound design and environmental details to create tension. Many players appreciate the game's ability to evoke genuine scares and a sense of dread, although some note that certain gameplay elements can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and engagement.
- “The atmosphere is amazing and actually really scary.”
- “The good stuff: the atmosphere is great, a nice mix of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Alien, and The Thing when it comes to presentation.”
- “The atmosphere is intense, the story is deep and mysterious, and the scares feel fresh while still sticking to the classic FNAF formula.”
- “I think there should have been more work to flesh out the story and overall atmosphere for the game.”
- “There was no tension, no real atmosphere, no moments that made my heart race or my skin crawl.”
- “The stealth sections, in particular, drag down the pacing without adding meaningful suspense—they seem included just for atmosphere, but the flat format strips away any real sense of fear or urgency.”
grinding
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Reviews highlight a significant issue with grinding in the game, noting that many sequences are either frustratingly tedious or overly simplistic, leading to a lack of engagement. The absence of manual saves exacerbates the problem, making backtracking for collectibles a chore. While some interactions are praised for their novelty, the overall gameplay is marred by repetitive tasks and poorly designed puzzles that detract from the experience.
- “The whole interacting with your mouse and moving it to interact with objects is actually really cool and surprisingly not very tedious at all.”
- “- basic puzzles, with few variations - not tedious but does get a little stale.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “No manual saves makes backtracking for collectibles tedious and unfun.”
- “Completing the part that grants you a spin on the prize wheel is tedious enough on its own, but to add the lava fill thing and make you repeat the entire process three times... took longer than it should've.”
- “To get the 'true ending' you need to collect all 25 items which sounds easy enough, that would be the case if it wasn't insanely tedious to get a lot of the items in the first place.”
humor
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the jokes and dialogue entertaining, while others criticize the voice acting and feel that the humor is forced or outdated. Notably, certain moments, like funny bugs and quirky character lines, are appreciated, but there are also complaints about the overall execution and relevance of the humor within the game's context. Overall, while some aspects of the humor resonate well, others fall flat, leading to a divided reception among players.
- “A lot of people will hate the lore implications of the endings but the revelation is both obvious by the halfway point and hilariously on brand for this IP post FNAF 4.”
- “Arnold works for a $25 gift card, which is messed up... but kinda funny.”
- “Probably one of the best FNAF games I've ever played, and my first Steel Wool FNAF game, it has a nice mix of funny and spooky, and stays true to FNAF while still feeling fresh.”
- “I'm sorry, but the Andy Field hand unit guy is not funny anymore.”
character development
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Overall, the character development in the game is highly praised, particularly through the exploration of Edwin's life and the narrative surrounding his family's rise and fall. Players appreciate the depth of the story and the character designs, which, while sometimes unsettling, contribute to the game's rich atmosphere. The voice acting is also noted as a strong point, enhancing the overall experience of character engagement.
- “I absolutely love everything that happens throughout the story, learning about Edwin’s life, his family, his work, his creations, the rise and downfall of his company and his family, and his character development, and the way everything plays out in the end.”
- “Overall, the story seems cool (I’m not quite done) and the voice acting and character designs are good.”
- “This is everything I've ever wanted in a FNAF game: rich story, amazing voice acting, terrifying sections and character designs, insanely fun gameplay, and lengthy.”
- “The game isn't scary at all and I don't care for any of the character designs.”
- “The character designs are eerie even though I did not personally find them scary.”
- “Much better than Security Breach, smaller focus, smaller setting with darker and more grotesque character designs.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players noting a significant lack of it, while others appreciate the inclusion of different endings and secret routes that enhance the experience. While some reviews highlight enjoyable mechanics and engaging puzzles, many feel the game is too short to justify a high replay value, leading to concerns about its overall worth. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some praising its replayability and others deeming it insufficient.
- “Pro-wise, on top of the horror being strong, the premise being interesting, and the story being downright crazy (yet great) for the franchise, one of my favorite details was the replayability.”
- “Similar style to the other 3D FNAF games, however, some cool features make it replayable with different endings and a lot of lore for those who are looking for that.”
- “The puzzles are fun, the gameplay is exciting, and I love this game for many reasons, but one major aspect I appreciated was the ability to take secret routes around parts of the game, leading to a lot of replayability, which many games lack. In conclusion, if you like FNAF and horror puzzle games, this one is worth it. 10/10 will play again.”
- “Overall, the game feels significantly overpriced given its lack of replay value.”
- “The game is just too short for what it's worth; if you're expecting a full-length replayable experience like SB, then this will disappoint you.”
- “Replayability: 4/10”
emotional
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The game effectively creates an emotional impact through its parallel storytelling and engaging plot twists, often leaving players feeling on edge and immersed in the experience. While some narrative elements may lack a satisfying payoff, the overall emotional journey, including moments of fear and heartbreak, resonates strongly with players. The combination of atmospheric exploration and character-driven storytelling contributes to a compelling emotional experience, making it a standout compared to its predecessor.
- “Great and emotional story with interesting plot twists and characters.”
- “Overall a way better game than Security Breach, no giant empty map, actually scary jump scares, and the story was amazing. Not to mention the secret ending was heartbreaking.”
- “This game made me feel emotional and sick at some times, in a good way, I mean!”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as a "shameless cash grab," with players feeling that it relies heavily on existing lore rather than offering original content that fans desire. Additionally, there are concerns about misleading advertising, particularly regarding the prominence of characters like Jackie, who have minimal presence in the game.
- “This game is a shameless cash grab.”
- “It feels like a cash grab to bank on games made from the book lore, instead of taking the time to develop something the fans actually want.”
- “Why was Jackie the main advertising point if they show up once?”