Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 34,451 reviews
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Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach is a single-player horror simulation game with a good plot and mechanics, offering a dense atmosphere and highly emotional experience. As Gregory, survive the night in Freddy Fazbear’s Mega Pizzaplex, avoiding relentless animatronics and new threats, using surveillance cameras to plan your escape. Despite splendid visuals, awesome music, and high replayability, the game is buggy, can be very grinding, and has annoying ads, with missing optimization.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 34,451 reviews
story1,127 positive mentions
stability3,781 negative mentions
  • story3,944 mentions

    The story of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it engaging yet flawed. While some appreciate the ambitious expansion of the FNAF universe and the intriguing character dynamics, others criticize the narrative for being disjointed, vague, and lacking depth, often feeling rushed or incomplete. Additionally, numerous bugs and glitches have detracted from the overall experience, leading to frustration and confusion regarding mission objectives and story progression.

    • “With its ambitious expansion of the FNAF universe, this installment offers an awe-inspiring blend of innovative gameplay, immersive storytelling, and heart-pounding thrills.”
    • “The narrative is rich and engaging, with a story that unfolds through a combination of environmental clues, detailed lore, and interactive elements.”
    • “The game’s plot is filled with twists and turns, keeping players on the edge of their seats as they uncover the mall’s dark secrets.”
    • “The story is an absolute mess; nothing happens in the entire campaign, and when Gregory talks about the disappearances, I laughed. Where did that come from?”
    • “Sadly, the storyline ruins most of the game.”
    • “The story feels very nonsensical despite how straightforward the goal is.”
  • stability3,836 mentions

    The stability of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" has been a major point of contention among players, with numerous reviews highlighting its significant bugs and glitches. Many players report game-breaking issues that can lead to frustrating experiences, such as getting stuck in walls, teleporting animatronics, and crashes that require restarting the game. While some find the glitches amusing and part of the game's charm, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and requires further optimization and patching to enhance playability.

    • “I experienced almost no glitches during my entire playthrough. I don't know if that means I'm lucky or if they fixed the game.”
    • “With the current patch, the game runs better, looks better, and just isn't buggy all over.”
    • “No glitches, no lag, and greatly optimized!”
    • “This game is a buggy mess that should not have been released.”
    • “The game is very buggy and hard but at its core it is a very fun game and the best of its kind.”
    • “The game is incredibly buggy, the ai is dog-water (at best) and the story has way too many plot holes in it and half the time doesn't even make real sense.”
  • gameplay2,359 mentions

    The gameplay of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its innovative mechanics and open-world exploration, while others criticize its numerous bugs, glitches, and frustrating AI behavior. The game introduces a stealth-based approach that can feel tedious and repetitive, often relying on fetch quests and lacking clear objectives, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential and engaging atmosphere, many players find the gameplay marred by technical issues and a lack of polish, leading to a frustrating experience that overshadows its creative elements.

    • “With its ambitious expansion of the FNAF universe, this installment offers an awe-inspiring blend of innovative gameplay, immersive storytelling, and heart-pounding thrills.”
    • “The stealth-based gameplay adds a layer of strategy, requiring players to carefully plan their movements and avoid detection by the animatronics.”
    • “The gameplay consists of a mix of exploration, puzzle-solving, and stealth, as players try to survive the night in a vast, labyrinthine mall.”
    • “The gameplay is just a glorified and heavily decorated fetch quest, while avoiding some of the dumbest AI I have ever seen in a game, only topped by Cyberpunk at release.”
    • “This game is not really a game you naturally enjoy on the first playthrough; this is one that you learn to love and accept for its really ugly and messed up gameplay that's so incredibly buggy it makes the game seem like it's a product made by Ubisoft in 2014.”
    • “The gameplay is dogshit too, especially the generators in daycare, endoskeletons in whole, and security bots having the power to teleport any enemy 2 cm behind your ass if you just think about getting near them for a split second.”
  • graphics1,945 mentions

    The graphics of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" have received mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals and vibrant aesthetic that enhance the game's atmosphere. However, players have reported significant optimization issues, including frequent lag, crashes, and graphical glitches, even on high-end systems. While the art direction and character designs are generally well-received, the lack of detailed graphics settings and the game's demanding requirements have left some players frustrated.

    • “The game’s graphics are a feast for the eyes.”
    • “With its stunning visuals, immersive gameplay, and captivating story, it's a game that will leave you breathless and begging for more.”
    • “From the moment you step foot into the dilapidated halls of Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizza Plex, you're greeted with breathtaking graphics and intricately detailed environments that bring the world of Five Nights at Freddy's to life like never before.”
    • “The graphics are just not good and at times the animations are hilariously horrendous.”
    • “The game is a buggy mess and the graphics look like they were made by a 4-year-old, with the talent of Pablo Picasso in his prime.”
    • “Despite running it on a system with Windows 10, an RTX 2060 graphics card, 16 GB of RAM, and an 11th generation Intel Core processor, I’m unable to maintain a consistent frame rate.”
  • optimization1,178 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues, including constant stuttering, frame drops, and crashes, even on high-end systems. Many users recommend waiting for patches to address these problems before purchasing, as the game currently feels unpolished and poorly optimized, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. Despite its potential and engaging content, the technical shortcomings significantly detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The ruin DLC is a neat twist on the gameplay too, as a whole they're both fun enough, the bugs, crashes, and poor performance though are not ideal.”
    • “This game is also extremely optimized; I play it smoothly at low graphics and ultra distance with Intel HD 620 graphics (38-60 fps, extremely rare fps drops).”
    • “Despite the performance issues and crashes, the game was quite enjoyable.”
    • “Nope, optimization is worse for sure, I had to run it on the lowest graphic settings with my resolution set to 720x480 or else my entire PC would crash.”
    • “The game is buggy, poorly optimized (it runs worse with ray tracing than Cyberpunk on max settings with ray tracing and path tracing enabled. That should tell you something), not even one bit scary, loading screens every 5 minutes.”
    • “I can't give this game more than a 4/10 because of all the problems around it, especially when the same developers were able to make Help Wanted and Help Wanted 2, games that are VR games and are infinitely better in terms of performance.”
  • music583 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. The soundtrack, particularly during intense moments like the DJ Music Man chase, is noted for its catchy and engaging compositions that contribute to the game's overall ambiance. However, some players have expressed frustration with repetitive tracks and occasional glitches that disrupt the audio experience, yet many still find the music to be a standout feature of the game.

    • “The soundtrack, with its blend of atmospheric and intense music, complements the gameplay perfectly.”
    • “The music enhances the emotional impact of key moments and adds to the overall ambiance of the game.”
    • “The atmosphere, the music, the characters, it's all so immersive and amazing.”
    • “The game is pretty good overall, areas have personalities, music and sound design are really solid, some moments are fun and others are spooky so it's a pretty good horror game and a nice addition to the fnaf franchise.”
    • “The music is pretty average, nothing special with the exception of one sequence [minor spoiler] the dj music man chase, in fact that sequence was probably my favorite part of the whole game because of how intense the music was.”
    • “The game is a true embarrassment, 2 years of wait for a game with almost the same amount of glitches as cyberpunk 2077 at launch, vague story line with no innovation, the ambient lacks music and the fact you can't save your game after you reach 6 am is really stupid.”
  • humor513 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous glitches and bugs, which players find both amusing and endearing, often enhancing the overall experience. Many reviews highlight the comedic interactions between characters, particularly Freddy and Gregory, as well as the absurdity of the animatronics' behavior when they malfunction. While some players express frustration with the game's technical issues, the consensus is that these quirks contribute to a uniquely funny atmosphere, making it enjoyable to watch others play or to share in the laughter during gameplay.

    • “Very fun game but also very glitchy, but that gives you many funny moments.”
    • “The game is a joke (not really, I still enjoy it) it's just really funny to me how nothing can keep up with me lol, but other than that tho, the bugs are not the best, but some are funny as heck.”
    • “The glitches themselves made the game hilarious, no one can doubt that.”
    • “This game is horrible. I legitimately have not had less fun in my life. It's not scary, the gameplay is boring, the story is awful and feels genuinely insulting, and the characters are not funny; they're just annoying.”
    • “In all honesty, the joke made here was unfunny anyway, so those reactions weren't deserved in the first place.”
    • “The amount of hate I have for this game is unbelievable. It's not funny. I have been a FNAF fan for the longest I can remember; I think I would rather eat cereal without milk than play this game.”
  • atmosphere309 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its vibrant, neon-lit environments and detailed design, creating a captivating yet unsettling experience. Players appreciate the blend of colorful aesthetics with eerie sound design, which enhances the tension and immersion throughout the gameplay. However, some critiques highlight that the atmosphere can feel less scary compared to earlier entries in the franchise, often due to gameplay interruptions and technical issues.

    • “The game's atmosphere is hauntingly immersive, with stunning visuals that bring the terrifying world of Freddy Fazbear's Mega Pizzaplex to life.”
    • “The atmosphere is spot on, looking shiny, vibrant, and inviting at first, and then slowly getting more nightmarish as you discover the dark secrets hidden underneath the colorful shell of the 'family friendly franchise'.”
    • “The atmosphere is phenomenal, the Pizzaplex makes you feel very claustrophobic while still having so much room to move around in.”
    • “I can't really get into the atmosphere or feel very threatened by them when they are written like Nickelodeon characters.”
    • “The atmosphere, while not having that much ambiance, still had that tense feeling and uneasiness we know FNAF for.”
    • “The horror atmosphere for this game is almost nonexistent, as a dark and cramped room from previous FNAF games isn't the main atmosphere we're in, but we're in a big, flashy, colorful mall; it doesn't give off those tense and worrying atmospheric vibes.”
  • grinding239 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game has been widely criticized for being excessively tedious and repetitive, with many players feeling that it detracts from the overall enjoyment. Common complaints include long back-and-forth navigation, a lack of fast travel options, and frustrating save mechanics that force players to redo sections after dying. While some appreciate the exploration elements, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding nature of the gameplay can make it feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly tedious, repetitive, boring, and just not fun.”
    • “The number of bugs and poorly implemented features have been covered in depth by other people, and the state it was released in made the game incredibly tedious to play; to the point that it becomes exhausting rather than rewarding.”
    • “Most of the game feels painfully disconnected and disjointed to the point that the gameplay gets tedious and boring very fast.”
  • replayability112 mentions

    The game's replayability is generally praised for its hidden areas, collectibles, and multiple endings, encouraging exploration and varied playthroughs. Many players find it enjoyable enough to return for additional runs, especially with the promise of upcoming DLC, although some express concerns about bugs and overall game stability affecting their experience. While opinions vary, a significant number of reviews highlight the game's potential for replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.

    • “The mall is filled with hidden areas, secrets, and collectibles that encourage thorough exploration and replayability.”
    • “Not to mention, the game has multiple endings and other secrets to uncover, making the replay value go up.”
    • “The fact that it is free roam, you can do lots of different things, find different stuff and secrets, and even different endings, makes the game replayable and very fun.”
    • “If you are playing this game for the very first time and love FNAF very much to the point of where you are willing to buy this $40 game that has almost 0 replayability, then go ahead and buy it.”
    • “The game does not have a ton of replay value in my opinion after you get the different endings, so I would wait to buy this one for when it is on sale.”
    • “Despite there being numerous endings and loads of secrets and lore - there is so little replay value, as the game demands so much with little to return.”
  • emotional104 mentions

    Players have highlighted the emotional depth of the game, particularly through its voice acting, music, and character development, which create impactful moments that resonate with them. Many expressed strong emotional reactions, including tears during poignant scenes involving characters like Freddy and Roxy, showcasing the game's ability to evoke genuine feelings despite its technical issues. Overall, the blend of heartwarming and heartbreaking elements contributes to a memorable and immersive emotional experience.

    • “The addition of voice acting and cinematic sequences enhances the storytelling, adding emotional depth and character development that enrich the overall experience.”
    • “The writing is top-notch, seamlessly blending suspense, intrigue, and character development to create an emotionally gripping experience that will resonate with players long after the credits roll.”
    • “This game is beautiful, everything about it makes me emotional.”
    • “Shit game with a boring story.”
    • “Boring story and the robots are brain dead.”
    • “Riddled with bugs, borderline unplayable at times, ridiculous visual issues, fps drops to below 10 on a Ryzen 5800x, and once you get past all of that, not scary, no lore, boring story, boring characters, doesn't feel like a FNAF game, and nothing like what the franchise used to be.”
  • character development103 mentions

    Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the character designs and voice acting as standout features that enhance the overall experience. However, some players feel that the actual character development is lacking, with certain characters, like Vanny, not receiving enough screen time or depth. Overall, while the visuals and aesthetics are highly regarded, the narrative and character arcs may not meet the expectations set by the game's impressive design elements.

    • “The addition of voice acting and cinematic sequences enhances the storytelling, adding emotional depth and character development that enrich the overall experience.”
    • “The writing is top-notch, seamlessly blending suspense, intrigue, and character development to create an emotionally gripping experience that will resonate with players long after the credits roll.”
    • “Character development is solid, and I found myself growing attached to Freddy as the story went on, feeling more and more safe when he was in my presence and field of view.”
    • “Vanny was hyped up to be the big bad of this game but left me feeling extremely underwhelmed due to her lack of screen time and character development.”
    • “Character development is little to none.”
    • “My impression of this game is that someone had a really neat concept, artwork, and map and character design, but then that's it.”
  • monetization36 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that prioritizes profit over quality. Players express disappointment in the heavy reliance on microtransactions and misleading advertising, particularly regarding character appearances and game content, suggesting that the game feels rushed and unfinished. Despite some appreciation for the game's atmosphere and lore, the overwhelming sentiment is that it exploits the FNAF franchise's legacy without delivering a polished experience.

    • “Microtransactions are well-balanced and don't feel intrusive.”
    • “The in-game purchases enhance the experience without being necessary to enjoy the game.”
    • “I appreciate that the microtransactions are optional and don't affect gameplay.”
    • “They used the FNAF name to do a cash grab.”
    • “This game felt like an unfinished cash grab.”
    • “Overall, this feels like a shameless cash grab that will inevitably get a ton of praise because it's attached to the FNAF name and it is extremely accessible to kids.”
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65% average critic score

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Play time

11hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
5-24hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 133 analyzed playthroughs

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