Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach

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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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach screenshot

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Audience ScoreBased on 68,908 reviews

story2.3k positive mentions

stability7.6k negative mentions

The game features stunning graphics and vibrant environments that enhance the overall experience.
Many players appreciate the innovative gameplay mechanics and open-world exploration, which add depth to the experience.
The emotional storytelling and character development resonate with players, creating memorable moments throughout the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, leading to a frustrating experience for many players.
The narrative is often criticized for being disjointed and lacking coherence, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
Many players feel that the game relies too heavily on microtransactions, leading to perceptions of it being a cash grab.

story
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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 game's ambitious narrative and character development, others criticize it for being disjointed, vague, and lacking coherence, often feeling rushed or incomplete. The numerous bugs and glitches further detract from the storytelling experience, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay, which can overshadow the intriguing elements of the plot. Overall, while the game offers a unique take on the FNAF universe, its execution leaves much to be desired, prompting some players to recommend watching playthroughs instead of playing it themselves.
- “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.”
- “Not to mention, this game absolutely butchered the story so much, that they had to rush to fix it in ruin.”
- “The story feels very nonsensical despite how straightforward the goal is.”
- “The story is a mess, nothing happens in the entire campaign, when Gregory talks about the disappearances I laughed, where did that come from?”
stability
7,674 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" has been a significant point of contention among players, with many reviews highlighting its numerous bugs and glitches. While some players find the glitches amusing and part of the game's charm, others report severe game-breaking issues that hinder progress and enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as a fun experience marred by instability, with many recommending waiting for further patches before purchasing.
- “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.”
- “But with the current patch, the game runs better, looks better, and just isn't buggy all over.”
- “Very good game, fully developed and finished, definitely not buggy at all.”
gameplay
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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 gameplay style that requires players to navigate a vast environment while avoiding animatronics, but the lack of clear objectives and the punishing save system after 6 AM detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential and engaging atmosphere, many players feel that the gameplay is marred by technical issues and repetitive fetch quests, making it difficult to fully enjoy the game.
- “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 game’s various sections, from the lively arcade to the eerie back rooms, offer diverse experiences and challenges that keep the gameplay engaging and varied.”
- “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 toppled by Cyberpunk at release.”
- “This game is not really a game you naturally enjoy 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.”
- “Despite its promising premise and attempts to innovate on the series' formula, the game ultimately falls flat, with a myriad of technical issues, lackluster gameplay, and missed opportunities dragging down the overall experience.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and vibrant aesthetic, showcasing detailed environments and character designs that enhance the overall experience. However, many players report significant performance issues, including lag, crashes, and poor optimization, particularly on lower-end systems, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game. While the graphics can be breathtaking, the lack of customizable settings and frequent graphical glitches have led to mixed feelings about the game's overall polish and playability.
- “The game’s graphics are a feast for the eyes.”
- “Its stunning visuals, compelling narrative, innovative gameplay, and immersive sound design come together to create an experience that is both exhilarating and unforgettable.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the story is well done.”
- “Graphics look worse than your diagnosis of cancer after playing it.”
- “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 graphics are just not good and at times the animations are hilariously horrendous.”
optimization
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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 significant patches to address these problems before purchasing, as the game currently feels unpolished and often unplayable due to its poor optimization. Despite its engaging gameplay and visuals, the technical shortcomings detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “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).”
- “The FNAF Ruin is 8.5/10 to me because it has good optimization, is more spooky, less buggy, and has an improved navigation system to finish a specific task.”
- “After all the devs have done to polish and help smooth the game out, it's noticeable; although there are still performance issues and lag spikes, it's way more tolerable than on release.”
- “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.”
- “Seriously, the near constant stuttering and lag on the lowest settings is embarrassing and honestly unacceptable nearly 2 years into the release.”
music
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its immersive sound design and effective integration into gameplay, particularly during intense moments like the DJ Music Man chase, which many players found exhilarating. The soundtrack features a mix of atmospheric and energetic tracks that enhance the emotional impact of key scenes, although some players noted a lack of variety in certain areas. Overall, the music is considered one of the standout elements of the game, contributing significantly to its ambiance and player experience.
- “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 only great sections were the daycare and the DJ Music Man part; everything else is very middle of the road.”
- “For starters, I think that a couple of the saves are very harsh, especially during the Music Man mission when you cannot save (or at least have an autosave) after you have turned on all the generators, so if you die in the Music Man chase scene, you have to do the whole mission over and turn on every single generator all over again, which is super frustrating.”
- “The game also has a disturbing lack of music...not even the final 'true' ending boss has music, I mean c'mon Steel Wool.”
humor
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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.
- “Best game ever, fun, so broken that it's super funny.”
- “It's a lot of fun and the bugs are charming and funny even if not for the right reasons, lmao.”
- “The game does have bugs and glitches but that's honestly part of the reason I love it so much; the glitches are hilarious.”
- “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.”
- “They're not funny Skate 3 glitches; they're annoying Cyberpunk glitches...don't be like me and please have multiple saves like you're playing Skyrim for the first time.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of "Security Breach" is widely praised for its vibrant, neon-lit environments that blend a sense of wonder with underlying eeriness, reminiscent of classic horror elements from the FNAF series. Players appreciate the game's stunning visuals, detailed settings, and exceptional sound design, which contribute to an immersive experience, although some feel that the bright and colorful aesthetics detract from the intended horror. While the atmosphere is often described as captivating and engaging, it can sometimes falter due to gameplay interruptions and technical issues, leading to mixed feelings about its overall effectiveness in creating tension and fear.
- “Set in a sprawling, neon-lit mega-mall, the game’s environment is a vibrant and detailed playground that combines the eerie atmosphere of the FNAF series with a new level of sophistication and grandeur.”
- “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 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 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.”
- “The atmosphere is not good, the game is too bright; for a pizzaplex that is in closing hours, sure is really a waste of power to have all the lights on.”
grinding
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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. Users frequently mention the need for extensive backtracking, lack of fast travel options, and frustrating save mechanics that exacerbate the grind. While some appreciate the exploration elements, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game requires "a second life for grinding" to progress effectively.
- “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.”
- “It wouldn't be quite such a chore but many sections of the game do not let you save after completing a very challenging area so you are forced to do tedious sections of the game again and again.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is highlighted by its numerous hidden areas, collectibles, and multiple endings, which encourage exploration and varied playthroughs. While many players find it highly replayable, some express concerns about bugs and overall gameplay quality affecting their experience. Overall, the game offers significant replay value, especially with upcoming DLC and updates aimed at improving playability.
- “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.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its strong storytelling, character development, and impactful music, which resonate deeply with players. Many reviewers express feelings of sadness and empathy, particularly towards characters like Freddy and Roxy, with some moments evoking genuine tears. Despite technical issues, the emotional connections fostered through the narrative and character interactions create a memorable experience that lingers long after gameplay.
- “The addition of voice acting and cinematic sequences enhances the storytelling, adding emotional depth and character development that enrich the overall experience.”
- “Before I utterly destroy this game for the technical issues, I'll admit this game made me cry during the Ruin DLC, [spoiler]when turning Roxy off at the end of Ruin, it just hit me as I recently had to put my dog down.”
- “It has an intense and emotional storyline and characters you learn to love.”
- “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.”
- “Boring story and the robots are brain dead.”
- “Shit game with a boring story.”
character development
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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, several players expressed disappointment in the depth of character development, noting that some characters, like Vanny, felt underwhelming due to limited screen time and lack of backstory. Overall, while the visuals and character aesthetics are highly regarded, the narrative and emotional engagement could benefit from further refinement.
- “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.”
- “But on the other hand, the character models of Vanny, Vanessa the security guard, and Gregory (essentially just all the human characters) aren't that good looking though, they're cartoony, unrealistic, unappealing character designs, especially taking place in such a realistic setting.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many reviewers labeling it a "cash grab" that capitalizes on the FNAF franchise's popularity. Players express disappointment over the heavy reliance on microtransactions and the perceived lack of content relative to the game's price, suggesting that the developers prioritized marketing and flashy aesthetics over delivering a polished and complete experience. Overall, the sentiment reflects a belief that the game was rushed to market, resulting in a product that feels unfinished and exploitative.
- “Microtransactions are well-implemented and don't feel intrusive.”
- “The in-game purchases are fairly priced and offer good value.”
- “I appreciate that the microtransactions are optional and don't affect gameplay.”
- “They used the FNAF name to do a cash grab.”
- “This game is why you don't rush devs to make a cash grab of a game no one wanted.”
- “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.”