Finding Frankie

"Finding Frankie is a mostly fun parkour experience with interesting levels and enemies, but the clunky controls are hard to ignore in this movement-focused title, and the lack of horror won&s;t satisfy those looking for their next scare."

"Putting a fresh spin on the mascot horror genre with fairly solid parkour mechanics and intense chase sequences, Finding Frankie makes its short, 2-hour runtime feel pretty punchy and replayable—especially for speedrunners. While the first half delivers a strong atmosphere …"

"Finding Frankie offers a truly unique mix of heart-pounding parkour action and spine-chilling horror. With its engaging storyline, dynamic gameplay, and visually striking environments, it stands out as a must-play title on the Xbox Series X|S. Whether you’re drawn to …"

"Finding Frankie is packed full of exciting parkour challenges despite trying to survive in the most messed up playground you have ever seen in your life."

"Finding Frankie has plenty of good ideas and charm, but it falls flat on execution in areas. Regardless, if you&s;re interested in a new game to speedrun, look no further."

"The short playing time, the lack of replay value, the lack of presence of the mascots, the lack of a sense of horror, and the sometimes frustrating controls are just some of these criticisms. "Finding Frankie" laid the foundation for …"

"Finding Frankie has potential of being a fantastic IP with a polished and unique concept, but its lackluster broad story and jaunted controls hold it back from being a fantastic game through and through."

"Finding Frankie is not a perfect package, with some genuine execution whiffs. The story is just sort of there, the implications are relatively shallow, and the gameplay loop is repetitive. Taken as just a horror game, Finding Frankie would probably …"

"Finding Frankie is a bit of a game with a manual; it has to suit you, or not at all. Players who can&s;t handle insane terror will probably put this title aside after five minutes, while people who love this …"

"Finding Frankie is a creative and engaging horror game that successfully carves out its own niche in the genre. Its unique setting, solid mechanics, and strong presentation make for an memorable experience. However, it can be completed in around 90 …"

"For fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s, Alien: Isolation, or even Nicholas Cage’s Willy’s Wonderland, Finding Frankie will be a hoot, if not a short adventure. The parkour is more than serviceable, and the atmosphere is outstanding, enough that I …"

"Whilst Finding Frankie’s Fall Guys approach to mascot horror is a refreshing time, the overall package is a short horror breeze that will delight fans of the genre but won’t offer much to anyone else. There are some memorable moments, …"

"Finding Frankie stands out by leaning into speed, humour, and chaos rather than fear. Its fast-paced platforming, quirky characters, and light story make for a fun and focused experience."

""Bold and entertaining, it needs more polish." Finding Frankie offers a fresh and disturbing take on the horror mascot genre, blending a childish TV atmosphere with the terrifying reality of exploitation and perverted entertainment. What sets it apart is not …"

"In Finding Frankie, you start out confined to a dark chamber, the only light emanating from a large TV screen welcoming you to a sadistic game show. ..."

"Finding Frankie has a lot of great ideas, which are complimented nicely with its visuals and horror elements, but it’s not enough. It feels as if there should be more here for players to sink their teeth into, however, all …"

"What happens when you mix Mirror’s Edge with the movie The Running Man and throw in killer animatronics? You get Finding Frankie: A surprisingly decent, if short, mascot horror game that doesn’t overstay its welcome, but has some little issues …"