Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit

Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit

November 29, 2019

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Jump into the pit and immerse yourself in a new chapter in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe. Oswald wishes his town, and his life, weren’t so boring. That all changes when he explores the ball pit in a rundown pizzeria and finds himself in the past. However, Oswald’s deepest …

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Critic Reviews (22)

Aaron Price WayTooManyGames Nov 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

55.0

"That is basically the long and short of it without going too far into spoiler territory. Five Nights At Freddy’s: Into The Pit is a great standalone game for anyone who’s into retro horror, even without understanding all of the …"

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Alana Dunitz GameGrin Nov 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Five Nights At Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit is a great 2D game with an interesting, tense, and scary story. You might not expect it, but you jump a few times!"

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Alex Everatt COGconnected Nov 2019
76.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is a solid entry in the FNAF franchise. The story is a bit lame, especially the time-travel bit – but it does make for some interesting gameplay. There are plenty of FNAF inspired …"

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s, the Into the Pit game is the most approachable game in the franchise, with no prior knowledge of the murderous robots needed to enjoy this tense time-traveling tale."

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Alfonso Majarucon Game8 Nov 2019
84.0 /100

"FNaF: Into the Pit is an excellent survival horror game that both fans of the series and complete newcomers can enjoy. Although it is rather weighed down by its limited gameplay and short clear time, its great story and outstanding …"

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Augusto A. ZTGD Nov 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

84.0

"Into the Pit is a must-play for fans of the franchise, or horror fans in general. It is an overall approachable title for newcomers, but you should be at least passingly familiar with FNAF‘s lore to understand some of its …"

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Brie Hoban Game Rant Nov 2019
100.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

93.0

"FNAF: Into the Pit delivers an exceptionally frightening experience that stands as both a great FNAF game and a superb retro-horror title."

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Casey Scheld Gamers Heroes Nov 2019
85.0 /100

"From its clever puzzles to its suspenseful horror, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit provides a compelling case to dive into the pit. For those who don’t mind a bit of backtracking, Into the Pit is a standout entry …"

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Coller Entragian Cubed3 Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit is a surprisingly effective and well-made entry in a franchise that is overblown and played out. The adventure gameplay crossed with survival horror is exactly what this series needed. Bolstered with impressive pixel …"

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Elena Swan GamingTrend Nov 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit is a creepy game with a unique story and characters. However, while the story kept my interest, the gameplay was repetitive at times, which held the game back from being great."

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George Foster RPG Site Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Even though I reached the credits after just a few hours, that didn’t stop me from diving back in to uncover as many secrets as possible. This is the first Five Nights at Freddy’s game that has captured me like …"

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Joe Richards PlayStation Universe Nov 2019
65.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"In more ways that one, Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit is a first for the series. A new direction and a return to the classic horror roots that began the series serves as a reminder that these games …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Nov 2019
86.0 /100

"A pretty surprisingly good, and very different, take on the somewhat notorious franchise"

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Laura Rosada Indie Games Devel Nov 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

82.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

80.0

"Released on August 7th, 2024, and developed and published by Mega Cat Studios, Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit (FNAF Into the Pit) has brought a breath of fresh air to the series, captivating both longtime fans and newcomers …"

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Mariella Deadman NoobFeed Nov 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"The story of Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit is self-contained; if you are an avid FNAF theorist, there is plenty to find in the game, but the simple story told is great and fulfilling without a huge breadth …"

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Mario Ricerni STWGames Italia Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"FNAF: Into the Pit is far from perfect, featuring frustrating minigames, unpredictable AI, and various technical issues. However, it manages to steer a stagnant series in a new, exciting direction. With an engaging narrative, excellent pixel art, and evolved gameplay, …"

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Nathaniel Stevens Digital Chumps Nov 2019
95.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit from Mega Cat Studios is a brilliant entry into the FNAF world. It’s a different take that offers a more cohesive story, true terror, and a bevy of gameplay elements that work well …"

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Petri Leskinen KonsoliFIN Nov 2019
60.0 /100

"The horror title, which only lasts for a couple of hours, offers a few fun scares to the younger audience and especially to the Five Nights at Freddy&s;s fan base, but I wasn&s;t very excited about the survival elements. Running …"

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Reza Damirchi CriticLenz Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit, the seventh spin-off in the FNaF series, brings significant changes that elevate the game beyond its predecessors. The addition of adventure elements, puzzle-solving mechanics, and stealth systems has been well-executed, resulting in a …"

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Travis Bruno Capsule Computers Nov 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Five Nights at Freddy&s;s: Into the Pit shines as a love letter to a franchise that continues to expand by delivering a fresh take on adventure horror but is limited a bit by some design choices."

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Tyler Nienburg Rectify Gaming Nov 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

75.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit is an excellent retro-horror experience perfect for those unfamiliar with the franchise, while dedicated FNAF fans will also enjoy Mega Cat Studios’ creation. While it’s a short game, there’s plenty of replayability, and …"

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Yasmin Noble MKAU Gaming Nov 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"Five Nights at Freddy’s Into the Pit perfectly captures the essence of the FNaF series. It takes the creepy lore and finds a way to turn it into a scary yet scintillating tale of a son trying to save his …"

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