Info about FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED:

Official game description:
**Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted** is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!”  
**A VR headset is NOT required to play.**  
*   **YOU’RE HIRED** - Time to get your hands dirty. Repair claustrophobic ventilation systems, troubleshoot broken animatronics that could activate at any moment, or spend your evenings cowering in the nighttime security guard office.  
*   **CELEBRATE** - Confront your favorite killer animatronics including; Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, Foxy, Springtrap, The Mangle, Funtime Foxy, and Circus Baby.  
*   **FUN FUN PRIZES** - Toys, Plushies, Bobbleheads, and candy candy candy! Earn super fun prizes you can play with at the interactive Prize Counter! Collect well hidden Faz-Tokens to unlock even more rare collectibles for more SUPER FUN FUN FUN.  
*   **PIZZA PARTY** - Scenes from classic titles have been updated and remade for a fully immersive experience including; Five Nights at Freddy’s, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, Five Nights at Freddy’s 3, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4, and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location.  
*   **TWO WAYS TO PLAY** - Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported.

Release date: May 28, 2019

Categories: Horror, Survival Horror, Mini-game Collection, VR Gameplay, Jump Scare Mechanics, Atmospheric Horror, Narrative Horror Elements, Collectathon

Feature scans:
- MTX: score 15; verdict: Mixed but Positive; summary: The reviews highlight several key points regarding the DLC for the game. The pricing of the DLC and the bundle is a frequent topic, with users discussing the cost and suggesting the bundle as a more economical option. There are mixed feelings about the quality of the DLC, with some users reporting issues such as difficulty in playing and language barriers. However, many users also feel that the DLC offers good value for money, providing substantial content and a good duration of gameplay. Overall, while there are some concerns about the DLC's quality, the general consensus is that it is a worthwhile purchase.
- Steam Deck: score 55; verdict: Tinkering Required; summary: The analysis of user feedback reveals several key issues affecting the Steam Deck experience. Technical issues, such as bugs specific to Linux, and the complexity of hardware setup are significant barriers. Additionally, users have expressed a need for more customization options for controls and criticized the lack of effort in localization. These issues collectively impact the user experience and highlight areas for improvement.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence suggests that while users find the game enjoyable and worth the money, there is a sentiment that $30 is too high, especially considering the game's age. Many users recommend waiting for a sale, indicating that a lower price point would be more appropriate. The positive reviews highlight the game's value but do not necessarily justify the full $30 price, suggesting a fair price range would be lower.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 10.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides direct statements about the playtime required to complete the game and its story. The first quote mentions completing the game and getting every achievement in 15 hours. The second quote states that it took 13.5 hours to beat the game. The third quote provides a range of 8 to 10 hours to finish the game with and without DLC. The fourth quote mentions 14 hours of gameplay. These quotes are used to estimate the typical playtime for game completion and story completion. There is no direct evidence for session length or endgame playtime.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game is initially fun and engaging, particularly in VR and with friends, but tends to become boring after a couple of hours of gameplay.
  - Stance: Fun then drops
  - Anchor: Initial gameplay experience
  - Time to anchor: 0h 0m
  - Friction: Gameplay becomes repetitive; Loses fright factor over time
  - Unlock drivers: VR experience; Playing with friends
  - Conditions: Playing in VR; Playing with friends; Initial gameplay experience
- Player Archetypes:
  - Casual Collector (sale)
    - Motivation: Enjoyment of casual gameplay and collecting achievements.
    - Playstyle: Relaxed and completionist, focusing on collectibles and achievements.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: casual player; achievement hunter
    - Reference games: FNAF titles
  - VR Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Immersive VR experience and enhanced gameplay.
    - Playstyle: Immersive and technology-focused, preferring VR for a more engaging experience.
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: VR player; tech enthusiast
    - Reference games: PSVR2 games; Oculus games
  - Thrill Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Seeking intense scares and thrilling experiences.
    - Playstyle: Adrenaline-driven, focusing on the scare factor and intense moments.
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: horror fan; adrenaline junkie
    - Reference games: FNAF series
  - Completionist Grinder (deep sale)
    - Motivation: Completing all achievements and challenges in the game.
    - Playstyle: Persistent and thorough, aiming to complete all possible in-game tasks and achievements.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: deep sale
    - Labels: completionist; grinder
    - Reference games: FNAF series


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Excellent VR horror experience (weight 0.49): The game is highly regarded for its VR capabilities, providing a scary and immersive horror experience that is both fun and terrifying.
- Versatile gameplay options (weight 0.38): The game offers multiple modes, including VR and non-VR options, making it accessible to a wider range of players. It also includes a variety of mini-games and levels.
- Overall positive reception (weight 0.27): The game is widely praised for being fun, enjoyable, and good overall. Players appreciate the replayability and the great soundtrack.
- Appeals to FNAF fans (weight 0.18): The game is considered one of the better entries in the FNAF series, offering a nostalgic experience for fans and a good introduction for new players.
- Accurate VR adaptation of FNAF (weight 0.12): The game is praised for its accurate and well-made VR adaptation of the FNAF series, providing a new and immersive way to experience the games.
- Good value for money (weight 0.06): Players feel that the game is worth the money, offering a lot of content and enjoyment for the price.
- Includes multiple FNAF games (weight 0.06): The game includes the first three FNAF games, providing a comprehensive package for fans of the series.
- Positive feedback on DLC (weight 0.06): The DLC is considered fun and worth purchasing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Funny and interactive elements (weight 0.06): The game includes funny interactions and social elements that add to the overall enjoyment.
- Narrative and soundtrack (weight 0.06): The game's story unfolds through hidden tapes and encrypted clues, and the soundtrack follows the minimalist and efficient style of the series.

Common complaints:
- Menu buttons are non-functional (weight 0.19): Many players report that several menu buttons, particularly in the settings, do not work properly or at all. This issue is especially prevalent in the PC version of the game.
- Non-VR mode lacks atmosphere (weight 0.18): The non-VR version of the game is considered lacking in atmosphere and has poor screamers. Players feel that without VR, some of the magic and fear is lost.
- Game-breaking bugs (weight 0.16): The game is reported to have many bugs, some of which can disrupt gameplay or even be game-breaking. This issue is particularly prevalent in the PC version.
- Simplified and difficult gameplay (weight 0.15): The gameplay has been simplified compared to the original games, but it is still considered difficult by many players. Some parts of the game are particularly challenging.
- Localization and translation issues (weight 0.14): The game suffers from poor localization and translation, with specific complaints about the French and Russian translations. This affects the overall gaming experience for non-English speaking players.
- Game is overpriced (weight 0.1): Many players believe that the game is not worth the money, considering it to be overpriced, especially for its age. Some feel it is just a more expensive version of other, better games.
- Ineffective jump scares (weight 0.1): The jump scares in the game are often described as goofy and not scary. Players feel that the jump scares are poorly executed and could be improved to be scarier.
- Poor replayability and repetitive gameplay (weight 0.08): The game has been criticized for its poor replayability and repetitive gameplay. Some players find the gameplay to be unplayable or horrible.
- Inconsistent mouse sensitivity (weight 0.08): Players report that the mouse sensitivity changes randomly or on its own, leading to an inconsistent gaming experience.
- PC version is poorly optimized (weight 0.07): The PC version of the game is poorly optimized and not recommended for PC players. This leads to various issues and a subpar gaming experience.
- Game is not addictive (weight 0.06): Many players find the game not very addicting and can get boring quickly. This affects the overall engagement and replayability of the game.
- Game is too short (weight 0.05): Players feel that the game is too short, which affects its overall value and replayability.
- Lack of updates and interactivity (weight 0.05): Players have noted a lack of updates and interactivity in the game, which affects its longevity and engagement.
- Interface and language issues (weight 0.05): The game has interface issues and problems with language display, which can affect the overall user experience.
- FNaF 4 gameplay changes disliked (weight 0.05): The changes to the FNaF 4 gameplay are not liked by many players, who prefer the original gameplay mechanics.
- Controls are poor (weight 0.05): The controls in the game are often described as not great or even crap, affecting the overall gameplay experience.
- Less scary than original (weight 0.05): The game is considered not as scary as the original FNaF games, which affects the overall horror experience.
- Story is not compelling (weight 0.04): Many players are not big fans of the story, finding it not compelling or engaging.
- VR mode requires too much space (weight 0.04): The VR mode in the game requires a lot of space, which can be a limitation for many players.
- Dark Rooms minigame is boring (weight 0.04): The Dark Rooms minigame is found to be boring and not very engaging by many players.

Gameplay feedback:
- VR and non-VR modes available (weight 0.24): The game offers both VR and flatscreen modes, providing flexibility for different player preferences. However, there are some issues reported with the non-VR mode.
- Collection of interactive minigames (weight 0.2): The game features a variety of minigames, including vent repair and animatronics repair mini-games. These minigames add diversity and fun to the overall gameplay.
- VR horror experience with mini-games (weight 0.12): The game offers a VR horror experience with a collection of mini-games adapted for VR. This combination enhances the immersive and interactive aspects of the game.
- VR adaptation of classic FNaF games (weight 0.11): The game is a VR adaptation of the classic Five Nights at Freddy's games, including remakes of FNaF 1-3 with bonus mini-games.
- Unique animatronics behavior and mechanics (weight 0.11): The game features animatronic characters with specific behaviors and mechanics. These behaviors have been revised and adapted for VR gameplay.
- Features jumpscares and challenging mechanics (weight 0.11): The game contains different types of jumpscares, adding to the horror experience. The mechanics are easy to learn but difficult to master, providing a challenging gameplay experience.
- Includes classic FNAF characters and games (weight 0.11): The game includes characters and elements from the classic FNAF series, such as Bonnie and Foxy, and features remakes of the first parts of the series.
- Multiple challenging levels (weight 0.08): The game includes different levels with varying difficulty and challenge. These levels are designed to test the player's skills and provide a sense of accomplishment.
- High ratings for story and atmosphere (weight 0.08): The game has received high ratings for its story (8/10) and atmosphere (9/10). The animations are also highly rated (9/10), contributing to an immersive experience.

Performance notes:
- Bugs in flat mode (weight 0.16): Numerous reports indicate that the flat or non-VR mode of the game is particularly buggy. Players have experienced various issues ranging from minor bugs to extreme bugs that hinder gameplay.
- Settings menu issues (weight 0.14): Players have encountered various problems with the settings menu, including soft-locks and non-functional buttons. This can make it difficult to configure the game properly.
- Runs smoothly on low-end PCs (weight 0.1): The game is reported to run smoothly even on lower-end computers, often referred to as 'potato PCs.' This indicates good optimization for weaker hardware.
- Technical issues on PC (weight 0.1): The PC version of the game has been reported to have numerous technical issues, including bugs and poor optimization. This suggests that the PC port may be of lower quality.
- High PC requirements (weight 0.1): Several players have noted that the game requires a high-end PC to run properly. This could be a barrier for users with less powerful hardware.
- Good optimization (weight 0.08): Despite some issues, many players have praised the game's optimization, noting that it runs well on weaker PCs and is generally well-optimized.
- VR mode performance (weight 0.05): The VR mode of the game runs well, even on smaller rigs, providing a good experience for VR players.
- Mouse sensitivity issues (weight 0.04): There are reports of mouse sensitivity changing on its own, which can be frustrating for players using mouse and keyboard.
- Optimization lacking in places (weight 0.03): While the game is generally well-optimized, there are areas where optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues.
- High VRAM usage (weight 0.03): The game has been noted to use a high amount of VRAM, which could be a concern for users with limited video memory.
- Health concerns (weight 0.03): Some players have reported eye and head strain due to frame purity issues, which could be a concern for extended play sessions.
- Linux compatibility issues (weight 0.02): There are specific bugs reported when running the game on Linux, particularly with splash screens. This indicates potential compatibility issues with the operating system.
- Approved for Steam Deck (weight 0.02): The game has been approved for use on the Steam Deck, indicating that it runs well on this handheld device.
- Visual quality issues (weight 0.02): Some players have noted that the visuals in the game appear blurry and muddy, affecting the overall visual experience.
- Long load times (weight 0.02): Players have experienced long black screens, indicating potential issues with load times or game initialization.
- Specific level crashes (weight 0.02): There are reports of crashes in specific levels, such as the Foxy repair level, indicating potential issues with certain parts of the game.
- Title screen bugs (weight 0.02): There are bugs reported with the title screen, which can affect the initial experience of launching the game.

Recommendations:
- VR Enhances Game Experience (weight 0.36): The game is highly recommended for VR players as it significantly enhances the atmosphere and fear factor. Many reviews suggest that a VR headset is necessary to fully experience the game's beauty and horror.
- Highly Recommended Game (weight 0.3): The game is broadly recommended to a wide audience, including teenagers, adults, and fans of various gaming experiences. It is praised for its overall quality and enjoyment factor.
- Worth the Price (weight 0.23): Many reviews indicate that the game is worth its price, especially when purchased as part of a bundle or on sale. Some reviews mention that the DLC enriches the gameplay experience.
- Ideal for FNAF Fans (weight 0.22): The game is particularly recommended for fans of the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) series. It is also suggested for new players who want to experience all FNAF games.
- Great for Horror Enthusiasts (weight 0.1): The game is highly recommended for those who enjoy scary games and jump scares. It is considered one of the best horror games, providing a terrifying experience.
- Positive Ratings (weight 0.04): The game has received positive ratings from reviewers, with scores such as 7/10 and 9/10, indicating a generally favorable reception.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Excitement (weight 0.28): The excitement stems from the immersive VR experience that brings a new perspective to classic games, combining elements from the first three games and including parts of FNAF 4. Players enjoy the intense and scary gameplay, the variety of mini-games, and the overall fun and challenging experience that the game offers.
- Frustration (weight 0.15): Frustration is primarily caused by various bugs and technical issues, such as game crashes, non-functional menus, and poor optimization. Additionally, difficult levels and poor translations contribute to the frustration, making the game challenging to play and enjoy.
- Fear (weight 0.12): The fear experienced by players is due to the intense and terrifying gameplay sections, especially in VR. Specific scary moments, such as encounters with animatronics and intense jumpscares, contribute to a thrilling and horrifying experience.
- Disappointment (weight 0.1): Disappointment arises from the game's poor optimization, lack of VR support, and various technical issues. Players also express dissatisfaction with the game's plot, character development, and the overall lack of scares compared to the original FNAF games.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Satisfaction comes from the game's good graphics, smooth gameplay, and the variety of levels and modes. Players appreciate the challenging but satisfying difficulty and the overall positive experience despite some performance issues.
- Joy (weight 0.08): Joy is derived from the enjoyable and immersive gameplay, the amount of content, and the fun collection of mini-games and recreations. Players find the game terrifying yet enjoyable, making it a favorite among FNAF games.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.04): Enjoyment is driven by the great VR experience, immersive atmosphere, and good story and gameplay. Players appreciate the fun gameplay in both VR and flatscreen modes, as well as the quick Platinum trophy and great gameplay.
- Nostalgia (weight 0.03): Nostalgia is evoked by the recreation of classic FNAF experiences, memorable moments, and the reminder of playing FNAF as a child. The game brings back memories and offers a polished version of iconic franchise scenes.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Surprise comes from the game's quality and variety of content, as well as unexpected scary moments and enjoyment. Players are pleasantly surprised by the intensity of direct in-face jumpscares and unexpected character movements.
- Love (weight 0.01): Love for the game is expressed through overall positive feelings, enjoyment of specific characters like Mangle and Toy Chica, and the overall experience of playing the game. Players appreciate the game's ability to make them fall in love with VR.
- Awe (weight 0.01): Awe is inspired by the brilliantly constructed game and the life-like, well-made experience it offers. Specific levels, such as the Nightmare version of the Fazbear repair level, contribute to this sense of awe.
- Anger (weight 0.01): Anger is caused by issues with the non-VR mode and the developer not fixing bugs after releasing the PC version. Players also express anger over settings resets and soft-lock issues.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): Happiness comes from the game being fun and free of glitches or errors. Players also enjoy playing with friends, making the experience more enjoyable.}