Parents' Guide to Five Nights at Freddy's 2

App iPhone , iPad , Android Adventure Games
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Chris Morris By Chris Morris , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 12+

Another terrific but terrifying psychological thriller.

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Why Age 12+?

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age 11+

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Kids say that this mobile horror game is one of the best in its series, praised for its challenging gameplay and jump scares while being less terrifying than the original. However, many reviews caution that it may not be suitable for younger children due to its implied violence and intense gameplay mechanics that can induce stress and fear.

  • great series entry
  • suitable for older kids
  • jump scares present
  • challenging gameplay
  • cautioned for young kids
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What's It About?

Freddy Fazbear's Pizza is open once again, with new animatronics, which (like the ones before them) tend to wander at night. Should they find you, you're toast (though it's not malicious on their part -- they just don't understand you). You'll monitor their comings and goings through a series of cameras around the restaurant and distract them with a music box or (if they get too close) fool them with a fake animatronic head.The difficulty comes from the limited amount of power you have with your flashlight (which lets you see ahead of you). Every action you make drains power -- and when you're out, you're fairly defenseless. There also are several additional rooms to monitor this time around.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 33 ):
Kids say ( 111 ):

Generally, when sequels are released in short order, they're never as good as the original. That's absolutely not the case with FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2, though. The game is just as terrifying (maybe more so) and once again uses atmosphere and tension to create an experience that will make you jump and scream -- even if you know exactly what's coming.

This time around, it's not only a feeling of helplessness that hits you, it's the strain of multitasking that's required to stay alive. You have to constantly wind a music box. You need to monitor more rooms. You have a mask you need to quickly put on if you see an animatronic staring at you -- and even then, you may be doomed. Like the original, it's a great game for people who are old enough to not get nightmares from this sort of thing -- but it's a game children should be kept away from.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about wanting to do or play something that's too grown-up. Why should you wait until you're older?

  • Families also can talk about when it's fun to be scared -- and when it's not.

App Details

  • Devices : iPhone , iPad , Android
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  • Release date : November 20, 2014
  • Genre : Adventure Games
  • Version : 1.0
  • Minimum software requirements : ios
  • Last updated : October 9, 2025

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