User blog:TheFazDude/Fan Game Reviews 7: Jolly

Hey everyone!

After a hiatus, Fan Game Reviews is back up and running! This time, we're looking at Jolly by IvanG! Let's not waste any more time and hop straight into the game!

Story: 7/10
Jolly's story is a very brief one: after the closing of Circus Baby's Pizza World (yes, like FNaC and POPGOES, this one ties itself into the FNaF lore), a new diner named "Jolly's Fantasy World" opens up.

I gave this game points for not trying to tie itself into the lore too much, but I would have given it more points if other games hadn't done it sooner.

Gameplay: 9/10
Jolly has some interesting mechanics. Instead of just taking about what the general gameplay is, I'll be talking about the unique mechanics this game features.

Elevator
The building has two floors, with elevators connecting them. You can remotely control these elevators via the security cameras. This makes for a nice way to get the animatronics away without much input. Also, it can make for some pretty funny moments, expecially on Custom Nights.

Puppet Strings
In one of the rooms, there are strings holding back a metal version of the Puppet. Sometimes, this "Metal Puppet", who's true name escapes me, will try to break free. You must go to his camera and click the string he's trying to break. Otherwise, just like the Puppet in FNaF 2, you're pretty much dead.

Generator
Generators in FNaF fangames aren't unique, but this game does it a bit differently. Instead of you being able to recharge the power on a certain camera, you have a small reserve of backup power you can use on another panel. You use this backup power to recharge the main power. However, once the backup power runs out, you're stuck with the main power you have remaining.

Graphics: 7/10
This game's graphics are nice. Nothing too special, but not bad at all. It kind of reminds me of Five Nights at Candy's 1 (which I will review at one point), since everything takes on a blue-ish color.

Sound: 6/10
I will admit, this game's soundtrack isn't too memorable. Nuff said.

Replay Value: 7/10
This game's replay value is the same as any old FNaF fangame: extras and Custom Night. That's it.

GRAND TOTAL: 36/50 (72)
All in all, Jolly is a solid experience that every FNaF fan should try out. The gameplay is amazing, and the game doesn't try too hard to be in the FNaF lore. You should definetly check it out.

Next time, we'll be visiting a factory owned by one of Super Mario's many, many rivals.

Until then, stay freaky!