User blog:TheFazDude/Fan Game Reviews 23: Five Nights at the Chum Bucket

Boy, I bet you didn't expect me to review the sequel to FNaTKK so soon, huh? Today's review is on Five Nights at the Chum Bucket by Syncroonie. If you remember, I didn't really like the first game, so let's hope the sequel fares better. Without any further ado, let's start the review!

Story: 9/10
The game takes place after the events of FNaTKK. The player character from the first game has been kidnapped and forced to work the night shift at the Chum Bucket, which has recieved a HUGE expansion. Either that, or it's a new location devised by Plankton, similarly to what Mr. Krabs did in FNaTKK.

A situation similar to the Saw franchise is a nice break from the usual FNaF fangame storyline, and I'm glad Sync strayed away from the formula this time around.

Gameplay: 8/10
This game is yet again similar to FNaF 1, but there are a lot of new mechanics to keep it fresh. First of all, the camera system is similar to that of FNaF 3's, with multiple floors to view. There's also a generator that Sandy will try to tamper with. That cheeky squirell! ...Get it? Cuz her last name is Cheeks? ...Nevermind.

There are also vents that Mr. Krabs and Squidward will try to get into. All in all, the game expands on the FNaF 1 formula, and I thank it for that.

Graphics: 7/10
The graphics are MUCH better than FNaTKK. The remodeled characters look awesome, the rooms have a sense of eerieness that FNaTKK was missing, and the game overall is around Xbox 360-quality.

Sound: 7/10
Sadly, not a lot of the sounds are memorable, except for the jumpscare. ...Is there anything else to say?

Replay Value: 6/10
The game doesn't have a whole lot of replay value aside from a Custom Night. The first game only had a custom night too, but that game had a reason to do so, since there wasn't much replay value in FNaF 1 and 2, which were out of the time. FNaF 3 was out by the time this game was released. Couldn't they just throw in a Extras menu?

Grand Total: 37/50 (74) (C)
All in all, FNaTCB is much better than its prequel. The graphics are nicer, the mechanics are much more original, and almost everything is just plain better than FNaTKK. If you're a Spongebob fan, give this game a look.

Until next time, stay grand!