"Five Nights at Freddy's World" was a highly controversial spin-off of the popular horror game franchise. Released in 2016, it departed from the usual style of the series, featuring cute and colorful characters in an RPG setting. The game faced criticism for its drastic change in design, complicated mechanics, and poor optimization. Many fans were disappointed, and it almost damaged the franchise's reputation. Scott Cawthon, the developer, experienced depression due to the negative feedback but eventually decided to improve the game and refunded all purchases, demonstrating his commitment to his community.
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1. "Five Nights at Freddy's" has a large fanbase that has followed the franchise since 2014.
2. "Five Nights at Freddy's World" was a game released in 2016 that brought together characters from the first four titles.
3. The game had a different style compared to previous games, resembling RPGs and colorful worlds.
4. Scott Cawthon, the developer, used to create RPG-style games before "Five Nights at Freddy's."
5. "Five Nights at Freddy's World" generated controversy from its announcement to release.
6. The game was criticized for its character design, mechanics, and optimization.
7. Scott Cawthon faced depression due to the negative reviews of the game.
8. Scott returned all the money earned from the game to the players.
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