Finding Frankie

“Finding Frankie offers a truly unique mix of heart-pounding parkour action and spine-chilling horror. With its engaging storyline, dynamic gameplay, and visually striking environments, it stands out as a must-play title on the Xbox Series X|S. Whether you’re drawn to intense horror, exhilarating parkour challenges, or just looking for a fresh and exciting gaming experience, Finding Frankie is a game show you won’t want to miss.”

“Finding Frankie is a mostly fun parkour experience with interesting levels and enemies, but the clunky controls are hard to ignore in this movement-focused title, and the lack of horror won't satisfy those looking for their next scare.”

“Finding Frankie has a lot of great ideas, which are complimented nicely with its visuals and horror elements, but it’s not enough. It feels as if there should be more here for players to sink their teeth into, however, all we are left with is a short experience that has nothing interesting to say. The few great elements the game has such as the tense Henry Hotline section, the soundtrack, and the art design does elevate it past its mediocrity, but after spending just a measly two hours with the game, it feels as if I only got a quarter of the package.”

“What happens when you mix Mirror’s Edge with the movie The Running Man and throw in killer animatronics? You get Finding Frankie: A surprisingly decent, if short, mascot horror game that doesn’t overstay its welcome, but has some little issues that prevent it from being anything more than just an OK entry into the ever-growing Mascot-Horror genre.”

“"Bold and entertaining, it needs more polish." Finding Frankie offers a fresh and disturbing take on the horror mascot genre, blending a childish TV atmosphere with the terrifying reality of exploitation and perverted entertainment. What sets it apart is not only its eerie visuals but also its attempt to integrate intense parkour action into the gameplay. However, the game suffers from unpolished controls, a short duration, and a lack of depth that prevent it from reaching its full potential.”

“Finding Frankie has plenty of good ideas and charm, but it falls flat on execution in areas. Regardless, if you're interested in a new game to speedrun, look no further.”

“Finding Frankie is a bit of a game with a manual; it has to suit you, or not at all. Players who can't handle insane terror will probably put this title aside after five minutes, while people who love this genre will be completely sucked into the game. The gameplay is certainly not perfect and the controls on the console are not 'your thing' either, just like the quality of the graphics. Still, Finding Frankie has something 'special' that attracted me. Whether this is the game for you, you will have to decide for yourself, but at least you have been warned both positively and negatively.”

“The short playing time, the lack of replay value, the lack of presence of the mascots, the lack of a sense of horror, and the sometimes frustrating controls are just some of these criticisms. "Finding Frankie" laid the foundation for a series, and it remains to be hoped that future spin-offs will offer more.”

“Finding Frankie is a creative and engaging horror game that successfully carves out its own niche in the genre. Its unique setting, solid mechanics, and strong presentation make for an memorable experience. However, it can be completed in around 90 minutes. So whole Finding Frankie delivers an entertaining and unique take on the mascot horror genre, just don't expect it to keep you occupied for more than an evening.”

“In Finding Frankie, you start out confined to a dark chamber, the only light emanating from a large TV screen welcoming you to a sadistic game show. ...”

“Finding Frankie is not a perfect package, with some genuine execution whiffs. The story is just sort of there, the implications are relatively shallow, and the gameplay loop is repetitive. Taken as just a horror game, Finding Frankie would probably rub folks the wrong way. But as an exhilarating parkour game, with genuine tension as your pursuer gets right behind you, it’s a blast.”

“Whilst Finding Frankie’s Fall Guys approach to mascot horror is a refreshing time, the overall package is a short horror breeze that will delight fans of the genre but won’t offer much to anyone else. There are some memorable moments, but they’re too far between, and you’re often brought back to a tedious gameplay loop inside a story that doesn’t offer all that much either.”

“Finding Frankie stands out by leaning into speed, humour, and chaos rather than fear. Its fast-paced platforming, quirky characters, and light story make for a fun and focused experience.”

“For fans of Five Nights at Freddy’s, Alien: Isolation, or even Nicholas Cage’s Willy’s Wonderland, Finding Frankie will be a hoot, if not a short adventure. The parkour is more than serviceable, and the atmosphere is outstanding, enough that I immediately wondered if we’ll see a Finding Frankie 2.”

“Finding Frankie is packed full of exciting parkour challenges despite trying to survive in the most messed up playground you have ever seen in your life.”