Free rhythm game
In this rhythm action game, you play “The Boyfriend” as he tries to woo “The Girlfriend” by matching symbols to the rhythm of music. Each level features a unique song and enemy to fight, with the primary aim being to beat The Girlfriend’s evil ex-rockstar dad.
If you’ve ever played cult rhythm game hits PaRappa the Rapper or Dance Dance Revolution (DDR), you’ll have an idea of the Friday Night Funkin’ concept. Over four in-game weeks and 11 songs, you have to match arrows on-screen to the music’s beat. Each correct match also bumps up your overall score.
What is Friday Night Funkin’?
Style and substance
Friday Night Funkin’ features unique art that mixes kawaii-style character designs (think Animal Crossing) with graffiti text and backgrounds. As the game is also open-source, it’s entirely possible to tweak the graphics yourself, or even add your own characters.
Secrets and songs
There are around 13 characters currently available, with some only accessible via the debug menu. Press’ 7’ and you’ll be able to load them, including ‘Lemon Demon’, a creepy lemon-headed monster. The Boyfriend is the 19-year-old main protagonist and always appears as the player-character by default.
The soundtrack is mostly upbeat electronic music, which is all unique to the game. It’s possible to change difficulty settings from the game’s main menu, which doesn’t affect the music but does slow down the arrows you have to match.
Is Friday Funkin Night free?
Friday Night Funkin' is completely free to play. Anyone can download and install it from the Chrome Web Store and play it on their PC or mobile device at no cost. This makes the game accessible to a wide audience who can enjoy its rhythm-based gameplay.
How old is BF in FNF?
The main character of Friday Night Funkin', known as Boyfriend, is 19-20 years old. Boyfriend's striking cyan hair and his background as a fan of Newgrounds Rumble add depth to his character, making him a relatable protagonist for many players.
Is Friday Night Funkin a 13+ game?
The game is appropriate for players aged 13 and above, making it a suitable choice for teenagers looking for a fun and challenging rhythm game experience. The content and gameplay are designed to be engaging and safe for this age group.
Future updates
Friday Night Funkin’ was initially created for a game jam called Ludum Dare but proved popular enough to get spruced up into a more polished rhythm game. At the time of writing, the creators were keen to add more weeks/songs to the game, so it should see continued development for quite some time.
A fun rhythm action title
Friday Night Funkin’ only does one thing, but it does it very well. If you are a fan of rhythm or music-based games, there is no reason not to try it out, especially because it is free. What's more, it is continually being developed and updated so you can expect more and more content the longer you play it.
