Game Overview
Friday Night Funkin' (FNF) is a rhythm music game developed by a team of four Newgrounds creators. Initially created for the 47th Ludum Dare game jam in 2020, it was officially released on November 1, 2020, and quickly became one of the most popular games on Newgrounds. The game is open-source, supporting web, offline, and local network play.
Core Gameplay
- Rhythm Battles: Players control "Boyfriend" using arrow keys (↑, ↓, ←, →) or WASD keys to press corresponding arrows when they overlap on-screen markers
- Health Bar & Scoring: A shared health bar determines the battle. Accuracy is graded as Sick!!, Good!, Bad, Shit, or Miss
- Week Progression: The game's story is divided into "Weeks," each featuring a unique opponent and 3-4 songs
Key Features
- Diverse Characters & Story: Players help Boyfriend defeat various challengers through musical battles to prove himself worthy of dating Girlfriend
- Multi-Platform & Open Source: Available on web browsers, Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices
- Retro Style & Original Soundtrack: Features retro Flash-style visuals with music spanning funk, hip-hop, and rock genres
Game Modes
- Story Mode: The main campaign, consisting of a tutorial and multiple weeks
- Freeplay Mode: Allows players to replay any unlocked song freely
Controls & Systems
- Note Types: Includes standard notes for tapping and hold notes requiring sustained press
- Difficulty Levels: Each song offers Easy, Normal, and Hard difficulty levels
