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Friday Night Funkin' is a free rhythm game developed by Cameron Taylor (Ninjamuffin99) and his team, released in 2020. The game is inspired by rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution, PaRappa the Rapper, and the Newgrounds art style of the 2000s.
Story
You control Boyfriend - a young man who wants to date Girlfriend. To win her heart, you must defeat Daddy Dearest (Girlfriend's father) and many other opponents in rhythm rap battles.
Gameplay
- Controls: Use 4 arrow keys (←↑↓→) or WASD
- Objective: Press the correct key when the on-screen arrows match the target zone at the top
- HP Bar: Keep the health bar on your side; if you lose all health, you lose
- Score: The more accurate you press (Perfect, Sick, Good, Bad, Shit), the higher your score
Weeks and Opponents
Week 1 - Daddy Dearest
- The first opponent, Girlfriend's father
- Songs: Bopeebo, Fresh, Dad Battle
Week 2 - Spooky Month (Skid and Pump)
- Two cheerful Halloween characters
- Songs: Spookeez, South, Monster (mysterious character)
Week 3 - Pico
- A hired assassin, Boyfriend's ex
- Songs: Pico, Philly Nice, Blammed
Week 4 - Mommy Mearest
- Girlfriend's mother, a famous singer
- Songs: Satin Panties, High, M.I.L.F
Week 5 - Daddy Dearest & Mommy Mearest
- Both parents appear at the mall
- Songs: Cocoa, Eggnog, Winter Horrorland (featuring Monster)
Week 6 - Senpai
- Takes place inside an 8-bit dating game
- Songs: Senpai, Roses, Thorns (Spirit - a trapped soul)
Week 7 - Tankman
- Character from the Newgrounds Tankmen series
- Songs: Ugh, Guns, Stress
Key Features
Unique Art Style: Pixel art graphics, smooth animation, vibrant colors
Diverse Music: Each week has its own musical style, from funk and rock to 8-bit
Flexible Difficulty: 3 difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard)
Free Play Mode: Replay any unlocked song
Strong Modding Community: Thousands of fan-made mods with new characters, songs, and storylines
Open Source: The game is developed on the HaxeFlixel engine, allowing community creativity
Gameplay Tips
- Focus on rhythm, not just the arrows
- Start with Easy mode to get familiar
- Practice difficult songs in Free Play
- Don't spam keys, only press when needed
- Pay attention to repeating arrow patterns
Friday Night Funkin' has become a cultural phenomenon with millions of plays, creating a massive wave of game mods and fan art throughout the gaming community.