Summary

  • Finding Frankie, a horror parkour game, is moving to consoles on April 15, offering new players a chance to experience the game's twisted challenges.
  • The game seems family-friendly on the surface but holds a darker story with demented enemies.
  • With gameplay mechanics like wall jumping and rail grinding, Finding Frankie combines scares and thrills in a deceptively cute aesthetic.

The hit action-packed horror parkour platformer Finding Frankie is finally making the leap from PC to PlayStation and Xbox consoles on April 15, giving more players the chance to try their hand at surviving the challenges and chaos of the twisted title. Previously released as a Steam exclusive, Finding Frankie is set to launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and interested players can get a closer look at what lies ahead in a brand-new console release trailer.

Similar to games like Poppy Playtime, Finding Frankie may seem to be a brightly colored family-friendly game on the surface, but it holds a much darker and nefarious story riddled with demented enemies. Players are tasked with completing a series of high-octane parkour courses while navigating around the creepy characters that are lying in wait. The horror platformer has been praised by audiences, and console fans will soon be able to join in the terrifying fun.

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During the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, publisher Perp Games and developer SUPERLOU announced that the critically-acclaimed Finding Frankie will be launching for consoles on April 15 and unveiled a new trailer to whet horror fans' appetites ahead of the big multi-platform release. The game begins with players receiving a special invitation in a cereal box that welcomes them to the Parkour Palace to participate in a thrilling game show. Things quickly take a sinister turn when the mascot host Frankie and his minions have their dark intentions revealed. Players must implement stealth and strategy while jumping, climbing, swinging, and sliding past deadly obstacles. Finding Frankie includes heart-pounding gameplay mechanics like wall jumping, rail grinding, and trampoline hopping, making it one of the best action-packed horror games with a deceptively cute aesthetic.

Finding Frankie Console Release Date

  • April 15

In addition to the player-controlled character, audiences will be joined by the animatronic companion Deputy Duck, who provides contestants with critical information needed to overcome the nightmares within Parkour Palace. Deputy Duck can emit flashing lights and utilize a radar scan to help find key items and locate way points. From labyrinthine tunnels to dusty ventilation shafts, the path to winning the twisted game show in Finding Frankie is a challenge that fans of indie horror video games may want to check out when it releases on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S on April 15.

Terrifying tales with cute characters have risen in popularity in recent years, largely helped by the success of Five Nights at Freddy's and other mascot horror games. Finding Frankie offers up a delightful blend of scares and thrills that engage the player with fast-paced gameplay, making it one to watch for console players.

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Top Critic Avg: 59 /100 Critics Rec: 18%
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Released
October 25, 2024
ESRB
Rating Pending
Developer(s)
SUPERLOU
Publisher(s)
SUPERLOU, Perpetual Europe
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
Horror, Platformer, Adventure