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Is FNAF: Sister Location safe for your child?

Age guide

12+

We advise FNAF: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk).

5-8
This age group is likely too young for the intense jump scares and dark themes presented in Sister Location, which can be genuinely frightening.
9-12
Children in this age range might be drawn to the game's mystery and animatronic characters, but the game's mature themes of abandonment and unsettling narrative are still significant.
13-15
Teenagers may appreciate the complex lore and puzzle-solving aspects of Sister Location, engaging with the story and attempting to uncover its secrets.
16+
Older players can fully grasp the intricate storyline, character motivations, and the deeper, often disturbing, implications of the game's events without being overwhelmed by the horror elements.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location is a survival horror game where players work as a late-night technician at a robotic entertainment facility. The goal is to survive five nights while avoiding animatronic characters that become hostile.

Age guide
12+
Overall risk
4/10
Violence
6/10
Toxic behaviour
3/10
Stranger contact
1/10
Addiction risk
6/10
Language
2/10
Influence
7/10

What parents should know

FNAF: Sister Location is a horror survival game where players must navigate a dark facility, avoiding animatronics with malicious intent. It features jump scares, an unsettling atmosphere, and a complex storyline, which can be intense for younger players. Parents should be aware of the game's horror elements and consider their child's emotional maturity before allowing them to play.

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FNAF: Sister Location age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is FNAF: Sister Location?

Parentwise puts FNAF: Sister Location at 12+. We advise FNAF: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 6/10, language 2/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 6/10.

Can a 10 year old play FNAF: Sister Location?

Not by default: we advise FNAF: Sister Location from 12+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Children in this age range might be drawn to the game's mystery and animatronic characters, but the game's mature themes of abandonment and unsettling narrative are still significant.

Can a 12 year old play FNAF: Sister Location?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for FNAF: Sister Location (12+). Children in this age range might be drawn to the game's mystery and animatronic characters, but the game's mature themes of abandonment and unsettling narrative are still significant.

Can a 13 year old play FNAF: Sister Location?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for FNAF: Sister Location (12+). Teenagers may appreciate the complex lore and puzzle-solving aspects of Sister Location, engaging with the story and attempting to uncover its secrets.

Is FNAF: Sister Location appropriate for kids?

FNAF: Sister Location is a horror survival game where players must navigate a dark facility, avoiding animatronics with malicious intent. Parentwise rates FNAF: Sister Location overall as medium risk (4/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 6/10.

Is FNAF: Sister Location family friendly?

FNAF: Sister Location sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features jump scares, an unsettling atmosphere, and a complex storyline, which can be intense for younger players.

FNAF: Sister Location parents guide: what should a parent know first?

FNAF: Sister Location is a horror survival game where players must navigate a dark facility, avoiding animatronics with malicious intent. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (6/10).

Is FNAF: Sister Location safe for kids?

We advise FNAF: Sister Location from age 12 and up. Overall risk 4/10 (medium risk). It features jump scares, an unsettling atmosphere, and a complex storyline, which can be intense for younger players.

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