FNF Baddies

FNF Baddies is an excellent mod for the popular rhythm game Friday Night Funkin', marking a return to the core spirit of the game elevated by a complex storyline, layered characters, and compelling music. This mod is more than just rap battles; it's a tense adventure that explores the darker, dangerous side of the city of New York.

1. Overview of the FNF Baddies Game

FNF Baddies is a community-created mod highly praised for its deep narrative and well-produced songs.
The mod offers a thrilling three-week experience, with each week introducing new opponents, ranging from obsessed fans to figures within the criminal underworld.
It maintains the core FNF rhythm gameplay but adds new challenging mechanics (like speed-altering notes) and a distinctly darker, grittier atmosphere compared to the original game.

2. The Dark Plot in the "Big Apple"

The FNF Baddies storyline centers on Boyfriend (BF) and Girlfriend (GF)'s trip to New York City for a fan meet-up. Things quickly spiral out of control when:

A Chaotic Start: An overzealous fan (later Stephanie) drags the pair into the city's criminal underworld.
The Escape: BF and GF are constantly on the run, fighting for survival not only against dangerous criminals but also evading the pursuit of GF's ridiculous and cunning parents.
New Allies: To make it out of this bleak and ruthless city, BF needs help from "new faces"—characters who are formidable yet somewhat relatable—who are willing to aid him in this battle for survival.

3. The Challenging Rap Battles (Songs)

Each week in FNF Baddies introduces a rival character and their set of unique tracks:

Week	Opponent	Featured Songs	Highlight
Week 1	Stephanie (The Stalker)	“Encounter”, “Insane”, “Uhoh”, “Drift”	The battle against an overly obsessive fan.
Week 2	Cassette Girl	“Kagayaku Kassetto”, “Donnie Soft”, “Malfunction”	The confrontation culminates in a chaotic final battle with “Malfunction”.
Week 3	Jasmine	"Foreplay", "Aye Papi", "Xes"	Rhythm challenge featuring speed-altering notes.

4. Basic Gameplay and Controls

Mechanics: The mod retains FNF's core rhythm gameplay. Players must press the corresponding keys (WASD or Arrow Keys) when the arrow symbols perfectly align with the outlines on the screen.
Objective: Achieve high accuracy, maintain BF's health bar, and defeat the opponent.
Controls:
- Hit Notes: WASD or Arrow Keys (Up, Down, Left, Right).
- Other Actions: Space Key (Often used for pause/skip) and Enter (For select/confirm).

5. Pro-Tips for a Better FNF Baddies Experience

Start on Easy or Normal to memorize song patterns before moving to Hard.
Customize your keybinds and consider using both hands (e.g., WASD + Arrow Keys) for better efficiency.
Focus on looking ahead at the incoming note strings and their colors, not just the single note on the line.
Listen to the music and the beat carefully, as the arrows follow the rhythm, aiding prediction.
Stay calm during fast or complicated segments; mashing buttons will likely lead to a loss.

6. Similar FNF Mods You Should Try

If you enjoy the intense atmosphere of FNF Baddies, explore other popular mods like:

Friday Night Dashing : a high-speed crossover with Geometry Dash
FNF vs Zardy : a challenging, horror-inspired battle against a formidable scarecrow, known for the extremely tough "Foolhardy" track
FNF Spooky’s Saturday Scare : a chilling rhythm adventure based on the survival horror game Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion.