The Kidnapper: A beginner's guide

The Kidnapper is a story-centric multiplayer Roblox experience where you explore the neighborhood with your friends. The story focuses on your run-in with the titular kidnapper and your attempts to avoid their grasp and remain safe. Being a narrative-focused experience, it is an easy game to get started with for players of all experiences.

Read through this article to learn what The Kidnapper is all about, along with the mysteries that await you in this experience.

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Getting started with The Kidnapper

Overview

Official cover art for the game (Image via Roblox)

The Kidnapper places you in the shoes of a new child in the neighborhood. You and your elder brother venture out to explore the new playground, which is the launching point of the story. If you play the game with your friends, the roles will not be exceedingly different.

As the plot unfolds, you will come face-to-face with the titular Kidnapper. After being trapped in the house by the villain, you must come up with a way to thwart their efforts. Use your weapons and everything in the house to defeat them and ward off their attempts.

Protect the house by cooperating with your fellow Robloxians and reach the end to receive one of the multiple endings to the story.

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Controls

In-game title screen (Image via Roblox)

• Movement: W, S, A, D
• Jump: Spacebar
• Interact: Left Mouse button
• Select Inventory Item: Number keys 1-0
• Use Inventory Item: Left Mouse button (after selecting an item)

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Gameplay Mechanics

In-game shop (Image via Roblox)

• Narrative experience: The game focuses on your relationship with the elder sibling and how you team up with him to take down the assailant. Its gameplay structure is very linear and you will always have a single clear objective to work towards. Because of how straightforward it is, this title is beginner-friendly and can be made even easier with friends.
• Narrative choices: You can make decisions throughout the story that have the potential to change the narrative path. This gives you plenty of flexibility in the narrative and simultaneously, it makes the game quite replayable. Some of the choices also decide certain characters’ fates.
• Multiple endings: As is the norm with narrative-focused Roblox titles, you can receive multiple endings based on your actions. You may prevail against the abductor or be abducted, with variations that change the story's outcome.
• Premium features: You can completely trivialize the game if you’re struggling with a section or just want to take down the villains as quickly as possible. Using Robux, you can get access to strength multipliers, unique weapons, a higher health pool, and more. The shop can be accessed from the hub world by clicking the icon on the left.

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FAQs

What is The Kidnapper about?

The Kidnapper is a story-based experience where you must team up with your in-game brother and fellow Robloxians to defend your house from the titular villains.

Is The Kidnapper free to play?

Yes, the game can be played in its entirety for free.

How to equip a weapon in The Kidnapper?

With a weapon in your inventory, press the corresponding number key to equip it and the Left Mouse button to use it.