I'm not a fan of scary games. Scary movies I can handle because there is a certain element of detachment. I'm just a viewer. I'm not in the story. But, when you play a scary game, you ARE in the story. You are the one trying to escape the zombie hordes, or the one dodging the stuff of nightmares.
And then we have Five Nights at Freddy's. I've never played the game myself (I'm too high-strung for that!) but I have fond holiday memories of my younger cousin showing us old-timers how to play it, while we all simultaneously performed the sitting high-jump.
Day 11: Five Nights at Freddy's
I'm sure many of you have already played Five Nights at Freddy's, but for those who haven't, you can read about the game here. But, the short description is this: You've been hired to be the night security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza--think a Chuck E. Cheese style place. All you have to do is hang out at night while the restaurant all night...and make sure the animatronics don't kill you! While possibly cute during the day (although I doubt it!), at night, Freddy Fazbear and his pals Chica the Chicken, Bonnie the Bunny, and Foxy the...well the Fox wander around the restaurant while you track them on the security cameras. If they come too close, you can keep them away by closing the doors and turning on the lights. But, be careful, as this consumes power. And if the batteries are drained before the night is out, you could find yourself the victim of a grisly murder, just like your predecessor.
The game is full of jump-scares and leaves you feeling on-edge and nervous, since you never know when Freddy or his pals will end up at your door. There are a series of sequels, too, but I've only ever watched the first one. Each new game introduces more animatronics for you to hide from, and new perils, as well. Do you have what it takes to survive Five Nights at Freddy's?
So, in the spirit of the game, I'm including a few related videos, including one of my favorite Rhett and Link music videos.
And while we're at it, here's an animated version of that song. The main difference here, besides the fact that the one is animated, is that the first features an interview with Markiplier, who does the voice of the man on the phone in the song. I suggest starting with the first one, and if you liked it, then try the second.
Markiplier is known as "The King of Five Nights at Freddy's...probably for his reaction videos. Check out this animated video compilation to get a sample. If you like what you see/hear, check out some of his other videos!
I'm the opposite when it comes to games. I have too much empathy, so when I see suffering in film and television it really destroys me. The lack of a definitive narrative, and the fact that it's usually me in danger creates a dissonance that means I find horror games atmospheric, but nowhere near as traumatic as films.
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