Welcome to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! Five Nights at Freddy's is a survival horror video game developed and released by Scott Cawthon in 2014. The game is set in a fictional family pizzeria called Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where the player takes on the role of a night security guard named Mike Schmidt. The primary objective is to survive five nights (later extending to seven) while being stalked by malfunctioning, haunted animatronic characters: Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie the Bunny, Chica the Chicken, and Foxy the Pirate Fox. Gameplay involves monitoring security cameras positioned throughout the restaurant to track the movements of the animatronics, who roam the establishment at night. Players must manage limited power resources to control doors, lights, and cameras to avoid being caught and "stuffed" into an animatronic suit, which results in a game over. The game's atmosphere is characterized by its suspenseful and eerie environment, enhanced by minimalist graphics and unsettling sound design. FNAF 1 gained widespread popularity for its unique gameplay mechanics, jump scares, and the deep, mysterious lore that has since expanded into a larger franchise with multiple sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations.
Warning!!! This game contains Flashing Lights and Jumpscares. Credit to Scott Cawthon's original game