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Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF), developed by indie creator Scott Cawthon, is the original survival horror game. Released on August 8, 2014, it challenges players to survive terrifying nights at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, where animatronics come alive after dark.

Game Info:

• Developer: Scott Cawthon
• Release: August 8, 2014
• Genre: Survival Horror, 3D Action
• Platform: Web Browser, Android, iOS

Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF 1) Gameplay

As the night guard, your survival depends on the strict resource management of a limited power supply. Every defensive action – flashing the hallway lights, checking the cameras, or closing the security doors – drains energy, pushing you closer to a blackout. The core challenge is that the doors provide absolute protection but are the most power-hungry tool available.

The tension builds hour by hour as Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy move unpredictably through the restaurant. You must strategically use the cameras to monitor them to predict which door needs securing, but you must open it quickly after the threat passes to conserve power for the critical, unpredictable hours ahead. One wrong decision, and you’ll face the game’s signature jump scare. This constant management of scarce resources is what defines the game’s high-pressure loop.

Pro tip: The best FNaF players know when to keep the doors open just a second longer; it’s the only way to make it to 6 AM.

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