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Five New-Fangled Nights is a survival horror game set in Freddy-Bear’s Pizza Parlor, a restaurant featuring mechanical performers designed in the style of early black-and-white cartoons. Players take the role of Charlie Schmidtgerald, a night security guard responsible for watching the building. However, the animatronics become active after closing time and attempt to enter his office. The story gradually reveals that the performers are possessed by the spirits of murdered children who believe Charlie is responsible for their deaths.
Players remain inside a security office and use the Faz-Puter to monitor cameras throughout the restaurant. The cameras show the stage, dining area, backstage, Pirate Cove, and connecting hallways. When an animatronic approaches, players must respond according to its behavior. Closing doors, watching cameras, and temporarily switching off the power are essential defensive actions. Electricity is limited, so unnecessary actions can leave the office unprotected.
Different enemies become active as the nights progress. Each requires a particular response:
Between shifts, players can participate in Bonnie Bash, a minigame where they hit Bonnie as he appears from different holes. Earning enough points provides an advantage during the following night.
Cutscenes reveal that Cassie, Gabe, Jeremy, Susie, and Fritz were murdered and now possess the restaurant’s characters. Cassie eventually becomes Yell’r Bear, the opponent encountered during the final confrontation.
After Charlie survives, the children discover his name and realize they have mistaken him for their actual murderer, Vinny Smith. The game also includes Custom Night, where players can configure additional opponents and difficulty settings. Completing each night requires understanding enemy behavior and managing the office’s defensive systems.