Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Simulator, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: ScottGames
- Publishers: ScottGames
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is a first-person survival horror video game developed and published by Scott Cawthon. It is the fifth installment in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, and was released on October 7, 2016 for Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android. The game follows a new protagonist, a technician named Michael Afton, who is hired to work at a new underground facility owned by Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals.
The gameplay of Sister Location is similar to that of the previous games in the series. The player must survive five nights at the facility by monitoring security cameras, closing doors, and using other tools to keep the animatronic characters away. However, Sister Location introduces several new gameplay elements, such as the ability to crawl through vents and solve puzzles.
The game’s story is more complex than that of the previous games in the series. It is revealed that Michael Afton is the son of William Afton, the main antagonist of the series. Michael is hired to work at the facility in order to find and free his sister, Elizabeth, who was killed by Circus Baby.
Sister Location received positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmosphere, gameplay, and story. The game was a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Gameplay
The gameplay of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is similar to that of the previous games in the series. The player must survive five nights at a facility by monitoring security cameras, closing doors, and using other tools to keep the animatronic characters away. However, Sister Location introduces several new gameplay elements, such as the ability to crawl through vents and solve puzzles.
The player controls Michael Afton, a technician who is hired to work at Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals. The facility is a large, underground complex that is home to a variety of animatronic characters, including Circus Baby, Ballora, Funtime Foxy, and Ennard.
Michael’s job is to perform maintenance on the animatronics and to make sure that they are operating properly. However, the animatronics are malfunctioning, and they begin to attack Michael. Michael must use his wits and the tools at his disposal to survive five nights at the facility.
Characters
- Michael Afton is the protagonist of the game. He is the son of William Afton, the main antagonist of the series. Michael is hired to work at Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals in order to find and free his sister, Elizabeth.
- Circus Baby is the main antagonist of the game. She is a clown animatronic who is possessed by the spirit of Elizabeth Afton. Circus Baby is a sadistic and manipulative character who enjoys causing pain and suffering.
- Ballora is a ballerina animatronic who is possessed by the spirit of Clara Afton, William Afton’s wife. Ballora is a graceful and elegant dancer, but she is also deadly.
- Funtime Foxy is a fox animatronic who is possessed by the spirit of Charlie Emily, the first victim of William Afton. Funtime Foxy is a mischievous and playful character, but he is also capable of great violence.
- Ennard is a fusion of all of the animatronics in the facility. Ennard is a powerful and malevolent entity that seeks to escape the facility and kill Michael.
Story
The story of Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is more complex than that of the previous games in the series. It is revealed that Michael Afton is the son of William Afton, the main antagonist of the series. Michael is hired to work at Circus Baby’s Entertainment and Rentals in order to find and free his sister, Elizabeth, who was killed by Circus Baby.
Michael quickly learns that the facility is a dangerous place. The animatronics are malfunctioning, and they begin to attack Michael. Michael must use his wits and the tools at his disposal to survive five nights at the facility.
As Michael progresses through the game, he learns more about the history of the facility and the animatronics. He also learns more about his own family’s dark past.
In the end, Michael is able to confront Circus Baby and free his sister’s soul. However, he is unable to escape the facility himself. Ennard, the fusion of all of the animatronics, possesses Michael’s body and escapes the facility.
Reception
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its atmosphere, gameplay, and story. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location is a significant entry in the Five Nights at Freddy’s series. The game introduced several new gameplay elements and expanded the lore of the series. Sister Location is also notable for its darker and more mature tone.
Sister Location has been followed by two more games in the series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 6 and Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach. Sister Location has also been adapted into a novel, Five Nights at Freddy’s: The Fourth Closet.
Review Score
8/10
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