Lecture Notes: Five Nights at Freddy's - The Comprehensive Overview

Introduction

• Presenter: Gibby
• Focus: Overview of the Five Nights at Freddy's (FNAF) franchise
• Goal: Create a coherent timeline of events in FNAF

Origins of Five Nights at Freddy's

• Created by Scott Cawthon
• Initially an indie game
• Grew into a franchise with sequels, novels, and an upcoming movie
• Themes: Intersection of fiction and reality

Story Overview

• FNAF is known for its complex narrative
• Focuses on animatronics coming to life and the mysteries surrounding Freddy Fazbear's Pizza

Development and Themes

• Scott Cawthon's religious background
• Transition from family-friendly games to horror
• Influence of feedback on game development

FNAF 1

• Gameplay Mechanics: Survival horror with animatronics
• Story Elements: Security guard Mike Schmidt, animatronics, and the mystery of the MCI (Missing Children Incident)
• Lore: Animatronics possessed by the souls of missing children
• Endings: Various outcomes based on in-game actions

FNAF 2

• Introduction of Toy Animatronics: New characters and mechanics
• Prequel Setting: Takes place before the events of FNAF 1
• Key Characters: Jeremy Fitzgerald (security guard), Phone Guy
• Notable Events: Kidnapping of children (KCI) and The Bite of '87

FNAF 3

• Setting: 30 years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed, set in a horror attraction
• Main Antagonist: Springtrap (William Afton)
• Gameplay: Use of audio cues to manage animatronic movements
• Lore Expansion: More on the animatronics' past and the spirit world

FNAF 4

• Change in Gameplay: Focus on a child's nightmare
• Narrative: Story of the Crying Child (CC) and his tragic accident
• Themes: Childhood fears and sibling dynamics

FNAF World

• Spin-off Game: RPG-style with a lighter tone
• Canonical Elements: Interactions with animatronic characters
• Lore Connections: Acknowledged by Scott as part of the FNAF universe

FNAF Sister Location

• Expanded Narrative: New characters like Baby and the Funtime animatronics
• Gameplay: Varied tasks and locations each night
• Story Elements: Exploration of Afton family dynamics

Pizzeria Simulator

• Dual Gameplay: Management simulator and traditional FNAF mechanics
• Endgame: Attempt to conclude the story by trapping animatronics
• Key Characters: Scrap animatronics, Henry, and Michael Afton

Ultimate Custom Night

• Challenge Mode: Featuring 50 animatronics
• Narrative Conclusion: Implied torment of William Afton in the afterlife

Conclusion

• Series explores themes of family, trauma, and redemption
• Complex narrative with intertwining timelines
• Continued interest with new games and media adaptations

Additional Notes

• Scott's use of community feedback in game development
• Impact of lore on the FNAF community and ongoing theories

Future Prospects

• Upcoming movie adaptation
• Potential for more games and story expansions in the future