How to Not Be Scared of Five Nights at Freddy's

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Five Nights at Freddy's is an indie horror game series that took the world by storm. Its concepts, lore, and gameplay have inspired many games like it. Although, this horror game is just one of many, and it may not be as hard as you think to overcome the jolt of fear that comes when being hunted by animatronic monsters.

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    Look up Let's Plays of the games, or some jumpscare animations. With repetition come familiarity.
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    By playing the games, you can experience the fears and thrills yourself. After watching enough videos about any of the games, playing should be relatively easier.
    • Try looking for YouTubers who lay out a strategy that can be followed.
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    If you didn't get enough jumpscares, you have the option to keep watching videos or go to the custom night menu.
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    This may not be very high on your list of priorities, but if you can find out why so many people like it, it may be easier for you.
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    The FNAF series has a very complicated and sometimes incomprehensible backstory. Deciphering the mystery has become a mission of sorts to many people online, and it has yet to be debunked.
    • There are several FNAF YouTubers such as Smike and 8-Bit Gaming who produce FNAF videos on a regular basis that you can watch. Game Theory also has done a few videos on the series.
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    The videos are produced specifically to poke fun at FNAF, and make them seem not so sinister.
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    Yes. The jump scares are what made the game so popular, and since that's continued for five titles, it's very likely they'll be there in the next ones.
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      • Just remember, this is all fictional. There are no Freddy Fazbear Pizzerias, there is no Purple Guy. It is all a work of imagination, none of the characters in any of the games exist and it cannot hurt you .
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      • Don’t let your friends trick you that it’s over when you get a power out in FNaF 1. This will probably result in your friends leading you into a jumpscare.
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      • If all else fails, and you can't get past the jumpscares, go into the game's files and remove the jumpscare files and sounds. That way you'll just get a game over with no scary bits.
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      • Use headphones when playing FNAF. They allow you to hear important audio cues. If unable to use headphones, turn up your device's volume. But avoid screaming in public while playing, as it may disturb or frighten others.
      • Become deeply familiar with the games and lore over time by playing, reading theories, and engaging with the fandom. This familiarity diminishes fear of the unknown. Start slow if the darker content disturbs you.
      • If watching gameplay videos, note the timestamp for any jumpscares so you're prepared. Also, slightly lowering the video volume can help. But don't eliminate sound completely or you'll miss vital audio cues.
      • When tense before a jumpscare, take 3 deep breaths to slow your heart rate. Also, thoroughly learn FNAF gameplay through practice so you feel more in control. Use the non-lethal 6x mode to get comfortable.
      • Accept that mistakes and jumpscares will happen as you learn. Just restart the night and try to avoid whatever caused failure last time. Stay calm, powering through is part of mastering FNAF.
      • Mentally compare the animatronics to other mildly creepy fictional beings you may be less afraid of, like Ocarina of Time's Dead Hand. This contextualization can lesson their scariness.
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      • The Five Nights at Freddy's games contain lots of jumpscares. If you get scared easily, or have a considerable health problem, this game may not be for you.
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