Summary
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pitis a new 2D survival horror title from developer Mega Cat Studios, which adapts the first story from theFNAF: Fazbear Frightsnovels. The title marks the first time that the narrative of one ofFNAF’s books has been transformed for the screen, delivering a thrilling2D horror experiencethat ranks as one of the franchise’s absolute best.Fazbear Frights’ short stories are among the darkest tales in theFNAFUniverse, with a few perfectly suited for adaptation to the screen. After the success ofFNAF Into the Pit,AnotherFazbear Frightstory deserves the spin-off treatment.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pittells the story of a 10-year-old boy, Oswald, whose innocent prank opens the door to a supernatural nightmare. Written as both an original story and an accessible introduction toFNAFfor readers, the story sees Oswald explore the original Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza in 1985, before Spring Bonnie follows him home back to the present. Animatronics following characters home from Freddy’s is a recurring trend in theFazbear Frightsseries, with various stories adapting characters, objects, and locations from the games. One such story, which adaptedFNAF 4’s Plushtrap, offers a compelling case for game adaptation, as its core gameplay mechanics could build on those ofInto the Pit, albeit with a twist.
FNAF’s Out of Stock Story Deserves a Game Adaptation
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Fazbear Frights’ second volume,Fetch, featured three new stories set withinFNAF’suniverse. While its title story is rumored to be the next adapted to gaming, its third entry,Out of Stock, has all the makings of a great survival horror title. The title features a small animatronic, the Plushtrap Chaser, at its center, which adapts the titular animatronic fromFNAF 4’s Fun with Plushtrap minigame. Like its gaming counterpart, the Plushtrap Chaser can only move in complete darkness, freezing in place when confronted with a light source. While the original mini-game sees players attempt to stop the animatronic in a designated spot,Out of Stocksees the concept expanded into a night-long nightmare for three young friends.
Out of Stockfollows a boy named Oscar who desperately wants a Plushtrap Chaser of his own. When Oscar and his friends, Raj and Isaac, reach the front of the line at the Emporium, where Plushtrap is on sale, they learn it is sold out, before Oscar overhears chatter about a strange, lifelike defect. After asking to purchase the defect, and being refused, Oscar steals thestrange animatronic, which appears to have human eyes and real teeth.
Days later, the boys are at Oscar’s when a storm strikes the area. As Oscar plugs the Plushtrap Chaser in to charge, lightning strikes the house, knocking out the power and plunging the boys into darkness. With only a few semi-functional flashlights at their disposal, the boys find themselves hunted by Plushtrap, who rapidly maneuvers the house, chews through doors, andmimics their voices. To survive the night, the boys must work together to escape the darkness and destroy the Chaser, or the lights may go out for good.
FNAF: Out of Stock Could Be Adapted to a Variety of Gaming Subgenres
Whether adapted to 2D or 3D,Five Nights at Freddy’s: Out of Stock’s narrative could make for a thrilling single-player experience. However, the story’s 1v3 third act offers a compelling case for a focused multiplayer title.FNAF: Out of Stock’s game adaptation could see three players working together to escape Oscar’s house while pursued by the Plushtrap Chaser, before making their way to the outside world.FNAF: Into the Pitoffered a variety of endings, based on player actions.Out of Stockcould do the same, expanding the limitations of the original story, and offering fans various ways to achieve their goals. What’s more, this format opens the door to additional modes and options that could improve replayability and increase the challenge post-completion.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Out of Stock’s game adaptation could also feature anasymmetrical multiplayermode, pitting a Plushtrap player against 3 survivors. However, this premise would likely not prove successful as the title’s sole offering.Out of Stockis just one of the manyFive Nights at Freddy’sstories that could be adapted to video games, with theSilver Eyes Trilogy, Fazbear Frights,andTales of Pizzaplexeach offering compelling tales of animatronic horror. FollowingFive Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit’s massive success, it’s likely a matter of time before fans see more of the franchise’s novel canon hit the screen.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit
WHERE TO PLAY
Jump into the pit and immerse yourself in a new chapter in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe. Oswald wishes his town, and his life, weren’t so boring. That all changes when he explores the ball pit in a rundown pizzeria and finds himself in the past. However, Oswald’s deepest desire will have an unexpected cost…Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it’s not just your own life that’s on the line. Oswald’s father and children from the past could all meet their end if you don’t save them.Experience the heart-pounding adventure of a beloved entry in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise, Into the Pit. Solve satisfying puzzles intertwined with an adrenaline-fueled story. Immerse yourself in a narrative experience.
