“Five Nights at Freddy’s 4” is a survival horror game that features gameplay where the player must defend themselves from animatronics in a home setting. The game relies heavily on sound cues and the ability to strategically check and close doors, use a flashlight, and watch out for various animatronics that each have unique patterns and scares. The game’s atmosphere is very dark and intense, with a backstory that is slowly revealed through minigames and hidden easter eggs, contributing to the overall lore of the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” series. The storyline, often debated by fans, involves themes of guilt, fear, and the blurred lines between reality and nightmares.