MatPat's Game Lab

S01E05 Surviving Five Nights of FEAR!

I can't resist the allure of animatronic restaurant horror! So when the chance to bring Five Nights at Candy’s to life arose, I dived headfirst into Game Lab. As always, this episode goes beyond just recreating the game—it's about understanding what makes it effective and its relevance to real-life experiences. We put the actual mechanics of Five Nights at Candy’s to the test and delve into fear responses, exploring how individuals react differently to these games. Our guest expert, known for crafting some of the most spine-chilling haunted houses, reveals what it truly means to engage with horror games.