The Joy of Creation: Story Mode redefines the fan-made horror experience, leveraging the widespread allure of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series with a refreshing twist. Developed by Nikson along with his talented team, the game offers a new narrative depth, setting the events in Scott Cawthon’s house, where animatronics breach the realm of fiction to terrorize in reality. The gameplay revolves around controlling various members of the Cawthon family as they navigate a terrifying environment, each facing unique challenges and threats posed by these animatronic invaders throughout one fateful night.
The game is meticulously structured into five distinct levels, each described as a ‘Memory.’ These memories transport players to different areas of the house, such as the bedroom, living room, and attic, each offering unique challenges and requiring specific survival strategies. The Joy of Creation: Story Mode departs from traditional static gameplay, introducing a dynamic first-person perspective that requires players to rely on both visual and auditory cues to avoid deadly encounters with the animatronics. This heightened sensory play demands quick reflexes and sharp decision-making, as the animatronics exhibit unpredictable patterns and behaviors that can change with each playthrough.