Sean "Jacksepticeye" McLoughlin is playing Five Nights at Freddy's 4, a game that was released suddenly on August 8th instead of October 31st. He's not a fan of the game series, but plays it anyway due to popular demand. The gameplay is different from the previous games, with Sean having to navigate a dark house, checking doors and using a flashlight to fend off the animatronics. Throughout the gameplay, Sean expresses his confusion and frustration with the game's mechanics and lack of ambiance compared to the first game. Despite this, he acknowledges that the game's new setting and gameplay could be scary, especially for younger players.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The game being played is Five Nights at Freddy's 4.
2. The game was initially supposed to be released on October 31st but was released on August 8th instead.
3. A free content patch was promised for October 31st.
4. A demo of the game was released earlier for select YouTubers.
5. The game's title screen features animatronics and a dark background.
6. The player controls a character who must navigate a house and avoid being attacked by animatronics.
7. The game features a new mechanic where the player must listen for breathing sounds to determine if an animatronic is nearby.
8. The game has a flashlight mechanic that can be used to repel animatronics.
9. The player can close doors to block animatronics, but this uses power.
10. The game has a time limit, and the player must survive until 6 a.m.
11. The game features a variety of animatronics, including Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy.
12. The game's story is not clearly explained and appears to be complex.
13. The game's environments are different from the previous games in the series.
14. The game is more focused on audio cues than the previous games.
15. The game's scares are more gamey and predictable than the previous games.
16. The game's developer, Scott Cawthon, is known for his unpredictable release schedules and game mechanics.