Instead of classic screamers he harped skillfully upon our fear for the unknown. He took the idea of a cute family restaurant turning into a nightmare. Not only did the author survive all this hate, but he used it for inspiration. One of the reviews described Chipper & Sons Lumber Co as “terrifying”. Gamers called his characters “unsettling and animatronic-like”. The american developer created this piece after having his previous game shattered. What is so special about this indie horror? Five Nights at Freddys: The Beginning It immediately stirred up the world of video games. Five Nights at Freddy’s was released in August 2014.