The survival horror-themed mobile game, Five Nights at Freddy's is a game like no other. It will introduce you to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and you (Gregory the protagonist) will be working a summer job there as a night security guard. But things are quite different in this place during nighttime. The animatronics will come alive and you have to sneak around and hide from them while ensuring you survive the even scarier boss battles. In your small office with a limited power source per night, you can monitor what goes on and proceed accordingly.

The gameplay may seem like a lot, however, the goal of this action-packed stylized mobile game is straightforward - survive 5 nights at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza. Yes, you are going to have a tough time ahead as the thrilling gameplay is designed to test your skills. But, it will become significantly easier and manageable with the must-know tips and tricks that will be discussed next.

* Keeping the doors open

You will have a limited power source, and to advance effectively in this game do ensure you are not wasting power. The doors are designed to be the greatest waste of power throughout the game. So, beginners tend to keep the doors closed all the time. However, if you keep them close, you can actively stop your enemies, and this is not what the game wants you to do. Besides, if you keep them closed, you will lose the entire power provided in just an hour. So, your game plan should be to keep them open and closing only when you hear a character approaching. When you close the door at the moment, eventually, the menacing character will go away.

* Get familiar with your hiding spots

The dangerous characters haunting your workplace will come after you. One of the best ways to avoid them will be by finding a good hiding spot. There are many good hiding spots in the game like the photo booths, laundry baskets, food stalls, bins, pushchairs, lockers, and even Freddy. The game will not provide any hints to help you find these various hiding spots. Thus, you have to know these spots for a quick response and better gameplay.

* Use headphones

Gamers usually have the habit of turning off the game sounds for a better gaming experience. However, this move will be your biggest mistake when playing this one. The makers have added useful auditory information that can help you to strategize your every move better. You will be able to hear footsteps approaching from the left or right separately, allowing you to act accurately. If you use headphones, you will also be able to hear properly a character running and other similar sounds that you have to look out for. Having an idea of who is attacking you and from where the attack is coming will give you an edge over the character. Relying on sounds more than the cameras will also allow you to save up power.

* Using the camera for an escape route

You do have an advantage over the evil animatronics and it is the access to the many cameras placed all over your workplace. Once you become familiar with them, they are going to become your most powerful weapon to advance in the game smoothly. If you are hiding from an animatronic and wondering which route you should take to avoid coming face-to-face with it, use the camera. While sitting safely in your hiding spot, use the cameras to locate where the animatronic is. If you know where it is without it realizing where you are, you can map out the safest route to reach the next best possible hiding spot until you are home free.

* Learn how all animatronics move

Freddy, Foxy, Chica, and Bonnie do not move in the same pattern. Taking your time to understand how each animatronic moves will help you to effectively plan your escape from them. For example, Foxy mainly stays in Pirate Cove. So, take advantage of Camera 1C to hide from Foxy better. Bonnie, on the other hand, always surprises Gregory from the left-hand doorway. So, when you hear Bonnie moving, turn the lights on the left side on and off to see and react better.

Most beginners quit the game after a couple of hours as the gameplay becomes overwhelming for them. However, if you can strategize your every action in Five Nights at Freddy's and become familiar with the game rules and controls, this top-grossing game will become your favorite. So, use these essential hacks and survive the dreadful 5 nights like a pro.