MatPat's Game Lab — Season 1, Episode 5: Surviving Five Nights of FEAR!

Episode synopsis

You know me and animatronic restaurant horror…I just can’t stay away! So when the opportunity to recreate Five Nights at Candy’s came up, you know I was going to Game Lab the heck out of this one. Like every episode of Game Lab, it’s not just about recreating the game in real life, it’s about exploring why the game works and how it applies to the real world. In this episode, we test out the real game mechanics of Five Nights At Candy’s, then learn all about fear responses and why different people respond to these games differently. Our expert for the episode designs some of the most terrifying haunted houses in the world and shows us what it really means to dive into scary games.

About MatPat's Game Lab

MatPat of The Game Theorists Youtube channel puts game mechanics to the test in real life with the help of experts alongside fellow Youtubers. After some training, they compete to see who can conquer the game's challenges.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Can Gamers SURVIVE the Real Mirror's Edge?
• E2Soccer + Cars = AWESOME (Rocket League)
• E3Can Gamers Defuse BOMBS? ft. Game Grumps (Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes)
• E4DON'T GET CAUGHT! Stealthing like Metal Gear Solid
• E6OSTRICH JOCKEYS?! (Final Fantasy XV)
• E7Are YOU Being HACKED? (Watch Dogs 2)
• E8The Science of Sword Fighting! (For Honor)