What was FNAF 7 called?

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As a passionate gamer and content creator specializing in the FNAF series, one of the most common questions I get from fans is "what was fnaf 7 called?". In this blog post, I‘ll provide a deep dive into Five Nights at Freddy‘s: Security Breach, which is considered FNAF 7 by the community.

Overview of FNAF: Security Breach

Officially released in December 2021 by developer Steel Wood Studios and series creator Scott Cawthon, Five Nights at Freddy‘s: Security Breach marked the 8th main installment in the hit indie horror franchise.

Set in an elaborate shopping mall-inspired location known as the Freddy Fazbear‘s Mega Pizzaplex, players take on the role of Gregory – a young boy trapped overnight who must survive by outsmarting the Pizzaplex‘s terrifying animatronic creatures.

Core gameplay centers around stealth, exploration, and using the help of a less-threatening animatronic in Glamrock Freddy to uncover mysteries surrounding the Pizzaplex before making your escape by 6AM.

Critical Reception and Sales Performance

Despite some major launch issues with optimization and bugs, FNAF: Security Breach has seen quite positive critical and fan reception, earning a 76 MetaScore. Reviewers praised the shift to free-roaming gameplay and expanded lore reveals.

Sales wise, Security Breach continues the franchise‘s success by passing 1 million copies sold within its first month. From what I‘ve observed, this entry has also sparked a resurgence in FNAF fandom activity online.

Notable Animatronics in Security Breach

A key part of any FNAF game is its iconic cast of scary animatronic characters, which Security Breach delivers on in spades:

Glamrock Freddy

  • The reluctant helper to Gregory and most complex animatronic in the series so far
  • Glitches reveal a sinister hidden persona
  • Design inspired by 1980s Chuck E. Cheese animatronics

Montgomery Gator

  • Lead guitarist in the animatronic band
  • Aggressive personality mirrors similar FNAF characters like Foxy
  • Associated with the Monty Golf mini-game

Roxanne Wolf

  • Lead singer replacing FNAF mainstay Foxy
  • Obsessed with being the "star" of the Pizzaplex
  • Utilizes camouflage and a stage spotlight in her levels

The Daycare Attendant

  • A giant huggable teddy that turns into a deadly pursuer
  • One of the toughest enemies to evade in the game
  • May be possessed by a child‘s soul due to its playful but violent tendencies

Gregory – The Protagonist Theorized to be a Robot

As the playable character of Security Breach, the backstory around Gregory remains a hot topic amongst fans. One interesting theory posits that Gregory may actually be a robotic creation rather than a human boy!

Evidence includes:

  • Mysterious lack of background info on Gregory pre-Pizzaplex entry
  • Glitches allowing Gregory to see through walls like Freddy can
  • Comments from staff insinuating Gregory isn‘t normal

If true, it adds a cool twist playing as an android character escaping a facility full of corrupted robot entertainers!

Who is the Main Antagonist Vanessa / Vanny?

The main villain driving the game‘s story is a rabbit mask-wearing serial killer named Vanny, revealed to be a woman named Vanessa who has fallen under the mind control of William Afton (the series longtime villain).

We learn over the course of the game that Vanessa was a new security guard at the Pizzaplex who slowly became brainwashed by Afton, possessing her to continue his murderous obsession, even beyond seeming death in FNAF 6.

The dynamic of playing cat-and-mouse versus a human killer controlled by Afton‘s evil drives home the horror element that much more effectively compared to past games.

Conclusion – Revitalizing a Franchise with Ambitious New Ideas

While FNAF: Security Breach isn‘t perfect, it represents an ambitious step forward for the series that pays off in creating a memorable horror experience.

The shift to free-roam survival gameplay paired with expanded lore and character depth breathes exciting new life into the franchise beyond just sitting in an office fending off animatronics each night.

As a long-time FNAF fan, getting to uncover the secrets of this intriguing new Pizzaplex playground while avoiding relentless killers like Roxanne Wolf or the Daycare Attendant made Security Breach a worthy follow-up that I won‘t soon forget!

Let me know your thoughts on FNAF: Security Breach and if you have any other questions about what was called Five Nights at Freddy‘s 7!

James K. Dorn, a passionate gamer deeply immersed in the world of video gaming. My journey in gaming is not just about playing; it's about exploring every facet of the games I love. I am particularly fascinated by the intricate worlds of role-playing games like "The Witcher" series and "Elder Scrolls: Skyrim," where every decision shapes the story.

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