Unlike previous games, where players were confined to a single location, Sister Location places them in the role of a late-night technician at Circus Baby's Entertainment and Rental – an underground facility that rents out animatronics for children's parties. However, these animatronics are far more advanced and dangerously unpredictable.
Each night presents new, unique challenges, requiring players to move between different rooms, crawl through ventilation shafts, and complete maintenance tasks – all while avoiding the deadly Funtime animatronics. Circus Baby, Funtime Freddy, Ballora, and Funtime Foxy each have distinct behaviors, forcing players to adapt their strategies to survive.
Unlike the previous Five Nights at Freddy's, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, Five Nights at Freddy's 3 and Five Nights at Freddy's 4, your character can move around locations rather than waiting for events to unfold in one place. But the feeling of fear that arises in the process remains just as overwhelming and all-consuming.
The game introduces full voice acting, adding a cinematic touch to the experience, with an AI guide providing instructions that may not always be trustworthy. As the story unfolds, players uncover a dark mystery hidden within the facility, revealing chilling truths about the origins of Circus Baby and her connection to the franchise's larger lore.
With multiple endings, hidden secrets, and an unpredictable storyline, Sister Location delivers one of the most immersive and story-rich experiences in the Five Nights at Freddy's series. It challenges players not only to survive but to unravel the eerie secrets lurking beneath the surface.