Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 review - no haven is safe
As always, re-downloading Poppy Playtime and launching it to see the new chapter in the launch window is quite exciting. It feels so recent that I was doing the same for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 - which in itself may have been my favorite chapter yet, even with CatNap going out with a relatively underwhelming final battle. Chapter 3 really set a new standard for the series, stepping up the horror atmosphere and evolving the plot to a whole new level, so I had very high expectations sitting down to start this Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 review. And, as always, MOB Entertainment delivered, further fleshing out this iconic episodic indie horror game and laying down the foundations for what’s shaping up to be a truly intense climax to the story. Chapter 4, entitled Safe Haven, once again begins with an old Playtime Co ad, this time introducing us to Poppy Playtime’s Doey the Doughman, a plasticine toy that can take any shape. I absolutely adore these analog horror-esque glimpses into the game’s wider world, and this time the horror is only amplified further as we get an ominous home video clip showing a child’s visit to the Poppy Playtime Factory. Continue reading Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 review - no haven is safe MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: Poppy Playtime Chapter 1, Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, Poppy Playtime Chapter 3
As always, re-downloading Poppy Playtime and launching it to see the new chapter in the launch window is quite exciting. It feels so recent that I was doing the same for Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 - which in itself may have been my favorite chapter yet, even with CatNap going out with a relatively underwhelming final battle.
Chapter 3 really set a new standard for the series, stepping up the horror atmosphere and evolving the plot to a whole new level, so I had very high expectations sitting down to start this Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 review. And, as always, MOB Entertainment delivered, further fleshing out this iconic episodic indie horror game and laying down the foundations for what’s shaping up to be a truly intense climax to the story.
Chapter 4, entitled Safe Haven, once again begins with an old Playtime Co ad, this time introducing us to Poppy Playtime’s Doey the Doughman, a plasticine toy that can take any shape. I absolutely adore these analog horror-esque glimpses into the game’s wider world, and this time the horror is only amplified further as we get an ominous home video clip showing a child’s visit to the Poppy Playtime Factory.
