Is Poppy The Real Villain Of Poppy Playtime?

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In Poppy Playtime, players fend off the monstrous Huggy Wuggy in Chapter 1, and it looks like they'll do the same with Mommy Long Legs in Chapter 2, but Poppy herself could be the real villain of the series. Although seemingly fragile and innocent, there could be a sinister heart beating inside that porcelain chest of hers. Whether she's the overarching antagonist or just a hapless doll yearning for freedom can't be said for certain right now. As the series unfolds, however, players may find themselves facing off against an evil Poppy Playtime.

The Playtime Co. Toy Factory of Poppy Playtime has created many toys, a lot of which were turned into monstrous creatures with an appetite for flesh by horrific human experimentation. The first and smartest of them all was the game's namesake, Poppy. Poppy Playtime's monsters are inspired by classic toys, with Poppy bearing no small resemblance to the Raggedy Ann doll of the early 1900s. The entire goal of the game is to free her from her case deep within the factory, after which the game ends. Chapter 2's plot is unknown, it would appear that freeing Poppy from her case did not allow the player to escape Playtime Co. right away.

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There are a few hints that point to Poppy being the overarching antagonist of Poppy Playtime. Her absence in the Chapter 2 trailer is very telling, as are a few small details in Chapter 1. Even if she is a villain, however, she might not be the main villain. Anything could happen at this point in the series, since it's still very much in its early stages. It's possible that an even greater evil will emerge as more entries are released, but for now, theories abound. Poppy Playtime