Poppy Playtime Controversies & Backlash - A Complete Timeline
Despite its rise in popularity, Poppy Playtime has found itself at the center of controversies and backlash. With accusations ranging from bullying to plagiarism, MOB Games' higher-ups have answered and apologized for actions that may have tarnished the work of its developers, including those who may not have been involved in the issues. While Poppy Playtime has been out for just under a year, some of the old decisions made by MOB Games have plagued the title, and many of the controversies Poppy Playtime is part of stem directly from the content of the game.
[Warning: This article deals with sensitive topics.]
Poppy Playtime is an episodic indie horror game that takes place in the dilapidated Playtime Co. factory. The player takes on the role of a former employee searching for other workers who vanished a decade ago. During this search, players learn some dark secrets about the company and begin to discover that Playtime Co. made humans into toy monsters. Like Five Nights at Freddy's, Poppy Playtime preys on the unsettled feelings that come with turning childhood nostalgia into nightmarish horrors.
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Almost immediately upon its release, Poppy Playtime found itself in the midst of controversy. This has included nervous reactions from parents and even a police-issued warning about the character Huggy Wuggy following concerns regarding young children being exposed to the game. However, while some of the controversies revolve around in-game or game-related content, others are centered around the decisions and actions of MOB Games' higher-up employees.
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