Despite acclaim for its chilling atmosphere, engaging gameplay, compelling narrative, and vibrant animation across the first three chapters, Poppy Playtime faced scrutiny for technical hiccups, notably in the second installment.
The game courted controversy over its visuals and character designs, drawing comparisons to children’s media and inadvertently capturing the attention of a younger audience than intended. An ill-fated foray into in-game non-fungible tokens in December 2021 met swift backlash, prompting developers to redirect profits from the tokens towards charitable causes.
