Editor Reviews

You're not in a toy factory anymore. Poppy Playtime Chapter 3 pulls you deeper into the story, but not in the way you'd expect. The game shifts to an underground setting called Playcare — an old orphanage with a long-forgotten history. It's darker, slower, and more psychological. The bright colors and toy box feel of earlier chapters are stripped away. You're left with flickering lights, hushed whispers, and shadows that don't move as they should.

The pacing feels more stretched this time. Instead of immediately throwing you into chase sequences, it gradually builds up tension. Long hallways. Rooms that feel too quiet. Something is breathing behind the wall. When it does hit with action, it feels earned. There's more stealth. More waiting. And a stronger sense of something always watching.

The new GrabPack abilities, especially the Gas Mask, explain the slower pacing. It's less about running and more about surviving whatever leaks through the air vents. Enemies aren't just physical — they mess with your mind. The narrative finally answers a few big questions from the last two chapters, but it also opens more doors than it closes.

The visual design is detailed yet grimy. Everything feels like it was once bright and fun but has been decaying underground for years. New characters show up — some helpful, most terrifying. CatNap is the standout villain here. He has a creepy voice and unpredictable behavior, and he shows up when you least expect it.

You'll also notice how much more refined the character interactions feel. Audio logs, wall scribbles, and the unsettling voices of the toys themselves offer quiet, world-building moments that feel personal rather than forced. There's a sense that everything you're hearing and seeing was placed with purpose — it gives weight to even the smallest room.

Visually, it does more with less. Instead of flashy set pieces, the detail is in decay, shadows, and forgotten corners. Old posters with scratched-out eyes, childlike drawings on cracked walls — the setting tells its own story. Chapter 3 doesn’t need to be loud to be intense. It uses space, silence, and suggestions to get under your skin.

How to Play?

Step 1: Launch the game and choose Chapter 3 from the main menu. Ensure your settings are optimized for smooth performance—lower graphics settings if necessary. Use headphones for better audio cues, as this chapter relies heavily on sound for tension and navigation.

Step 2: You wake up in a dark corridor inside Playcare, the orphanage under the toy factory. Move forward and use your GrabPack to open doors and pull objects. Keep an eye out for loose notes and VHS tapes. These provide background information on the storyline and aid in solving puzzles later.

Step 3: Your first major task is to restore power to the elevator. Use the blue and red GrabPack arms to connect circuits and redirect power. Look around for hidden switches behind posters or vents. There's a locked control panel—you’ll need to find a key hidden inside a toy disassembly room.

Step 4: The next area introduces new enemies. Avoid confrontation. Instead, use hiding spots such as lockers and crawl spaces. Listen carefully—if you hear mechanical humming or laughter, stop moving until it fades.

Step 5: Solve the puzzle in the carousel room. You need to place toy parts in the correct order to open the next gate. Clues are scribbled on the walls and written in crayon. Use the GrabPack to rotate the carousel arms.

Step 6: Endgame involves a chase scene through collapsing hallways. Run, duck, and grab levers without stopping. When you reach the final room, pull the emergency lever and shut the door behind you to trigger the ending cutscene.