Summary
One of the most popular indie horror games released in 2021,Poppy Playtimehas garnered a dedicated fanbase of enthusiastic players, including one fan who put together a realistic cosplay of the main Player character from the series.Poppy Playtimerecently released its fourth chapter, Safe Haven, reigniting interest in the franchise and sparking inspiration among cosplayers and fans.
Combining puzzle-solving, environmental interactions, and platforming mechanics,Poppy Playtimesees players putting their wits to the test while trying to uncover the truth behind the fall of Playtime Co. and escaping the clutches of demented toys. Survival horror fans have voiced their appreciation forgames likePoppy Playtimethat put a disturbing twist on seemingly harmless environments and characters, with some players showcasing their love of the game through cosplay.
Reddit user spyderpool shared photos of their custom-made Player cosplay, which features the familiar red and blue hands of theGrabPack fromPoppy Playtime. The outfit consists of a yellow full-body jumpsuit with a matching hard hat, the GrabPack hands, tubes, and case, and even small plushies of the key enemy characters, CatNap and Huggy Wuggy. Spyderpool completed the look with a shoulder-pal version of the titular Poppy Playtime doll, making for a look that perfectly represents the Player character and the various game elements that they will interact with throughout the toy factory.
Poppy Playtime Player Cosplay
Fellow community members chimed in with words of admiration for the accurate cosplay, with many noting the thoughtfulness of including the enemy plushies and Poppy doll. While the OP did note that the GrabPack hands are for display purposes only and not truly functional as they are in the game, many replies teased that it was for the better that the sometimes frustrating hands be kept to the confines of the game. Others teased that the OP was finally ready to uncover all the real-worldsecrets ofPoppy Playtime, now that they were truly one with the Player.
As both new and returning fans continue to experience the story andcharacters ofPoppy Playtime, many are happy to see the survival horror title finding a level of success that inspires players to cosplay and share the game in the real world. Smaller indie horror games have proven to be incredibly popular in recent years, withPoppy Playtimeamong those to earn official merchandise lines and ignite fan-made content online. While a Chapter 5 release has not yet been formally announced, players are keeping their fingers crossed that morePoppy Playtimecontent is in the works.
