Poppy Playtime recently released for mobile devices, but is it better than playing it on a PC? Here’s why it’s better not to play on mobile.
Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 just released on mobile devices on August 15, after previously only being available on PC. The original version was released on May 5, and the mobile port has been highly anticipated since then. So, how do you do it? Poppy Playtime Ch. 2 on mobile really compare to its PC version?
In Poppy Playtime Chapter 2, players explore more of the Playtime Co. toy factory than they did in Chapter 1. After having freed Poppy, they are forced to participate in a number of games by Mommy Long Legs, Poppy Playtime Ch. 2‘s main antagonist. It soon becomes apparent, however, that these games are actually tests designed to determine children’s aptitude so that they can be transformed into the monstrous toys that the series is known for. After killing Mommy Long Legs and seeing her remains dragged away by a mysterious mechanical hand, the player will board the train to escape the factory only to be betrayed by Poppy, and diverted to an area known as Playcare.
While both the mobile and PC versions of Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 have the same story and features, the PC version is superior for a few different reasons, most of which are typical differences between PCs and mobile devices. It doesn’t come as much of a surprise, since the original Poppy Playtime was better on PC than mobile as well. This isn’t to say that the mobile version is bad, however, and it has its good qualities, such as making the game available to players who don’t play on PC.
Why Poppy Playtime Ch. 2 Is Better On PC Than Mobile
Part of the reason the PC version of Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 is better than mobile is the game’s visual aspects. While they can vary depending on settings and the power of individual devices, the graphics tend to be much better on PC than mobile, which holds true for many other games. Framerate is also more of an issue due to the weaker power of mobile devices compared to PCs. Thankfully, however, both aspects appear to be better than the mobile version of Chapter 1.
Another reason is the smaller screen players have on a mobile device. Seeing the monsters of Poppy Playtime Ch. 2 isn’t as impactful on a smaller screen and the jumpscares aren’t as frightening, which leads to the game being much less immersive as a result. It’s also easier to miss minor details with a small screen, which both Poppy Playtime games have many of.
The controls for the mobile version of Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 also make it inferior to the PC version. Playing on a touchscreen makes it easier to hit the wrong button by accident or move in ways players don’t mean to, especially during parts that require quick timing and dexterity such as the Musical Memory, Wack a Wuggy, and Statues challenges. While none of the shortcomings in Poppy Playtime Chapter 2‘s mobile launch ruined the game, it simply doesn’t measure up when compared to the PC version.