Poppy Playtime’s Huggy Wuggy is easily one of the most recognizable characters in Mob Entertainment’s horror franchise, serving as the first evil toy for the majority of players – it’s known as the Huggy Wuggy game for a reason. There’s a lot to unpack with the blue, lanky furball, so let’s dive into his role in the story, who Huggy is, and take a look at that delightful personality.
During your first venture in the factory, the Huggy Wuggy Poppy Playtime chase sequence can be daunting, so make sure you read our Poppy Playtime Chapter 1 walkthrough to navigate it with ease. After you finish A Tight Squeeze, it’s time to move on to Poppy Playtime Chapter 2 and Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, where you’ll find Poppy Playtime’s Mommy Long Legs and Poppy Playtime’s CatNap waiting for you in Game Station and Playcare, respectively.
Here’s everything you need to know about Poppy Playtime’s Huggy Wuggy:
Who is Poppy Playtime’s Huggy Wuggy?
Huggy Wuggy is one of the most popular toys to come from Playtime Co. As such, he’s a company mascot, one that appears to be oh-so cuddly and loveable. However, the despicable company eventually opts to conduct some truly abhorrent experiments, which result in Huggy Wuggy gaining a vicious human conscience and a true hatred for people (honestly, we get it, Wugster).
To go into a bit more detail, Huggy, also known as Experiment 117, is one of the leading toys that was part of the Playtime Co. massacre, during which he, The Prototype, Boxy Boo, CatNap, Mommy Long Legs, and others killed many members of staff. Beyond that, Huggy worked with Mommy and Boxy to prevent scientists who dare return to the factory from continuing with the Bigger Buddies Initiative.
What is Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy’s role in the story?
Huggy Wuggy is the primary antagonist of Poppy Playtime Chapter 1, in which he continuously stalks the player as they navigate through the factory. The first time you see him, it appears as though he’s a huge welcoming statue, but as soon as you get the key to enter the main part of the factory, he disappears.
Throughout the chapter, you can spot him watching you in impossible-to-reach places. Don’t worry, he has no intention of harming you just yet. It’s not until the penultimate moments of the chapter that the tall and cosy-looking toy emerges from the shadows, bears its teeth, and chases you with the intent of turning you into his dinner.
It’s unclear whether or not he’s set to have a bigger impact on the story as the chapters go on, but given his ending in Chapter 1, we think Huggy Wuggy is done, for the most part.
Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy’s personality
Before the horrendous experiments by Playtime Co, Huggy Wuggy is a vibrant, full-of-life hugster that loves everyone. However, this all changes when the studies take place, as the jolly toy is now a vicious and hateful soul. However, what’s more terrifying than that is the fact that he’s smart and manipulative, forming strategies to best capture and kill his prey.
Is Huggy Wuggy scary?
If you take a look at our Poppy Playtime age rating guide, you can get a good idea about the spooks you can expect, but can say that some might find Huggy Wuggy scary. He does chase you through vents and what have you with the intent to eat you, after all.
Poppy Playtime Huggy Wuggy appearances
So far, Huggy Wuggy’s Poppy Playtime appearance is just in chapter 1, the end of which sees him fall down a giant pit, smack a pipe, leave some bloodstains, and land in a dark abyss that we can’t see. You also have to fend off a bunch of mini Huggy Wuggys in Chapter 2.
Huggy appears in Deep Sleep in the form of cardboard cutouts and a rather terrifying nightmare sequence. Whether or not he appears once more in Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 remains to be seen. However, the one you ran from in A Tight Squeeze is dead, as confirmed by Poppy herself in Chapter 3.
There you have it, everything you need to know about Poppy Playtime’s Huggy Wuggy. If you want to get to know the Wugster’s better half, our Poppy Playtime Kissy Missy guide is a treat. Then, take a look at our Poppy Playtime download guide to get in on the action.