In the latest installment of the beloved horror game franchise, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, players are on a quest to uncover various collectibles that enrich the game’s narrative. Among these items, VHS tapes return, this time with a total of three to be found as players navigate through both familiar and new environments. As with earlier chapters, these tapes not only serve as collectibles but also unlock essential story elements that deepen the lore of the Poppy Playtime universe. Here’s an overview of where to locate each VHS tape in Chapter 5.
The first VHS tape is tucked away in the Conditioning area during the Testing level. Players will need to approach a machine which requires three memory chips to progress. Here, they’ll encounter a peculiar locked door featuring a keypad adorned with expressive faces reminiscent of emojis. To unlock this door, enter the code: Happy (Yellow), Happy (Yellow), Disgust (Green), Sad (Blue), Fear (Purple), Happy (Yellow). Once the door is unsealed, the first VHS tape is found lying on the ground in the hallway just beyond it.
After collecting the first tape, players should venture into a nearby room that contains a green chair. Here, a blue television accompanies a VHS player, allowing players to watch the first tape and delve deeper into the unfolding story.
Moving on to the second VHS tape, this one can be discovered during the Sweet Street level, right after disembarking from the bus. Upon reaching the playground, players need to navigate around the blue play area and climb up a pebble slope. The second tape is located lying on the ground within the play area. After picking it up, players must then proceed right while crouching up another slope.
As players continue their exploration, they’ll eventually reach a treehouse section where they can watch the second VHS tape on a yellow television, further expanding on the game’s narrative.
For those eager to find the third and final VHS tape, it resides during the Reanimation level. Players should look for a crack in the window opposite a room housing a battery for the Grand Stitchery. Using the Pressure Hand to break the window allows access to an electric panel on the other side to charge the Conductive Hand. Progressing deeper into the hallway and taking a left reveals another window crack next to a red block. Once again, players will need to use the Pressure Hand to break this window and power another electrical node located in the opposite section of the room.
Finally, retracing steps to the double stairs, players can enter Surgery Room 2 where a gruesome scene awaits. A locker inside this room holds the third VHS tape, which requires a three-digit code to access. Players can find this code by using a blacklight on the right wall: it is 782. After acquiring the third tape, exiting Surgery Room 2 and entering a contrasting white door reveals a red television atop a desk, where players can experience the tape’s content.
In summary, this chapter’s collection of VHS tapes not only adds a layer of intrigue for players but also serves as a pivotal part of the Poppy Playtime narrative, allowing them to engage deeply with the game and its mysterious storylines.
