Poppy Playtime Chapter 1 is a horror game in which you play as an unnamed employee of Fazbear Entertainment who is tasked with retrieving a series of forgotten animated toys from an abandoned factory. As you explore the factory, you discover that the cartoons have been tampered with and are now alive and dangerous.

The atmosphere of the game is inspired by classic horror movies, with an emphasis on suspense, jump scares, and tense exploration. You must use your wits and reflexes to avoid the cartoons and solve puzzles to progress through the game. The game's main antagonist is a large clownish cartoon named Poppy, who is as scary as she is fun.

The game's graphics and sound design are designed to create a creepy and unsettling atmosphere with dimly lit environments, eerie music and realistic sound effects. It received positive reviews from players and critics alike due to its engaging gameplay and eerie atmosphere.

The first chapter begins with the player's character, a janitor, entering the abandoned P.A.T. Institute, a toy factory that was shut down after a tragic accident. The player's task is to retrieve a lost tape in the factory's main office.

Upon entering the factory, the player is immediately drawn to an animated toy named Poppy, who is also the game's main antagonist. Poppy is a large, pink bunny-like toy that has gone rogue and is now hostile to the player.

As players progress through the factory, they encounter a series of puzzles and obstacles that must be solved in order to make progress. These puzzles involve manipulating the environment, such as moving boxes to reach high ledges, and using flashlights to find hidden objects in the dark.

Throughout the chapters, players are chased by Poppy, who will attack them if she catches them. The player can shine a flashlight into Poppy's eyes to temporarily stun them, thus allowing them to escape and continue with their mission.

Eventually, the players reach the main office and retrieve the missing tapes. However, before they can escape, they are ambushed by Poppy and trapped in the office. The chapter ends with the player trying to find a way to escape while being chased by Poppy.

Overall, the first chapter of Poppy Playtime sets the stage for the rest of the game and introduces the player to the mechanics and atmosphere of the game. It is a thrilling and intense experience that will keep the player on edge.