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PROJECT: PLAYTIME is an exciting multiplayer horror experience that combines elements of action, survival, and puzzle-solving. Developed by MOB Games, this free-to-play game allows up to six players to work together in building a mysterious toy while facing off against a terrifying monster in an abandoned factory.

Inspired by popular titles like Poppy Playtime and Choo-Choo Charles, with a touch of Dead by Daylight, PROJECT: PLAYTIME offers a unique and chaotic gameplay experience. Players must collect various parts scattered throughout the factory and solve puzzles to assemble the toy, all while evading the relentless monster controlled by a seventh player.

Visually, PROJECT: PLAYTIME draws inspiration from the cult success of Poppy Playtime, featuring similar set designs and references. Players familiar with the earlier game will appreciate the connections. The seventh player can choose from iconic antagonists like Huggy Wuggy and Mommy Long Legs, as well as a newcomer named Boxy Boo.

Unlike its predecessor, PROJECT: PLAYTIME focuses on multiplayer cooperation rather than solo puzzle-solving. The six players, known as Resource Extraction Specialists, must work together to collect seven toy parts. However, some parts are locked behind challenging puzzles that must be solved before the monster catches up to them.

While the concept of the game is promising, there are some balancing issues that affect fairness and challenge. The odds are heavily stacked against the seventh player, even with special skills. Additionally, the game's servers are not yet reliable, with players frequently encountering difficulties when trying to connect to a game.

Overall, PROJECT: PLAYTIME shows great potential as an asymmetric horror game for up to seven players. It builds upon the success of the Poppy Playtime franchise, offering a fresh multiplayer experience with familiar monsters and set designs. However, it still requires further development and improvements, particularly in terms of creating and joining games.