Fear of Neighbours

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Fear of Neighbours is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Hullu Metso Productions and was released on June 16, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fear of Neighbours is a psychological horror game that puts you in the shoes of a resident in a quiet Finnish neighbourhood.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story2 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for players to try without any financial risk.
Some players found it to be a fun and slightly unsettling short horror experience, with a plot twist that enhanced the gameplay.
It runs well on various VR systems, and players appreciated the interaction with objects in the environment.

The game is very short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, which many players felt was insufficient for a meaningful experience.
Graphics and overall polish are lacking, leading to a perception of the game as unrefined and barely playable.
There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as characters noclipping through walls, which detracted from the horror experience.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is highly praised for its engaging plot and unexpected twists, keeping players on edge throughout the brief 5-10 minute experience. Additionally, the interactive elements enhance the storytelling, making it a compelling choice for those looking to explore its narrative.
- “I hope more people get this game and experience this incredible story.”
- “It had me on alert the entire time, and the plot twist made it so much better!”
- “The game takes about 5-10 minutes to complete depending on how fast you start the seemingly one story trigger.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, providing a funny experience within a short horror format. While it is free and worth trying, its replayability is limited, primarily focused on achieving a single accomplishment. Overall, it delivers a good balance of comedy and horror.
- “A pretty funny short horror game; it's free, so there's really nothing to lose in trying it. Not very replayable other than to get one achievement, but overall, it's very good.”
- “The humor in this game is surprisingly clever, making even the scariest moments light-hearted and enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been widely criticized as subpar, with many users expressing that they are a significant drawback for the game, potentially deterring players despite the lack of an upfront cost. Overall, the visual quality is seen as a major factor in the game's failure to attract a larger audience.
- “The graphics are godawfully bad... if my neighbor looked like that, I'd be terrified.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn-off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract players despite having no up-front cost.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is highly praised, with users highlighting its excitement and fun factor, describing it as one of the best experiences they've had in gaming.
- “This is the best game I have ever played; it had immaculate gameplay.”
- “Great excitement during gameplay, and fun to play!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly praised, contributing to its status as one of the best VR experiences of 2023, thanks to its well-developed quality and seamless performance.
- “A really developed quality, as well as perfect optimization, make this game one of the top games ever created in VR in 2023.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a humorous take on horror and is free to play, making it worth a try; however, its replayability is limited, primarily revolving around obtaining a single achievement.
- “Pretty funny short little horror game. It's free, so there's really nothing to lose in trying it. However, it's not very replayable other than to get one achievement. But other than that, it's very good.”