Hello Neighbor

While it does take a fair amount of patience, Hello Neighbor has all the tension and atmosphere you want from a game primarily geared towards stealth.

55%Game Brain Score

graphics, story

stability, monetization

66% User Score Based on 10,000 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 26 reviews

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Hello Neighbor is a single player open world role playing game with horror, thriller and comedy themes. It was developed by Dynamic Pixels and was released on December 8, 2017. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Hello Neighbor" is a stealth horror game where you sneak into your neighbor's house to uncover a secret. The neighbor, who serves as the antagonist, is programmed to learn and adapt to your movements, making the game more challenging. As the game progresses, you'll uncover deeper mysteries and face increasingly complex puzzles.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics548 positive mentions

stability304 negative mentions

graphics
1,127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
34%
17%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews from users, with many expressing disappointment over low resolution and pixelation, especially on high-end devices. While some players appreciate the art style and find the graphics acceptable for a mobile game, others demand options for adjusting settings to enhance visual quality. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to match the expectations set by the PC version.
- “The graphics are great and it's smooth, no lag!”
- “Amazing graphics very smooth and just good!!!”
- “The graphics are really great and there are barely any ads which is great.”
- “The graphics are incredibly low to the point where you hardly even know what you are playing, and despite this it still runs at 7fps even on flagship devices.”
- “The graphics are very jagged and it takes away from the experience.”
- “The graphics are so low quality they are literally pixelated.”
stability
316 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing on loading screens, unresponsive controls, and problems with saving progress, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in the game's reliability. While some players find humor in the glitches, the overwhelming consensus is that the game requires urgent fixes to improve its stability and overall performance.
- “It’s great to be able to play this and it runs great.”
- “This game is good and no lags, no bugs, no glitches. TinyBuild got their stuff together.”
- “Amazing game, no glitches at all, very well described and surely the best neighbor game ever.”
- “I'm also having the same issues as the other comments, the language and autosave, but on top of that I've found that once I get to the brick wall, my game freezes. It's really annoying because I have to restart the basement part, which means moving a bunch of stuff and switching things all over again.”
- “Game freezes, unoptimized, lagging for no reason, vignette doesn't work, and no autosave?”
- “It was supposed to be a good game, but the glitches, confusing controls, bad and glitchy AI and physics, hard puzzles and parkours, map errors, and several other mistakes made this game terrible.”
monetization
261 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
5%
79%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the prevalence of ads, particularly after losing or getting caught. While some users appreciate the option to disable ads through in-app purchases, others feel that the game has become a cash grab, requiring payment to access additional content and removing ads. Overall, the heavy reliance on ads detracts from the gameplay experience for many, leading to calls for a more balanced approach to monetization.
- “I really like the graphics, no ads, and lag. I get it why it's a trial, and I understand you don't need to fix it. So far, I really like the game; keep it up.”
- “This game is amazing! I never stop playing because it's the best game, no ads, and not scary. It's just the best game that I ever had, and that's why I gave it five stars.”
- “I love this game so much! It is fun and has really no ads.”
- “The game was ruined by the in-app purchases; before all of that, the game was great and awesome, ads only if you lose.”
- “Every single time you get caught, you have to watch ads or pay for none, and it sucks. Although the controls are simple, the graphics are nice.”
- “I give it 4 stars because when I die, I either need to disable advertising, watch ads, or another option I don't remember.”
story
191 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
33%
6%
The story of the game is generally praised for its creativity and emotional depth, with many players finding it engaging and intriguing. However, some users express confusion over the plot and suggest that clearer guidance or explanations would enhance the experience. While the narrative is often described as compelling, technical issues and gameplay mechanics sometimes detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “The story is amazing, you won't complete 100% without watching a tutorial.”
- “I really liked the story of this game, it kinda made me cry, so yeah, good game!!”
- “The storyline is complex and deep, and the acts/levels are challenging and exciting.”
- “I just... don't understand this story... like what happened at the end? Add some subtitles or voice... maybe we all could understand this story.”
- “The graphics are horrible, the controls are wacky, and it's not scary at all. It has multiple glitches and a boring story. I wouldn't recommend it.”
- “The game was good, but when I finished an act and went to the next act, it said to buy the full version of the game. Please tell me what to do next, and the game story was fabulous, but it's a GB game, so it takes a long time to download.”
gameplay
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
38%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being glitchy, laggy, and marred by poor graphics. Many users noted issues with controls and unresponsive character movement, alongside a desire for better optimization and graphic settings. Overall, while the gameplay experience can be enjoyable, it is often overshadowed by technical problems and the presence of ads.
- “The gameplay is awesome, the graphics are awesome too; everything in this game is awesome!”
- “I love this game; the gameplay is nice and smooth, and it is really fun when you understand what to do.”
- “Amazing gameplay and graphics just like the console version.”
- “Unlinear gameplay and just general lack of depth with everything.”
- “Makes the gameplay miserable; models and animations are stiff, and physics critical to completing puzzles are so woefully uncalibrated that much of the game feels like you're stacking boxes and hoping for the best.”
- “The controls are bad, the gameplay is bad, and it keeps freezing.”
humor
127 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
2%
The humor in "Hello Neighbor" is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting the game's amusing glitches and the comical interactions with the neighbor, such as throwing objects at him and witnessing his quirky behavior. Many reviews note that while the game has scary elements, the overall experience is often more funny than frightening, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate a blend of humor and horror. Overall, the game's lighthearted moments and unexpected comedic scenarios contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “This game is super fun, funny, scary, and challenging. The funny thing is that I don't play it how I'm supposed to; I just like breaking his windows with trash can lids, paintings, or the trash. Would recommend it though because it's free and exactly the way it's meant to be.”
- “It's funny, but needs to improve the graphics.”
- “This game is so fun and also funny, but there are some glitches in the game, but it is still good. ”
- “Well, there is only one thing: they are always making the neighbor break the window and kill you. That's not funny.”
- “I like it, but it's not funny because you get caught when you join and then play over and over again.”
- “It's kind of sad because his wife and kids died. I mean, that's not funny.”
optimization
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
44%
28%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and poor graphics across various devices. While some players experience smooth gameplay, others face frequent crashes, lag, and compatibility warnings, indicating that the mobile port lacks adequate optimization for a wide range of smartphones. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game requires substantial optimization improvements to enhance performance and user experience on mobile platforms.
- “Great performance, it is stable; overall I haven't encountered any bugs!”
- “Incredible, this game runs smoothly on an Android device and is very well adapted for mobile phones.”
- “This game is the best; it has good graphics and fantastic performance and quality.”
- “It is clearly an unoptimized, bad port of the game from PC.”
- “The game isn't playable currently, so it highly needs optimization.”
- “Game freezes, unoptimized, lagging for no reason, vignette doesn't work, and no autosave?”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
61%
12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as a highlight, particularly the intense chase music that enhances the horror experience. However, numerous users report frustrating glitches where the loading screen music becomes stuck, playing continuously even after exiting the game, leading to a desire for an option to mute or turn off the repetitive tracks. Overall, while the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, technical issues detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Overall, the best thing in the game is the soundtrack.”
- “I love this game but I get scared when I play; can you remove this scary background music? It gives me anxiety.”
- “It is great; I love the music when you are being chased.”
- “It is now unplayable on my phone because it will not load when I start up the game, and also the music from the loading screen becomes your permanent music all the time unless the game is closed or the phone is turned off.”
- “Even when I exit the app, the music keeps playing; it's playing obnoxiously while I type this.”
- “And this one was so horrifying for me, the intense music and the darkening of the screen when the neighbor is chasing you; it made me uninstall the game.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
91%
9%
Players have expressed that the game delivers a deeply emotional experience, often leading to tears due to its touching story and sad backstory. While some reviews highlight the emotional impact and excitement, others criticize technical issues and gameplay changes that detract from the overall enjoyment, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the game's emotional depth.
- “I really liked the story of this game, it kinda made me cry so yeah good game!!”
- “Really one of the best games I have ever played, the story was heart touching, need some more updates for this tremendous game.”
- “It's amazing, the back story is so sad and when I finished the game I cried .”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is highly praised for its intense scariness, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive and adds to the overall tension of the game.”
- “The haunting ambiance creates a sense of dread that keeps you on edge.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, largely due to poor game design and controls that hinder the experience. While the story is engaging, the overall execution detracts from enjoyment, with a recommendation to play on PC or Xbox for a better experience.
- “Although it has an engaging story, poor game design and extreme sensitivity (which I was unable to change due to poor game design) and tedious controls make it unbearable. I would recommend playing the game on PC or Xbox rather than on phone.”