Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1

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Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 is a single player survival platformer game with horror and mystery themes. It was developed by tinyBuild and was released on July 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Hello Neighbor 2 is a Stealth Horror Game where you’re being stalked by a mysterious creature as you try to track down Mr. Peterson (The Neighbor) who has disappeared after the events of the first game. Play against an advanced, self-learning AI that tracks and adapts to your every move. Join the Neighborhood: http://bit.ly/HN2discord Be in the Know: http://bit.ly/HN2newsletter Hello Neighb…

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Audience ScoreBased on 425 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The AI is smart and adaptive, providing a challenging and tense stealth experience.
The open-world design encourages exploration and experimentation with multiple ways to solve puzzles.
The art style and atmospheric visuals are praised, adding to the eerie and mysterious tone of the game.

The game is very buggy with frequent crashes and glitches affecting gameplay and progression.
The enemy AI behavior is sometimes unpredictable and frustrating, breaking immersion and causing annoyance.
Puzzles can be confusing or poorly explained, leading to a lack of clear objectives and player frustration.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its puzzle design and suspenseful stealth mechanics, offering intriguing and rewarding experiences for fans of the genre. However, users note significant issues with AI, controls, glitches, and a disappointing full release that scrapped many good mechanics from earlier versions. Overall, the gameplay shows promise but is marred by instability and design setbacks.
- “Sandbox-style gameplay encourages experimentation with "I wonder if I can..." moments followed by surprising reactions.”
- “For fans of suspenseful stealth gameplay and cryptic storytelling, Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 offers an intriguing and rewarding early build.”
- “The concept is amazing and the mechanics could work really well.”
- “This is by far the worst version of HN2 by far; the AI and controls are horrible, the gameplay itself is worse than the original HN, and the open world part is useless. I would suggest not attempting to play this; I recommend HN2 Alpha 1.5 or Hello Guest.”
- “Please no more disappointments for the community with fake gameplay trailers like damn Ubisoft.”
- “Sandboxy gameplay – lots of “I wonder if I can…” followed by “Oh god, he can too.””
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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90%
The game is notably unstable, with frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as getting stuck or triggering unintended behaviors. While some users still find it fun, the overall stability issues significantly impact the experience, though reporting and fixing these bugs remains a priority.
- “Yes, very good alpha, not buggy at all”
- “This alpha is incredibly buggy, had to restart 5 times, and the puzzles felt like luck if I could complete them.”
- “However, it has many bugs and glitches like the guest getting stuck while dragging you, and another thing I want to bring up is the door.”
- “This piece of garbage is buggy, terribly designed, and far too punishing.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game’s graphics are widely praised for their unique, colorful, and immersive art style, evoking a nostalgic yet refined visual experience. While generally considered beautiful and impressive, some users note occasional bugs and a slight similarity to indie-style graphics from older titles. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the game's appeal and fun factor.
- “Visually, Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 moves toward a more refined and immersive art style.”
- “This game is awesome and so nostalgic, I love the art style.”
- “This game's fun and it has amazing graphics.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 offers intriguing cryptic elements and suspenseful moments, appealing to fans of stealth gameplay, but many users feel it is underdeveloped or lacking depth. Some criticize the plot for feeling disjointed and not properly continuing from the first game, resulting in almost no satisfying narrative progression.
- “For fans of suspenseful stealth gameplay and cryptic storytelling, Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 is an intriguing and rewarding early build.”
- “It has a compelling story that always keeps you on the edge of your seat. Can you find out what the guest is hiding in the attic?”
- “It was alright but the game needs more story.”
- “It was alright but it needs more story to the game.”
- “How does the plot follow? Seriously, shouldn't a sequel continue from the first game instead of including a mission that feels like Resident Evil 4?”
- “There is almost no story.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely appreciated for its funny bugs, broken AI, and amusing moments like being thrown out of windows, making the experience entertaining and delightfully chaotic. Players enjoy the unpredictable, comedic interactions that add a playful charm to the gameplay.
- “Bro, this game is hilarious with its bugs and controls.”
- “I love how the bugs are so funny, and when he throws me, sometimes I go flying across the map.”
- “Hilariously broken AI means you don’t have to beat the game; you’ll just have fun messing around with it.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is dark, mysterious, and eerie, enhanced by nuanced lighting, detailed environments, and atmospheric effects. Despite some technical issues, the stylized look remains strong, complemented by intriguing hidden elements that add to the overall immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is dark and mysterious, even though technical issues are still present.”
- “The stylized look is retained, but with more nuanced lighting, detailed environments, and atmospheric effects that enhance the eerie tone of the game.”
- “Really good atmosphere and also a lot of hidden stuff which is fun, love this!”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its cool soundtrack and cinematic quality, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Cool soundtrack and cinematic!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game requires optimization improvements, as users have noted performance issues that impact the overall experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is notably demanding, often requiring extensive time investment and repetition. Players may find themselves needing multiple attempts or "lives" to progress effectively.