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Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a single player action game. It was developed by tinyBuild and was released on July 23, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Alpha 1.5 is OUT NOW! 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. Self-learning AI AI explores the environment and constantly seeks ways to ambush the …

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82%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,602 reviews
graphics56 positive mentions
stability115 negative mentions

  • The game features improved graphics and a more immersive atmosphere compared to the first installment.
  • The AI of the neighbor is more complex and engaging, providing a greater challenge for players.
  • The open-world design allows for exploration and adds depth to the gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder gameplay and cause frustration.
  • Puzzles can be overly cryptic and lack clear direction, making it difficult for players to progress without external help.
  • The AI can be overly aggressive, often leading to situations where players lose all their items upon being caught.
  • graphics
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the improved lighting, shadows, and overall art style that maintains a surreal, storybook quality while introducing a darker tone. However, some players have reported performance issues, including high resource demands and lag, particularly on lower-end hardware, which detracts from the visual experience. Overall, while the graphics show significant improvement over previous iterations, optimization remains a concern for many users.

    • “Lighting has been refined, shadows behave more realistically, and the world has a slightly darker, more mature tone than earlier versions — while still keeping that surreal, storybook art style the series is known for.”
    • “The graphics are way better than in Hello Neighbor.”
    • “The graphics are amazing and the art style is really great as well.”
    • “This game is pure trash, with terrible graphics, a broken UI, and janky mechanics.”
    • “The graphics are a downgrade from the original Hello Neighbor in my opinion; not bad, but it needs work.”
    • “The graphics look horrible, and the enemy looks pretty bad too.”
  • stability
    118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting it as "extremely buggy" and "full of glitches," particularly in its alpha state. While many acknowledge that such issues are expected during early development, they often detract from the overall experience, making gameplay frustrating at times. Despite the bugs, some players find the glitches amusing and still enjoy the game, indicating a mix of fun and frustration in its current form.

    • “I was excited when I saw a different development team and art style for this game, hoping that it wasn't as buggy as the last two games, but nothing has changed.”
    • “It's buggy and incomplete, even though it's free.”
    • “Currently, in this alpha state, the game is buggy and unplayable.”
    • “This game is a buggy unplayable hellscape, which is not at all surprising given the Hello Neighbor pedigree.”
  • gameplay
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising its improved cohesion and responsiveness, particularly in stealth mechanics, while others criticize it for being buggy and lacking direction. Players appreciate the introduction of new mechanics and the overall fun factor, but frustrations arise from glitches, AI issues, and a confusing gameplay loop. Overall, while there is potential for a rewarding experience, significant improvements are needed to address the current gameplay shortcomings.

    • “One of the most praised aspects by the community is how much more cohesive and responsive the gameplay feels.”
    • “For those who enjoy clever stealth mechanics wrapped in a mysterious world, this update is a rewarding step closer to the full experience.”
    • “Overall, the game is awesome and has great gameplay, but I feel the glitching could be patched. As a total, I would give it a 10/10 and do recommend.”
    • “This game is pure garbage, fried my PC, has terrible graphics, a broken UI, and janky mechanics.”
    • “Awful gameplay, badly optimized, stupid storyline, in need of bug repellent.”
    • “Even for an alpha, it is genuinely unplayable, and there is a complete lack of substance apart from horribly glitchy mechanics and a vapid 'open world' with absolutely nothing to find.”
  • story
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the deeper environmental storytelling and a more mature tone compared to previous installments. While some find the narrative compelling and engaging, others criticize it for being less cohesive or lacking the depth of earlier games in the series. Overall, players are eager to see how the story evolves in future updates, with hints of intriguing plot twists and character developments.

    • “There are more clues, more environmental storytelling, and hints of a broader narrative lurking beneath the surface.”
    • “The story is great, and when you manage to get into something new and unexplored, you feel great.”
    • “I love the story and the art is quite good!”
    • “Awful gameplay, badly optimized, stupid storyline, in need of bug repellent.”
    • “It has somewhat of a storyline, but overall it's not like the original and is not worth getting even for the price of free.”
    • “The only interesting part about it: the story with all of its mysteries got replaced with a boring and stupid one which they then used to make half a dozen of books.”
  • humor
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is largely derived from its numerous bugs and glitches, which many players find entertaining rather than frustrating. Users highlight moments such as characters tripping, ragdoll physics, and the quirky behavior of AI, particularly the crow, as sources of laughter. While some reviews express disappointment with the game's mechanics, the overall consensus is that the comedic elements, especially the "hilariously broken" aspects, contribute to a fun experience.

    • “It is so funny to watch the guest ragdoll and fly on his fire extinguisher.”
    • “I love it! It's so good, and also there's so many secrets to find. It's so funny that you can trip the crow, raven, guest guy. I love it so much!”
    • “However, there are still a lot of bugs, but in my opinion, that's what makes it so funny; the glitches.”
    • “Not a funny game; after 4 minutes of play, I hate this lol.”
    • “Love the graphics and the way the guest moves; it's hilarious and a little creepy. I would love to recommend.”
  • atmosphere
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in "Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5" is widely praised for its liveliness and interconnectedness, enhancing exploration and discovery. Players appreciate the improved graphics, art style, and a blend of creepiness with fun, creating a compelling environment that encourages stealth and puzzle-solving. Overall, the game offers a richer and more immersive experience compared to its predecessor, with a focus on atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “The town of Raven Brooks feels livelier and more interconnected, encouraging exploration not just for puzzles, but for the sake of atmosphere and discovery.”
    • “The atmosphere and creepiness is really cool, and I like the new art style, and the AI is improving compared to the full Hello Neighbor 1 game, as they actually have an idle mode.”
    • “The atmosphere is incredible, and the cameras were a very cool feature as well.”
    • “The atmosphere is creepy and some puzzles can be challenging, especially if you've never played the previous game.”
    • “Make it more focused on stealth this time (and atmosphere, Hello Neighbor 1 was a letdown).”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates (as low as 30 fps) and frequent crashes. Many users noted that even on capable hardware, the game struggles to maintain acceptable performance levels, with limitations on resolution and graphical settings further exacerbating the problem. Overall, the optimization is considered poor, with numerous bugs and stability issues detracting from the gameplay experience.

    • “At this stage, bugs are to be expected and optimization could be improved.”
    • “Optimization in alpha 1 was much better.”
    • “Here are the negatives, the game is extremely un-optimized; I'm getting 30 fps sometimes, and the puzzles are really difficult and random.”
    • “You'll start the game and realize the optimization doesn't exist. I have an RX 580, and it can handle most games with medium graphics at 1440p with over 100+ fps, but this game can't even pass 90 fps at 1080p resolution on low, and it doesn't allow you to set a higher resolution than 1080p, which is pathetic.”
    • “While my PC isn't very strong, on the graphics it can handle, this game looks worse than the first alpha of the first Hello Neighbor and is less optimized.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized, with many players describing it as excessively tedious and time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic investment of time. Reviews highlight the grind as a significant detractor from the overall experience, with some players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of tasks and poor controls that exacerbate the grind.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “One long, tedious grind.”
    • “A bit grindy... sometimes.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in "Hello Neighbor" has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the ominous tunes that enhance the game's atmosphere, particularly during tense moments like being caught. However, others criticize the catch music as brief and unfitting, detracting from the overall experience. While the trailer features appealing music, the absence of a consistent soundtrack in the alpha version has left some players disappointed.

    • “Ngl, the music when you get caught is a bop.”
    • “The art style, the music, the antagonist, the neighborhood (most of all the neighbor's house) - all finally look exactly like what 'Hello Neighbor' was supposed to look like in the original.”
    • “The music for when he 'catches' you is so unfitting and it's so brief that it's like its only purpose is to give you a headache.”
    • “While I do like the first installment of the Hello Neighbor franchise, I have to admit that it had some flaws, like the chase music not being as intense, which ruined the creepy ambience that was nailed in the early alphas.”
    • “Sometimes it's difficult completing a task because the crow man will come back and spots you; but when he clicks his tongue and ominous music starts playing, I just run and laugh.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a high replay value that encourages players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “The game offers incredible replay value, keeping players engaged for hours.”
    • “With its infinitely replayable mechanics, each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
    • “The replayability factor is off the charts, making it a game you can return to time and time again.”
    • “The replay value is disappointingly low.”
    • “Replayability is a major issue; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful replayability, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the developer is criticized for prioritizing profit over quality, as they are known for releasing unfinished games filled with bugs while quickly moving on to new projects for financial gain.

    • “The developer has a terrible track record of half-finishing a game, leaving it with game-breaking bugs, and rushing off to work on the next game to make a cash grab out of that.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra cash.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight the emotional weight of the game, noting that while it is free, the emotional investment can feel significant and irreversible. The improvements in character animations and gameplay mechanics enhance the overall experience, contributing to a deeper emotional engagement.

    • “Still free… which is good, because the emotional cost is non-refundable.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the reviews highlight appreciation for character design and textures, they do not provide substantial insights into character development in terms of narrative or growth. The focus seems to be more on visual elements and gameplay mechanics rather than the evolution of characters themselves.

    • “I enjoy the character design and textures, and I appreciate the use of cameras, ropes, and grappling hooks.”
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Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a action game.

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 17 hours playing Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5.

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 was released on July 23, 2020.

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 was developed by tinyBuild.

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 is a single player game.

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