Hello Neighbor Alpha 1

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Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find …

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,864 reviews

music7 positive mentions

stability46 negative mentions

This is the best version of Hello Neighbor, with great AI and fun gameplay.
The game is nostalgic and brings back great memories, making it enjoyable to play.
It's free and offers a unique experience with fun puzzles and a creepy atmosphere.

The game crashes frequently, which can be frustrating during gameplay.
There are many bugs that affect the overall experience, such as the neighbor getting stuck.
The controls can be clunky, making it difficult to pick up items and navigate.

stability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The game is widely recognized for its numerous glitches and bugs, which can lead to crashes and hinder the overall experience. Despite these stability issues, many players find the game enjoyable and fun, often attributing its charm to the quirky glitches. Overall, while the game is still in alpha and remains quite buggy, it offers a nostalgic and entertaining experience that many players appreciate.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major glitches, making for a stable and enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how the game maintains stability even during intense moments, allowing for seamless gameplay.”
- “The consistent performance and lack of crashes really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The game is very fun to play but it crashes sometimes, which is a bad thing, but doing glitches is cool and makes it fun.”
- “Bad about this game is many glitches and often crashes without reason.”
- “The game is not that fun due to the glitches that ruin the fun, but it is alpha 1 after all.”
music
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
77%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many players noting that the chase and ambient tracks are particularly tense and frightening. While some find the repetitive nature of certain tracks annoying, the overall consensus is that the sound design effectively contributes to the game's creepy and suspenseful experience. Players appreciate the addition of multiple chase music variations, which heighten the intensity during encounters with the neighbor.
- “The chase music is pretty tense and so is the ambient music.”
- “Oh my god, the chase music nearly gave me a heart attack.”
- “This game has a creepy setting and the chase music from the neighbor is scary and makes you want to get out of there as fast as possible.”
- “The chase music puts you on edge.”
- “I can't customize controls, the tutorial text is in my face (glitch) and the music when the neighbor sees you is too obnoxious.”
- “This game is my least favorite game because it keeps constantly crashing and because of the loud music the neighbor plays.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
60%
7%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many players praising the art style as a blend of realism and cartoonish elements that enhance the horror experience. Users noted that the graphics are superior to those in the full release, contributing to a nostalgic and immersive atmosphere, despite some bugs affecting gameplay. Many reviewers expressed a desire for future installments to maintain this visual quality and AI design.
- “Honestly, this is the best version of Hello Neighbor hands down. In my opinion, it has a superior art style, it's scarier than the final game, and is honestly just more fun to play.”
- “The graphics look amazing and give a horror feel.”
- “The graphics are very pretty, but there are a lot of bugs that I found, including getting the neighbor stuck in your house, allowing you to roam around without worrying about being caught.”
- “I set the graphics to 3840 x 2160, and I can't reset it, so if you know how to reset it, please tell me.”
- “The house, the graphics, the art style, and even the paintings on the wall are all peak.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
40%
9%
Overall, the gameplay of the game has received a mix of positive and negative feedback. Many players appreciate the unique mechanics, improved AI, and smoother experience compared to previous versions, with ratings often hovering around 6.5 to 8 out of 10. However, some users noted issues such as clunky controls and bugs that can detract from the overall experience.
- “It is the peak of Hello Neighbor because of the normal art style, the fanbase, the neighbor AI (this game has the best AI), the gameplay, and even more.”
- “The story is compelling and the gameplay is challenging without being frustrating.”
- “Ngl this game runs very smoothly and has great gameplay too!”
- “So many bugs, the neighbor is too slow and the gameplay is overall boring.”
- “Gameplay: 6.5/10, gameplay is definitely better than pre-alpha, not gonna lie.”
- “This is better than the full game; I really wish they would've stayed with this style of gameplay.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
65%
12%
The game's story is described as intriguing and compelling, with elements that enhance the gameplay experience, though some players feel it lacks depth or is too short. While there are mixed opinions on the quality and complexity of the narrative, many appreciate its engaging aspects and the way it integrates with the gameplay. Overall, the story seems to be a notable feature, albeit with varying levels of satisfaction among players.
- “The game also has a mysterious and intriguing story that is revealed through clues and events.”
- “The story is compelling and the gameplay is challenging without being frustrating.”
- “Probably one of the best iterations of this game, it is scary, has story and a tutorial, has a meh ending, but the game gets its point off as a scary game with cool mechanics and promises upon the using shortcuts, AI and more.”
- “This is a replica of Andy's room from Toy Story...”
- “More backstory.”
- “This game has no story.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly through quirky character interactions and amusing glitches. Many reviews highlight the comedic elements of the neighbor's antics and the fun of trolling the AI, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience. Despite some technical issues, the game's humor remains a standout feature that resonates with players.
- “That being said, it's very funny.”
- “The game is so funny when the neighbor gets stuff in the elevator.”
- “It has many fun puzzles and funny glitches and easter eggs around the map, and it is very fun to glitch the neighbor inside your house; overall, it is a very fun game.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
Players consistently express that grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic commitment akin to having a "second life." This sentiment highlights the tedious nature of the grinding process, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creativity and polish, featuring a gritty and claustrophobic environment that enhances the overall experience. Players note a fun yet scary ambiance, complemented by improved AI and textures, contributing to a uniquely unsettling feeling throughout the game.
- “Creative, fun, scary, and a great atmosphere; basically a more polished version of the pre-alpha.”
- “A gritty atmosphere with claustrophobic environments, especially in the neighbor's house, and impressive AI.”
- “This version of the game has the best AI, textures, and atmosphere.”
- “A gritty atmosphere with claustrophobic environments, especially in the neighbor's house, and an unsettling AI.”
- “The game has a strange and off-putting atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Players find the game to be infinitely replayable, particularly in multiplayer mode, with its fun mechanics and numerous glitches contributing to a unique experience each time.
- “Infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer.”
- “Very fun and filled with glitches, which adds to its replayability.”
- “The game is fun, but the numerous glitches detract from its replayability.”
- “I found the game enjoyable, yet the glitches make me hesitant to replay it.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, highlighting moments that evoke fear and nostalgia, with some expressing surprise at their own emotional reactions, including tears. The game's ability to instill genuine fear enhances its effectiveness as a horror experience.
- “It made me cry... I can't believe I wasn't scared of this as a child.”
- “This is one of the only Hello Neighbor games that actually got a scare out of me and made me feel the fear that the neighbor could show up out of nowhere, making this truly a horror game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users highlighting significant performance issues on PC, leading to a consensus that it is poorly optimized despite other positive aspects.
- “Terrible PC optimization.”
- “10/10, with the only complaint being poor optimization.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express disappointment with the game's monetization, noting a shift towards cash grab tactics since 2016, which has detracted from their overall enjoyment.
- “I remember being a fan of this game back in 2016, and seeing it progressively turn into a cash grab was sad.”
- “The monetization system feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It's frustrating that so many features are locked behind paywalls, making it feel like a pay-to-win scenario.”