Hello Neighbor Alpha 3

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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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 692 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game introduces a large house layout that adds depth to exploration.
The music and atmosphere create a creepy and engaging experience.
It's free to play, making it accessible for everyone.

The game is excessively dark, making it difficult to see and navigate.
The AI is poorly designed, often getting stuck and failing to provide a real challenge.
Gameplay is plagued by bugs and frustrating puzzles that detract from the overall experience.

stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay, including issues with saving progress and unresponsive controls. While some players find the glitches amusing or manageable, the overall consensus is that the game is in a rough state, particularly for an alpha version, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- “It is not fun and also constantly has glitches ruining the whole game and forcing you to restart.”
- “While this game is great, it's very buggy. I get it's an alpha, but a lot of things here are untextured, glitched, or just not working well.”
- “But if you want a Hello Neighbor game but it's always nighttime, has extreme amounts of bugs and glitches, environments that are too dark to see in, has (probably) the stupidest neighbor AI, and overall just a mess to play with, then go ahead and play this.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
57%
19%
The gameplay has received mixed to negative feedback, with many users criticizing the lack of save points, poor platforming mechanics, and frustrating AI. While some appreciate the atmosphere and graphics, others find the gameplay experience to be bland, overly challenging, and hindered by design choices such as constant darkness. Overall, the gameplay seems to detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Loved all gameplay, however I do not like how you cannot save; save points would be very useful, thanks!”
- “A little edgy compared to Alpha 4, but surprising in terms of gameplay!”
- “Very dark gameplay, which makes it more challenging.”
- “Gameplay: 2.5/10, there's legit too much content in the game.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's impossible to play without the flashlight and the game-breaking mentality.”
- “The AI is now complete garbage, the massive house that the main threat can't access 50% of was a horrible idea; gameplay is bland, boring, and overly frustrating.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the cartoony art style and poor texture quality, while others praise the visuals as impressive and better than previous versions. Many noted that the dark aesthetic seems to mask graphical shortcomings, leading to a lack of clarity in the environment. Overall, opinions vary widely, with ratings ranging from 4/10 to 10/10.
- “Graphics are a 10/10, gameplay 10/8.”
- “The graphics are very great, actually better than the real game.”
- “Awesome graphics”
- “It was most likely made dark to hide some missing textures on the house, but come on now, you could've used some placeholder graphics and brightened up the map instead of...this.”
- “Graphics: 4/10, it's cartoony, the textures are worse than pre-alpha and shadows take 80% of the graphic intensity.”
- “The art style is getting more cartoony which feels off for what this game could have been.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game, with many users noting a lack of narrative or depth, while a few express nostalgia and appreciation for the mysterious elements that evoke childhood memories. Overall, the consensus leans towards the absence of a compelling story, with some players finding enjoyment despite this shortcoming.
- “Epic story.”
- “Even though I know the story, it still gives me that feeling of unknown and mystery I felt then. I literally love this game and it reminds me of my childhood.”
- “No story”
- “this game has no story”
- “like playing 'candy crush' for the story”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
25%
13%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the intro music and the atmospheric chase themes that enhance the gameplay experience. While the overall gameplay may have its flaws, the soundtrack, particularly during key moments, contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
- “The intro music is very good; however, the gameplay is not.”
- “Good game and good intro music.”
- “Alpha 3 is good, and the fact that it's dark and you can't see where the neighbor is coming from but you can only hear the chase music, in my opinion, makes it creepy and good.”
- “The only good thing about it is the opening cutscene and its music.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its entertaining and funny moments, often juxtaposed with darker themes. Many reviews note that the game successfully blends humor with challenging gameplay, making for a uniquely enjoyable experience. Overall, the comedic elements are a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “The game is funny and hard at the same time!”
- “It is such an entertaining and funny game.”
- “It's so funny when something crazy happens.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively time-consuming, often requiring significant effort to progress. The necessity of adjusting settings or relying on a flashlight adds to the tedium, making the experience feel laborious.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You can't see anything without a flashlight or changing the settings, making it tedious to play.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The atmosphere in the game is generally praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, enhanced by dark, ambient settings that evoke a horror vibe. However, some players find visibility challenging due to the lack of an immediate flashlight, which detracts from the experience. The presence of a fast-moving neighbor adds to the tension, contributing to the overall unsettling ambiance.
- “It's a nice touch seeing the neighbor move quickly at night, which creates a small creepy atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the map, with everything being dark and ambient, actually gives Hello Neighbor more of a horror game feel than the plain one it currently has.”
- “The atmosphere of the map, with everything being dark and ambient, actually gave Hello Neighbor more of a horror game feel rather than the plain one that it currently has.”
- “It's a nice touch seeing the neighbor move quickly at night, which creates a slightly creepy atmosphere.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight that the game offers high replayability, particularly in its multiplayer mode, making it infinitely enjoyable for players seeking varied experiences.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
- “I love how each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
The game offers decent optimization for mid-range PCs, allowing for a playable experience with reasonable graphics settings. However, some users report occasional performance dips and recommend adjusting settings for smoother gameplay. Overall, it strikes a balance between visual fidelity and performance for mid-tier hardware.
- “The game runs smoothly even on mid-range PCs, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game performs on my older hardware; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, allowing for a great experience without needing high-end specs.”
- “The game struggles to run smoothly on mid-range PCs, often resulting in frustrating lag and stuttering.”
- “Despite having decent hardware, I found the optimization lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “The performance on mid-tier systems is disappointing; it feels like the game wasn't designed with a wider range of hardware in mind.”