Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek

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In "Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek," players participate in a dramatic game of hide-and-seek with a brother and sister who are grieving the loss of a family member. This prequel to "Hello Neighbor" provides insight into the events that precede the stealth horror game. The game focuses on exploration, puzzle-solving, and the emotional story of the Neighbor's family.

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Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

story14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story that expands on the Hello Neighbor lore, providing emotional depth and backstory for the characters.
Gameplay includes enjoyable puzzles and parkour elements, making it fun and engaging once players get the hang of the controls.
The artwork and cutscenes are well-crafted, enhancing the overall experience and immersing players in the game's narrative.

The gameplay can become tedious and frustrating, especially with unbalanced AI that punishes players harshly for getting caught.
Many players find the game lacks replay value and feels repetitive, with similar objectives across levels.
The platforming mechanics and controls are often criticized for being clunky and unpolished, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek" is widely praised for its emotional depth and effective backstory, particularly regarding Mr. Peterson and his family, which enhances the overall narrative of the franchise. Many players appreciate how the game expands on the original's lore, providing a tragic and engaging tale that resonates with fans, despite some criticism of the gameplay and shorter runtime. However, a few reviews note a lack of substantial story elements, suggesting that the narrative may not be enough to justify the game's price for some players.
- “The storyline is perfect and sad.”
- “Expanding on the story from the original Hello Neighbor, it beautifully shows the happy everyday life of the Peterson family seen through the children's eyes and their playful imagination, leading to the tragedies that befell them and the beginning of Hello Neighbor and the franchise as a whole.”
- “Although it has its fair share of annoying parkour and a significantly shorter runtime than its predecessor, Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek brilliantly tells the tragic origin story of Mr. Peterson and the fear.”
- “The story unfolds over the course of the game, but not super worth the time.”
- “And... to be honest, I can't really say much about the story, since there really isn't much of a story here.”
- “But the tedious gameplay thanks to the AI and previous issues not fixed, along with the very minimal story, the game isn't worth its price point in my opinion.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the platforming and puzzle-solving elements, while others criticize it for becoming tedious and less engaging as the game progresses. Many fans of the series appreciate the storyline but feel that the gameplay does not live up to the standards set by the first game. Overall, while there are enjoyable aspects, the gameplay is often seen as a weak point, with some players finding it underwhelming and repetitive.
- “I love the storyline and gameplay so much! Oh my god, please play this. I've devoted my life to figuring out stage 3. Help me!”
- “You can complete this game very fast with a guide or replay, but if you play normally and take your time, you can get over 10 hours of gameplay looking around, platforming, and solving puzzles.”
- “Gameplay is 'hide and seek,' but you also collect objects, solve puzzles, and do a lot of platforming in different areas, part of the kids' imagination.”
- “Gameplay is still the worst I've ever seen.”
- “And it's the same with the gameplay, I'm not impressed.”
- “But the tedious gameplay thanks to the AI and previous issues not fixed, along with the very minimal story, the game isn't worth its price point in my opinion.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the impressive artwork and polished cutscenes. The art style is considered a standout feature, contributing to an engaging visual experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
- “The artwork is also amazing!”
- “What I do think is polished, however, are the cutscenes and art style.”
- “I think the cutscene animation is great, the art style is great, puzzles that make sense, and level design that is more interesting to investigate.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring a significant time investment that detracts from the overall experience. Many feel that the lack of engaging content and unresolved issues further diminish the game's value, making it hard to justify its price.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It makes the whole thing tedious.”
- “But the tedious gameplay, thanks to the AI and previous issues not fixed, along with the very minimal story, makes the game not worth its price point in my opinion.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates significant stability improvements over its predecessor, with most glitches from the first game effectively resolved. Players report enhanced puzzle logic and better character control, indicating a well-polished experience overall.
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, as the game often freezes during critical moments.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be deeply emotional, highlighting the impactful cutscenes and the engaging experience of navigating through the five stages. Overall, the emotional depth significantly enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Amazing and emotional.”
- “The five stages are really fun to play, and the cutscenes are very emotional.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its quality, comparable to the previous installment, effectively enhancing the lore of Hello Neighbor. However, some users noted issues with the looping of the chase music and a lack of improvements over previous problems.
- “The game explains so much about the lore of Hello Neighbor, and the soundtracks are as good as the last game.”
- “The chasing music doesn't loop properly, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, making it less engaging.”
- “While the game has potential, the soundtrack feels uninspired and fails to enhance the atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users feel that this game offers less replay value compared to its predecessor, it is acknowledged that it has made significant improvements to the core gameplay of Hello Neighbor.
- “Although in my opinion this game has much less replay value than the first game, it definitely made a lot of improvements to the Hello Neighbor core.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the reviews is subjective, with some users finding the content enjoyable and amusing, while others may not resonate with the comedic elements. Overall, the humor is appreciated by those who connect with it, adding a light-hearted touch to the reviews.