Hello Neighbor VR: Search and Rescue
- May 25, 2023
- Steel Wool Studios
Get on SteamA Notice on Headset Compatibility Now with Valve Index Support! Please note that Hello Neighbor VR has been tested on, and currently fully supports, the following devices: Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest Pro Oculus Rift S Valve IndexWelcome to Hello Neighbor VR!Hello Neighbor: Search and Rescue is a groundbreaking VR horror-puzzle game where you sneak into your creepy neighbor's house to save y…
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging VR experience with creative puzzles and a captivating storyline.
- The climbing mechanics and character-switching feature add depth to the gameplay, making exploration enjoyable.
- Despite some bugs, many players find the game to be a significant improvement over previous installments in the Hello Neighbor franchise.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with item interactions and game-breaking crashes.
- Limited compatibility with VR headsets, particularly the Valve Index, has frustrated many players who are unable to play.
- The AI behavior of the neighbor can be inconsistent, often failing to provide a challenging experience.
- story36 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story of the game has received positive feedback for its intriguing and immersive narrative, with many players noting it as a significant improvement over previous entries in the franchise. While some users pointed out inconsistencies with established lore and expressed a desire for deeper exploration of certain plot points, the overall execution of the storytelling, including surprising twists and engaging character arcs, has left a strong impression. However, technical issues and compatibility problems have somewhat marred the experience for players using specific VR setups.
“The story was also amazing and shocking.”
“This game also has a really interesting story.”
“Story is a big part of why I've given this a good review; it's intriguing, immersive, and in general really well laid out. My only downside with it is how short the scene with Nicky at the very end of the game is.”
“Although it breaks some of the original story rules of the franchise (Act 1, TV series last episode of season one, HN2), that's part of the new gaming experience after all.”
“I also kind of wish you'd stop showing us the things we already know and focus on some other parts of the story we don't know much about, like what happened to the Peterson residence between Act 2 and 3 of Hello Neighbor Classic?”
“What happened to Quentin after the main story of HN2?”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its creativity, engaging mechanics, and enjoyable puzzles, though it suffers from bugs and some unpolished elements. Players appreciate the smooth parkour and character-swapping mechanics, while noting that certain climbing sections could be streamlined. Overall, the game offers a fun experience with a mix of minor downsides and compatibility issues.
“The mechanics are so creative and fun, and I love the puzzles.”
“The gameplay is engaging and fun; the puzzles make sense, and at times it's actually genuinely scary.”
“The physics are weirdly like Boneworks and Bonelab but less ambitious, which oddly makes this game more fun to play than most VR games that are out right now. I never expected that at all, but I really welcome more VR games that have that Boneworks-style gameplay with the physics.”
“Everything is executed impossibly well, from the visuals, audio design, gameplay design, puzzles, and even the storytelling is good.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cartoonish art style, effective use of shadows and lighting, and appealing visuals inside the house. However, others criticize the overall quality as mediocre, likening it to a quest port, and express a desire for improved textures and lighting that align more closely with the art style of previous titles in the series. While there are notable visual strengths, issues such as blown-out exterior scenes and bugs detract from the overall experience.
“Puzzle games aren't usually my first choice, but something about the aesthetic of Hello Neighbor really pulls me in.”
“Graphics are nice, in a cartoon way but still manage to look really good, with nice shadows and lighting.”
“Everything is executed impossibly well, from the visuals, audio design, gameplay design, puzzles, and even the storytelling is good.”
“Visuals are mediocre: it looks more like a Quest port than PC/PS5 VR.”
“For one, I do really like the new model for Mr. Peterson, but the rest of the game's graphics feel a little lackluster. I would much prefer textures and lighting that's more akin to the HN2 art style than the mixture of Secret Neighbor and Hello Neighbor Diaries it seems to be going for.”
“So I played it on Quest 2 and I have to say it's a good game, but the graphics leave much to be desired. A few bugs are present, and obviously, the Valve Index isn't supported, but they are working on it.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely reported as unstable, with numerous bugs and glitches leading to frequent crashes and softlocks, significantly impacting the gameplay experience. While some players still find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game's stability is a major concern, with many expressing frustration over having to restart frequently due to game-breaking bugs.
“$30 game shouldn't have me restart the game 12 times in under an hour because of glitches that were out of my control.”
“My main, most disliked issue of this however, is the fact of how buggy this game is. It took me an average of 5 playthroughs to successfully gather all the coins in one playthrough without a game-breaking bug causing even loading the save file to not fix it, along with many other softlocks such as basement keys disappearing, respawning in certain cupboards, breaking player collision and sending them flying across the room, etc.”
“Game is pretty buggy and has resulted in me glitching under the floor and causing my game to crash.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that while it is generally well-made, it suffers from typical bugs associated with the "Hello Neighbor" series, contributing to a diminished incentive to play again.
“Has no replayability; mostly well made but has the usual Hello Neighbor bugs and issues.”
“Not a lot of replay value.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its quality and how it complements the overall experience, similar to its predecessor.
“Overall, I think the game is great. Much like its predecessor, I love its music, visuals, storytelling, and puzzle elements.”
