Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek

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Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek is a single player action adventure game with a horror theme. It was developed by 96pas and was released on December 10, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek is the exciting prequel to the stealth horror hit. Find out what happens right before the events of the main game.

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Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews

story27 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game provides a compelling backstory for the Hello Neighbor franchise, enhancing the lore and emotional depth.
The graphics and level design are improved, offering a more visually appealing experience compared to the original game.
Many players find the puzzles engaging and the gameplay fun, especially for fans of the series.

The gameplay can be extremely repetitive and tedious, with frustrating mechanics that reset progress when caught.
Many players report bugs and issues with AI behavior, making the game feel unpolished and difficult to navigate.
The lack of clear objectives and guidance can lead to confusion, requiring players to rely on external guides to progress.

story
61 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, providing insight into the tragic events surrounding the Peterson family and enhancing the overall narrative of the franchise. While some players found the gameplay and puzzles lacking, many agree that the storytelling is a standout feature, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the series. However, a few critics noted that the story may not be compelling enough for those unfamiliar with the original game.
- “Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek immerses you in the plot and shows what happened to the neighbor before the first part of the franchise.”
- “An amazingly directed story where you play in the imagination of a child, and it provides amazing context for the rest of the series.”
- “The story of the Peterson family is tragic, and the way Dynamic Pixels goes about telling this tragedy with the metaphors and symbolism within the environment is done beautifully.”
- “The story barely exists, and the whole experience feels like a half-baked spin-off.”
- “Everything except cut-scenes, idea, plot, and story is bad.”
- “The story itself is basically just explaining the first game's story, so unless that story didn't make sense for you or you are a die-hard Hello Neighbor fan, there is no point in playing the game.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it frustrating and lacking depth due to repetitive mechanics and bugs. While some appreciate the engaging story and nostalgic elements, others criticize the gameplay as tedious and unintuitive, often feeling like a chore rather than enjoyable. Overall, the gameplay seems to be a significant drawback for many, overshadowing the positive aspects of the game.
- “Speaking of games that made my childhood, this is a perfect example, from its top-tier story to its amazing gameplay. There is nothing more to say; this game is great and one of the only 10/10s I've ever rated.”
- “Gameplay is fun.”
- “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 still the worst I've ever seen.”
- “The central mechanic of depositing items in a specific location while avoiding hostiles in an open area is boring, as well as frustrating due to the complete lack of guidance or tutorial.”
- “It has interesting ideas that are hampered by an unintuitive gameplay system that prevents it from reaching its full potential.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful visuals, art style, and polished cutscenes, while others note issues like low polygon counts and texture bugs. While some players find the graphics appealing and nostalgic, they also mention that the overall gameplay experience is hindered by repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth. Overall, the game's visuals are considered good but not without flaws.
- “The artwork is also amazing!”
- “10/10 graphics.”
- “What I do think is polished, however, are the cutscenes and artstyle.”
- “The graphics are a little low quality, and I understand the developers tried their best on this one. I could even give that a pass, but the rest of the game doesn't make up for it.”
- “What I do think is polished, however, are the cutscenes and art style.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration with unclear objectives and repetitive missions. While some appreciate the cutscenes, the overall experience is marred by the excessive grind, making it feel less rewarding and not worth the price.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “Meh, the only good thing about this game are the cutscenes; it's extremely tedious and takes forever to complete a stage.”
- “The missions often feel tedious, and I had a lot of trouble figuring out what to do.”
- “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.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek" is polarizing; while some players appreciate its sad narrative and engaging cutscenes, others feel it falls short, leading to frustration rather than emotional connection. Overall, the game attempts to explore themes of grief and family, but reactions vary widely, with some players feeling disconnected from its intended emotional beats.
- “This game has a very sad and emotional story that I enjoyed a lot.”
- “And the five stages are really fun to play and the cutscenes are very emotional.”
- “Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek is supposed to be an emotional prequel about grief and family, but all I felt was blind rage and a desperate need for therapy.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the stability of the game has seen improvements compared to its predecessor, with many glitches being fixed and better character control. However, some users still report persistent bugs and illogical mechanics that detract from the experience, indicating that while progress has been made, stability issues remain a concern.
- “Not worth the price as it is as buggy as the original.”
- “About Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek - this game is not the worst - well, not like the original game at least, but bugs and stupid logic ruin this game. For example, in Act 3, you have some kind of cloud (fake cloud, of course) that should help you get plush toys from a burning building, but the cloud is just a buggy and weird mess.”
- “I know I am missing a few cool moments and puzzles here and there, but sorry, this is too buggy for me.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently described as funny, with users expressing enjoyment and appreciation for its comedic elements. Overall, the lighthearted tone resonates well with players, contributing positively to their experience.
- “Just funny, dude.”
- “I hope you enjoyed my review or my description, and if you think it's helpful or funny, that's okay!”
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, but some users note issues such as improper looping of the chase music and unresolved problems from the earlier game. Overall, while the soundtrack contributes positively to the lore, it falls short of perfection.
- “The game explains so much about the lore of Hello Neighbor, and the soundtracks are as good as in 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 enjoyable.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is considered satisfactory, though there is room for improvement.
- “The optimization could be improved a bit more, but it's okay.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some players feel that this game offers less replayability compared to its predecessor, it is acknowledged that it has made significant improvements to the core mechanics of Hello Neighbor.
- “The game offers a variety of choices and paths, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and secrets to uncover, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
- “The dynamic gameplay elements ensure that no two runs are ever the same, keeping the experience fresh and exciting.”
- “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've completed 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 redundant.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for the game appears to leverage Steam's strong marketing presence, suggesting a focus on maximizing visibility and sales through the platform's popularity.
- “They did this after first advertising the game as a Steam game, to capitalize on marketing from Valve's excellent and popular platform.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should just to enjoy the game.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”

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Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek is a action adventure game with horror theme.

Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek is available on PlayStation 4, Windows, PC, Web Browser and others.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek.

Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek was released on December 10, 2019.

Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek was developed by 96pas.

Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Hello Neighbour Hide & Seek is a single player game.

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