Neighbours from Hell
- November 7, 2013
- JoWooD Vienna
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Neighbours from Hell" is a humorous strategy game where you play as Woody, a mischievous prankster. Your goal is to wreak havoc on your grumpy neighbor, Mr. Rottweiler, by setting up devious traps and tricks in his house while avoiding detection. Succeed in causing chaos and watch Mr. Rottweiler's fury escalate, earning you higher scores and even more outrageous pranks.
PC
Windows
Nintendo Gamecube
Xbox
Reviews
- The game is a nostalgic classic that brings back fond childhood memories, providing a fun and humorous experience.
- It features clever puzzles and funny pranks that keep players engaged and entertained.
- The remastered version includes both the original game and its sequel, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics can feel repetitive, and certain pranks may lack variety.
- The game has technical issues, such as scrolling problems and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
- The graphics and animations show their age, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
- humor144 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The humor in "Neighbours from Hell" is widely praised for its slapstick and cartoonish charm, evoking nostalgia and laughter through a series of hilarious pranks and funny character designs. Players appreciate the game's ability to deliver comedic moments that are both simple and engaging, making it a delightful experience for fans of lighthearted, dark comedy. While some note a lack of variety in gameplay, the humor consistently shines through, making it a memorable and entertaining title.
“You'll be laughing out loud as you watch your neighbor fall victim to your hilarious pranks.”
“The game has a charming and cartoonish art style that's both cute and hilarious.”
“Oh, and one of the more important things: if you are a fan of slapstick humor (and slightly dark humor), then I am sure that you will be holding your belly from laughter in this game.”
“I found them okay at best, but mostly they were simply not funny.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its charming and unique point-and-click mechanics focused on timing and execution, offering a fun and engaging experience, especially with clever pranks. While the remaster has simplified some mechanics, making them easier than in previous versions, the game still retains interesting puzzles and varied stages. Overall, it provides a nostalgic and humorous experience, though some players feel it could benefit from more depth and variety in gameplay mechanics.
“With its clever pranks, enjoyable gameplay, and charming visuals, the compilation offers a comedic and entertaining experience.”
“The gameplay is simple but at the same time both smooth and engaging.”
“The gameplay is addictively simple and pleasing.”
“What lets it down is the gameplay.”
“I wonder if a little more work on gameplay could have given a better game.”
“Although the remaster generates a welcomed update to the graphics of the game, it’s definitely made the mechanics too easy, whereas before you had to strategically plan a ‘flow’ to your pranks in order to generate the best score (and the most frustrated neighbor!).”
- graphics64 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, while dated, are often described as charming and cartoonish, reminiscent of classic animation styles like Wallace and Gromit. Many players appreciate the remastered visuals, noting that they enhance the overall comedic and entertaining experience, despite some concerns about the ease of gameplay mechanics. Overall, the art style is well-received, with a nostalgic appeal that resonates with fans of older games.
“The game has a charming and cartoonish art style that's both cute and hilarious.”
“The graphics look amazing and haven't aged a bit (apart from the resolution).”
“The idea is original and innovative and the Nick Park style claymation graphics are fun.”
“Graphics are dated, but other than that, it's still all right.”
“Graphic is obviously dated, but the art is really good, in my opinion.”
“Graphics and game mechanics could be lower than expected.”
- story46 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and often repetitive, focusing primarily on gameplay mechanics rather than a rich narrative. Players engage in simple missions that involve setting traps for a neighbor, but many feel that the lack of diverse storylines compared to older games diminishes the overall experience. While some appreciate the humor and gameplay, the consensus is that the story lacks depth and variety.
“I also like the more story-oriented episode order.”
“Even with the simple graphics and short story line, it still provides great entertainment when you set up all the different traps for your neighbor and then wait for him to step into each one.”
“Funny story and gameplay is good.”
“In my opinion, the new games are not as cool as the old school games. Even with realistic graphics and high-priced devices to play, they are not as fun as the old ones. Something is missing; the storylines are usually the same, but old school games had various storylines that made them enjoyable for players. Almost all of them had the same graphic quality, but the key difference that made them awesome was the storyline and the main thought of the creator behind the game.”
“There is a story, but most of the game is focused on gameplay.”
“You can finish all the missions in a couple of hours.”
- music24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being catchy and fitting well with the colorful graphics, though some players find it repetitive due to a limited soundtrack. While the original game's music is considered memorable and superior to newer installments, there are occasional issues with sound disappearing, and some users find the brass instruments distracting. Overall, the music enhances the fun experience, despite its shortcomings.
“The surprisingly catchy soundtrack and the simple game design is something that the newer installments of the game (3, 4, 5...) couldn't replicate.”
“The soundtracks are few in number but they can already blow away most high-budget games.”
“Now, the games are overall quite fun, with great music that fits the game well and the joyful graphics that use prerendered 3D assets, which are greatly animated.”
“Duplication of the environment and only one music makes the experience a bit repetitive.”
“Sometimes, all the music and sounds disappear and you must restart the game.”
“The soundtrack isn't amazing and can be repetitive, but you can easily switch it off.”
- replayability14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has minimal replayability, as players quickly memorize strategies to achieve perfect scores, leading to a lack of incentive to replay. While some may return occasionally for relaxation, the limited variety in gameplay and predictable outcomes diminish long-term engagement. Once players complete the game and uncover all its mechanics, the enjoyment of re-experiencing the same content significantly wanes.
“Of course, with a few trial and errors, it's quite easy to get 100%; but it adds replayability.”
“Most people aren’t going to find this replayable, but I come back to it from time to time just to relax.”
“Unfortunately, it is relatively short, with not too much replay value after memorizing the correct set-up order of traps.”
“Unfortunately, it is relatively short, with not much replay value after memorizing the correct set-up order of traps.”
“No real replay value, as once you figure out how to get that perfect 100% score run, you pretty much beat the game.”
“Replay value is unfortunately pretty minimal, as once you've discovered everything you can do, there is limited enjoyment in re-watching the effects of the same pranks over and over again.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it can be engaging and prevents boredom, many others describe it as tedious and lacking significant rewards. The grinding experience is often characterized as lengthy and sometimes frustrating, particularly in mini-games, leading to a need for additional lives to progress.
“It can be a bit grindy at times, but it adds to the overall experience.”
“Grinding can feel like one long, tedious process, yet it offers a sense of accomplishment.”
“You'll definitely need a second life for all the grinding involved!”
“The game gets quite tedious here and you get no significant reward for it either.”
“One long, tedious grind.”
“The second game in particular is a bit tedious with the mini-games.”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, user feedback on stability is mixed; while some players report experiencing glitches, others have encountered no issues at all. Despite the presence of glitches for some, the game is still generally recommended.
“No glitches at all.”
“No glitches at all.”
“Despite the fact that the game has some glitches, I still recommend it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for showing signs of age, particularly in the first installment, which suffers from low performance and pixelation on larger screens. Additionally, the repetitive back-snap mechanic during combos detracts from the overall experience.
“It's sad to see it age not as gently as some other games, especially the first one which suffers low performance, pixel-osis on bigger screens and of course the mandatory back-snap on a combo which gets old quickly.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players frequently express that the game evokes strong feelings of nostalgia, often leading to emotional responses such as tears. This connection to fond memories from the past enhances the overall emotional impact of the gameplay experience.
“This nostalgic game from the good old days makes me want to cry every time I play it.”
“This nostalgic game from the good old days makes me want to cry every time I play it.”
