That's Not My Neighbor
"That's Not My Neighbor" is a goal-based puzzle game where you work for the Doppelganger Detection Department. As a single-player, you must identify and report fake neighbors through solving various puzzles and challenges. However, be aware of the frequent ads and buggy gameplay that might affect your experience.
Reviews
- The game has a fun and intriguing concept, making it enjoyable to play.
- Players appreciate the mobile version's accessibility, allowing them to play offline.
- The graphics and overall design are well-received, with many finding the game visually appealing.
- The game suffers from excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating to play.
- There are significant lag issues, especially when pressing the emergency button or trying to use the phone.
- Many players report bugs that prevent them from accessing certain features, such as folders and the telephone.
- monetization275 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency of ads that disrupt gameplay, with many players reporting ads appearing every few seconds. While some users suggest turning off Wi-Fi to avoid ads, the lack of an option to purchase an ad-free experience has left many feeling frustrated and unable to fully enjoy the game. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads has been described as a major barrier to gameplay, leading to a negative impact on user satisfaction.
“No ads completely was expecting at least one after at least 1 round.”
“I can finally play on mobile for free ❤❤❤ ⭐ - it's free and legit ⭐ - no ads ⭐ - not laggy ⭐ - mobile friendly ⭐ - you can play it offline.”
“There are no ads and easy to play.”
“The game would be fun, but the sheer amount of ads makes it unplayable.”
“You can't even enjoy the game or focus because of the ads.”
“I get it with the ads, but considering I spent more time watching the ads than I did actually playing the game, it made it not worth my time.”
- stability31 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- -6 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game is generally described as quite buggy, with frequent glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive buttons and freezing issues. Many users express frustration over excessive ads that exacerbate the instability, making the game less enjoyable. Despite these issues, some players still find the game enjoyable and are willing to overlook the bugs for its overall appeal.
“No glitches so far.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
“The game is very buggy right now; the danger button doesn't work.”
“I can't even dial the phone; it's so buggy that I can't control how far the numbers go. When I try to press 3, it gets stuck between 2 and 3. When I try to dial 1, it gets stuck between 1 and 2, and when I try to dial 2, it just gets stuck before 1, making it unplayable.”
“It's good; I've seen YouTubers play it, but when I try to play it on my Android phone, it freezes not only the game but my entire phone. The only way to unfreeze my phone is to turn it off and back on.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, featuring interesting mechanics and challenges. However, frequent and disruptive ads significantly detract from the experience, often interrupting gameplay and causing frustration. While some users report smooth performance and minimal ads, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad frequency severely impacts immersion and overall enjoyment.
“The gameplay is good, but when you are interacting with something and go back, the game just pops up ads.”
“The game is fun; the mechanics were cool, and the lore was engaging.”
“Also different people, challenges, and different buildings, as well as more mechanics to make the game more challenging, like side profiles, news, or cutscenes.”
“Ads pop up far too often and can affect gameplay, rendering the game virtually unplayable.”
“Ads pop up every 20-30 seconds, causing interruptions during gameplay.”
“Overall, the ads ruin the gameplay.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, players appreciate the game's quality but report significant performance issues, particularly with lag when using the emergency button and light feature. Many users emphasize the need for optimization, especially for low-end devices, to enhance the overall experience and reduce frustrating delays. Improvements in these areas are highly requested to fully enjoy the game's potential.
“Overall, a very nice game but still needs some optimization and improvement.”
“The game is very good, but there is one problem that should be fixed regarding the emergency button. When the emergency light is activated, the phone lags significantly. I hope this can be optimized as soon as possible because the game is very good.”
“Good game, but you should remove ads. Some low-end devices experience lag, so optimization is needed. Additionally, adding more options to the settings, like UI adjustments, would be beneficial.”
“Performance issues; when I press the emergency button or dial, it lags so much to the point I can't even dial.”
“The game is not optimized.”
“Good game, but you should remove ads. Some low-end devices lag, so you need to have some optimization. Add more to the settings like UI.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting smooth visuals and good artwork. However, some players express a desire for improved graphic settings and full-screen mode to enhance the experience further. While the graphics are considered satisfactory, there are suggestions for upgrades and better control options.
“Looking at the other reviews, I thought the gameplay was going to be really bad, but it's actually great. I've gotten no ads and the graphics are smooth. I honestly don't know what everyone else is talking about.”
“Great game! All of the graphics are really great, though the controls need a more phone gesture-like feature, or it could use a full-screen mode so that players wouldn't have a hard time swiping. But still, great!”
“Good game! I hope that you can upgrade the graphics. Thanks!”
“Can you please add a graphic setting?”
“Good game, I hope that you can upgrade the graphics. Thanks.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for a more engaging and developed storyline, comparing it to games like "Papers, Please." Many find the current narrative lacking and believe that a richer story would enhance the overall experience, with some indicating they would rate the game higher if improvements were made.
“Great game, I wish they would add more game modes or story modes like other games of this type.”
“Please make this longer and have more storyline, please. I'll rate it 5 stars if you do.”
“It would be better if there was a storyline similar to 'Papers, Please'.”
“It would be better if there was a storyline, like in 'Papers, Please.'”
“It's boring when there's no storyline at all.”
“Please make this longer and have more storyline; I'll rate it 5 stars if you do.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, leading to frustration and a diminished desire to continue, particularly due to the presence of ads that interrupt gameplay.
“It gets rather tedious after a while, to the point where I got through the first person and didn't want to deal with the ads to play anymore.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, particularly highlighting a lack of response or feedback after interactions, which diminishes the emotional engagement and connection to the experience.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While players find the game enjoyable and challenging, they express a desire for more engaging music, suggesting that the current soundtrack is lacking. However, they note that external music sources like Spotify or YouTube can enhance the experience.
“The game is great, fun, and challenging. I wish there was more engaging music, but it's something a little Spotify, Pandora, or YouTube can't fix. Overall, it's really a great game! 🔥”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users overwhelmingly praise the game's humor, describing it as exceptionally funny and a standout feature that enhances the overall experience.
“It's too funny!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”