Review

Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror video game created by TinyBuild Games. It was released on August 23, 2017 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It was released for Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2017. The game is played from a top-down view, and the player can use either a controller or mouse and keyboard to control the character. Gameplay There...

Hello Neighbor

  • Farrah Beaumont

Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror video game created by TinyBuild Games. It was released on August 23, 2017 for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It was released for Nintendo Switch on December 3, 2017. The game is played from a top-down view, and the player can use either a controller or mouse and keyboard to control the character.

Gameplay

There are three modes of gameplay available in Hello Neighbor: Exploration Mode, Neighbor Mode, and Panic Mode. In Exploration Mode, the player must explore the Neighbor’s house while avoiding being seen by him. Neighbors will have different reactions based on the player’s actions. There are also different collectibles to find in this mode. In Neighbor Mode, the player will play as the Neighbor. The player will be tasked to perform various tasks, such as watching TV, reading books, and studying. The player will also be able to explore the house. Panic Mode is the game’s default mode, and it is played in a top-down view. The player will play as the character, and will be tasked with exploring the Neighbor’s house. The player is equipped with a flashlight, and must avoid the Neighbor. The player will be tasked with finding evidence, and will also need to escape the house.

The player's goal is to investigate the house of their neighbor, while also avoiding detection. The neighbor will patrol the house, while the player must avoid being seen by the neighbor. If the player is spotted, the neighbor will chase them back to their house. If the neighbor catches the player, the game will end. The neighbor will patrol the house between thresholds that the player can close off with doors or other objects. Doors can also be used to initiate a sneak attack on the neighbor. The player has the option to use a variety of tools to solve puzzles, but these are often limited by the player's inventory.

Graphics

The game’s graphics are cartoonish and 2D. The graphics are stylized, portraying the game in a dark, eerie manner. The game has a lot of graphical effects, such as light and shadow, as well as atmospheric sound effects.

Replayability

Hello Neighbor has a very high replayability value. Each playthrough will be different, as players will explore the Neighbor’s house in different ways.

Conclusion

Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror video game released November 2017. The game is set in a suburban neighborhood, with the player character being the neighbor of the title.

Pros:
  • The game is very immersive
  • There are different modes of gameplay
  • The game is suspenseful
  • The game is replayable
Cons:
  • The game is not for those who are easily scared
  • The game can be repetitive
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