Hello Neighbor Alpha 2
Last updated: 2025-11-28
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- Alpha 2 is considered the definitive best version.
- Highly replayable due to debug features.
- Features advanced, engaging Neighbor AI.
- Suffered significant quality and atmosphere degradation.
- Plagued by widespread technical issues and bugs.
- Core experience often too short and shallow.
Emotions
Satisfaction30%Disappointment11%Frustration9%Excitement8%Joy6%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 741
- Helpful reviews
- 51%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 49%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 82%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 18%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 673
- Negative points
- 257
- Gameplay points
- 196
- Perf. points
- 20
- Rec. points
- 95
- Misc points
- 62
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 272.8% Avg playtime 0.8h | 24525.6% Avg playtime 0.9h |
| > 2h playtime | 262.7% Avg playtime 10.9h | 65968.9% Avg playtime 15.8h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 0.4 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 3.6 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 27.1 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 2,226.8 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Best Game Version (Alpha 2)
| Many players overwhelmingly consider Alpha 2 the pinnacle of the Hello Neighbor series, often preferring it over the final release due to its enhanced stability, fewer bugs, engaging design, and a strong sense of nostalgia. This version is frequently cited as the most fun and feature-rich, representing the peak of the game's development. | 99% |
Replayable with Debug Features
| Players appreciate the game's high replayability, driven by multiple ways to achieve objectives and its suitability for speedrunning. The inclusion of accessible console commands and debug features further enhances the experience, allowing for creative experimentation and extended play beyond the main objectives. | 52% |
Advanced Neighbor AI
| The Neighbor's artificial intelligence in Alpha 2 received widespread praise for being significantly smarter, faster, and more adaptive than in previous iterations and the final game. This intelligence creates a more challenging and engaging cat-and-mouse experience, encouraging player strategy and diverse interactions, often leading to amusing moments. | 44% |
Engaging Stealth Horror Atmosphere
| The game successfully delivers a captivating stealth-horror experience, characterized by a constant sense of paranoia and danger. Its non-linear puzzle design and eerie, minimalist soundtrack contribute to an immersive and tense environment, where sneaking and being chased feel natural and nerve-racking. | 26% |