Hello Neighbor Alpha 4
Last updated: 2025-11-29
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- Superior, engaging alpha experience for many.
- Atmospheric visuals and unique design.
- Enjoyable core stealth puzzle gameplay.
- Frequent game crashes are a major issue.
- Poor optimization causes many bugs.
- Alpha 4 inferior to prior versions.
Emotions
Frustration28%Satisfaction19%Disappointment14%Joy6%Excitement5%
- Reviews
(sample size) - 950
- Helpful reviews
- 59%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 41%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 49%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 51%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 629
- Negative points
- 637
- Gameplay points
- 142
- Perf. points
- 84
- Rec. points
- 129
- Misc points
- 88
Sentiment × Playtime
review counts| Bucket | Neg | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 2h playtime | 13410.6% Avg playtime 0.5h | 20916.5% Avg playtime 0.8h |
| > 2h playtime | 13510.6% Avg playtime 14.8h | 79262.4% Avg playtime 13.2h |
Velocity
review pace| Avg/day | 0.6 rev/day |
| Last 30d | 6.6 rev/day |
| Quarterly | 29.5 rev/qtr |
| Days covered | 2,232.1 days |
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Superior Alpha Experience
| Players widely consider Alpha 4 to be the best and most polished alpha version, significantly improving upon Alpha 3 with more content, better visuals, and fewer bugs. Many reviewers even find it superior to the full game, offering a complete and free experience akin to Act 3, and praise its stability and potential within the Hello Neighbor series. | 54% |
Enjoyable Core Gameplay
| The game provides a generally fun, challenging, and addictive experience. Players highlight its good gameplay mechanics, smooth performance, and overall entertaining nature, making it a great option for casual play or a satisfying single-player adventure. | 33% |
Atmospheric Visuals & Design
| Reviewers appreciate the game's cool graphics, unique cartoonish style, and atmospheric design, which effectively blend horror elements with a recognizable aesthetic. This visual approach creates an immersive and sometimes creepy world that enhances the overall experience. | 29% |
Intelligent & Threatening AI
| The Neighbor's AI is frequently praised for its intelligence and learning capabilities, adapting to player actions and becoming more aggressive and unpredictable. This makes the Neighbor feel like a formidable opponent, creating genuine tension and fear as players attempt to outsmart them. | 20% |
Strong Nostalgic Value
| A significant portion of the feedback highlights the game's nostalgic appeal, evoking childhood memories and a sense of familiarity from previous play sessions or watching others play. For many, this version is a beloved part of their past gaming experiences and is highly replayable for its sentimental value. | 18% |
Engaging Puzzles & Exploration
| The game's puzzles are consistently described as challenging yet rewarding, requiring thoughtful solutions rather than simple steps. Extensive environmental interactions encourage creative problem-solving and experimentation, making exploration and evasion an integral and satisfying part of the gameplay. | 15% |
Humorous Bugs Enhance Fun
| Interestingly, many players find the game's bugs and glitches to be a source of entertainment and laughter, rather than frustration. Specific examples like flying with a toy gun or cloning items are cited as adding to the fun, providing unexpected and enjoyable moments. | 9% |
Expansive House Map
| Players specifically appreciate the large and extensively explorable house featured in the game. This expanded environment, which feels closer to a final version, offers ample opportunities for players to discover secrets and strategize their approach without significant restrictions. | 5% |
Rich Lore & Secrets
| The game is commended for its deep plot, engaging lore, and numerous secrets and Easter eggs. These hidden elements provide context and help players understand the game's narrative, adding depth and encouraging thorough exploration. | 5% |