Save your friend from your creepy neighbor
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer is a multiplayer horror game developed by Hologryph Dynamic Pixels and published by tinyBuild. Set in the Hello Neighbor universe, this premium action game will have you and other players try to sneak into your creepy neighbor’s house.
Up to six players can play the game and try to get into the locked basement door. The catch, however, is that one of the players is the neighbor in disguise. With multiple character classes, unique abilities, and a tense atmosphere, Secret Neighbor offers a thrilling multiplayer experience of suspense and unexpected betrayals.
Identify the neighbor
The events of the game take place between Act 1 and Act 2 of the original Hello Neighbor game. However, unlike the popular action game, you can take on the role of the neighbor this time. As a neighbor, you can choose from several classes and use everything in your power to prevent intruders. At first, you will be in disguise, and it is up to you to gain the trust of the other player.
The best players in the game are those who convince the group that someone else is the neighbor, so you need to be very convincing. To lure them away and make them go missing, you can use gadgets like bear traps, secret control rooms, smoke bombs, and more. If you wish to play as the intruder, you will have the choice to pick your class. Each class will have unique abilities that can be very helpful in your mission.
You can be the Bagger, who will have extra storage. Brave, meanwhile, will have the ability to give everyone a speed boost. You can also be the Detective who knows where the keys are and more. With these abilities, the group of intruders will need to scavenge the house for basement keys and valuable loot. All these, in addition to keeping an eye out for the neighbor in disguise.
A multiplayer upgrade with a catch
Compared to the original Hello Neighbor game, Secret Neighbor is a bit of an upgrade. The general atmosphere is good, with a not-too-dark yet moody map. The music also adds suspense as you explore the basement. This game supports multiple languages—English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Thai, Italian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Polish, and Ukrainian. Furthermore, it offers a variety of achievements that challenge players to accomplish specific tasks during gameplay.
However, the actual gameplay has a few issues. For one, it is very easy to find who the neighbor is. You can simply throw an item on the person you think is the neighbor and discover your suspicions are true. The game also has no randomization, meaning you don’t have to remember the doors you have tried before. Additionally, reports of long wait times and unbalanced lobbies make finding a fair and enjoyable game difficult.
Great game to play with friends
Secret Neighbor: Hello Neighbor Multiplayer expands on the Hello Neighbor universe with a social deduction twist, offering an engaging multiplayer experience. Its suspenseful atmosphere, diverse character abilities, and achievements make for exciting gameplay. However, issues like predictable mechanics, long matchmaking times, and unbalanced lobbies can affect enjoyment. Despite its drawbacks, the game remains a fun choice for players who enjoy deception-based multiplayer games with a horror-themed setting.
