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Hello Neighbor 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

Welcome back to the eerie town of Raven Brooks! You play as Quentin, a journalist investigating the bizarre events of the original Hello Neighbor game, uncovering a larger mystery. Sneak into your creepy Neighbors’ houses to dig up the truth.

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and logical puzzles
    • Improved ai over first game
    • Interesting story and lore
    • Open world exploration
    • Quality graphics and audio

    Cons

    • Short game length
    • Bugs and glitches reported
    • Ai can be unpredictable or buggy
    • Price considered high for content
    • Incomplete story and missing promised features

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Value.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players have freedom to explore the open world, investigate at their own pace, and solve puzzles with multiple approaches."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles require significant brain usage and problem solving, though some are considered easier or more logical than the first game."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal puzzle solving and exploration rather than competing against others."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players enjoy replaying and speedrunning, but many note the game is short and can be completed quickly."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with items and environment to solve puzzles, but within predefined structures."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is solitary and puzzle-focused."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a fun, immersive puzzle adventure to escape daily life stress."

    • Expectation
      -3

      "Players generally engage from personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different puzzle solutions and explore the environment to progress."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Open world town with multiple houses and secrets encourages discovery and curiosity."

    • Expression
      -2

      "Limited customization or self-expression; mostly standardized characters and environments."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Game features a mysterious, eerie fictional town with horror and puzzle elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop puzzle-solving skills and learn game mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving; not a casual or background game."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No close social or emotional relationships formed within gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management roles present."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect items and unlock new areas, but progression is relatively linear and limited."

    • Relaxation
      1

      "Some find the game relaxing and enjoyable, but others note frustration due to bugs and AI issues."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visuals and audio are praised for quality and atmosphere, providing sensory enjoyment."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social status or recognition mechanics; focus is on individual experience."

    • Story
      3

      "Game features a narrative with lore and plot, though some find it incomplete or cliffhanger-like."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players must plan and think logically to solve puzzles and avoid AI detection."

    • Thrill
      2

      "Stealth and AI chases provide moments of suspense and tension."

    • Value
      -3

      "Many players feel the game is overpriced for its length and content; recommended to buy on sale."

    • Violence
      -4

      "Gameplay focuses on stealth and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players must avoid detection and manage stealth to survive encounters with AI neighbors."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026