Despite unfavorable reviews of the first game, Hello Neighbor's newest title is set for release. Indie game developer tinyBuild, on September 20, rolled out the demo for Hello Neighbor 2 as it gears up for its full launch on December 6.
Hello Neighbor 2 is the sequel to the survival horror game franchise's original game. The Seattle-based game creator said the demo, a self-contained version of the upcoming title, is available on Steam.
Hello Neighbor 2 will be an open-world mode, with developers vowing to deliver “the stealth, horror, and mystery in a much wider setting.” Players who can gain early access get to revisit the infamous Peterson house first.
"It'll be good practice for when you're set loose on the open-world town of Raven Brooks on December 6th," said tinyBuild.
tinyBuild's own team also took the first try during a demo launch stream.The Hello Neighbor franchise gained popularity in 2017. Fans of the survival horror game praised it during its alpha and beta releases. They commended the game for using artificial intelligence (AI) in the gameplay.
The full version of the game, unfortunately, did not meet expectations. Critics hit Hello Neighbor for its poor technical performance and “illogical puzzles.” Despite these, Hello Neighbor became a franchise. Its titles include Hello Neighbor: Hide & Seek and Hello Neighbor Diaries.
Hello Neighbor 2 will be available on Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.