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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 54 | 21 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 81% | 75 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 58 | 44 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 85% | 79 | 2974 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Nov 30, 2023) · 300 reviews sampled · 2974 total reviews in window · weighted 159.7 up / 19.3 down · computed 18m ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (20)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 30
“While it's not difficult to surpass the dreadful original, Hello Neighbor 2 too often feels satisfied with the bare minimum, while also implementing avaricious launch-day DLC elements.”
read full review ↗ - 57
“The creepy-ass neighbor is back, once again, to challenge you with puzzles and wonkery to thwart him”
read full review ↗ - 60
“As a lightweight few hours available as part of your subscription service I would say give it a go. I would be less willing to recommend the game as an outright purchase on other platforms. It’s not terrible by any means but its flaws do detract from what is potentially a fun experience. The franchise appears to be a popular one on YouTube so there will quite possibly be a Hello Neighbor 3. Maybe that will hone the experience to be a bit more engaging and enjoyable.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“Hello Neighbor 2 is a mixed bag when compared to the rest of the franchise. The AI still needs to show more intelligence and the performance isn’t spectacular, even on PS5. The story may put off newcomers but fans of the series will hopefully enjoy what it has to offer in its mystery. Puzzles have been greatly improved which makes a good chunk of your playtime more accessible and enjoyable, but the counterparts keep it down from being great.”
read full review ↗ - 65
“A solid game that is suitable for players who are starting with adventures or puzzle games. It features easy puzzles and several smaller adventures in individual houses that ultimately make up a complete game. However, in everything you feel that it could have been done better and without bugs.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“Hello Neighbor 2 is an improvement over the earlier game but still has a few issues to work out. That being said I did find it to be an enjoyable and challenging experience.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Hello Neighbor 2 is a gorgeous game with a solid concept, but unfortunately it is held back by some serious bugs and bad AI.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“This shift back to the franchise’s original premise makes it a much more compelling game, albeit one that is steeped in a lot of the same issues. Despite being a huge improvement, it’s unfortunate Hello Neighbor 2 can’t find its footing, as it stumbles from one encounter to another without any real cohesion.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“I could see the vision of Hello Neighbor 2. The premise was promising, and the puzzles offered some fun, but the game is very unpolished. Between the frequent crashes, visual and AI bugs, and no reason to sneak around whatsoever, I really can’t recommend this game as it currently stands, even if you are a fan of this series.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“The fun puzzle solving cannot save the bug-filled mess that is Hello Neighbor 2. Unless you are a huge fan of the Hello Neighbor franchise and have devoured it in all its forms, you can skip this entry. Unfortunately, this is a neighborhood that even Mr. Rogers wouldn't want to be part of.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“Hello Neighbor 2 is a big step up from the original in more ways than one. Puzzles feel more intuitive, neighbour AIs act smarter, the story is easier to follow and the graphics are admirably stylised. While some of the original’s issues are still present, like the paper-thin plot or immersion-breaking bugs and glitches, the game is still worth playing for those who love environmental puzzles or enjoyed the first entry in the series.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Hello Neighbor 2 feels more like an updated version of the first game. It’s considerably larger than the first game, and the expansion of the AI technology to additional characters is a welcomed decision. Outside of that, there is very little separating the two games. Hello Neighbor 2 still has a clunky UI, unsatisfying controls, and problems being consistent with its own rules. Where there was a real opportunity to take the franchise to the next level, this sequel just feels like more of the same.”
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Patch history
- Patch Notes - v1.3.0.19Nov 30, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 9 - Hotfix 4 and DLC update Out Now!Nov 23, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #8 is live!May 4, 2023
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #7 is live!Apr 7, 2023
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #6 is live!Mar 10, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #5 is live!Feb 17, 2023
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #4 is live!Jan 27, 2023
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #3 Hotfix is liveJan 20, 2023
- Hello Neighbor 2: Patch #3 is liveJan 13, 2023significant · resets scoring window
- Hello Neighbor Hotfix Patch #2 Live Now - Snap, snap. watch out for beartraps!Dec 23, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- The Hello Neighbor 2: Patch 1 is Live Now!Dec 16, 2022significant · resets scoring window
- Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5 coming tomorrow!Oct 25, 2020
- Alpha 1.5 - Work In ProgressOct 8, 2020significant · resets scoring window