Neighbors from Hell

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 109
  3. Negative: 9 out of 109
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  1. EMOCIONALNAYA
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I liked this game for a long time as a child, and still like it. If you haven't played her in the distant past, then you probably won't be able to love her the way we love her. It will be difficult for **** to play it in view of the spoiledness in terms of assortment and quality.… Expand
  2. kitru
    Feb 22, 2021
    8
    By modern standards, the game is too small, but it fulfills its function. The task of getting a neighbor from series to series becomes more complicated, there are few variations of animations and walking along the same routes does not look attractive. However, this is still a legendary game!
  3. TeaFan
    Feb 7, 2021
    8
    [RU]
    Это уже классика. Советую всем, кто любит головоломки, квесты и просто игры с мультяшным стилем.
  4. w1zard
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    Игра детства. Потрясающий и запоминающийся саунд, интересная стилистика, а геймплей шедеврален.
  5. bskierys
    Jun 3, 2019
    7
    Original and funny game. At first, it seems like a standard point&click but as you play more it turns out to be a game of "match" that is mixed with a bit of puzzle solving and optimizing your path.
    So how does it work? You are a host and main character of a live TV show that is focused around doing pranks to your grumpy neighbor. If you manage to do one prank, your neighbor gets angry    Original and funny game. At first, it seems like a standard point&click but as you play more it turns out to be a game of "match" that is mixed with a bit of puzzle solving and optimizing your path.
    So how does it work? You are a host and main character of a live TV show that is focused around doing pranks to your grumpy neighbor. If you manage to do one prank, your neighbor gets angry and your viewers are happy. Do the next prank before he calms down, or better - chain them, and the public will go wild. If the neighbor sees you, the episode is over.
    At first, you have to figure out what item does what. The egg should go to a microwave. What to do with a bowling ball - paint it as a football. In each level, you can do only one thing with the item you find and it is rare to find new ways to ruin your victim's day (It is usually one new thing per episode). So it quickly becomes a game of "match". The twist is, that you always want to please the viewers, so you need to optimize your steps perfectly in each episode to max out the score.
    The gameplay is addictively simple and pleasing. The graphics look amazing and haven't aged a bit (apart from the resolution).
    This is a short and fun title, full of humor and simple puzzles.    … Expand
  6. Mischka
    Jan 11, 2019
    7
    I remember playing the hell out of this game as a kid. This game's got a really strong nostalgia feel so strong that only few games have made me feel.
    Despite being short, repetitive and hasn't aged that well, I still recommend to experience this game as a little break from your daily routine. It has the elements to put your in a good mood, or at least giggle you up.
  7. BSim500
    May 12, 2016
    9
    Neighbors from Hell is highly amusing (rare these days in an era where almost every other game & game critic takes themselves way too seriously). You play "Woody" a guy with an unpleasant neighbor who needs to be taught a few lessons. In every level, you're basically entering your neighbors hallway, playing cat & mouse with him around his house (you can't be in the same room as him and asNeighbors from Hell is highly amusing (rare these days in an era where almost every other game & game critic takes themselves way too seriously). You play "Woody" a guy with an unpleasant neighbor who needs to be taught a few lessons. In every level, you're basically entering your neighbors hallway, playing cat & mouse with him around his house (you can't be in the same room as him and as well as avoiding him you have to tiptoe around his guard dog & parrot), and generally turning his own home against him. Whether it's an old fashioned whoopee cushion / saw the leg off a chair, to blocking up his toilet just before slipping his laxatives, you almost feel sorry for him by the end. The jazzy music is excellent and the art style is great (looks like "claymation").

    The game is short but great fun, and meant to be played as a "casual" game. Those critics expecting 50hrs of gameplay as if it were a heavy RPG are wildly missing the point (as usual).    … Expand
  8. Marick
    May 20, 2015
    2
    A very short game, like more children. The jokes are pretty ordinary, hardly worth playing .
  9. Steeldude
    Apr 15, 2015
    8
    A really funny game in which your task is to make your neighbor mad by ruining his day by performing various tricks. The game takes place in the neighbor's house and your objective is to walk around, gather items and then play tricks on your neighbor. It could be classified as a stealth/logic game.
    It's really a fun game and even though it's short, it's worth playing through once at    A really funny game in which your task is to make your neighbor mad by ruining his day by performing various tricks. The game takes place in the neighbor's house and your objective is to walk around, gather items and then play tricks on your neighbor. It could be classified as a stealth/logic game.
    It's really a fun game and even though it's short, it's worth playing through once at least. Later levels can get actually quite tough if you want to 100% the whole game. Unfortunately, once you've finished the game and found all the tricks, there is basically no replayability.    … Expand
  10. Lyosha_Cool
    Sep 7, 2014
    10
    [RUS] Эта игра великая и ржачная. Графика на мультяшном уровне, хотя и нормальная, музыка великолепна , а управление весьма удобное. Одним словом если у тебя плохое настроение, то эта игра тебя развеселит(по крайней мере меня она веселила).
    [ENG]This game is great and very funny. Graphics on a cartoon level, although normal, the music is beautiful and management very convenient. In short    [RUS] Эта игра великая и ржачная. Графика на мультяшном уровне, хотя и нормальная, музыка великолепна , а управление весьма удобное. Одним словом если у тебя плохое настроение, то эта игра тебя развеселит(по крайней мере меня она веселила).
    [ENG]This game is great and very funny. Graphics on a cartoon level, although normal, the music is beautiful and management very convenient. In short if you're in a bad mood, then this game you cheer(at least for me it amused).    … Expand
  11. adyneghina
    Jan 3, 2014
    9
    Really fun and interesting game but a bit short...
    A game good for younger siblings or casual gamers
    Maybe it's not as 3D as Call of Duty but this game would keep you busy for a while..
  12. winj3r
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    There is great fun to be had with this game. The graphics are basic, but the humor and mischief are just fantastic.
    Now it's available on Steam, finally.
  13. Basem101
    Aug 26, 2013
    8
    i always loved this game and every time i feel bored i play this game it so good and for a 2D it has some nice graphics as well although it is short but it is amazing
  14. sinadoom
    Sep 29, 2011
    7
    OK maybe the game is short and the levels aren't too different. But you gotta admit it's a fun concept and it's not meant to be taken seriously- it's more of a casual game. It's a "quick fix". Nothing heavy just a bit of light point-and-click strategy game for the casual market.
  15. FronaL.
    Sep 7, 2005
    4
    You need to get neighborsfrom hell demoo to play and to download on your own computer.
  16. TevfikS.
    Jan 11, 2004
    10
    This game has extremely good 2d graphics. Not "good BUT 2d", but "good AND 2d" if you know what I mean. If you don't know or too young, well, 3d is not equal to visual beauty all the time and 2d is just "old" not necessarily ugly or bad. This game proves it. Additionally, it has a very original gameplay if you're sick of RTS RPG FPS games thay play all the same and can be This game has extremely good 2d graphics. Not "good BUT 2d", but "good AND 2d" if you know what I mean. If you don't know or too young, well, 3d is not equal to visual beauty all the time and 2d is just "old" not necessarily ugly or bad. This game proves it. Additionally, it has a very original gameplay if you're sick of RTS RPG FPS games thay play all the same and can be labelled with 3 capital letters :D Frankly, this plays like spy vs. spy I played WAY back in 80s and it's a welcome return.… Expand
  17. MarkT.
    Oct 12, 2003
    8
    As I grow older I have less and less time to play massive campaigns... neighbors from hell is a perfect quick fix. It's funny (all too rare in these dark brooding games), original and basically put me in a good modd. Can't ask for much more than that.
  18. winj3r
    Nov 8, 2013
    9
    There is great fun to be had with this game. The graphics are basic, but the humor and mischief are just fantastic.
    Now it's available on Steam, finally.

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#64 Most Discussed PC Game of 2003
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#37 Most Shared PC Game of 2003

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. Gamer's Hell
    90
    While this may be short, it is great fun.
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  2. GameSpy
    75
    It's everything reality television should be -- cruel, funny and heartless -- but it's over all too quickly.
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  3. GameSpot
    67
    Neighbors From Hell's simple gameplay mechanics and quirky theme make it a fun, albeit easy and short, strategy game reminiscent of the classic '80s computer game "Spy vs. Spy."
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