Secret Neighbor: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

Secret Neighbor is a multiplayer social horror game developed by Hopoo Games and published by tinyBuild. The game was released on October 24, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

Gameplay

Secret Neighbor is a 1v5 multiplayer game in which one player takes on the role of the Neighbor, while the other five players take on the role of children. The children must work together to escape the Neighbor's house before the Neighbor catches them all. The Neighbor can use a variety of abilities to track down the children, including the ability to teleport, disguise himself as a child, and set traps. The children can use a variety of items to help them escape, including flashlights, keys, and crowbars.

Characters

There are a total of 11 playable characters in Secret Neighbor:
- The Neighbor: The main antagonist of the game, the Neighbor is a mysterious figure who lives in a large house on the edge of town. He is responsible for kidnapping the children and keeping them prisoner in his house.
- The Children: There are five playable children in Secret Neighbor. Each child has their own unique abilities and strengths. The children must work together to find a way to escape the Neighbor's house before he catches them all.
- The Helper: The Helper is a non-playable character who can help the children escape the Neighbor's house. The Helper can provide the children with items and information, and can also help them to avoid the Neighbor's traps.

Setting

Secret Neighbor takes place in a small town on the edge of a forest. The town is home to a large house that is owned by the Neighbor. The Neighbor's house is a mysterious and dangerous place, and the children must be careful not to get caught inside.

Development

Secret Neighbor was developed by Hopoo Games, a small independent game studio based in Seattle, Washington. The game was funded through a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $1 million. Secret Neighbor was released on October 24, 2019, for Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

Reception

Secret Neighbor received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised the game's unique gameplay and suspenseful atmosphere, while others criticized the game's lack of polish and its repetitive gameplay. However, the game was a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies in its first week of release.

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