My Friendly Neighborhood

My Friendly Neighborhood

July 18, 2023

HorrorSurvival PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

CHECK OUT MORE NEW HORROR Something is amiss with everyone&s;s favorite Saturday morning puppet show! For years, the colorful cast of The Friendly Neighborhood delighted audiences across the globe with their cooky capers and educational adventures. However, as time went on and interest waned, the production studio found themselves out …

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Aaliyah Bennett Game Hype UK Jul 2023
87.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood toes the line between horror and humour, in an epic survival quest that turns nostalgia into apprehension. I definitely recommend this game to those looking for a less serious adventure that still provides the gratification and entertainment …"

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Alex McCumbers Forever Classic Games Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood may not have the blood and guts that many crave out of their horror experiences but it accomplishes so much without violence in a way that feels new and interesting. The world and story are fleshed out …"

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Ali Hashmi Prima Games Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood pays a fitting homage to classic and modern Resident Evil titles with a polished, well-paced experience and plenty of creativity on display. The solid voice acting, coupled with a believable setting, strategic combat, and some fun puzzles …"

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Bram Noteboom Gameliner Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

84.0

Story

68.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood, a twisted love letter to classic survival horror inspired by Resident Evil, blends clever storytelling, brilliant level design, and sharp puzzles with slightly stiff combat and loads of silly cheats and bonus modes—making it a great horror …"

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Christian Harrison PlayStation Universe Jul 2023
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood likely started with a brilliant idea of creating a Sesame Street-like horror game, but it feels as if that vision has been muddied. Through redundant puzzles, an overzealous attempt to be kid-friendly, and characters that are more …"

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Gabran Gray SVG Jul 2023
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

35.0

"While not scary per se, "My Friendly Neighborhood" delivers an engaging series of puzzles, a goofy world, and an irreverent take on the survival horror genre."

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Gareth Newnham Impulsegamer Jul 2023
72.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

74.0

Story

69.0

"If you ever thought Resident Evil needed more felt My Friendly Neighborhood will be right up your Sesame Street."

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Jacob Zeranko Screen Rant Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

87.0

"Thankfully, these weaknesses are overpowered by everything else and never become apparent until after the halfway point. From beginning to end, My Friendly Neighborhood is a wonderful game full of mystery, tension, clever design, and phenomenal performances. This is a …"

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James Stephanie Sterling The Jimquisition Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood offers a unique execution of a conceit that’s otherwise become trite among horror games. Taking the “spooky kiddy thing” idea and pulling it onto a framework built from equal parts BioShock and Resident Evil smartly separates it …"

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Jordan Dube GameLuster Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"While there are some design flaws, they can be easily overlooked by the great storytelling and level design."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood is a pleasant surprise and a genuine delight, one highly recommended for fans of survival horror, mascot horror and possibly even those who aren&s;t horror fans."

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Kyle Nicol WayTooManyGames Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood is a very surprising game, taking elements from the mascot horror genre and actually making use of its potential. Whilst it’s not really a horror game, and you shouldn’t be expecting much in the way of scares, …"

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Robby Bisschop Life is Xbox Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Nightmare on Sesame Street, err, I mean My Friendly Neighborhood, is an interesting kids show turned horror game that was incredibly entertaining for a single run, despite some outdated game design choices. I’ve made some new felt friends along the …"

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Sally Willington Expansive Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"My Friendly Neighbourhood is a surprisingly enjoyable romp with a beautiful style, good comic humor, sensible puzzles and design and engaging narrative. Its combat can be a bit hit and miss and there is a sense of back-tracking and auto-piloting …"

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Shaun Cichacki Attack of the Fanboy Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"While not perfect, I loved every moment that I spent in the world of My Friendly Neighborhood, and can&s;t wait to jump into it once again to revisit my new friends."

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Steve Esposito Seasoned Gaming Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

74.0

"In a world of jump scares and bland, YouTuber fodder, the game stands out. It isn’t necessarily because of the muppets or the fact that the main character is named Gordon as an homage to the Sesame Street character; it …"

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Steven Scaife Slant Magazine Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

68.0

"As for the MFN offices, they’re full of detailed memorabilia like posters, props, and episode scripts, to the point where simply taking it all in is perhaps the game’s main appeal. There’s a tangible love and care that has gone …"

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Stuart Cullen TechStomper Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

60.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood is a genuine surprise, offering a fresh take on survival horror and forging its own identity within its genre."

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Tyler Chancey TechRaptor Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"While My Friendly Neighborhood is rough in several spots, Its solid survival horror gameplay, dedication to its premise, and great replay value make it must play."

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Zahra Morshed NoobFeed Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

84.0

"My Friendly Neighborhood succeeds not just as a genre experiment, but as an experience that knows what it wants to say—and says it with flair, tape, and an arsenal of alphabet ammunition."

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Zoey Handley Destructoid Jul 2023
85.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"If you&s;re a fan of old-school survival horror, My Friendly Neighborhood is an essential playthrough that feels fresh yet familiar to fans of the genre."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"Survival horror mechanics in a colorful puppet show? Sounds meh. Feels great."

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