My Friendly Neighborhood
July 18, 2023
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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Critic Reviews (23)
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92.0
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78.0
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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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60.0
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70.0
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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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70.0
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70.0
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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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72.0
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84.0
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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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70.0
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40.0
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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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50.0
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80.0
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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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68.0
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74.0
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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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92.0
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88.0
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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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65.0
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80.0
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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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70.0
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65.0
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85.0
"While there are some design flaws, they can be easily overlooked by the great storytelling and level design."
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80.0
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40.0
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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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70.0
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85.0
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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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35.0
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70.0
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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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65.0
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75.0
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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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70.0
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45.0
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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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68.0
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72.0
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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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65.0
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70.0
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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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80.0
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70.0
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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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30.0
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85.0
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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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78.0
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76.0
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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."
Read original review"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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75.0
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70.0
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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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20.0
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20.0
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20.0
"Survival horror mechanics in a colorful puppet show? Sounds meh. Feels great."
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