Almost everyone has had a spooky house in their neighborhood. Whether it’s abandoned or owned by mysterious occupants, many children fantasized about what could be inside those enigmatic homes. A new cooperative horror game,SecretNeighbor, finally lets players live out that dream.
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The game is a spin-off of the popularHello Neighborfranchise. The game is currently available on PC and theXbox Onefamily of consoles. In the style of otherasymmetrical multiplayerhorrorgames, a group of players attempts to accomplish a goal while avoiding a villain that’s controlled by another player. However, the twist inSecret Neighboris that the antagonist disguises themselves as one of your allies. Even if everyone is together there’s no guarantee of safety. To survive the night players will have to have absolute mastery of their character and know the right one to choose.
8Bagger
When going on anadventureits almost always a mistake to pack light. Objects are vital inSecret Neighborsince players will need for tasks as small as breaking a window or slowing down the Neighbor whose house their breaking into.
At the start, Bagger will be able to carry a third item (one more than the traditional two every other player is constricted to). Also, if his bag is full for two minutes he’ll be able to carry a fourth item.
He also has the skills “Strong Knees”(which makes him take less fall damage) and “Heavy Bones” (which makes the Neighbor slow down if he’s carrying the Bagger).
7Brave
When the player steps foot in theirspookyNeighbor’s house, they’ll need courage. It seems like Brave took that to heart when choosing her name.
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When the Neighbor grabs a player that usually means certain death. However, Brave can easily escape his clutches. If she’s hit the Neighbor at least four times she can escape his grasp. It won’t help much against sneak attacks, but it’s an invaluable ability nonetheless.
6The Neighbor
It’s the man himself. On the surface, he looks like a normal and caring dad. Maybe he used to be one. However, now it seems he’ll kill any child he can get his hands on.
In this game, The Neighbor can take the appearance of one of the kids and gain their trust. Before he strikes. He can also set a bear trap that can trap an unsuspecting player in its clutches. To make matters even worse, if a player is defeating him The Neighbor can use activate his “Rage” ability once he takes damage five times. Then he can move much more quickly and be invincible towards any attacks players might attempt to slow him down.
5Inventor
Nerdy kids aren’t known for their bravery in the face of danger. However, Inventor breaks that stereotype when he steps foot in the Neighbor’s house.
After finding gears around the house Inventor can make atoy rifle, a pan, or a flashlight. He can also use “Reverse Engineering” to open doorways that typically only the Neighbor can get into.
Depending on a player’s luck, being able to make a specific item might not have much use. However, if a player is looking for consistency then the Inventor is their best bet.
4Detective
Like theHardy Boys or Nancy Drewbefore him, Detective relies on his smarts rather than brute strength to win the day.
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At the start of the match, he will have a hint towards where one of the six keys is located thanks to his “Field Intel” ability. It doesn’t give the info immediately, but the player does get a picture of its location. However, if he can find two keys using this ability something more useful becomes available. He will then able to see a key through walls and eventually be able to nab it with ease.
3Clown
While he’s no Pennywise, The Clown is sure to make player’s lives difficult. Introduced in a Halloween update, Clown is currently the only other option for players who want to play as The Neighbor. He comes with many abilities that are very different in comparison to his generic counterpart.
If it seems like the children are on to him, The Clown can use smoke bombs to escape. Also, he can even transform into objects to hide in plain sight. If a player does manage to escape his grasp, The Clown’s “Confusion” ability will make them dazed for a few moments.
2Leader
Every team orcivilizationneeds a strong person to guide them. Luckily, the Leader is here to uh… lead the team.
Her abilities are focused on helping others rather than herself. She inspires her teammates (literally with the “Inspire” ability) to move faster, heal any status damages, and even instantly revive downed players. She also can eventually unlock “Team Work” skill that can blind the Neighbor. Finally, her stun time is cut in half thanks to her “Stress Resistance”.
While she has a great kit of abilities to work with since they are heavily reliant on helping other players her effectiveness can vary. If players don’t have a microphone or don’t care to keep together she won’t be very useful on her own. Still, her inclusion can make a massive difference if the team can come together.
1Scout
While many laugh at Boy and Girl Scouts, no one should be laughing at Scout.
She comes equipped automatically with a slingshot that can easily slow down The Neighbor. Each shot will do five damage to him and when she hits him three times she can move 15% more quickly thanks to her “Evasive Maneuvers” passive ability. While Scout can run out ofammo, there are bags located throughout the house where she can reload. These are located near the door of the first floor of the basement, the kitchen, the garage, and the greenhouse.
While she may not have as many abilities as other characters, the usefulness of her slingshot cannot be understated.
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