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Metacritic 6613+

Neighbours back From Hell

THQ Nordic|2020ActionAdventureStrategy

LumiScore

51

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 4 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

38/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Critical Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Parents should discuss the themes of pranking and schadenfreude with their children, emphasizing the difference between cartoon antics and real-life consequences. Monitor for any signs of aggressive or mean-spirited behavior being mimicked.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Creativity5/5
Spatial Awareness3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
66
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
25
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)38/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

The game focuses on a male protagonist and his male neighbor. The neighbor's mother is mentioned, but there's no information about two named female characters having a conversation about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

The game can help develop critical thinking and planning skills. Encourage children to think about the neighbor's perspective and the creative ways to solve the prank puzzles.

What your child develops

Neighbours back From Hell encourages problem-solving, strategic thinking, and creative planning as players devise and execute elaborate pranks. It also requires attention and quick reactions to avoid detection.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Did you know that “Schadenfreude” is a German word defined as the concept of finding joy in someone else’s misfortune? It is also the main idea on which Neighbours back From Hell is built.