Time Cycle
Time Cycle is part of the mechanics of the Hello Neighbor games.
Description
There are 4 times of day in the game:
- Morning
- Day
- Evening
- Night
Each time of day has its own lighting and its own characteristics. For example: In the morning, a weak foggy effect appears (Starting with Alpha 1.5); Noticeable rays from the sun appear (Starting with Pre-Alpha), etc.
The street atmosphere also changes depending on the time of day. In the morning, you can hear birds singing; During the day, you can hear the bustle and communication of people; In the evening, you can hear human voices, a dog barking, etc.; At night, you can hear crickets (Starting with Alpha 3, you can hear the noise of trees)
Interestingly, the times of day changed depending on the versions of the game.
Pre Alpha
In Pre-Alpha, the lighting at the times of day was completely different, and there are also a lot of sun rays coming from the sun in the morning, afternoon and evening.
Alpha 1
In Alpha 1, all times of day have changed significantly (except for night): The rays are now weaker; Judging by the lighting, cloudiness begins during the day; in the evening, the sky is dimmer than in the previous version, etc.
Alpha 2
In Alpha 2, all times of day were removed except for day and evening. Most of the training takes place in the evening (which can be seen from the sky), and during the day, the events of the main game and the final training tasks take place.
Now the evening has a more uniform sky. The sky during the day has become partly similar to the evening, and the lighting itself has been changed. It can be said that in Alpha 2 the daytime is shown as realistically as possible.
Alpha 3
Unlike Alpha 2, Alpha 3 only has night time.
The night sky has become very dark and dim, lightning may strike during the night. Judging by the active movement of the leaves of the trees, together with the thunderstorm, there is a very strong wind at night.
Alpha 4
In Alpha 4 all times of day were significantly changed and starting from this version, the times of day were not changed in any way.
In the morning there is a fog effect, and the sky has become white and pink. In the daytime it has now become more colorful and bright. In the evening there is an abundant amount of rays, as it was in Pre-Alpha. The night has changed greatly compared to Alpha 3: The sky has become brighter, the sounds and lightning effect have been removed.
Starting with Alpha 4, the time of day can affect gameplay: There are now two new doors and rooms that are accessible at specific times of day (day and night). Also at night, if you don't have a flashlight on or aren't near a light source, Mr. Peterson will detect the player at a very short distance.
Hello Neighbor Betas
Same as Alpha 4
Hello Neighbor 1
Act 1
In Act 1, there is no time cycle. Only daytime.
Act 2
In Act 2, there is a time cycle. When it is night time, it becomes difficult for Mr. Peterson to see you.
Act 3
Same as Alpha 4 and Beta.
Act Finale
There is no time cycle in Act Finale. In fact, there is no time because you are in the middle of nowhere.
Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek
In Hello Neighbor: Hide & Seek, removed the time cycle.
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1
In Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1, time cycle is back. However, this time you don't have to be caught for time to pass, the clock will advance as you spend time in the game.
Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.5
Same as Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1.
Hello Neighbor 2 Beta
Same as Hello Neighbor 2 Alpha 1 and 1.5.
Hello Neighbor 2 Demo
In Hello Neighbor 2 Demo, there is no time cycle. Only night.
Hello Neighbor 2
Act 1
In Act 1, the time of day changes depending on the progress.
In the morning, you must go to your target 910 Friendly Court, Bakery, Kinander Residence and Mayor's house. After finding the newspaper clipping in the basement at 910 Friendly Court and the lost keys in Other locations, the game will automatically switch to night.
In the night, you must go to the museum and complete your goal in the museum. After the first night you get the shovel, the second night you get the photo, and the third night you get the camera, the game will be in the morning.
After completing the Act 1, the time of day changes as in Alpha 1-1.5 and Beta.
Act 2
In Act 2, there is no time cycle. After you cross the bridge it automatically becomes night and it doesn't become day until you finish the act.
Other Versions
DevGAMM
In DevGAMM, there is no time cycle, only daytime.
Early Prototype
In the Early Prototype, there is no time cycle, only daytime.
Prototype
In the prototype, there is no time cycle. Only night.
Alpha 1.5
In Alpha 1.5, there is no time cycle, only daytime.
Alpha 3.5
Same as Alpha 4.
Neighbor_3
Although it is not a version, in Neighbor_3, there is no time loop. Only night
Pre Release
In Pre Release, there is a time cycle but it happens randomly. For example, when you are caught you can skip from noon directly to night.
Trivia
- In a 24-hour stream on tinyBuildGames ' YouTube channel from July 22 to 23, the time of day changed depending on the time in Washington, D.C. (where tinyBuild is headquartered ).
Gallery
The beginning of the Pre-Alpha at night.
Alpha 1 during morning.
Alpha 1 during day.
Alpha 1 during evening.
Alpha 1 during night.
