Developers John Szymanski and Evan Szymanski along with Publishers DreadXP have announced their puppet-centered survival horror game My Friendly Neighbor will launch on consoles July 17. Gematsu reports that the title is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
My Friendly Neighborhood is set on July 8, 1993, in an abandoned television studio where a once-popular children’s puppet show of the same name was produced, which has now become infested with its sentient, hostile puppet cast. Players take on the role of Gordon, a repairman tasked with investigating and shutting down a broadcast coming from the abandoned television studio.
In their release, the development team emphasizes a push for challenging enemies with a lack of gore being a focal point. “My Friendly Neighborhood is the perfect game for horror fans looking for solid and surprising scares rather than gore. Sure, there might not be any dead bodies, dismemberment, or decapitations, but don’t expect your new puppet pals to stay down for good.”
Players will encounter a cast of puppet adversaries and potential friends. Players will arm themselves with a Rolodexer, and use their alphabets as ammo and utilize a grid based inventory system. Various environments are included, offices, workshops, TV sets, sewers and outdoor gardens.
John and Evan Szymanski along with indie horror publisher DreadXP have decided to bring My Friendly Neighbor to consoles in alignment with the title’s two year anniversary. By leaning on the title’s comedic elements the team aims to bring the unique experience to new players on the multitude of console platforms. Given that the title is also launching on Gamepass, it will see more exposure. Fans seeking to double dip will have their opportunity, as well as newcomers as the title launches shortly this week.