Hello Neighbor 3 Open Beta Is Live: Can Office Workers Play on Weekends?

Finally turned on my PC Saturday afternoon and saw the news about the neighbor's third test. Usually, I only scroll through my phone on the subway; this is the only free time I have on weekends. If this game is too grindy, it's really not as worth it as catching up on sleep at home. Catching a glimpse of this news on the subway made me feel a bit intrigued.

Heard it's going open-world this time, involving simulating town residents. Just like working overtime on weekends, NPCs act independently of the player. These sandbox elements are indeed somewhat appealing, but I'm worried about the grind. The graphics look decent; the abandoned streets have quite the vibe. The dilapidated wooden house in the dead woods feels like it's hiding quite a few secrets.

Speaking of which, I need to go to the Steam page to apply for access. Only playable on PC; console players can only watch helplessly this time. Holding a toilet plunger in first-person view looks a bit comical. As for the controls, I hope they aren't as heavy as moving bricks.

But then again, the sandbox elements are indeed quite appealing. If the tutorial is too long, I really don't have enough time to squander. Fellow workers, do you think this time investment is worth it? I'll go apply for access first and let you all know later. I hope it doesn't disappoint me, after all, weekend time is too precious.

Alpha tests are usually free, which is quite considerate. If the full version pricing is too high, I might have to advise against it. After all, making money isn't easy; every penny needs to be spent wisely. I'll provide a reference for everyone once more news comes out.