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A Void Hope

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76%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

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About A Void Hope

A Void Hope is a single player platformer game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Elden Pixels and was released on February 29, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

A Void Hope takes you on an atmospheric puzzle platforming adventure to find a cure for a collapsed city. Follow the story of a tormented couple as they try to decipher reality from nightmares and overcome the shadowy threats lurking in the dark.

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89%Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews
music16 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and an incredible soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
  • Smooth controls and engaging exploration, making it a chill experience for players who enjoy narrative and atmosphere over challenge.
  • Short but polished adventure with secrets to discover, appealing to fans of retro-style games.
  • Gameplay lacks depth, with minimal puzzles and challenges, often feeling like a walking simulator.
  • Enemies can spawn randomly, leading to frustrating moments, and the story lacks depth and character attachment.
  • Misleading game description regarding combat and stealth mechanics, which can lead to disappointment for players expecting a different experience.

  • music

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the pixel art style. The retro-inspired tunes, particularly the pulsing dark synth elements, are highlighted as key features that set the tone and contribute to the game's personality. Overall, while some express disappointment in the gameplay, the soundtrack remains a standout aspect that many recommend experiencing.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and vibe, topped a great art style and a perfect soundtrack.”
    • “A Void Hope is a short but enjoyable adventure-platformer experience, with smooth controls, handsome pixel art, pulsing dark synth soundtrack, light story about finding hope in the darkness, and a smattering of secrets to discover - what's there is all great!”
    • “Long story short: pretty disappointed in the devs, get the soundtrack but don't touch the game.”
    • “The music really sets the tone as well.”
    • “So far loving the atmosphere and music.”

  • gameplay

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    29% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its easy controls and fun elements, while others criticize it for being vague, lacking real challenge, and misleading in its description regarding combat mechanics. Players noted that the platforming experience feels repetitive, as enemies are unavoidable and the gameplay does not significantly differ between characters. Overall, the game’s charming aesthetics and soundtrack are overshadowed by its gameplay shortcomings.

    • “Great gameplay, easy controls.”
    • “The gameplay was fun, the story was good, I loved it!”
    • “Even if you have two characters, they share the same gameplay.”
    • “Unfortunately, the issue is that A Void Hope doesn't actually have any gameplay.”
    • “The game description is also genuinely misleading; it mentions 'avoiding combat' when there are no stealth mechanics and most enemies are placed right in front of you. There is no avoiding them, only bopping them and moving on before they respawn.”
    • “The gameplay is boring; it's a platformer without a real challenge.”

  • story

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The story in "A Void Hope" is described as simple and lacking depth, with minimal character attachment due to the absence of dialogue. While some players appreciate the light narrative about finding hope amidst darkness, others criticize the delivery and the inclusion of unskippable elements that detract from the overall chill experience. Despite these mixed feelings, the game's atmosphere and gameplay are generally well-received.

    • “A Void Hope is a short but enjoyable adventure-platformer experience, with smooth controls, handsome pixel art, pulsing dark synth soundtrack, light story about finding hope in the darkness, and a smattering of secrets to discover - what's there is all great!”
    • “If you like story, intrigue, and atmosphere in video games, this is a must play.”
    • “The gameplay was fun, the story was good, I loved it!”
    • “If your game is meant to be a really chill, casual story-heavy experience, why would you put this sort of miserable thing in there unskippably?”
    • “The story is really simple and lacks depth; despite the memories, you don't really get attached to the characters as there's zero dialogue.”
    • “And the story isn't all that well delivered.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating vibe, exceptional art style, and perfect soundtrack, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers highlight it as a must-play for fans of story-driven games, noting its high-quality adventure reminiscent of titles like Alwa's Awakening and Lacuna. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and integral to the game's appeal.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and vibe, topped with a great art style and a perfect soundtrack.”
    • “If you like story, intrigue, and atmosphere in video games, this is a must play.”
    • “So far, I'm loving the atmosphere and music.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are widely praised for their amazing atmosphere and beautiful art style, complemented by a perfect soundtrack. Reviewers highlight the overall vibe as fantastic, with many describing the graphical presentation as totally awesome and lovely.

    • “Amazing atmosphere and vibe, topped with a great art style and a perfect soundtrack.”
    • “It has a great vibe with great music, sound, and totally awesome graphics.”
    • “Beautiful art style.”

  • grinding

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, particularly criticizing the gun mechanism when using a controller on the Steam Deck. This has led to a frustrating experience for many users.

    • “The gun mechanism on the controller (Steam Deck) is slow and tedious.”
    • “The gun mechanism on the controller (Steam Deck) is slow and tedious.”
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A Void Hope is a platformer game with mystery theme. Common tags for A Void Hope include indie, 2d, female protagonist, exploration, pixel graphics and others.

A Void Hope is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

A Void Hope was released on February 29, 2024.

A Void Hope was developed by Elden Pixels.

A Void Hope has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Void Hope for its music but disliked it for its story.

A Void Hope is a single player game.

Similar games include INMOST, Narita Boy, Alwa's Legacy, Iconoclasts, Owlboy and others.