Hope is Gone
- February 15, 2024
- Helemon
Get on SteamIn "Hope is Gone," an ordinary woman named Zoe awakens in a dark, decaying parallel dimension after falling asleep on a bus. She must navigate this horror-filled world, defending herself against hostile beings or running away to conserve resources, while searching for clues about her past and the nature of her fate. With a retro art style and a focus on exploration and survival, players must help Zoe reach her husband in the hospital while uncovering the many secrets hidden in this strange and dangerous world.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic PS1 graphic style and classic survival horror vibes, creating an engaging atmosphere.
- Gameplay mechanics are intuitive and work consistently, providing a fun experience for a short playtime.
- The game is well-priced for the content it offers, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of indie horror games.
- There is a significant lack of enemy variety, with most enemies being similar and the bosses lacking uniqueness.
- The story is underdeveloped, with characters feeling flat and the plot not effectively tying into the gameplay.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like melee combat and hit detection, are flawed, leading to frustrating encounters.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as intuitive and fun, with solid mechanics and sound design that create a captivating atmosphere and genuine scares. While it offers a short experience with limited replay value, many players feel it's worth the price for a few hours of engaging gameplay.
“It's fairly intuitive, the mechanics work well and consistently, and overall is a lot of fun.”
“Pretty short and not particularly hard, but the atmosphere is cool and the movement, mechanics, and sound design are solid.”
“There's not a ton of replay value, but it's worth getting at full price for a couple hours of gameplay to support this developer.”
“The gameplay had me on the edge with some genuine scares.”
- atmosphere8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a strong sense of fear and unease, enhanced by effective sound design and mechanics. While some players feel that certain areas, like the factory, could be more expansive, the overall ambiance successfully conveys a feeling of being unwelcome in the environment.
“Pretty short and not particularly hard, but the atmosphere is cool and the movement, mechanics, and sound design are solid.”
“I like the atmosphere of us not being welcomed in this land.”
“It certainly creates an atmosphere of fear.”
“The factory part could have been bigger in my opinion, and the siren added to the atmosphere of spookiness to the game.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics evoke a nostalgic PS1 aesthetic, reminiscent of titles like "Lost in Vivo," which adds a unique charm and enhances the exploration experience. Players appreciate the retro style, noting its appeal and distinctive character.
“The nostalgic PS1 graphics give it a brilliant touch, adding a unique charm to the game.”
“It takes on the old PS1 type of graphic style, which I like.”
“It reminds me of Lost in Vivo a little bit in aesthetic, and there's a good bit of exploration.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered interesting, but reviewers feel it could benefit from further development and refinement. At approximately 1.5 hours long, the narrative is deemed worth the price, though some suggest it lacks depth and could use additional content.
“The game is about 1.5 hours long, so it's worth the price and the story was interesting.”
“The game could have used a little more time to balance weapons, maybe make a few more enemies, and probably a few more drafts on the story.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, providing only a few hours of gameplay, but many players feel it is still worth purchasing at full price to support the developer.
“There's not a ton of replay value, but it's worth getting at full price for a couple of hours of gameplay to support this developer.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users noting its high quality and a distinct "Silent Hill" vibe, contributing to the overall atmosphere.
“The music was really good too - it had kind of a Silent Hill vibe to it.”
