Hope is Gone

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In "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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a trippy story and engaging gameplay, making it a worthwhile experience for its price.
It features nostalgic PS1 graphics and solid mechanics, reminiscent of classic survival horror games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill.
The game has a good atmosphere, with some genuine scares and a decent variety of environments to explore.

The game suffers from a lack of enemy variety and some mechanics, such as melee combat and hit detection, could be improved.
There are issues with progression due to bugs, such as invisible walls blocking paths.
The story and character development are underwhelming, with a run-of-the-mill plot and minimal character depth.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The gameplay is described as intuitive and enjoyable, featuring solid mechanics and a captivating atmosphere that delivers genuine scares. While it may lack significant replay value and is relatively short and easy, it is still considered worth the full price for a few hours of engaging play.
- “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 of hours of gameplay to support this developer.”
- “The gameplay had me on the edge with some genuine scares.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story is described as trippy and interesting, with notable improvements over its predecessor, including more features and a more developed narrative. However, some players feel it could benefit from additional refinement and depth, as well as a longer playtime to fully explore its potential. Overall, the game's 1.5-hour length is considered worth the price.
- “This game brought a bunch of new elements that the first one didn’t, including more instructions, more features, fewer bugs, and a more developed story.”
- “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.”
- “This game brought a bunch of new stuff that the first one didn’t (more instructions, more features, fewer bugs, and a more developed story).”
- “The story is trippy.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a strong sense of fear and unease, enhanced by effective sound design and mechanics. While some players feel certain areas, like the factory, could be more expansive, the overall ambiance successfully conveys a feeling of being unwelcome and adds to the game's spooky elements.
- “Pretty short and not particularly hard, but the atmosphere is cool, and the movement, mechanics, and sound design are solid.”
- “The factory part could have been bigger in my opinion, and the siren added to the atmosphere of spookiness in the game.”
- “It certainly creates an atmosphere of fear.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, highlighting 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, but many players feel it is worth purchasing at full price for a few hours of enjoyable gameplay, particularly 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.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been praised for its quality, evoking a haunting atmosphere reminiscent of the Silent Hill series.
- “The music was really good too - it had a kind of Silent Hill vibe to it.”