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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic PS1 graphic style and successfully creates an engaging horror atmosphere reminiscent of classic survival horror games.
Gameplay mechanics are intuitive and work consistently, providing a fun experience for players despite its simplicity.
The game is well-priced for its length, offering a short but enjoyable experience that is worth the investment for fans of the genre.

There is a significant lack of enemy variety, with most enemies being similar and the bosses lacking distinctiveness.
The melee combat and hit detection can be frustrating, as enemies can hit from far away while the player must be very close to land a hit.
The story feels underdeveloped, with characters lacking depth and the narrative not effectively tying into the game's themes.

gameplay
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is 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 offers a fun experience worth the full price for a few hours of 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 hours of gameplay to support this developer.”
- “The gameplay had me on the edge with some genuine scares.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
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
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, 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.”
story
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered interesting, but some users feel it could benefit from further development and refinement. At approximately 1.5 hours long, it offers a decent experience for its price, though additional content and depth could enhance the overall narrative.
- “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 add a few more enemies, and probably refine the story further.”
- “The narrative felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, but many players feel it is still worth purchasing at full price for a few hours of enjoyable gameplay and 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
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
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.”