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Hope; or How We Survived

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61%Game Brain Score
story, atmosphere
music, replayability
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Hope; or How We Survived is a single player action game. It was developed by Ghiq Games and was released on November 1, 2019. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A tower guard protects the town’s survivors but how does he pass the time when not shooting zombies? Hope; or How We Survived is a short, story based game with pick up and play shooting and dialogue mechanics. The zombie apocalypse has come! Fear not, humanity has worked out how to keep it at bay. Though we have been pushed to the brink we are now, slowly, starting to rebuild. You have a small pa…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story6 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Beautiful pixel art and engaging story with realistic character interactions.
  • Short but impactful gameplay with multiple endings that encourage replayability.
  • The game effectively combines dialogue and action, creating a unique experience.
  • The game is quite short, with a single playthrough lasting around 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
  • Dialogue pacing can be frustrating, as players cannot control the speed of text display.
  • Lack of music and repetitive sound effects can detract from the overall atmosphere.
  • story
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a captivating story with multiple endings and engaging dialogue, enhanced by beautiful pixel art. Players appreciate the intriguing world and character development, although some express a desire for deeper exploration of the narrative. Overall, the story is well-paced and complements the action elements, making it a solid experience for fans of story-driven games.

    • “A truly engaging story with multiple endings.”
    • “Comment - the story for this game was incredible, I was really intrigued with the story of the world in the game, and especially the characters.”
    • “Beautiful pixel art, has a great story.”
    • “The only reason I'm not bumping this up is that I wish the story was touched upon a little more within the game.”
    • “I hope there will be updates and more storylines to this or more games like this one that are maybe a little longer but not dragged out with useless missions and stuff just to make it longer.”
    • “I prefer the shootout mode vs. story.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no music, which some players find annoying, while others appreciate the absence of it, stating that the sound effects effectively set the tone and enhance the atmosphere. Overall, the lack of music is seen as a deliberate choice that contributes positively to the gaming experience.

    • “The game does not have music, but it does not need any.”
    • “The grumbles, moans, or whatever they were that the characters kept doing was extremely annoying; I would have preferred any other sound effect. Speaking of sound, there is no music.”
    • “The lack of music and the sounds used set the tone and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The lack of music adds to the atmosphere, so I recommend playing it when it is silent and only focusing on the game.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by the absence of music, with the sound design effectively setting a distinct tone. Players recommend experiencing the game in silence to fully immerse themselves in its ambiance.

    • “The lack of music, along with the carefully crafted sound design, sets a haunting tone and immersive atmosphere for the game.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing players into its world with every detail.”
    • “The combination of visuals and sound creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
    • “The lack of music and the sounds used set the tone and atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The lack of music adds to the atmosphere, so I recommend playing it when it is silent and only focusing on the game.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the graphics for their appealing art style, which complements the overall aesthetic of the game. The visuals contribute positively to the immersive experience, enhancing the storytelling and dialogue.

    • “The dialogue is nice, the art style is beautiful, the story is engaging, and that's all I can really ask for.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and truly enhance the overall experience.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging balance between dialogue and dynamic enemy wave sizes, providing a varied and enjoyable experience.

    • “The gameplay was engaging, with a great balance between dialogue and the varying sizes of enemy waves.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its emotional depth, being described as a short yet beautiful experience that is both fun and touching, resonating with players on a personal level.

    • “A short, fun, beautiful, and touching little game.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While the game offers a relatively short experience, slow dialogue can hinder replayability, particularly if players feel there are limited rewards beyond the ending.

    • “Even if it is not a long game, it can get kind of slow in the dialogues, damaging replayability a bit, especially if there's not a really tangible reward other than the ending itself.”
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Hope; or How We Survived is a action game.

Hope; or How We Survived is available on PC and Windows.

Hope; or How We Survived was released on November 1, 2019.

Hope; or How We Survived was developed by Ghiq Games.

Hope; or How We Survived has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Hope; or How We Survived is a single player game.

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