Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth

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Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Upopa Games and was released on June 21, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

"Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth" is the third installment of the indie hit series, where you journey from the poles to the planet's center to rescue surviving blobs. Upgrade your vehicle and weapons, from a tiny cart with a pistol to a powerful war machine, and collect funky hats for the blobs. The game features 55 levels and promises an epic adventure with cute, yet hopeless, blobs.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,919 reviews

graphics113 positive mentions

stability37 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and characters, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good mix of challenge and entertainment.
The game has improved mechanics and upgrades compared to previous versions, enhancing the overall experience.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes, especially during the tutorial and initial levels.
There are excessive ads that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating for players.
The energy system limits playtime, forcing players to wait or spend money to continue, which detracts from the enjoyment.

graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
16%
2%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising their quality and artistic style, often highlighting them as the best aspect of the game. While some players noted a decline in graphical quality compared to previous installments, the majority found the visuals to be impressive, cute, and well-executed, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment of the gameplay. However, a few users expressed a desire for further improvements and more detailed graphics, particularly regarding monster designs.
- “Graphics may be the best part of this game.”
- “The graphics and gameplay are so awesome!”
- “I love the amazing art style.”
- “Sorry but the graphics aren't that fancy anymore, it's too hard; they're not that blobby.”
- “Good but the graphics are bad.”
- “Some item graphics are realistic type and it does not look good.”
humor
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it both cute and funny, often highlighting the amusing character designs and gameplay elements. Reviewers appreciate the blend of humor with horror, noting that while some aspects can be scary, the overall experience remains lighthearted and entertaining. The game's graphics and funny concepts contribute to its appeal, making it a fun and engaging time killer for players of all ages.
- “This game is very funny and very fun to play, great time killer by the way.”
- “The blobs are cute and it's funny too.”
- “It's hilarious, challenging, and fun to play.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
30%
7%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its simplicity, fun mechanics, and engaging graphics, while others criticize the lack of new features and the introduction of monetization strategies. Many users appreciate the enjoyable and cute characters, though some express frustration over technical issues and gameplay limitations, such as energy mechanics that restrict playtime. Overall, while there are strong positive sentiments about the gameplay experience, concerns about stability and developer support persist.
- “This game is incredible! I have been looking for it and I finally found it. The graphics are good, controls are simple, and the gameplay is amazing. I recommend this game.”
- “Amazing gameplay and easy controls; any mobile gamer would greatly enjoy this game.”
- “I love the gameplay and thanks for the golden hat.”
- “Pretty much abandoned by developers in terms of added gameplay and features, but they are adding new ways to get you to spend money instead... never a good sign.”
- “The whole system of fuel for your cart limits you to around 5 minutes of gameplay unless you spend $5.”
- “Has little to no gameplay value.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly when attempting to shoot the first monster or during early levels. Many players express frustration over being unable to progress due to these issues, leading to low ratings and requests for fixes. Overall, the game is described as highly buggy, detracting from the nostalgic experience it aims to provide.
- “It's really fun so far, not buggy and fairly straightforward with what the goal is.”
- “Every time I shoot the first monster, the game freezes and I can't do the first level.”
- “Game freezes as soon as you start shooting, making it unplayable.”
- “I would give this an actual review but it freezes 20 seconds after starting a game.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The reviews highlight a mix of appreciation and criticism regarding the game's story aspect. While some players enjoy the intriguing storyline and express a desire for more narrative depth, others feel that the game lacks a substantial plot and would benefit from a more developed story mode. Overall, the feedback suggests that while the action and gameplay are engaging, many players are looking for a richer narrative experience in future installments.
- “Man, I love story mode games! I played all the Hopeless games: part 1, 2, and 3. It is nice.”
- “Upopa Games, you guys have amazed me once again with the intriguing storyline!”
- “Good horror game with a great storyline.”
- “The game is really good though many games feature a click and shoot type of gameplay; this one is the same as the other point-and-shoot games. Really nice graphics, but the game has no story and is just simple but elegant. 3.5/5 for me.”
- “It needs more story of the little yellow blobs trying to escape or something.”
- “I was kinda hoping for a storyline for this and an ending.”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users reporting an excessive number of ads and aggressive in-game purchase prompts. Many players feel that the constant ads detract from the gameplay experience, and the high costs of in-game items further frustrate them. While some acknowledge the game's fun elements, the monetization model is seen as a major drawback, leading to a poor overall impression.
- “This game is a pay-to-play game with constant ads and in-game offers to get rid of ads. You have like ten minutes of game time before it tells you to buy in-game gasoline or wait 5 minutes for one in-game gasoline or take the easy way and spend $140.”
- “Everything is built around ads and in-app purchases.”
- “Coupled with in-game purchases that cost more than some current-gen games, this makes it yet another title that got deleted without getting a cent from me.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it engaging and fitting, others feel that the background music is lacking and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the sound effects and music contribute positively to the game's addictive nature, but opinions on the background score vary significantly.
- “This is an addictive game, and its controls and graphics are excellent, including the sound effects and music.”
- “The background music is quite disappointing and doesn't enhance the experience.”
- “I found the music to be lackluster and not engaging at all.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and fails to create an immersive atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overshadowed by technical issues, particularly a level 3 bug that crashes the game when selecting the car option, detracting from the overall experience. Players express frustration over these bugs, indicating that they hinder emotional engagement with the game.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that the game becomes somewhat grindy after the second world, particularly when trying to obtain upgrades, but overall, the experience remains enjoyable.
- “It gets a bit grindy after world two, especially if you're trying to get upgrades, but it was decent.”
- “The grinding aspect becomes tedious as you progress, making it feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “I found the grinding to be excessive, which detracted from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting good performance overall.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth performance even on lower-end hardware.”
- “I love how the game runs flawlessly after the latest optimization updates; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The developers have done a fantastic job with optimization, making the gameplay feel responsive and fluid.”

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Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth is a casual shooter game.

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth was released on June 21, 2017.

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth was developed by Upopa Games.

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Hopeless 3: Dark Hollow Earth is a single player game.

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