Hopeless: The Dark Cave

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Hopeless: The Dark Cave is a single player action game. It received negative reviews from players.

Hopeless: The Dark Cave is a single-player action game that blends cute and funny horror elements for a unique experience. Players navigate dark caves filled with strange creatures, combining humor with tense moments. While the gameplay is entertaining and hilarious, it does contain a notable amount of ads.

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Action

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Single-Player

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,060 reviews

gameplay19 positive mentions

monetization60 negative mentions

The game brings back great memories from childhood, making it a nostalgic experience.
The original gameplay was unique and engaging, providing a fun challenge.
The art style and character design were charming and added to the overall appeal.

The game has been simplified to a point-and-click style, removing the skill and challenge of aiming.
Many players are disappointed with the removal of features like grouping blobs and the darker atmosphere.
The game frequently crashes or fails to load, making it unplayable for many users.

gameplay
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
68%
13%
The gameplay of the game has undergone significant changes that many players find disappointing, with numerous reviews expressing a strong preference for the original mechanics. Critics highlight that the new auto-aim feature and simplified controls have made the game feel boring and less challenging, stripping away the intensity and unique elements that once defined it. Overall, there is a widespread call from the community for the developers to revert to the previous gameplay style, which was more engaging and enjoyable.
- “The unique gameplay is on another level.”
- “Great for passing the time, and simple mechanics keep you coming back for more.”
- “I love this very challenging and intense gameplay and game controls.”
- “The current gameplay is so damn boring.”
- “They changed the gameplay, style, and feel of the whole game.”
- “The new auto aim feature and only one character at once makes the game boring, and I wish there was a separate version of this game with the classic mechanics.”
monetization
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who describe it as a blatant cash grab filled with excessive ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players lament the drastic changes to the game mechanics, which they feel have transformed it into a soulless advertisement simulator, detracting from the original experience they loved. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads and the shift in gameplay have led to widespread disappointment and calls for a return to the previous version.
- “Really fun, no ads.”
- “Now, it's a mobile cash-grab game with levels designed to make you hit more ads.”
- “Honestly, I can agree with everyone else when posting this; not only were ads prioritized, but playing it now just feels like the new brainless effort games made. The game was much more fun before, and even though the auto-lock does provide new challenges on whether you should click or wait, yet every time you last more than two stages, it's a guaranteed ad. Embarrassing that a lovely game is ruined by greed.”
- “This game used to bring me joy, but ever since the update came out, it's now nothing but a cash grab. It's not as it used to be, and I wish for it to return to normal.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the shift to a more kid-friendly and cartoony art style, which they feel detracts from the original's atmosphere and horror elements. While some appreciate the new graphics as detailed and visually appealing, a significant number of users long for the return of the original aesthetic and mechanics, arguing that the changes have made the game feel less engaging and more simplistic. Overall, the consensus leans towards a preference for the classic graphics and gameplay that defined the game's earlier success.
- “The graphics were detailed and scary, and it was overall a five-star game.”
- “Simple, imaginative with pretty much perfectly executed graphics.”
- “It's so awesome and funny, challenging, and has awesome graphics.”
- “The art style is also worse and is now very kid-friendly and cartoony.”
- “Atmosphere and graphics really downgraded.”
- “You changed a great game and made the art style and gameplay horrible!”
humor
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
23%
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and quirky elements, particularly the amusing antics of cute blob characters who engage in self-destructive behavior after defeating their comrades. Many users reminisce about the game's earlier version, praising its blend of dark humor and challenge, while expressing disappointment with recent changes that have diminished its comedic appeal. Overall, the game is seen as a funny horror experience, but players feel it has lost its charm and humor in newer iterations.
- “Initially, when it first came out, I loved the dark humor and the cute blobs and the way it was challenging.”
- “In my opinion, the monsters were scarier, and it was kind of funny to watch these little marshmallow guys shoot themselves in the head after killing a comrade.”
- “A cute, funny horror game.”
- “It changed a lot; it's not funny anymore.”
- “The jokes feel forced and fall flat.”
- “I expected more clever humor, but it just didn't deliver.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The atmosphere of the game has been a point of contention among users, with many praising its original dark and tense environment filled with genuine horror elements and skill-based gameplay. However, recent changes have led to a significant downgrade in atmosphere and graphics, resulting in a loss of the game's initial gritty charm and immersive experience. Overall, while the game once thrived on its atmospheric tension and detailed design, many feel it has lost its unique identity and depth.
- “It had actual atmosphere and feeling to it, with non-comedic looking enemies who would steal your people away if you didn't shoot quick enough.”
- “The game was crammed full of atmosphere and genuine tension and actually required a significant level of skill.”
- “Atmosphere and graphics really downgraded.”
- “It's not the same game anymore, it doesn't have any atmosphere, a sense of original idea and mechanics.”
- “I used to love this game because of its gritty and grim atmosphere.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report an enjoyable experience with minimal lags or glitches, many others encounter significant issues such as freezing during loading screens and the game failing to launch altogether. Overall, these stability problems detract from the gameplay experience for a considerable number of users.
- “Freezes during loading, and if it gets past the loading screen, the game just doesn't work.”
- “The game either simply doesn't open, or completely freezes every time I start.”
- “Please answer this, devs. I played this game when it first came out, and now it won't let me play; it freezes at the loading screen.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Users express a desire for an extended storyline rather than a complete overhaul of the game, indicating that they preferred the narrative of the old version. They suggest adding new storylines and levels to enhance the experience while criticizing the changes made in the new version.
- “I would have loved if you extended the story rather than changing the whole game.”
- “The old version is much better than this. If you are making an old version, please add some storylines and levels, but please remove the new version.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players find the game to have high replayability due to its simplistic yet engaging gameplay mechanics, which offer a challenging experience. Many feel that the original version enhanced this aspect, making it more enjoyable and replayable.
- “Simplistic gameplay and great replayability.”
- “The original version and mechanics were far more playable, likable, and actually felt challenging.”

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Hopeless: The Dark Cave is a action game.

Hopeless: The Dark Cave is available on Phone and Tablet.

Hopeless: The Dark Cave was developed by Upopa Games.

Hopeless: The Dark Cave has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Hopeless: The Dark Cave is a single player game.

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