Hope's End

About

Hope's End is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Explorers Guild Games and was released on April 21, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Hope's End Arcade brings the classic arcade experience to the modern era, offering quick, chaotic games that don't require a major time investment. Each game is available for purchase as DLC, and two ability sets in The Psions can be tried for free. It's a chance to enjoy arcade games at your own pace, without the need for spare quarters.

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Single-Player

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music1 negative mentions

The game offers a refreshing take on the tower defense genre, allowing for more player involvement during waves compared to traditional games.
There is a strong sense of progression with numerous unlocks and upgrades that keep players engaged and motivated to improve with each run.
The humor and character interactions, particularly with Val, add a fun element to the gameplay experience.

The user interface is chaotic and lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
The game feels overly reliant on ability usage rather than strategic tower placement, which can detract from the tower defense experience.
There are limited tower placement options and a single map, which may lead to repetitive gameplay and a lack of variety.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is highly engaging and addictive, with a strong focus on upgrading and unlocking new features that keep players motivated. The inclusion of difficulty modifiers allows for a customizable experience, enhancing replayability. Overall, the game successfully combines humor and an intriguing narrative twist, making the gameplay loop both fun and dynamic.
- “The gameplay loop quickly got me hooked on upgrading the armory and research and unlocking new things.”
- “A little sarcasm and comedy, an interesting twist on human fate, and gameplay that is immediately engaging and ramps up quickly.”
- “Some of the best parts for me include 'no hopes' where you can greatly modify the gameplay by enabling difficulty modifiers and, in various combinations, create a completely different experience.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics of the game are described as basic and somewhat lacking, but many players feel that this is overshadowed by engaging gameplay and compelling goals. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The art style is pretty basic.”
- “The graphics may leave a little to be desired.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game, particularly through the character Val, is polarizing; while some players find her comedic style enjoyable and amusing, others may not appreciate it as much. Overall, the humor adds a unique charm to the experience, though it may become repetitive over time.
- “Val is just my type of humor; I may get sick of her after 100 runs, but right now I still chuckle.”
- “I am sure there are plenty of people that will hate her, but I liked the humor it adds.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that the menu music defaults to a volume that is too loud. However, there are no significant praises or criticisms regarding the in-game music itself.
- “My only complaint is that the menu music is set to a default volume that is too loud.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a compelling story that engages players and maintains a high level of suspense, surpassing similar titles in its ability to keep players on their toes.
- “Has a great story and will keep you on your toes more than other games like it.”