The City Of Hope

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The City Of Hope is a single player survival city builder game with fantasy, medieval and historical themes. It was developed by GuaiWuLieRenGe and was released on March 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Your kingdom has only one piece of land left, and the enemies seem determined not to spare you. How you rebuild a city in a limited time and defeat the powerful invaders depends on your choices. Construct several different types of defense towers or deploy your army to resist the enemy's attacks. Every day, use randomly generated cards from a pool of over 100 different cards to construct the cit…

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a compelling core gameplay loop with strategic elements and meta progression, making it enjoyable for fans of auto-battlers.
It has a nostalgic old-school feel, reminiscent of games from over 30 years ago, which appeals to players looking for a classic experience.
Many players find the game addictive and fun, with a good amount of replayability and a variety of build paths to explore.

The lack of a tutorial and incomplete translations can make it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
Some players feel that the game requires excessive grinding and has poor late-game balance, where success can depend heavily on random card draws.
There are complaints about the developer's lack of engagement with the community and the absence of features like achievements, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a compelling and nostalgic core loop, though it requires significant grinding to progress, which may frustrate some players. While there are minor translation issues, the mechanics are generally understandable.
- “I hate grinding, and this game certainly requires a lot of it to advance, but when the core gameplay loop is this compelling and old-school, it's hard to be mad.”
- “There is some fixing to be done to the translation, but overall, you will get the gist of many mechanics.”
- “There are some fixes needed for the translation, but overall you will understand many of the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, expressing eagerness for future updates to enhance the experience further.
- “Amazing replayability, and I can't wait for more updates.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be significant, yet many appreciate the compelling and nostalgic core gameplay that makes the effort worthwhile. While the grind is primarily against AI, it is seen as acceptable due to the engaging tug-of-war mechanics.
- “I hate grinding, and this game certainly requires a lot of it to advance. However, when the core gameplay loop is this compelling and old-school, it's hard to be mad.”
- “In this case, it's only against AI and pretty grindy, but I'm happy with that as long as I can play a decent tug of war.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply impactful, often describing moments that evoke strong feelings and resonate on a personal level. The narrative and character development contribute significantly to this emotional engagement, making the experience memorable and poignant.