You Are Hope

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You Are Hope is a single player survival role playing game with fantasy and drama themes. It was developed by Dual Decade and was released on August 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"You are Hope" is a collaborative role-playing game where players work together to rebuild civilization over countless generations. Players are born as babies to other players or as young women, with each minute of real time representing one year in the game. The game emphasizes peaceful collaboration, and players can name their children, passing on their legacy to future generations. The goal is to make a lasting impact and help advance society despite the limitation of a single life.

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 830 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging survival experience with a strong community aspect.
The graphics are adorable and whimsical, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
There is immense replay value, with many players finding themselves returning to the game repeatedly.

The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult to manage.
The tutorial is not very helpful, leaving new players confused about how to progress.
There are frequent connectivity issues and a lack of players on servers, which can hinder the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its infinite replayability, unique art style, and engaging mechanics, though many players find the tutorial insufficient, leading to confusion and frustration. While the game features deep mechanics and entertaining dialogue, the controls are often criticized as difficult, impacting the overall experience.
- “This game has amazing infinite replayability, a unique art style, and fun gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay.”
- “The gameplay itself is pretty good.”
- “Pretty fun game, but the starter tutorial isn't really very helpful. It just shows half the basics, whereas most of the game has advanced recipe mechanics that leave you confused and dying a lot trying to learn it further, which is rather annoying to the point some players might want to just rage quit.”
- “Couldn't even get past the tutorial because the swiping mechanic does not work.”
- “The mechanics to control the character are impossible.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are often praised for their adorable and whimsical style, contributing to its unique charm and replayability. However, some players express disappointment over recent updates that compromised the hand-drawn aesthetic, which was a key strength of the game. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, opinions vary on how they enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Adorable whimsical graphics, a soundtrack everyone is sure to love, and immense replay value will definitely make you feel like you got your money's worth.”
- “Beautiful graphics though.”
- “Addictive and awesome graphics make for a great game!”
- “The last update destroyed the hand-drawn aesthetic, which is one of the game's greatest strengths and quirks.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent bugs, server lag, and freezing issues that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over these technical problems, indicating that the game's performance detracts from their overall enjoyment.
- “I've also found the servers extremely laggy and sometimes everything around me freezes.”
- “I keep having issues with the game; when I hit a certain age, it freezes, everything turns white, and others don't move. It's really annoying.”
- “The game is too glitchy; it freezes my game and makes me starve. Fix it.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions despite having already paid for the game. Many users suggest that the game should adopt a free-to-play model with optional in-app purchases to attract more players, as the current system feels exploitative. Additionally, there are calls for better advertising to increase player interactions and community engagement.
- “The reason it's 3 stars is because of the microtransactions. You have to pay for each server you create, pay to see the full family tree, and pay for almost everything!”
- “My only criticism is that I just paid a fiver for the game, yet there are still in-app purchases for a few things. They're not exactly overly important, but it feels a bit frustrating. Other than that, it's pretty nice.”
- “The reason it's 3 stars is because of the microtransactions. Gotta pay for each server you make, gotta pay to see the full family tree, gotta pay for almost everything!”
- “Look, I'm not telling you how to run your business, but if you want more people to play the game, make it free with in-app purchases like everyone else.”
- “It's an amazing game, but I think it's pretty stupid to have in-app purchases for a game that is purchased.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find "Ohol" to be a deeply emotional experience, offering a range of feelings from joy to sadness and even fear. The game not only presents challenges but also imparts life lessons, creating memorable moments that resonate with players long after their playthroughs. Overall, it is praised for its ability to evoke strong emotional responses in a multiplayer setting.
- “Ohol is a great game and is very emotional, presenting many challenges for you to face.”
- “This game will, in some cases, teach you lessons in life, and you will feel a range of emotions from Ohol.”
- “Such an amazing multiplayer game; some moments really stay with you and move you emotionally.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted through its engaging and often hilarious storytelling, with players sharing memorable and funny experiences. While some mention that the controls can lead to comical situations, the overall consensus is that the game's blend of humor and challenging gameplay makes it a standout experience.
- “Deep mechanics, and amazing, hilarious, and sad conversations in the game, a definite winner in my book! ”
- “I love the game, but the controls are okay. I have died by them many times, but I love how this game is so hard, and the stories that I have from this game are so funny and sad. I'll be playing this game for a long time, and I hope the US servers will get more people.”
- “This is a really fun game, very difficult at first, but then very funny.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the steep learning curve on PC and the reliance on farming and resource management, such as compost for sustaining crops and the need for steel tools.
- “But this one came across as horribly tedious and annoying.”
- “I had a rough time with the learning curve on PC.”
- “Farming, steel tools, and basics were a struggle.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the game's immense replayability, driven by its adorable graphics, engaging soundtrack, and unique art style, ensuring players feel they get their money's worth. The combination of fun gameplay and infinite replay options makes it a standout choice for those seeking lasting entertainment.
- “Adorable whimsical graphics, a soundtrack everyone is sure to love, and immense replay value will definitely make you feel like you got your money's worth.”
- “This game has amazing infinite replayability, a unique art style, and fun gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features an adorable and whimsical soundtrack that many players enjoy, contributing to its overall charm and replay value. However, some users find the music repetitive and annoying, particularly due to frequent prompts that interrupt gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is delightful and adds a whimsical charm to the game, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “The music is incredibly catchy and enhances the overall experience, ensuring that players will want to return for more.”
- “With a fantastic blend of tunes, the soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay and keeps you engaged.”
- “The music is incredibly annoying and distracting, especially since the prompts tell you when to eat every 30 seconds.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found the music to be overly loud and overwhelming, which detracted from the overall experience.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is shaped by the player's experiences, highlighting the emotional highs and lows of being a lone wolf in a multiplayer environment. Players appreciate the unique narratives that emerge from their interactions, finding both humor and sadness in their journeys, which adds significant value to the gameplay.
- “Being a lone wolf can be depressing in this game, and there are a bunch of players you can play with. Every life creates another story, and it's worth its price.”
- “I love the game, but the controls are okay. I have died by them many times, but I love how challenging this game is. The stories I've experienced in this game are both funny and sad. I'll be playing this game for a long time, and I hope the US servers will get more players.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving players with little emotional investment in the outcomes.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”