Underplayed Gems

Forgotten Hope (2021)

Forgotten Hope cover
Developer
Black Hammer Studios
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 93 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A quiet, introspective walk through memory and loss, guided by a soft narration and sparse, lonely environments.

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What players say

Players praise the emotional story about suicide prevention and its powerful ending. The game is short at 1–2 hours with simple exploration following a wolf, no combat. Many note weak voice acting as a flaw, and some report motion sickness from heavy head bob. A few critics find it too dark or cheesy.

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