Underplayed Gems

Hope (2023)

Hope cover
Developer
Pedro Lima
Publisher
Pedro Lima's Productions
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 66 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gentle puzzle-platformer that feels like a supportive lesson in resilience and self-reflection, encouraging patience and learning from failure.

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What players say

Players finish it in about an hour and appreciate the minimalist art and inspirational message, but many also find the jumping controls frustrating and the difficulty spikes rage-inducing. Some report a game-breaking bug tied to window shape. Despite the brief length, players agree it delivers a memorable, if maddening, experience.

Trailer

Screenshots

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