Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 111 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 101 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 61 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Interface: 11 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 2k player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 300 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
88% of themes are praise300 helpful reviews12% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
111 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Rather than following established genre conventions, The Desolate Hope constantly introduces new ideas and mechanics, creating a journey that feels unpredictable, creative, and deeply personal from beginning to end.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
101 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
The fact that Scott made this by himself (mostly) is honestly amazing to me considering all of the amazing artwork and the interesting story.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
61 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Not for everyone: The dark story and awkward engine make this a game without much universal appeal, but if you're into the kinda atmosphere and ellaborate, mechnical graphics TDH has to offer, this game will provide you with a decent amount of fun.
Combat
Players who bring up Combat mostly praise it.
38 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
During combat encounters, the music becomes more energetic and intense, enhancing the excitement of major battles.
Audio
Players who bring up Audio mostly praise it.
25 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Despite not having an original soundtrack, all of the songs fit for their area and context.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
19 of 300 sampled reviews raised it
Some systems may feel unconventional, and the learning curve can occasionally be steep, yet these elements contribute to the game's charm.
+1 more players loved
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay111 reviews
Story101 reviews
Graphics61 reviews
Combat38 reviews
Audio25 reviews
Difficulty19 reviews
Characters7 reviews
Divided opinion
No themes split opinion in this sample.
Players complain
Interface82% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
Valve device support
Steam DeckPlayable
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachinePlayable
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