Little Hope is the second game in The Dark Pictures Anthology series. Created by Supermassive Games, the franchise aims to be a broad horror anthology spanning eight games. While the various titles take place within the same universe, each is a separate story. The developer said they imagine each game exploring a different element of horror.
With Little Hope, Supermassive focuses on witchcraft across multiple timelines. There are also several gameplay improvements following player feedback. But the game is still not a great horror experience.
History
Little Hope begins with four college students on a field trip with their professor. A series of unfortunate events leads the group to stop in a New England town. In this fictionalized story, Little Hope was a hotbed of witch trials during the 1500s. Therefore, it has some connection with supernatural elements that slowly become more important. From now on, the flashbacks help the player understand the history of the city. The group largely lives life as former residents who have met horrific ends.
Like its predecessor, Little Hope is not a game based on jump scares. Instead, it’s a slow construction that takes obvious inspiration from other psychological thrillers. The narrative deliberately creates suspense over time. The developer also tries to avoid the over-the-top antics of other horror games. But the serious parts just aren’t that interesting. In the end, the story ends up being quite predictable and fails to adequately captivate. This doesn’t stop him from doing a job and it’s quite fun, especially given the short duration of the game. Don’t expect anything groundbreaking or a story at the level of a Stephen King novel.
On the plus side, a major improvement in Little Hope over Man of Medan is the cast of characters. Most of them in the original game were unpleasant and difficult to relate. This made their choices and actions even stranger than they were. Little Hope solves this problem by using a series of individuals who look very human. This means it is easier to emphasize with them and be more involved in their lives.
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