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Hope Lake

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

The Hope Lake Boarding School was abandoned long ago, when one of its teachers drowned by accident. Many years later, all of the female students began to disappear, one by one. Visit the place where it all began. Try to pick up the maniac's trail and put a stop to his crime spree.

What works

  • Engaging detective story
  • Atmospheric graphics and sound
  • Interactive map for navigation
  • Varied puzzles and hidden object scenes
  • Russian localization and voice acting

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive and limited music
  • Some translation and labeling errors
  • Short game length
  • Some illogical puzzle design
  • Lack of challenge for experienced players

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Hope Lake: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Exploration, Creativity, Story, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival.

Last update: 03/08/2026