(featured in INDIEPOCALYPSE#51!)

HalOPE is a surreal exploration/"puzzle-ish" RPGMaker game about breaking cycles and becoming whole.

play as The Angel, an incomplete being that has been left behind. Explore 4 colorful worlds locked behind mysterious doors, as well as the spaces between them. You'll slowly learn the stories of those you meet, as well as the reason behind your own existence. 

The main gameplay centers around collecting items and showing them to the characters you meet! Use items to learn more about the world, progress to the next chapter, or just see some fun flavor text... Most characters will have something to say about whatever you find. 

Contains five chapters, each centering around a specific theme and the different ways one might connect to it. Learn about the tiny lives of the people here, and help them find hope in whatever way you can. Of course, not everything can be fixed that easily.

Warnings for strong language, talk of sensitive topics, and some unsettling imagery. For the most part though, this game isn't super intense. It is intended to be more of a contemplative experience, sometimes even a silly or lighthearted one.

The game also contains flashing images and stark changes in color at certain points- none are intended to invoke eye-straining effects, but may still be an issue for photosensitive players.

FEATURES:

• a meandering-style adventure
• 3-4 hours of gameplay
• original pixel art and music
• a few secrets to find
• multiple endings (4)
• lots of love

CONTROLS:

• arrow keys to move
• ESC or X to pause/cancel
• Z or Enter to interact
• Q to access the item menu (only available in certain segments)
• F5 to turn on fullscreen
• F6 to change game resolution (works in and out of fullscreen)
• this and more detailed inside of the game's README.txt!

The game is free,  but any donations are very appreciated. Leaving a rating is also really helpful. Thanks!