You are Hope

You are Hope: A Journey Through Time and Civilization

"You are Hope" is an engaging experience inspired by a PC game originally created by Jason Rohrer. However, this app is independently developed and does not involve him. Our game offers a unique online world, distinct from the original, featuring exclusive content and modifications crafted by our team.

Your mission in "You are Hope" is to rebuild civilization from the ground up, collaborating with other players across numerous generations. You begin life either as a newborn to another player or as a young woman if no suitable mother is available. In this world, every minute of real time equates to a year in the game, and your lifespan is capped at 60 years. Although a single life is fleeting, the legacy you leave behind—your creations and contributions—will endure for your descendants. Strive to ease the lives of those who follow, ensuring your lineage thrives for generations.

Occasionally, you may find yourself alone in the wilderness, where survival depends on your ability to build a fire for warmth and trap rabbits for sustenance and clothing. A sharp stone might be your most valuable tool initially. Seek a fertile location to establish a settlement and cultivate food, as other players may soon arrive as your offspring, requiring care until they mature and can assist you.

At times, you will be born into a bustling city, surrounded by farmers, cooks, blacksmiths, shepherds, and hunters. Here, you will find clothing and equipment prepared by players who could be your grandparents or distant kin. You might choose to gather friends and embark on founding your own settlement, inherit a farming role from an uncle, or even hunt bears and wolves. The possibilities are limitless, but remember: true achievement lies in leaving the world better than you found it.

Each life you live introduces you to new players, some more experienced, others less so. You will learn from some and teach others. Occasionally, you may encounter individuals who disrupt the civilization you are building, requiring careful management. Together with your fellow players, you will shape the world for a brief moment before passing it on to future generations.

After your in-game life concludes, you can review your family tree to see how your descendants are faring. Take pride in each relative who reaches adulthood and in every new generation that follows, knowing your efforts contributed to their success.

In the 1.7.0 release, we introduced the Family Ties IAP, which includes observer mode and family chronicles. This feature is entirely optional and not necessary to enjoy the game.