Last updated on December 12th, 2025 at 06:22 pm
HopBound – Adventure Game Review
HopBound is a Adventure/Action game from Darius Immanuel Guerrero, first launched in 9th June 2020.
It’s rated 12+ and currently has 135+ ratings on the App Store.
What Makes HopBound Stand Out
HopBound is a story-driven psychological horror game that revolves around the surreal mind of Mayumi, a recluse who must journey through an unsettling retro game to come to terms with the ghosts of her past. Through 16-bit horror platformer stages and endless runner levels with gorgeous pixel art, she discovers that her sanity will be tested by something lurking behind the screen.
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NOSTALGIC VISUALS
Most of the game's stunning visuals use a palette of only four colors to evoke the charm of 90s handheld games.
SPINE-CHILLING AUDIO
Listen to unique ambient music that provides a sense of dream-like dread as you explore the game's sinister levels.
A STANDALONE CONTINUATION
Taking place two years after the events of the critically acclaimed DERE EVIL EXE, HopBound serves as a continuation of that story. However, users do not need to play DERE EVIL EXE to immerse themselves in HopBound's narrative experience.
HEART-POUNDING MONSTERS
Enemies from previous entries are brought back to life and have evolved into new incomprehensible forms.
MULTIPLE GAME MODES
Engage in frenzied platforming in story-rich levels and test your skills in infinite runner levels tailored for people who like competing for high scores on the Game Center leaderboard.
MEANINGFUL MACHINATIONS
Going against sequel conventions, HopBound doesn't go bigger and badder for the scale of its story. Instead, the game focuses inward, resulting in a haunting yet meaningful tale.
ADORABLE STICKERS
Now comes with an iMessage sticker pack featuring HopBound's adorable cast of characters!
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This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience.
This Adventure game offers engaging gameplay and regular updates for mobile players.
Player Feedback
As a newer release, HopBound is building its player community. Early feedback suggests .
Recent Updates & Development
Latest Update: 15th December 2023
Recent improvements include:
- General gameplay and UI improvements
- Upgraded SDKs
Download & Availability
HopBound is available through the official App Store for iOS devices.
Requirements: Requires iPhone 5s / iPad Air / iPad Air (Cellular) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina) / iPad Mini 2 (Retina, Cellular) / iPhone 6 / iPhone 6 Plus / iPad Air 2 / iPad Air 2 (Cellular) / iPad Mini 3 or later.
Compatible with iPhone and iPad devices.
Player Experience Highlights
Community Insight:
We like the games story and difficulty, the bosses & levels outside of the main game are always tough but never impossible, and after all of that, im really content with the ending the soundtrack is great too.
We love 2D game and horror.And thats why we like this game. This game always put us on edge of our seat. This games songs are good and the main plots is good. We will recommend anyone to try this game at least once. Thank you for making this game.
Ive beaten the game and the extra level you get at the end. Its a decent game but with the insane hard jumps, it makes the player more competitive than scared from the actual game.
The only problem we had was with the English translations coming out a tad wonky. Besides that, there was nothing wrong with this game at all! We especially love playing the first mode, its our favorite. While it is hard, it is possible to unlock each level over time. We originally downloaded it with our friend in our first year of high school because we got bored on the bus and wanted horror stories, we ended up with something even better.
We just love a good pixelated horror game, especially ones that dont only do jumps scares, but send chills down our spine. We really like all other games made by yall too, keep up. The good work. Just fix up a couple bugs, is really all we could say.
Im at the beginning of the game we think and Im stuck at the part where we have to shoot a jaguar escaping and climbing around a block There is an admin note saying shoot to defeat the monster but no matter how much we shoot it wont die.
We love this game so much but it would be so much better if it had controller support.
This game is challenging, rewarding, and fun! The story is interesting and curious. Ive played the previous games and this game is just another banger.
This had to be one of the best games we have ever played! The controls are so well made and the levels are so creative! Thank you so much for the work you put into this game. We really appreciate it. That means you Darius! Good job in making this game! We hope you read this message and put this into your next game!! Please put this comment in your next game for credit! Please.
Ill keep it short and sweet. The gameplay is pretty good on its own and we actually like how if you run out of bullets you go to Downtown to collect more, but what makes the game really fun is the story. Its intriguing and gives you an incentive to move on even if youre frustrated. Also the jumpscares arent THAT in your face like other games, but it still gives you a good fright when they do. The only problem Ive encountered is that sometimes the audio randomly stops and we have to reset the app if we want to hear it. Overall, this game is 5 stars Edit: After playing the other games, this one has the best gameplay by far. Wow. This game mixes many genres into one game unlike the other ones which is mostly a platformer. The jumps feel more smooth and satisfying too. You can tell how far the creators have come in game design.
Honestly we always loved this series, cause it gives the right amount of difficulty in a platformer without asking for too much. And for that Ive always given it a pass when something wonky happens with the jumps, but sometimes the game just doesnt like us and will make the character spin on the ground instead of jumping. Luckily this never really happened in a crucial part of any fight or area, but it can be a but aggravating when they just wont jump. Anyways great game, keep em coming.
Just want to say a great rage inducing game, we were furious the entire time XD, but overall a really well made game, somehow we even managed to beat the extra chapter for Irvin and Rue, cool how our main character comes in at the end to talk to us, legit thought we were going to die.
We loved this game because it difficult but enjoyable at the same time.
We love this series of games more than any other, but every time we get to the caverns stage where you have to beat that floating eyeball, the game wont let us past the spikes even though we completed the tasks. Is there any way to fix this.
Would have been an amazing game if the developers had optimized the gameplay. Often we feel we die to unfair or stupid reasons which can be extremely frustrating.
The games are very well made, but from our research, EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF MUSIC (minus the lyrical songs in HopBound) WERE STOLEN FROM ANOTHER GAME. And if youre wondering what the game it was stolen from was, its Spookys Jumpscare Mansion. Play the games, and then listen to the soundtrack. You too will then find out its all stolen from Spookys Jumpscare Mansion.
Just a cash grab for ads till the next real game shows up. Disappointing.
Play all of the Dere games, they are low key the best iOS games around.
Keep making more in this series.
This game is AMAZING but Im currently stuck on the worm boss fight we hope that you make that fight just a little bit easier. If yo dont that completely fine because the game is supposed to be hard anyways.
Ah this game gives us goosebumps god it's scary!the music the visuals it's all creepy we don't know why we do this to ourselves You did a great job ,thank you.
The story line to this game was intriguing and enjoyable… This game was very hard but in a fun good way… It was good up until we got to the serpent… We dont know about yall but that thing has way too much health… It takes way too much time to kill that thing and the dodging is already insanely tough… The snake movement should stay the same but the health could be lowered lol.
As someone who has played all 5 games in this series, this is definitely the most difficult but enjoyable game. If youre looking for something to play and beat in an afternoon, this is the perfect game for you. Playing the game on Steam beta net us around 3 hours of playtime, and the iOS version is likely similar if not the same. Please toss a dollar his way for the remove all ads. He truly deserves it for all the hard work he does.
User feedback from Apple App Store
App Details
- Version: 4.4
- Size: 96.78 MB
- iOS: 12.0 or later
- Languages: EN
- Content Advisory: Infrequent/Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence, Frequent/Intense Horror/Fear Themes
- Developer: Darius Immanuel Guerrero
Last updated: 15th December 2023 | Genre: Adventure, Action | Developer: Darius Immanuel Guerrero