PRE-ORDER NOW COMING JUNE 9 TRAILER DESCRIPTIONHopBound 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. NOSTALGIC VISUALSMost of the game's stunning visuals use a palette of only four colors to evoke the charm of 90s handheld games. SPINE-CHILLING AUDIOListen to unique ambient music that provide a sense of dream-like dread as you explore the game's sinister levels. A STANDALONE CONTINUATIONTaking 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 MONSTERSEnemies from previous entries are brought back to life and have evolved into new incomprehensible forms. MULTIPLE GAME MODESEngage 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 MACHINATIONSGoing 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. SCREENSHOTS TWITTER https://twitter.com/AppSirGames https://twitter.com/dariusguerrero HopBound Darius Immanuel Guerrero HopBound is a story-driven psychological horror game that revolves around the surreal mind of Mayumi, a recluse who must… Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsHopBound 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. ===== 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! ===== This game contains one optional in-app purchase to permanently disable ads. We recommend that users purchase this feature for a truly immersive experience. Information Seller:Darius Immanuel Guerrero Genre:Action, Adventure Release:Jun 09, 2020 Updated:Dec 15, 2023 Version:4.4 Size:96.8 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hopbound/id1499147637 BENCOMO Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Apr 29, 2018 211 108 43 #2 BENCOMO, May 18, 2020 Pre-ordered Darius - The game looks incredibly good. Love that color palette as well.. best of luck!!!!! Vikas Pawar Well-Known Member Patreon Silver Jan 30, 2020 193 61 28 Male UX UI Designer Singapore #3 Vikas Pawar, May 18, 2020 Looks Dope ! Pré-Ordred. Can't wait Liontech Studios Well-Known Member Feb 4, 2020 112 31 28 #4 Liontech Studios, May 18, 2020 Pre-ordered. I loved Dere Evil Exe and can't wait to play this. Looks amazing, good luck! xoctrebla Well-Known Member Apr 27, 2018 61 30 18 #5 xoctrebla, May 18, 2020 I am excited to set aside some hours and play this game from start to finish AstroHoundStudios Well-Known Member Apr 29, 2018 127 94 28 #6 AstroHoundStudios, May 18, 2020 I cannot wait to play this. If it's anything like the Dere games, it's going to be amazing. Glitchy Thumbs Member Jul 19, 2019 7 3 3 Male #7 Glitchy Thumbs, May 18, 2020 Preordered! Can’t wait for the story in this game Jerry Berg Well-Known Member Jul 12, 2018 87 48 18 Male #8 Jerry Berg, May 19, 2020 Oh HELL YES!! Can't wait for this one. Really looking forward to it!! Just pre-ordered!! DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #9 DariusGuerrero, May 20, 2020 Last edited: May 21, 2020 Aww! Thank you everyone! it's going to be different from DERE EVIL EXE in some ways. Aside from the color palette restrictions, we also opted for a story that’s smaller in scale compared to its predecessor, but that makes it more haunting in some ways. Thing is, don't play this game with any expectations, because this game will never go the way you think! By the way, if anyone has questions I'll be checking out this thread from time to time! I'll always answer but I'll be very careful not to spoil the game. DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #10 DariusGuerrero, May 23, 2020 Last edited: May 24, 2020 I made this new pre-order trailer with the mindset: What if HopBound was on Netflix? Haha! Enjoy! HopBound is coming June 9 on the App Store! Pre-order today! DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #11 DariusGuerrero, May 27, 2020 Just want to inform you guys that HopBound will release on June 9, 2020 and that you should pre-order it now to get it the moment we hit the release button Also, keep on the look out for this thread for surprises the next two weeks until release! saysarsyphre New Member May 29, 2020 1 0 1 #12 saysarsyphre, May 29, 2020 I feel that this will be a great game, just from the trailers we've been given. Definitely feels like a well polished game. : ) Just a few questions to clarify some things: 1. Will the infinite runner mode feature the ranged weapon showcased in the the story game mode? 2. What kind of power ups can we expect from the infinite runner mode? Judging from a scene in the trailer, there appears to be some bird that carries the main character in the infinite runner mode. Looking forward to the game. DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #13 DariusGuerrero, May 30, 2020 Thank you for participating @saysarsyphre ! I'm glad it's evident that it's well-polished! I've put a lot into every detail in this game. Even meticulously worked on little things like this instruction screen here: To answer your questions: 1. Yes, the gun wheel is available as a power-up in the endless mode 2. Your right that the bird is a power-up too and it gives infinite jumps for a short period of time. But maybe the real power-up is the friends we made along the way? Hahaha kidding of course. There's a big story beyond the infinite runner mode, but either way, i'm betting it will appeal to people who like story-rich games and also to people who like to play quick games in their free time. I think this game will have something for everyone. Patthegymnast Well-Known Member Jan 12, 2016 338 9 18 #14 Patthegymnast, May 30, 2020 Looks amazing! Just preordered it! DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #15 DariusGuerrero, May 30, 2020 Thank you so much @Patthegymnast ! You'll love that you pre-ordered it, this is probably the best and most complex game we've ever made! Patthegymnast likes this. Neko Cristi New Member May 31, 2020 1 0 1 Male #16 Neko Cristi, May 31, 2020 Last edited: May 31, 2020 1.Will Myles appear in this game? 2.Will the jumping mechanics be different? 3.Will the gunwheel power up have limited bullets? 4.Will we see the Trinemesis in this game? DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #17 DariusGuerrero, May 31, 2020 Thank you for participating in my AMA invitation @Neko Cristi ! Welcome to TA! 1. I don't want to spoil if she'll appear or not. 2. No, same as DERE EVIL EXE. Double jump. You can jump while falling down. 3. Yes. 4. In some form, yes. DariusGuerrero Well-Known Member Jul 25, 2016 371 172 43 Male Game Developer http://www.appsirgames.com/ #18 DariusGuerrero, Jun 4, 2020 HopBound is a standalone game with a brand new story. You don't need to have played DERE EVIL EXE and other AppSir games to appreciate the narrative experience. But, if you want to know more about the lore in the game, there's a fan-made AppSir Wiki and it's very comprehensive! It has all the characters, games, and events that took place in the AppSir universe. If you want to know more about the lore, check the fan-made wiki out now! https://appsirwiki.blogspot.com idislikejordan likes this. idislikejordan Well-Known Member Jan 7, 2018 78 24 8 #19 idislikejordan, Jun 4, 2020 I cannot wait. Been following Darius/AppSir since original Dere Exe and each release has substantially got better. Instantly got chills seeing this trailer. Pixel art has improved so much over the course of the titles. Cannot wait. ColeDaddy Silver Supporter<br>Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Mar 20, 2010 4,226 130 63 Male Sojourner Washington D.C. #20 ColeDaddy, Jun 4, 2020 Last edited: Jun 4, 2020 Truthfully, I didn't enjoy Dere Exe. However, based on the positive vibes in this thread, maybe I need to redownload it and give it another shot. Edit: Okay, I downloaded both games including the prequel and I'm really liking it. I can't even remember why I didn't like it the first go-round. I'll be pre-ordering... Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Pre-ordered Darius - The game looks incredibly good. Love that color palette as well.. best of luck!!!!!
Aww! Thank you everyone! it's going to be different from DERE EVIL EXE in some ways. Aside from the color palette restrictions, we also opted for a story that’s smaller in scale compared to its predecessor, but that makes it more haunting in some ways. Thing is, don't play this game with any expectations, because this game will never go the way you think! By the way, if anyone has questions I'll be checking out this thread from time to time! I'll always answer but I'll be very careful not to spoil the game.
I made this new pre-order trailer with the mindset: What if HopBound was on Netflix? Haha! Enjoy! HopBound is coming June 9 on the App Store! Pre-order today!
Just want to inform you guys that HopBound will release on June 9, 2020 and that you should pre-order it now to get it the moment we hit the release button Also, keep on the look out for this thread for surprises the next two weeks until release!
I feel that this will be a great game, just from the trailers we've been given. Definitely feels like a well polished game. : ) Just a few questions to clarify some things: 1. Will the infinite runner mode feature the ranged weapon showcased in the the story game mode? 2. What kind of power ups can we expect from the infinite runner mode? Judging from a scene in the trailer, there appears to be some bird that carries the main character in the infinite runner mode. Looking forward to the game.
Thank you for participating @saysarsyphre ! I'm glad it's evident that it's well-polished! I've put a lot into every detail in this game. Even meticulously worked on little things like this instruction screen here: To answer your questions: 1. Yes, the gun wheel is available as a power-up in the endless mode 2. Your right that the bird is a power-up too and it gives infinite jumps for a short period of time. But maybe the real power-up is the friends we made along the way? Hahaha kidding of course. There's a big story beyond the infinite runner mode, but either way, i'm betting it will appeal to people who like story-rich games and also to people who like to play quick games in their free time. I think this game will have something for everyone.
Thank you so much @Patthegymnast ! You'll love that you pre-ordered it, this is probably the best and most complex game we've ever made!
1.Will Myles appear in this game? 2.Will the jumping mechanics be different? 3.Will the gunwheel power up have limited bullets? 4.Will we see the Trinemesis in this game?
Thank you for participating in my AMA invitation @Neko Cristi ! Welcome to TA! 1. I don't want to spoil if she'll appear or not. 2. No, same as DERE EVIL EXE. Double jump. You can jump while falling down. 3. Yes. 4. In some form, yes.
HopBound is a standalone game with a brand new story. You don't need to have played DERE EVIL EXE and other AppSir games to appreciate the narrative experience. But, if you want to know more about the lore in the game, there's a fan-made AppSir Wiki and it's very comprehensive! It has all the characters, games, and events that took place in the AppSir universe. If you want to know more about the lore, check the fan-made wiki out now! https://appsirwiki.blogspot.com
I cannot wait. Been following Darius/AppSir since original Dere Exe and each release has substantially got better. Instantly got chills seeing this trailer. Pixel art has improved so much over the course of the titles. Cannot wait.
Truthfully, I didn't enjoy Dere Exe. However, based on the positive vibes in this thread, maybe I need to redownload it and give it another shot. Edit: Okay, I downloaded both games including the prequel and I'm really liking it. I can't even remember why I didn't like it the first go-round. I'll be pre-ordering...