# Hopeless: Space Shooting

> Arcade space shooter where players defend cute characters from monsters. (iPhone/iPad app by Upopa Entertainment Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Upopa Entertainment Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140797199)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 251 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 163 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-07-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews.md

## What is Hopeless?

*** HUGE UPDATE: HOPELESS: SPACE SHOOTING IS NOW FREE!!! ***
- New guns and upgrades!
- New game modes!
- Level up and get rewards!
- Improved performance, tons of bug fixes, and much more!

A weird abandoned planet, monsters lurking in the dark, and bright glowing lights... Could this planet be the end of the journey for the cute little Blobs? How long can you survive in this shooting game?

Tap the screen to shoot the monsters. React quickly but be careful not to harm your friends.

Fight fast, fight hard as the action gets more and more intense! Some monsters require two shots to kill. But be careful: don't let the Blobs get too scared or the'll kill themselves!
Is it really all... HOPELESS?

Key Features:
 • Multi touch fire system!
 • Quirky and funny retro disco feel
 • Two full game modes!
 • Simple and easy to learn: no tedious tutorial, simply jump right into the action!
 • Unlock rewards by completing missions!
 • Think fast, act fast! Test your skills and your reflexes to their limit.
 • Intense gameplay, as you try to save the Blobs against all odds.

Keep yourself updated, more content coming soon!

FOLLOW US:
At our website: http://upopa.com/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopelessthegame
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpopaGames

Please email us with any new bugs or glitches.

## Key features

- Multi-touch fire system
- Retro disco aesthetic
- Two game modes
- Unlockable rewards
- Fast-paced reflex-based gameplay
- Monster shooting mechanics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Mega Blaster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Refugee Blobs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blob Expedition | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blob Caravan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Double Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Purse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Sack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Lot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Chest | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Hopeless?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for reaction time
- 👍 Nostalgic art style
- 👍 Intense and adrenaline-rushing
- 👍 "Best game ever" sentiment
- 👍 "Awesome game" sentiment
- 👍 "So much fun" sentiment
- 👍 "Epic" sentiment
- 👍 "Cool game" sentiment

**Cons**

- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔄 Wish it was still updated
- 🔄 "Gutted the first game" sentiment
- 🔄 "Where's the original" sentiment
- 🔄 "Gets challenging at later waves" sentiment
- 🔄 "Parasites" (enemies) appear quickly
- 🔄 "Don't see any difference with more blood and normal" sentiment
- 🔄 "Needs more levels and guns"
- 🔄 "Needs more weapon selection"
- 🔄 "Can get a little repetitive" sentiment

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game was "gutted"
- First game updated to a less desirable version

**Most requested features**

- Update the game
- Bring back the old version of the first game
- Add an "original mode"
- Make more games like this
- Free roam game with different characters and weapons
- Build your own base
- Update with more levels and guns
- Update with more weapon selection
- Update where you can shoot aliens to get blobs back
- Make a zombie blob game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hopeless-space-shooting/id839584986/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I love it but…

*2024-12-29, version 1.5.0*

I love the game and everything about it but it gave me PTSD from blowing my fellow blobs head off

### 5/5 — I love the Hopeless survival games.

*2024-03-05, version 1.4.01*

This is my favourite one out of the series and me and my friend play and compete on it a lot. I wish it was still updated.

### 4/5 — Almost as good as the original

*2024-01-12, version 1.4.01*

After they gutted the first game, this is by far the better option for fans of the gameplay they removed.

### 4/5 — Raining Death

*2023-10-19, version 1.4.01*

This game grew on me in 
5 minutes once I figured out the golden rule! 
Don’t kill the guys that look 
like you…haaha. 
Then the dollars start rolling in 
as monster spiders start rolling out!
$’s for new guns, utilities, etc. make the game fun but it does get challenging at later waves!

### 5/5 — Goty lol

*2023-06-01, version 1.4.01*

Oddly adrenaline rushing at times and the game definitely trains reaction time this could help with other games too

### 1/5 — GIVE US OUR GAME BACK

*2022-05-26, version 1.4.01*

The fact that you have to play this version of the game because they supposedly “updated” the first game is infuriating. Yes I do love the old art style in this game(the reason I fell in love with the first game) and I just wish they brought back the old version in the first game. I fell in love with the first game, the emotion on the blobs (aka friends) was amazing, they went gloomy when you shoot a friend, and they became happy when they had enough people to leave the wretched place. I played the game for so long because I wanted everyone to go home safe yet I failed many times. But in the new version of the first game you have to tap the shoot button not tap on the enemies. There would be times where the friend and the enemy were so close to each other you would either lose a friend or shot a friend with would end up with no new friends or lose a friend. It was great as it was… it never needed an update…please just give us our game back😔.

### 5/5 — Epic

*2022-02-22, version 1.4.01*

Epic

### 5/5 — FYI

*2021-11-30, version 1.4.01*

If you happen to have the original hopeless downloaded you can still play it I found out

### 5/5 — The better version of hopeless

*2021-10-30, version 1.4.01*

It’s the only way to play old hopeless which is kinda sad what happened to the first,however this version is amazing,especially how it gets more and more intense as you tap as fast as you can to stop the actual monsters (ahem hopeless),either way amazing game

### 5/5 — So amazing

*2021-09-18, version 1.4.01*

I have most of the series also I’m new got any tips, cool game

## Frequently asked questions about Hopeless

### What is Hopeless: Space Shooting?

Hopeless: Space Shooting is a fast-paced arcade game where players defend cute characters called Blobs from monsters on an alien planet. The gameplay involves tapping the screen to shoot enemies while avoiding friendly fire and managing the Blobs' fear levels.

### What are the key features of the game?

The game features a multi-touch fire system, a quirky retro disco aesthetic, two distinct game modes, and a reward system for completing missions. It emphasizes quick thinking and reflexes with intense, action-packed gameplay.

### Is Hopeless: Space Shooting free to play?

Yes, the game is currently free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases and may display advertisements.

### What kind of devices is Hopeless: Space Shooting compatible with?

The description does not specify exact compatibility details, but it is a mobile application, implying it is designed for smartphones and tablets running common mobile operating systems like iOS and Android.

### What is the main objective in Hopeless: Space Shooting?

The primary objective is to survive for as long as possible by shooting monsters that threaten the cute Blobs. Players must react quickly to threats while ensuring the Blobs do not become too scared, which can lead to their demise.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2024-08-23

Bug Fixs

### 1.4.01 — 2015-07-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

v1.4.01:
 • Hopeless: Space Shooting is now free!
 • New guns and upgrades!
 • New game modes!
 • Level progression and reward system.
 • Improved performance.
 • Bug fixes.
 • And so much more!

### 1.1.00 — 2014-05-06

MISSIONS & TROPHIES!
 • Earn rewards by completing missions!
 • Bug fixes.

### 1.0.00 — 2014-03-31

No release notes.

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