Last Hope
Last Hope: A focused single-player shooter with NTSC/PAL support, VMU saves, and VGA output. Ranked #22 of 25 in Dreamcast Games by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for collectors seeking a region-free Dreamcast release.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forCollectors seeking a region-free Dreamcast release
- Free planNo
- GenreAction-adventure
- Founded2001 · Germany
- Facts checked4 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Runs on both NTSC and PAL Dreamcast systems without region restrictions
- Saves progress, options, and scores to the VMU
- Offers VGA output, two Dreamcast modes, and difficulty choices
Where it doesn't
- Designed for one player only
- Dreamcast-specific release; no other platforms are listed
- The current NGDEV shop has no Dreamcast offer
Our verdict on Last Hope
Last Hope is a single-player tactical shooting game from NGDEV, released for Dreamcast in 2007. It is aimed at collectors and players looking for a Dreamcast shooter that can run on NTSC and PAL systems without region restrictions. The Dreamcast edition supports a standard controller or arcade stick, and saves progress, options, and scores to the VMU. Its focus is a solo arcade-style experience rather than multiplayer play.
The Dreamcast feature set centers on practical hardware options and modes. Players can choose a difficulty level, use VGA output, and select Dreamcast Arcade Mode or Dreamcast Mode; Action Mode is also described as having moderated difficulty. Those options give players some choice in how they approach the game while keeping the experience tied to the Dreamcast. NGDEV describes the edition as a professionally pressed CD-ROM and lists its release date as January 31, 2007.
Last Hope makes sense for someone who values a region-free Dreamcast release and wants VMU saving, VGA support, and compatibility with either a controller or arcade stick. Its limitations are clear: it is single-player, and the Dreamcast edition is the focus here rather than a broader platform choice. The NGDEV shop currently lists no Last Hope Dreamcast offer, so this listing does not provide a current purchase route or price. Players looking for multiplayer or a currently available shop listing should look elsewhere; collectors interested in the listed Dreamcast features have a more tailored fit.
Last Hope pricing
Last Hope fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action-adventure |
| Players | Single-player |
| Release year | 2007 |
| Disc count | 1 |
| Release regions | Europe, North America, Japan |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | ngdevteam.com |
| Facts checked | 4 Oct 2026 |
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