The best replacement for hype is hope.

The best alternatives to hype are rated as following:
★★★★★  hope
★★★  buzz
★★  edge animate
★★  adobe edge animate
★★  truth
★★  lexxus
★★  motioncomposer
★★  spice
★  bogle
★  stacious
★  help
★  hazard
★  great mc
★  harm
★  helpful
  ishower

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Speaking about hype, one probably shouldn't forget about beast.

Other search terms related to hype and their ratings are:
★★★★★ beast
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