Hand of Fate 2
Jul 17, 2018 8 years ago
Hand of Fate 2 is a dungeon crawler set in a world of dark fantasy. Master a living boardgame where every stage of the adventure is drawn from a deck of legendary encounters chosen by you! Choose wisely - your opponent, the enigmatic Dealer, will pull no punches as he shapes you into the instrument of his revenge. The table has changed, but the stakes remain the same: life or death! KEY GAME FEATURES A world transformed - 100 years have passed since the Dealer was usurped and the Game of Life and Death gained a new master. 22 exciting new challenges that will push your deck-building skills to the limit - Hunt fiendish assassins, reunite star-crossed lovers or build up a fortress to withstand a raider assault! Enlist the aid of all new companion characters - team up with them in battle, or have them bend the rules of the boardgame in your favor! Hundreds of new encounters, artifacts and items to earn and upgrade. Enhanced action-RPG combat - shred foes with quick dual-wielded daggers or brutalize them with heavy two-handed hammers. Build up your combo meter to unleash powerful special attacks! Engage new foes united by all-new card suits - Cross swords with disciplined Imperial soldiers, purge corrupted mutants and fend off northern raiders.
What it’s like
Hand of Fate 2 delivers a unique fusion of deck-building strategy and third-person action RPG combat. You play as an unnamed hero navigating a dark fantasy world controlled by the enigmatic Dealer, who manipulates reality through cards to create dynamic encounters. The core loop involves selecting cards that dictate your path, enemies, and rewards, creating a highly replayable experience where no two runs feel identical. The tone is gritty and atmospheric, emphasizing high stakes and survival against overwhelming odds. While the narrative serves as a framework for the gameplay, the true depth lies in building synergistic decks and mastering combat mechanics. The game excels in its innovative structure, blending turn-based decision-making with real-time action, resulting in a tense, engaging, and mechanically rich dungeon crawler that rewards strategic planning and adaptability.
Strong in Gameplay / MechanicsAtmosphere / MoodDifficulty / ChallengePacingPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / Art
Keep in mind Combat, while improved from the first game, remains somewhat shallow and repetitive for players seeking deep melee mechanics. · The narrative is minimal and episodic; those looking for a profound, character-driven story may find it lacking.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from pcgamer.com, ign.com, metacritic.com, reddit.com, nintendolife.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 07, 20179 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 07, 20179 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 07, 20179 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 07, 20179 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 07, 20179 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Jul 17, 20188 years ago |
