Hand of Fate 2
A hybrid of action RPG and deck-building card game.
Hand of Fate 2 is a 2017 video game that blends action role-playing with deck-building mechanics. Developed and published by Defiant Development, it serves as the sequel to Hand of Fate.
Quick Facts
- Developer
- Defiant Development
- Engine
- Unity
- Platforms
- Linux
- macOS
- PlayStation 4
- Windows
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- Genre
- Action role-playing, deck-building
- Modes
- Single-player
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Gameplay
Players advance through an overworld of twenty-two levels, each with distinct goals. The Dealer, a mysterious antagonist, presents challenges via cards, while players build their own deck. Recruited companions add stories and quests. Combat shifts to third-person action sequences. Death forces a restart of the current level.
Reception
Hand of Fate 2 received positive reviews on Metacritic. PC Gamer found combat weak and repetitive but praised strategic elements and storytelling. IGN noted major improvement over the first game and added depth, though repetition remained. GameSpot called it a realization of the first game's promise, praising the genre blend, but noted luck-dependent quests and frustrating deaths. Game Informer described combat as often boring or laborious, yet the gameplay as fantastic and unique. Rock Paper Shotgun cited more variety than Hand of Fate but missed the Dealer's larger role.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is Hand of Fate 2 available on?
Hand of Fate 2 was released for Linux, macOS, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
What engine does Hand of Fate 2 use?
Hand of Fate 2 runs on Unity.
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