Hand of Fate 2 Reviews

Hand of Fate 2 is ranked in the 86th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
80 / 100
Nov 6, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 understands what makes a good sequel. It both improves and expands upon the core gameplay of its predecessor while staying true to its original recipe. Good efforts were made to retain as much freshness as possible with the addition of companions, a more narrative-focused campaign and, naturally, new cards and mechanics.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 improves upon nearly every aspect of the original, providing diverse new challenges that help build the world around the Game of Life and Death. The new scenarios, the success checks that come with them, the companions, and new encounters and gear cards all add hundreds of unique touches to the game that make every card flip an experience.

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Unscored
Nov 6, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 wisely switches away from Hand Of Fate's purity, which saves it from repetition but discards its trump card in the process.

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Nov 6, 2017

Offering more of the same, but for the better, Hand of Fate 2 is more of what you liked, none of what you didn't over the original. Defiant Development have done exactly what you need to do for a sequel, improve and cut out the fat. The improved missions and importance of character creation and development make it feel more personal and like your story, rather than playing someone else's. Hand of Fate 2 offers a lot of variety you would have to play several other games to get in the quality that's available here.

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Unscored
Nov 6, 2017

The devs updated almost every aspect of the game, most of which for the better, but I just can’t get over how the game handles scenarios. It feels like such a fantastic product structurally speaking but I’d be lying if I didn’t say my enjoyment wasn’t heavily impacted by long and frustrating decks

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Nov 6, 2017

Updated graphics, additional gameplay mechanics, and engaging storytelling make Hand of Fate 2 an enjoyable gaming experience.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 manages to take everything praiseworthy about the previous installment and make it even better. The challenges players face never look alike and the improved combat system manages to elevate the weakest parts of the original.

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8.1 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2017

Part tabletop adventure, part third-person combat, <em>Hand of Fate 2</em> is an unusual amalgamation which successfully manages to let you tailor and experience a multitude of quests. Improving upon the original with more focused direction, customisation and improved combat flow, RPG and "choose your own adventure" fans should certainly take a look.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2017

Well, gimmicky? Yeah, a bit. Needless? Oh no. Very needed. We aren’t going into all the details of the new games and challenges as part of the fun of the game is uncovering them. (And of course, in true Game Master fashion, listening to our NPC narrator gloat about his creations.) Everything is introduced gradually and, with the deck building aspects, you do have a hand in determining the types of challenges you will face.

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Unscored
Nov 6, 2017

“Hand of Fate 2 is everything you could want from a sequel and more. It betters the original in every way and as a result, stands at the top of the Indie pack. A must buy, no questions asked”

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89%
Nov 6, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 is what a sequel should be. It adds so much to the game while fixing many, if not all, of the critiques of the first game. The few frustrations that are created come nowhere near the superb design, and replayability, this game has to offer.

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7 / 10.0
Nov 7, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 improves on its solid predecessor, but it's a couple of cards from a royal flush.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
82 / 100
Nov 7, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 is a satisfying sequel and a meatier dungeon crawler, but still somewhat hampered by limited combat.

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Leif Johnson
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 doesn't change much of the concept that made the first game so appealing, but everything here – whether it's challenges, smarter deck building, companion characters, and better combat – marks a major improvement over what we saw in 2015. Repetitiveness can still be a problem, but it takes much longer for it to show up. This time around, this is definitely a hand worth playing.

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8.3 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 greatly outdoes its predecessor with a much better combat system and gameplay that will keep you enthralled for hours upon hours.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2017

With all the new additions I think this is a great sequel to a great game allowing new people and already experienced players to have a wonderful time. I definitely would recommend Hands of Fate II.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2017

Clever developments to gameplay and visuals make this sequel an exciting progression that can become an act of patience when the numbers stop going your way.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 10, 2017

Hand of Fate 2 is a well done sequel. It adds a lot more to the game while keeping things both familiar and fresh at the same time.

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8 / 10
Nov 10, 2017

Your fate is decided by a scattering of cards across a table; dice rolls mean death or fortune and your next step could warp you to an insurmountable brawl. Hand Of Fate's mix of strategic planning, random chance, and meaty combat is both rewarding and addictive. Fighting lacks complexity and doesn't quite stand up to the eventual repetition, but this game within a game is still well worth your time overall.

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Nov 10, 2017

This is one of the best games Australia has ever produced.

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