Melissa Loomis
Game RantGame Rant Hand of Fate Review
Published 5/17/2015
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90
+13 vs critic avg
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PS4 / Linux / PC / Mac / XONE - 2/17/2015
Hand of Fate
Inspired by tarot and fantasy, all bets are off as you create your own journey by building a collection of cards used to deal out a boardgame-like dungeon teeming with enemies, treasure, and adventure. Upon entering combat, the cards come to life as the player is propelled into a beautiful 3D environment to brawl it out with foes. Draw your cards, play your hand, and discover your fate.
- Developer
- Defiant Development
- Publisher
- Defiant Development
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Critic avg
77
26 scored reviews
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26
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 77 across 26 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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26 included scored reviews
90–1007 reviews · 27%
80–899 reviews · 35%
70–795 reviews · 19%
Below 705 reviews · 19%
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Cyril Lachel
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Hand of Fate Review
Published 4/9/2015
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88
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Marker
GameGrinHand of Fate Review
Published 3/19/2015
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55
-22 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrandon Boui
GBAtempGBAtemp Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/11/2015
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70
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalJim Hargreaves
TheSixthAxisTheSixthAxis Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/11/2015
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80
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Stephanie Sterling
The JimquisitionThe Jimquisition Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/7/2015
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRutledge Daugette
TechRaptorHand of Fate Review – Challenge the Deck
Published 3/7/2015
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDrew Leachman
ZTGDZTGD Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/5/2015
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalGarri Bagdasarov
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/3/2015
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85
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalSpencer Campbell
GamingTrendGamingTrend Hand of Fate Review
Published 3/2/2015
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75
-2 vs critic avg
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