#Hand of fate 2 review series#

Weapons come in multiple styles which are now designed to tackle specific enemy types, such as light weapons against thieves. When you happen upon enemies the strategic card layer shifts into a colorful third-person action brawler. The final battle has a neat twist (and thankfully nothing like the awful QTE slog the first gameвЂ™s end boss was), but still ultimately came down to a standard combat arena.Д¬ombat is unfortunately the least improved aspect of the sequel, despite still being a major focus of many challenges and cards. The finale presents its consequences based on how well you completed your companionsвЂ™ storylines, kind of like Mass Effect 2. The last few challenges are a gauntlet of dungeon crawls as my team and I infiltrate a palace to embark on a little regicide. These moments made the world feel much more vibrant and interactive despite how much of it is text. Companions are also woven into other cardsвЂ™ stories and frequently chime in during BioWare-style cutscenes.

#Hand of fate 2 review series#

I would be surrounded by a dozen units while they politely engaged me one at a timeД¬ompanionsвЂ™ stories are told through a series of companion-specific cards, compelling tales of heartbreak, betrayal, and redemption. On the card screen he can add an additional die to any dice rolls, which was often the difference between success and failure. Colbjorn the barbarian, for instance, can unleash an effective stunning charge in combat. Each is unique, wielding useful powers in combat and on the strategic layer. There are four in total, unlocked over the course of the game. Companion cards are one of Hand of Fate 2's best new features.