FATE: Reawakened

Last updated: 2025-04-09
  • Nostalgic, enjoyable dungeon crawling experience.
  • Improved graphics, audio, and performance.
  • Complete collection of games in one package.
  • Classic ARPG gameplay with character customization.
  • Fun, casual dungeon crawler gameplay.
  • Pet inventory limitations.
FATE: Reawakened header
Reviews
(sample size)
465
Helpful reviews
82%
Unhelpful reviews
17%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
648
Negative points
1056
Gameplay points
116
Perf. points
76
Rec. points
344
Misc points
64
Point
Nostalgic charm and enjoyable experience
Description
The game successfully captures the nostalgic charm of the original FATE series, providing a delightful experience for returning fans. Reviewers appreciate the faithful recreation and find the game enjoyable, fun, and reminiscent of their initial experiences with the series.
Importance
88%
Improved graphics and audio
Description
The game features significantly improved graphics and audio compared to the original. Reviewers noted better textures, updated visuals, and enhanced clarity, contributing to a more visually appealing and immersive experience.
Importance
30%
Complete collection in one package
Description
The collection includes all four FATE games and expansions in one package, offering a comprehensive and convenient experience. Reviewers consider this a significant advantage, especially given the low price point.
Importance
28%
Classic dungeon crawler gameplay
Description
The game is praised as a classic ARPG dungeon crawler, reminiscent of Diablo and Torchlight. Reviewers enjoy the straightforward gameplay and note its influence on later games, particularly Torchlight, due to the involvement of the original developers.
Importance
27%
Fishing minigame and pet transformations
Description
The game includes a fishing minigame that can reward players with powerful items early on. Additionally, players can transform their pets into monsters, including a "super OP" fish pet. Enemies are shown on the mini map and are fun to fight.
Importance
26%
Quality-of-life improvements added
Description
The remaster incorporates quality-of-life improvements that enhance the gameplay without altering the core experience. Examples include a sort button in the inventory and the addition of items from sequels to all games.
Importance
17%
Shared content across all games
Description
The remake allows items, spells and other content to be shared across all four games. It also allows playing the original game with content added in later games.
Importance
9%