Hand of Fate : Wildcards Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-26
  • Excellent value and fun DLC
  • New Fate cards add variety
  • Enhanced replayability and new modes
  • DLC adds little value
  • Numerous bugs and glitches
  • Excessive grinding required
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Helpful reviews
89%
Unhelpful reviews
11%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
131
Negative points
57
Gameplay points
125
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
30
Misc points
24
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Excellent value and fun DLC
Description
Many reviewers praise the DLC as fun, interesting, and worth its price, adding substantial replayability. It is considered a must-have for fans of the base game due to the amount of content for the cost.
Importance
97%
New Fate cards add variety
Description
The 9 new Fate cards introduce distinct playstyles, each with unique conditions, rules, and equipment. This significantly increases gameplay variety and replayability.
Importance
91%
Enhanced replayability and new modes
Description
The DLC increases replayability through new game modes, rule changes, and endless mode improvements. It adds many hours of content and fresh challenges.
Importance
89%
Classes with unique quests and abilities
Description
Each class has its own quest chain, special attributes, and trade-offs, encouraging different strategies. Completing quests unlocks cards usable by other classes, adding depth.
Importance
73%
New cards and equipment
Description
The expansion introduces new adventure cards, artifact cards, and equipment (like helmets for each Fate card), enriching deck-building and strategy.
Importance
48%
Base game remains solid
Description
Reviewers praise the base game as replayable, interesting, and fun, with good combat and a unique card-action mix. The DLC builds upon this strong foundation.
Importance
47%
New Fates change core strategy
Description
The addition of new Fates changes the core game strategy enough to make it feel fresh again after numerous updates, enhancing choices and strategies.
Importance
36%
Adventurer mode is overpowered
Description
The Adventurer class and Explorer fate can become very powerful, with abilities like jumping to heal without food or making food buff cards unnecessary, leading to a musou-style power fantasy.
Importance
33%
Russian translation available
Description
Despite store listing, the DLC is fully translated into Russian except for voice-over, which does not hinder enjoyment. French and Spanish translations are also noted.
Importance
31%
Luck-dependent but manageable
Description
Good observation skills can help mitigate the luck-dependent nature of card draws, and the game offers ways to build decks strategically.
Importance
30%
Apprentice mode aids newcomers
Description
The Apprentice Fate provides an easier mode for newcomers and those struggling with action gameplay, helping them learn quickly. It is considered the most enjoyable option by some.
Importance
28%
Rules can be swapped or modified
Description
New general rules can replace classic difficulties, and some rules make the experience totally different, adding freshness and challenge.
Importance
27%
Challenging quest chains
Description
Added quest chains are short but challenging, providing satisfying goals. Some classes like Prince Lion withstand infinite mode better.
Importance
26%
Ring combinations add strategy
Description
Rings like Hindsight and Supreme grant bonuses such as seeing all encounters or earning gold, enabling satisfying plays and deeper strategy.
Importance
25%
Characters have unique playstyles and trade-offs
Description
Each character has its own playstyle with strengths and weaknesses, such as starting with 40 HP but gaining max HP per kill, or being good in combat but harder at card shuffling. Proper control allows maximizing strengths.
Importance
20%
Specific class balance issues
Description
Some classes have trade-offs, such as the Monk destroying undead but unable to amass wealth, or the Lion King being necessary for the final level. These create unique strategic considerations.
Importance
19%
DLC adds early value
Description
The DLC starts showing its value very early, by the second stage, and provides useful options in desperate situations.
Importance
18%
Solo play is calming and relaxing
Description
Playing this adventure game solo is described as calming and relaxing, with original and refreshing elements.
Importance
17%
Can switch back to default class
Description
Players can easily switch back to the default class if they do not want to play the special classes, ensuring flexibility.
Importance
17%