FATE: Reawakened

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"FATE: Undiscovered Realms, The Traitor Soul, and The Cursed King join the original FATE in this reawakened bundle, enhancing the classic dungeon crawler experience with updated graphics, localized VO support, and maintaining the beloved gameplay that made the series iconic."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

optimization2 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The remaster features updated graphics and improved performance, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
It includes all four games in one package, providing great value for fans of the series.
Quality of life improvements, such as a revamped UI and the ability to share items across all games, enhance the overall experience.

Many original mechanics and features have been removed or altered, leading to a less fluid gameplay experience compared to the originals.
There are several bugs and technical issues that detract from the enjoyment, including inventory management problems and graphical inconsistencies.
Some players feel that the remaster does not justify its price, as it lacks significant new content and may even detract from the charm of the original games.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response, with many praising the significant visual improvements and updated graphical options that enhance the overall experience. However, some users noted inconsistencies in quality, with certain textures and animations appearing outdated or janky, leading to a clash with the revamped art style. Overall, while the remaster retains the original feel, it also introduces notable enhancements that could benefit from further refinement.
- “Incredible remaster, plays great with a controller and so far, it feels like I'm playing the original with revamped UI/graphics.”
- “The visuals have been drastically improved and look fantastic.”
- “There are a lot of new details in the environment, and graphics.”
- “The only issues I see are graphical ones, and those can be improved upon in the future (for example, the animations seem very janky).”
- “Some textures and models feel like they have been updated and given a refresh while others still look low poly and low res, which causes severe clashing with the art style.”
- “I do like some of the quality of life things that were added, but the bugs and visuals really need to be addressed.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players noting the absence of original mechanics and a lack of coherence in the new art style. While the core gameplay remains familiar and solid for fans, the removal of certain features, like accessible inventory screens while moving, and the retention of the criticized stamina mechanic, detracts from the overall experience. Despite some innovations, significant drawbacks have been highlighted, impacting the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “The core gameplay is solid and will be very familiar to fans of the old games.”
- “The only upside to this is all of the expansions are in one place and all of the mechanics have been spread across the games.”
- “With this in mind, I feel the mechanics of how the gameplay loop operates are very important, and while there are innovations to it, there are also some big drawbacks that I have noticed so far.”
- “Many mechanics aren't present from the original game, and the new art on old polygons looks terrible. It's not all bad, but it's very incoherent.”
- “Fair warning: the mechanics of having your inventory screens available while moving are gone.”
- “It loses a point for two main reasons: firstly, they kept the stamina mechanic, which I always felt was just pointless and unnecessary.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game features quest givers who provide new quests for previously explored areas, which some players find repetitive. Additionally, there are concerns about the balance of quest rewards and boss drops, with instances of receiving items that are disproportionately high in requirements for early-game players.
- “Quest givers are giving new quests for already explored floors.”
- “The quest rewards and boss drops do not feel balanced; I received boots that required over 100 strength to wear from a boss drop on level 1.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when using a controller, as combat can feel frustrating due to enemy behavior. Some suggest that using a trackpad on a Steam Deck may improve the experience, but overall, there is a desire for updates to address these issues.
- “I find this tedious, so I wouldn't do it myself. It is probably better to use the right trackpad as a mouse on a Steam Deck (it does run on Steam Deck well).”
- “I feel like some things need to be worked out, such as combat being tedious on controller due to the way that enemies dance just outside your reach while still being able to hit you. But this is the modern age, and I hope to see some small updates.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization in this version is significantly enhanced compared to previous re-releases, with improved performance and higher resolution support that make the gameplay feel fresh and refined. Users have noted that everything runs smoothly, contributing to an overall superior experience.
- “This version seems in every way superior to the re-releases from a few years back, especially the performance and higher resolution support is spot-on.”
- “Everything feels new and improved, especially the performance, since the original games.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic use of original audio, including music, narration, and sound effects, noting that the music remains faithful to the originals while the improved graphics enhance the overall experience.
- “I'm a big fan of the original audio being used, from the narrator to the music to foley and other sound effects.”
- “The music is the exact same as the originals and the graphics look a lot better than the demo.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be exceptionally wholesome and charming, evoking strong positive emotions and a sense of warmth.
- “It feels even more wholesome and charming, and I love it.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as super fun and varied, particularly highlighted in the 4-in-1 pack, with moments of hilariously random antics that enhance the overall experience.
- “Super fun, super varied (especially with the 4-in-1 pack), hilariously random at times.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game demonstrates excellent stability on the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
- “The game runs great on Steam Deck!”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The performance is smooth, and I can play for hours without any issues.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere has significantly improved, with enhanced textures for enemies, items, user interface, and maps contributing to a clearer and more immersive experience. Additionally, the audio enhancements further enrich the overall ambiance.
- “The enemies, items, user interface, and maps have better textures; the atmosphere feels more immersive and clear, and the audio seems to be significantly improved.”