FATE: Reawakened

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FATE: Reawakened is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Tableflip Entertainment AB and was released on March 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 564 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

stability38 negative mentions

Nostalgic experience that brings back fond memories of the original games.
Improved graphics and performance, making it visually appealing on modern systems.
Includes all four Fate games in one package, providing great value for fans.

Numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with quests not spawning correctly and pets not interacting with NPCs.
UI changes are clunky and less user-friendly compared to the original games, making inventory management tedious.
Gameplay feels unbalanced, with bosses being significantly weaker than regular enemies and fishing mechanics being overly nerfed.

graphics
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the remaster have received significant improvements, enhancing the overall visual appeal while maintaining the original game's charm. However, opinions are mixed, with some players feeling that the updates are insufficient or that the new art style detracts from the nostalgia of the originals. While many appreciate the graphical enhancements, they also note issues such as limited customization options and persistent bugs that affect the overall experience.
- “The graphics have a great artistic feel.”
- “The graphics and audio remain as charming as they originally were with the increased fidelity of a remaster, and it honestly makes me feel like I'm actively wearing nostalgia glasses.”
- “The updated graphics really bring the game back to life, however the graphics options are much more limited compared to the original versions.”
- “In fact, they barely even put in the effort to update the graphics.”
- “The graphics look better, I guess, but they don't exactly look modern.”
- “It's literally just Fate with less features and better graphics.”
story
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily revolving around simple quests like "kill this" or "collect that," with players encouraged to focus on leveling up rather than engaging with a rich narrative. Many users report significant bugs affecting quest completion, such as items not spawning or quests being assigned for already cleared floors, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the improved quest rewards, the overall consensus is that the story is not a strong point, making it unsuitable for those seeking a compelling narrative.
- “The quests make me move forward, wanting me to keep going down, but how can I when I barely do any damage and they do a lot because they are higher leveled than me?”
- “If you're looking for a story with a deep and immersive narrative, this really isn't for you.”
- “While there is a story, it's not life-changing.”
- “Not much in the way of story, however.”
- “Any story you find is one you made up... minus any bosses you happen to stumble across.”
- “Its fate... as you remember it, not much story other than do not die, make it to the bottom of the dungeon.”
gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the remastered title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while it closely replicates the original's mechanics, it suffers from outdated features and frustrating UI changes. Critics highlight issues such as unchangeable key binds, unnecessary stamina depletion, and a lack of clear explanations for game mechanics, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite some visual improvements, the gameplay feels repetitive and less engaging compared to modern titles, leading to a sense of nostalgia overshadowed by frustration with the execution.
- “The gameplay is easy and you don't need a huge FAQ page to learn.”
- “It’s a familiar comfort—classic mechanics, quirky charm, and that same addictive loop that kept me playing years ago.”
- “As someone who still plays the original, this is a godsend; the added mechanics and items from Cursed King into the original is a great touch.”
- “What this game needs is the ability to change key binds, no stamina depletion from running (because why? pointless mechanic solely used to waste time), and a full-screen map button.”
- “However, Reawakened is plagued with intentional design changes and decisions that either completely ruin the flow of gameplay or invalidate a major aspect of the game.”
- “The core gameplay feels significantly less tight than the 2005 version, and that's for one reason: weapon swings and rage attacks can't transition into moving without like half a second of idling.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive AI. Many players feel that the remaster feels rushed and unfinished compared to the original versions, leading to frustration during gameplay. While some users have not encountered significant problems, the overall consensus is that the game is currently a "buggy mess" that detracts from the experience.
- “It also runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “Game runs great on Steam Deck!”
- “Still buggy; the last patch was 5 months ago with no information from the devs that it will ever be fixed.”
- “Unfortunately, it seems to be a pretty rushed and buggy mess.”
- “This 'reawakened' aka 'remaster' is riddled with bugs and glitches that make playing irksome.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback. While some players report smooth performance at 120 fps and improved graphics on modern systems, others experience stuttering and issues with low-end hardware compatibility. The game is primarily optimized for console and controller use, leading to a divide in performance experiences among PC users.
- “I've enjoyed it so much that I've taken the time to dig deeper into the game’s mechanics—documenting my findings and creating guides to help others understand things like race-based stat differences, skill behavior, and overall character optimization.”
- “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.”
- “The devs have said themselves this is focused for console use/Steam Decks and not optimized for PC.”
- “I have a decent PC, so this is an optimization issue.”
- “Lastly, I'm getting serious stuttering when traversing and attacking.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing tedious mechanics and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the reduced need for gold grinding, many feel that leveling up and equipping items has become overly cumbersome, requiring excessive menu navigation and repetitive actions. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant detractor from enjoyment, with hopes for future updates to address these issues.
- “That combined with how maps now are generated kind of differently makes navigating floors very tedious.”
- “They either have armor and weapons that require higher stats than you will ever get unless you're grinding your ass off for experience (very long and tedious), or they will have really poor items.”
- “Things like using the identify spell are so tedious; in the original game, it was possible to simply right-click then click the item. In the new version, I can't do that; I have to right-click then open the inventory, which would not be so bad for one item, but it has to be done with every item, so I simply carry a book of identity spells.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is a mix of nostalgia and repetition, as it primarily features tracks from the original titles without any remixes or new compositions. While some players appreciate the familiar audio and improved quality of life features, others find the limited variety, particularly in dungeons, to be a drawback. Overall, the music is well-executed but lacks the diversity that some fans expected.
- “Music is great.”
- “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.”
- “I don't appreciate that the same song plays over and over again in the Druantia dungeon.”
- “In the original games, it cycled between 3 or 4 different sequences of music in the dungeon, so it was tolerable.”
- “The music is just reused from the original, not even a remix or anything.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it as a cash grab that exploits nostalgia for quick profits. Reviewers express disappointment in the lack of substantial development and support, suggesting that the game feels abandoned and poorly executed despite its potential. Overall, the sentiment indicates a strong belief that the game's monetization strategy prioritizes profit over quality and player experience.
- “All they do are cash grabs and abandon games.”
- “Has potential, but as usual with modern gaming remasters, it's just a quick cash grab using your emotions (nostalgia) to make a quick buck.”
- “For a remaster, it sucks and feels more like a cash grab on nostalgic players.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, such as a broken loot table that rewards players with high-level items early on, leading to unexpected and funny situations. Players find the randomness and variety of the gameplay amusing, drawing comparisons to older games in a lighthearted manner.
- “The loot table is hilariously broken, and you will get flawless fish and equipment requiring 100+ skills at very early levels.”
- “Super fun, super varied (especially with the 4-in-1 pack), hilariously random at times.”
- “It's funny because it feels like a throwback to games made decades ago, yet it still manages to entertain.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the high replayability of the game due to the randomization of dungeons, weapons, and weapon magic, which keeps the experience feeling fresh. The recent remaster has improved playability, particularly with added controller support, making it more accessible on platforms like the Steam Deck. Overall, the game is recommended for its engaging and varied gameplay.
- “I love the randomization of dungeons, weapons, and weapon magic — it keeps things feeling fresh and replayable.”
- “I now recommend people try it, as it's much more playable with fewer bugs at this time.”
- “When I saw the remaster had controller support, I thought this would be an awesome way to make it more playable on my Steam Deck.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, recalling nostalgic memories and feelings of joy reminiscent of childhood experiences. The remake evokes a sense of excitement and warmth, highlighting its wholesome and charming qualities that resonate with fans.
- “My favorite game apart from the series is The Cursed King, and knowing it'll be part of this remake made me feel joy and excitement, as if I were an 8-year-old kid with a weak, low-end PC that had WildTangent preinstalled, desperately using up the purple coins.”
- “It feels even more wholesome and charming, and I love it.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development received mixed feedback, with some users noting that while the characters were well-developed, the designs lacked distinctiveness, making them feel somewhat generic.
- “The only thing that was a little off is that the character designs were not really different.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 has also seen significant improvements.”