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Elden Ring
Elden RingAn open-world soulslike action RPG from FromSoftware and George R. R. Martin.
Hand of Fate
Hand of FateA card‑driven dungeon adventure where every draw decides your fate
Overview
Description

Elden Ring is a challenging open-world action RPG that brings FromSoftware’s punishing combat into a vast, explorable land conceived with George R. R. Martin. It rewards curiosity and mastery with deep build variety and cryptic, atmospheric storytelling.

In Hand of Fate, you sit across from the mysterious Dealer and build a deck that becomes a living, ever‑shifting dungeon. Each card you draw creates enemies, treasure, and encounters that unfold in a beautiful 3D environment, blending board‑game strategy with real‑time combat.\nThe game fuses tarot‑inspired storytelling with hack‑and‑slash action, letting you grow stronger as you delve deeper, ultimately confronting the Dealer himself. Its single‑player experience offers a unique blend of role‑playing, turn‑based tactics, and visceral combat for fans of indie adventure games.

Pricing

Around $59.99; Shadow of the Erdtree expansion sold separately.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Hack & Slash
Hack & Slash
Best for
Action RPG fans who enjoy a challenge
RPG and card‑game enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox
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deployment
Game
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open source
No
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api available
No
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developer
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Defiant Development
publisher
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Defiant Development
age rating
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PEGI 16, ESRB T
multiplayer
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Single player
critic score
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83/100
General
msrp
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$14.99
release date
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2015-02-17
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Massive, rewarding open world
  • Incredible boss design
  • Huge build freedom
  • High replay value
  • Innovative deck‑building meets 3D action
  • Deep replayability through procedural dungeons
  • Strong narrative voice from the Dealer
  • Rich blend of multiple genres
Cons
  • Very difficult, steep learning curve
  • Little hand-holding
  • Performance issues at launch on some platforms
  • Limited to single‑player only
  • Occasional performance hiccups on lower‑end PCs
  • Steep learning curve for deck optimization
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
3
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User rating
4.0 (2)
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What reviewers say

Elden Ring Reviews

4.0 (2)
Verified User

Love it

Sunk way too many hours into Elden Ring. Massive, rewarding open world. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Fun with caveats

Picked up Elden Ring recently. Upside: high replay value. Downside: very difficult, steep learning curve.

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