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Hex: Shards of Fate

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4
Genre: Strategy
Developer: Cryptozoic Entertainment
Release Date: 2014

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'Hex: Shards of Fate' Adds Singleplayer Campaign - Trailer

by Rainier on Jan. 28, 2016 @ 11:04 a.m. PST

Hex: Shards of Fate combines the community and storytelling aspects of a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game with the compelling collectable and strategic game play of a trading card game to create an entirely new gaming experience.

A completely unique gaming experience, HEX: Shards of Fate was created from the ground up as a digital trading card game, free from the restrictions that come from being shackled to physical trading cards. Players will make their way through the dynamic MMO world featuring champions, dungeons, raids, and epic gear. Cards can be found while battling within the world or purchased in 15 card Booster Packs.

The magic of HEX: Shards of Fate comes from the digital nature of the game. Not only are player's in-game avatars able to level up across a range of stats, but the cards themselves have unique attributes as well. Each card has a "double back" which reveals digital challenges and achievements for that card. Cards also have socketed slots for adding gems that fundamentally change how the card plays, allowing players to modify and individualize their collection to suit their play style, with billions of potential results.

Chronicles of Entrath is the largest PvE update for HEX: Shards of Fate to date with a focus on the extensive campaign.

Players start by choosing a race and class for their character, before they continue to navigate the new world map, conquering dungeons, completing side quests and challenging powerful boss opponents. In classic RPG style, players earn themselves equipment, PvE cards and talent points to unlock further skills and class bonuses.

At the start of the campaign, players create their heroes. Eight races are available in both male and female guises, each with unique bonuses, which can be combined with three different classes. Mages, warriors and clerics have individual skills at their command with which they can heal, improve cards or inflict damage directly. The decks of the individual classes also differ from one another, being tailored to the different playing styles. In addition, the considerable talent trees unlock class talents, which are available independent of race and can be improved once characters level up.

Depending on the player’s choice of race, a unique storyline unravels around the character, gradually unveiling the world of Entrath. Alongside the main storyline, there are a variety of dialogue options and side quests available to players which have a direct impact on the events in the game.

Over the course of the adventure, players push forwards into new regions, each with their own flavour. Certain provinces are steeped in rich flora and fauna, others represent dry and sandy desert settings, which not only alter the look and ambience of the playing field, but can have an impact on the gameplay itself.

After creating their characters, players receive a starter deck matching their chosen race, plus a large selection of cards. Progressing in the campaign allows more cards to be unlocked, including ones developed especially for this game mode which, in combination with the existing cards, open up ever more potential strategies and tactics.

Finally, to ensure that players aren’t overwhelmed by all the new features, a new tutorial offers players a helping hand, guiding them through five small battles and a final summary to highlight the kind of tactics which can lead to success.

Key Features:

  • Digital Trading Card Experience: Have access to your deck from anywhere in the world!
  • Unique “Double Back” Cards: Flip your card to see its back; flip it again to see its double back!
  • Digital challenges and achievements can evolve a card from a Dragon Egg to a mighty Dragon as it gets used in battle.
  • Socketed Cards: Collect gems, and use them to change how cards play and customize your deck. The combinations are endless as you mix and match to create your own perfect combo.
  • Transforming Cards: Harness the power of transforming cards, which change mid-match as you play.
  • PvP and PvE Gameplay: Play in a variety of different ways against friends! PvE dungeons will include hundreds of Booster Pack cards and customizable character cards.
  • Online Play Sessions: With dozens of daily tournaments, on demand 8-player drafts and (potentially) real cash prizes, HEX: Shards of Fateis poised to be the definitive professional online TCG.

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