HEX: Shards of Fate

Card games are exceedingly popular lately, especially since many of the big names have gotten their hands dirty in the genre. Hence, even Blizzard has a horse in the race now, and many more have done the same in the last few years. On the other hand, not every CCG is worth your time, and it’s quite simple to tell when something’s not quite right.

HEX: Shards of Fate is not exactly a new game, given the fact that it’s been around for a while, but it now got on Steam, which means that it should allow you to get in contact with an even larger community of players. In short, this is a CCG akin to Magic: The Gathering, but it also features a few new ideas and concepts that work very well in a digital format, which is great for a video game.

In essence, the core concept is pretty much the same as in every other card game out there: defeat your opponent by playing your cards right and win more valuable cards along the way. However, there are small gimmicks that make the experience feel much more different than Hearthstone or any other game, and you also get a very long and engaging single player campaign.

Each confrontation is different in HEX: Shards of Fate, mainly because there are many strategies you can use and a lot of mechanics to support them. Hence, you can acquire resources, play attack cards, guard against enemy attacks, heal, or do a variety of other things when your turn comes. In fact, it is even possible to take action in between the turns, provided you have the right cards to deflect an attack.

On top of it all, the game is optimized for player-vs-player encounters, which means that the multiplayer component is very sturdy and engaging. There are many tournaments to compete in, and there are usually nice prizes to go along with them. You can also trade your cards with other players, which is a feature most CCGs out there lack entirely.

In the end, HEX: Shards of Fate also features microtransactions that allow you to purchase cards with real money, but the same cards are also obtainable by playing, even if it takes you a long time. Naturally, players who front the cash have an easier time competing in multiplayer modes, but that doesn’t mean you cannot reach their level with enough work and dedication.