The Hand of Merlin

The Hand of Merlin

June 14, 2022

RoguelikeRPGStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with cosmic horror. Recruit a company of up to three mortal heroes and guide them in spirit on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem. Explore a richly-imagined medieval setting on the brink of apocalypse. Trade …

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Alexandre Galvão GameBlast Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

66.0

"The Hand of Merlin is an interesting addition to the roguelite genre with a turn-based RPG true to its principles. Although it doesn&s;t take full advantage of the mythology it brings in its name, it fulfills its role with a …"

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Azfar Rayan NoobFeed Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"The Hand of Merlin provides an intriguing and captivating experience despite its graphical shortcomings. It&s;s undoubtedly a challenging game while unique in many ways and an excellent take on the roguelike experience. There is a good balance between the game&s;s …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Jun 2022
65.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Overall, The Hand of Merlin is a tactical game that plays well if you can look past the long loading times and user interface issues. While it initially put me off with its complicated menus, the decent visuals and engaging …"

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Juan Carlos Ortiz GamesCreed Jun 2022
88.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

92.0

"The Hand of Merlin throws players deep into a retold legend of King Arthur. The king has died, failing in the mission that Merlin tasked him with. It is now up to a group of new adventures to defeat the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jun 2022
66.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

80.0

"Feeling like a mix of the spirit of a very narratively-driven table top experience and some tactical turn-based combat, The Hand of Merlin will likely have some appeal for the proper crowd since that&s;s a bit of a unique combination …"

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Justin Oneil ThisGenGaming Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"If you’re a fan of turn-based RPGs, XCOM, and games where you have to make tough choices then The Hand of Merlin will likely be for you. All of the systems at play here can be a bit much to …"

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Kierra Lanier SwitchRPG Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"The Hand of Merlin is a tough, yet enjoyable tactical RPG that tries to encourage players to play through multiple times to make up for its short runtime."

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Michal Mráz Gaming Professors Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The Hand of Merlin is a challenging roguelike RPG with turn-based battles and many multiple choice decisions. If you like a bit of reading and especially enjoy tactical turn-based combat, this title is right up your alley. For a title …"

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Mitch Vogel Nintendo Life Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"The Hand of Merlin may not bring anything new to the table, but fans of tough strategy games like XCOM will still find plenty to love here. The unforgiving roguelite structure and decision-driven gameplay offer up a lot of engaging …"

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Ryan Costa RPGamer Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"The Hand of Merlin is a quick tactical roguelite game with enough otherworldly energy packed into it that causes the short completion time to breeze by. With each run being only a few hours, players have the opportunity to try …"

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