Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is a 2020 remaster of a sprawling action RPG, offering over 50 hours of gameplay in the high-fantasy world of Amalur. You play as the Fateless One, exploring diverse regions while utilizing a flexible Destiny System to blend melee, magic, and agility in real-time combat. This version modernizes the original's presentation with updated graphics and refined mechanics while preserving the core structure and fluid action combat system.
This Re-Reckoning version serves as a comprehensive visual and technical update to the original release. The remaster focuses heavily on modernizing the presentation for current-generation consoles and PC. Key enhancements include updated graphics, improved visual fidelity, and refined gameplay mechanics that smooth out the experience compared to the initial launch.
The game is renowned for its flexible class system, known as the Destiny System. Instead of being locked into traditional archetypes, players build their character by investing points across Might (strength), Finesse (agility), and Sorcery (magic). This allows for hybrid builds that encourage experimentation in combat. The action RPG combat emphasizes fast-paced, combo-driven encounters, utilizing special "Fateshift" moves when the player builds up enough momentum.
The Collector’s Edition centers on providing the definitive version of the base game and its associated content. It includes the full, enhanced base game experience. Unlike some releases, this version does not feature any new, separate DLCs or expansions released post-launch; it compiles the core adventure.
This remaster is fundamentally faithful to the original experience crafted by Big Huge Games. The world design, narrative structure, and the core mechanics of the Destiny System remain intact. The goal of this release is to polish the existing foundation rather than fundamentally alter the established lore or gameplay direction of the original title.
This remastered experience was released in 2020 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Microsoft Windows).