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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a singleplayer, souls-like and dark fantasy game
developed by TipsWorks
and published by Giant Global.
Released on March 11th 2021 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Russian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil and Korean.
It has received 1,275 reviews of which 895 were positive and 380 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 64bit, Windows 8.1 64bit Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD® FX-6300
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 750 Ti / ATI Radeon HD 7950
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 25 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 11 sound device
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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a dark fantasy action role-playing game that sets out to translate the core ideas of the Souls-like genre into a more focused, narrative-driven experience. Developed by TipsWorks and published by Giant Global, this definitive release packages the full base game together with all major post-launch content, presenting a complete version of the grim world of Solas for PC players. From the outset, the game establishes a bleak, oppressive tone, leaning heavily into themes of despair, decay, and faith, and it consistently prioritizes atmosphere and challenge over accessibility or spectacle. The story follows Terrence, a Courier tasked with navigating a world slowly being consumed by a mysterious phenomenon known as the Dark Mist. Rather than relying on straightforward exposition, the narrative is delivered through fragmented dialogue, cryptic NPC encounters, item descriptions, and environmental cues. This approach mirrors classic Souls-like storytelling, encouraging players to actively piece together the lore rather than passively absorb it. The world feels ancient and worn down, populated by characters who are often as broken as the landscapes they inhabit. While this method of storytelling can be deeply engaging for players who enjoy ambiguity and interpretation, it can also feel opaque, leaving some narrative threads unresolved or deliberately vague, which may frustrate those seeking a more clearly structured plot. Combat is the backbone of the experience and is where Pascal’s Wager most clearly defines its identity. Encounters are slow, deliberate, and unforgiving, demanding careful timing, stamina management, and an understanding of enemy patterns. Button-mashing is quickly punished, and even common enemies can become deadly if approached carelessly. A standout element is the Sanity system, which adds an extra layer of pressure to every fight. As characters take damage or engage in prolonged combat, their Sanity decreases, reducing maximum health and eventually pushing enemies — particularly bosses — into more aggressive and unpredictable states. This mechanic reinforces the game’s themes while also forcing players to weigh risk and reward, deciding when to press forward and when to retreat to recover. One of the game’s more distinctive features is its roster of playable characters. As the journey progresses, Terrence is joined by other companions, each with their own weapons, abilities, and combat rhythms. Some favor heavy, methodical strikes, while others excel in agility or technical playstyles. This variety encourages experimentation and allows players to adapt to different enemy types and environments. Although character switching is limited to specific moments outside of combat, the system still adds strategic depth and keeps the gameplay from becoming monotonous over its lengthy campaign. Visually, Pascal’s Wager conveys mood more than raw technical prowess. The environments are drenched in shadows, muted colors, and gothic architecture, creating a consistently somber atmosphere that suits the narrative. However, the game’s origins on less powerful hardware are evident in its relatively simple textures, limited environmental detail, and restrained animations when compared to modern PC action RPGs. While these shortcomings may stand out to players accustomed to high-budget productions, the art direction and lighting often compensate by maintaining a strong sense of place and emotional weight. The soundtrack further reinforces this mood, using restrained, melancholic compositions that underscore the loneliness and danger of the journey. Exploration plays a significant role in shaping the overall experience. Levels are interconnected and often loop back on themselves, rewarding attentive players with shortcuts, hidden paths, and optional encounters. Side content and optional bosses expand the world and provide additional challenges, though the lack of frequent fast travel can sometimes make backtracking feel tedious. Progression systems, including skill upgrades and equipment enhancements, offer meaningful choices but can feel uneven at times, with certain builds or characters proving significantly more effective than others depending on the situation. Despite its ambition, the game is not without flaws. Balancing issues occasionally surface, particularly during difficulty spikes that can feel abrupt or overly punishing. Camera behavior in tight spaces can become problematic during intense fights, and some quality-of-life features common in the genre are either limited or absent. These rough edges, combined with the deliberately obscure narrative, make Pascal’s Wager a title that demands patience and a willingness to engage on its own terms. Ultimately, Pascal’s Wager: Definitive Edition stands as a serious and earnest interpretation of the Souls-like formula rather than a simple imitation. Its strength lies in its oppressive atmosphere, methodical combat, and willingness to experiment with systems like Sanity to reinforce its themes. While it may not match the technical polish or expansive scope of genre heavyweights, it offers a focused, challenging, and thematically cohesive experience that will resonate with players who appreciate difficulty, ambiguity, and dark fantasy worlds shaped by suffering and mystery. Rating: 7/10
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Loved it, play it if you have played most other souls like and looking for something new to play. The atmosphere is quite unique, so is the lore and so on, sure it takes a lot ques from other dark fantasies, but it still came out quite special. The movement is heavy and deliberated, takes a bit to get the hang of it, not bad but the weakest point of the game. Music and voice acting is quite good specially later on. Visuals are like the ones form a ps2 game that was ported to ps3, but I'm saying it as a positive, since its artstyle does a great job to make it look good on that level of tech. Great content and price, get it
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A fun souls like with a great cast of playable characters. Game runs smooth for me. No crashes, fps drops or lag spikes. The art style and soundtrack are great, they create a sense of immersion in a grim fantasy world. The two worst aspects of the game, I think, are how slow some characters feel (MC and coffin guy) and some hitboxes or parry timings are weird.
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The MC is very slow. Good thing there's the Tide of Oblivion DLC that has another playable character making everything easier. By the time I got to the main game final boss, the MC was already overwhelming.
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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition received 895 positive votes out of a total of 1,275 achieving a rating of 6.79.
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Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition was developed by TipsWorks and published by Giant Global.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is not playable on MacOS.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is not playable on Linux.
Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a single-player game.
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Developer
TipsWorks
Publisher
Giant Global
Release
11 Mar 2021
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