Dead Man's Hand

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Atari
  • Release Date: Mar 3, 2004
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 4 out of 31
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  1. GMR Magazine
    40
    Fails at almost every level. The framerate shudders like a dying horse. [June 2004, p.86]
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  2. Eurogamer
    40
    If you can tolerate the predictable levels, bad AI, targeting nonsense and the general sea of mediocrity that persists throughout then you might discover a flicker of entertainment.
  3. G4 TV
    40
    Amusing enough for an Old West-themed shooter, but the so-called new features are either gimmicks, or, as in the case of the auto-aiming, outright annoying. The game is decent for the most part, but doesn't do the great subject matter justice.
  5. Edge Magazine
    30
    Technically, ... Dead Man's Hand is a mess - which is a shame because this could have been a whole barrel of fun. [May 2004, p.107]
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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Dnoyce4
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. As much as this game has horrible design for its fighting and combat, this game still has its Charm giving everyone a story and a good one as well. The gameplay can be overwhelming at times, as well as when your playing the Xbox version, never played the PC version of the game but i do know that Xbox is the way to go. When you play the game and beat the 1st main stage, get the 2nd Winchester and just shoot everyone. Its an aim-bot gun for everyone. I remember one of the bosses being about throwing dynamite at it, but when your playing the Original Xbox version, the game chugs! which makes itself at almost 10 frames per second which is not acceptable. Overall, this game is incredible and splendidly smart.… Full Review »
  2. Gamegriller
    Jun 16, 2004
    7
    I don't think this game is always being treated fairly. Yes, it does lag in framerate, and it does look somewhat dated, but it is very I don't think this game is always being treated fairly. Yes, it does lag in framerate, and it does look somewhat dated, but it is very enjoyable as a western first person shooter with many campy qualities and decent fps action.… Full Review »
  3. AnthonyC.
    Mar 23, 2004
    8
    This game has the realism i like and the multiplayer to boot so it is better than most but not the best.
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