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. XboxAddict
    90
    The graphics and sounds will only keep the spirit of the Old West alive as you take out hundreds of outlaws with a few pulls of a trigger. Add addictive multiplayer modes and a low price tag of $29.99, Dead Man’s Hand is easily the best buy so far of 2004.
  2. Playboy
    88
    A unique scoring system lets you unlock killer trick shots - if ya ain't a coward that is. [Dec 2003, p.44]
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  3. Stuff
    80
    What we really like about the game is that the unrelenting, merciless killing just feels right.
  5. GamePro
    80
    Despite its failings, Dead Man's Hand has enough character, style, and atmosphere to make it an enjoyable time killer. [June 2004, p.70]
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  6. Times Online
    80
    The Wild West theme lends itself well to the FPS treatment, and the primitive weaponry brings an almost liberating freedom to the gameplay.
  7. Game Informer
    78
    There are way too many technical problems to list, but it makes up for them with a cool theme, fun environmental interactions, a decent story, and gameplay that's, well, fun. [Apr 2004, p.106]

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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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