I consider myself a fan of TM-works. I spent almost 9 years of my life playing FGO, I've played Extra and Extra CCC an innumerable amount of times, I've read all of Type-Moon's written works whether it's light novels or visual novels or material books or interviews, I've watched each adaptation and even translated some works unbeknownst to the community. The thought of a genuine single-player experience within this era of Type-Moon felt like a dream and I was initially very excited for this game, going so far as to pre-order the limited edition Musashi statue from the Koei-Tecmo JP store.
Unfortunately.. this game did not live up to my expectations. Visually and sonically this game is a treat. Koei-Tecmo was able to adapt brilliantly Rei Wataru's gorgeous illustrations and made a game that looks appealing. Daisuke Shinoda and Keita Haga's work on the OST is equally as beautiful. However, playing this game is difficult. The world is barren with very little to do between events and unmemorable with no distinct locations that leave an impression. The characters are somewhat charming but I felt the cast overall fell somewhat flat aside from the two lead characters of this narrative. And I found that the story often meandered between events with a significant portion spent running around trying to find one particular Master with no real payoff. Of course, the core of this action RPG is its gameplay but I was unable to truly enjoy it. I appreciate the effort in attempting to balance the more controlled, refined gameplay of a Master against the unruly, awe-inspiring gameplay of a Servant but this dichotomy resulted in poorly designed, and unfun, boss fights. Samurai Remnant attempts to balance musou gameplay with a more focused action RPG element but in trying to do both achieves a weird blend that is just awkward to play. And I think that's part of my complaint with Samurai Remnant.
It's clear in interviews with Kou Shibusawa in regard to Samurai Remnant that this game was intended to be an encapsulation of what made the Shimousa chapter in FGO so thrilling (no, this is not the part where you complain about how awful Epic of Remnant Shimousa was). Samurai Remnant captures that essence so brilliantly but unfortunately, in an attempt to be amicable for newcomers of the franchise Koei-Tecmo was unable to fully deliver a tight, action experience that they are otherwise known for whether it's Dynasty Warriors/Orochi or Nioh.
At the end of the day, I can see why so many like this game but it did not resonate with me.
Unfortunately.. this game did not live up to my expectations. Visually and sonically this game is a treat. Koei-Tecmo was able to adapt brilliantly Rei Wataru's gorgeous illustrations and made a game that looks appealing. Daisuke Shinoda and Keita Haga's work on the OST is equally as beautiful. However, playing this game is difficult. The world is barren with very little to do between events and unmemorable with no distinct locations that leave an impression. The characters are somewhat charming but I felt the cast overall fell somewhat flat aside from the two lead characters of this narrative. And I found that the story often meandered between events with a significant portion spent running around trying to find one particular Master with no real payoff. Of course, the core of this action RPG is its gameplay but I was unable to truly enjoy it. I appreciate the effort in attempting to balance the more controlled, refined gameplay of a Master against the unruly, awe-inspiring gameplay of a Servant but this dichotomy resulted in poorly designed, and unfun, boss fights. Samurai Remnant attempts to balance musou gameplay with a more focused action RPG element but in trying to do both achieves a weird blend that is just awkward to play. And I think that's part of my complaint with Samurai Remnant.
It's clear in interviews with Kou Shibusawa in regard to Samurai Remnant that this game was intended to be an encapsulation of what made the Shimousa chapter in FGO so thrilling (no, this is not the part where you complain about how awful Epic of Remnant Shimousa was). Samurai Remnant captures that essence so brilliantly but unfortunately, in an attempt to be amicable for newcomers of the franchise Koei-Tecmo was unable to fully deliver a tight, action experience that they are otherwise known for whether it's Dynasty Warriors/Orochi or Nioh.
At the end of the day, I can see why so many like this game but it did not resonate with me.
why do the good ones die early
Great game with cool servants and nice combat. Musashi world hopping
Need more knight servant and mobs variation, but it's a good game
Gachadan kazandıkları paradan biraz daha verselermiş süper oyun olurmuş ama bu hali ile de gayet güzel
Amazing action game with great story and environments. Characters are fantastic. Some bosses left me with some negative feels, especially the final boss, so while it is an amazing game, it cannot get the 5 stars.
I'll always appreciate the Fate series' commitment to being stupid. Like, a battle royal between heroes from myths and legends from around the world, but make it anime, is just inherently dumb and cool as hell. Of course, if you're not really into anime aesthetics then it's probably gonna rub you the wrong way, but honestly, I think over-the-top anime fighting suits the extravagant premise extremely well. Also, Gilgamesh is best girl.
It's peak
Great game for Fate enthusiasts.
Story is decent, nothing ground breaking, but is holding itself.
Combat was enjoyable for me. Side quests were mostly fetch quests tho, except for the digressions which were fun to play through.
Music is good in my opinion.
Story is decent, nothing ground breaking, but is holding itself.
Combat was enjoyable for me. Side quests were mostly fetch quests tho, except for the digressions which were fun to play through.
Music is good in my opinion.
História muito boa habituada na época dos samurais.
Servos novos, outros antigos mas muito queridos.
Gameplay pode ficar um pouco maçante para quem não é fechado com esse gênero, mas ao mesmo tempo ele disponhe de várias mecânicas diferentes para tentar impedir isso, como vários estilos de luta do protagonista, como a gameplay dos servos.
Servos novos, outros antigos mas muito queridos.
Gameplay pode ficar um pouco maçante para quem não é fechado com esse gênero, mas ao mesmo tempo ele disponhe de várias mecânicas diferentes para tentar impedir isso, como vários estilos de luta do protagonista, como a gameplay dos servos.
:(
Alright what's all this then. You got a ps2 era shoddy action rpg with a emphasis on servicing the fans of the IP attached to it. This will likely be a 6/10 type game at best but I might still fuck with it
Month of on and off grinding goes bye and my expectations are somewhat satisfied. The playing the video game part is sub-par and so is the story. Both are somehow perfectly paced in a way that both can never gain any momentum to get you to pay attention.
The story is alot of repeating elements and beats from the stay night but since it gets interrupted every minute by having to fight a guy, I'm somehow more engaged but also less interested. It's a weird unhappy middle ground this game strikes and it never brings anything to the table to really sell itself on something good.
Except for the 2 main characters. They aren't particularly in-depth or interesting, but they have decent banter and are just the cutest little things. Saber in particular makes me want to pull on their cheeks till they come off.
You should really not get this unless you are invested in the IP or have weird psuedo niche tastes. I'll hit this again when the DLC is dirt cheap.
Month of on and off grinding goes bye and my expectations are somewhat satisfied. The playing the video game part is sub-par and so is the story. Both are somehow perfectly paced in a way that both can never gain any momentum to get you to pay attention.
The story is alot of repeating elements and beats from the stay night but since it gets interrupted every minute by having to fight a guy, I'm somehow more engaged but also less interested. It's a weird unhappy middle ground this game strikes and it never brings anything to the table to really sell itself on something good.
Except for the 2 main characters. They aren't particularly in-depth or interesting, but they have decent banter and are just the cutest little things. Saber in particular makes me want to pull on their cheeks till they come off.
You should really not get this unless you are invested in the IP or have weird psuedo niche tastes. I'll hit this again when the DLC is dirt cheap.
"Umareru jidai o, machigaeta"
Musou games still aren't good (unless it's Persona 5 Strikers).
Omega Force continues their trend of successfully adapting the musou combat style to the quirks of other franchises, and Samurai Remnant is no exception.
Set in 1600s Edo, Japan, Samurai Remnant follows Miyamoto Iori as he is drawn into the Waxing Moon Ritual, an off-shoot of the series' Holy Grail war. Masters are selected and servants are summoned, and they must fight for the Waxing Moon to grant their wish. For being a musou game, the game actually is fairly text heavy (as is known for the series). Battles are smaller scale than you might expect too (usually no more than 30-40 at a time) as you hack, slash, and use magic as both Iori and a wide range of servants who have their own playable moments.
Overall, as a fan of Omega Force the combat is pretty fun. Iori has numerous different blade styles to choose from for different situations and a huge skill tree to improve them. He can also tag in his servant when the meter is full to temporarily play as them and dish out big damage. To compensate for the smaller enemy counts, some magical enemies have a 'shell gauge' that must be broken which prolongs fights to last more than ten seconds. It works well enough, and reinforces how strong certain foes are.
Instead of traipsing across large battlefields, the game consists of a huge number of districts across Edo. Visit shops/food stalls, complete little trials for the townspeople, and pet animals. Enemy encounters (outside of the plot) are clearly marked on the map, so the player really can go at their own pace and decide how much extra combat they want to engage in. There are also periodic 'Font Battles', which are tactical territory capture battles that take place across the map. Try to capture all the spirit fonts you can while routing enemies and going into mini-encounters. It's fun, if a little bit easy to outsmart the AI.
My main detractors however unfortunately come from the narrative. There are certain aspects I love (Iori's dynamic with his servant is certainly the highlight), but a lot of stuff just feels undercooked. There are a couple choices you can make during the game to change the outcome pretty significantly, but depending on which route you are on, some characters are inexplicably absent. This feels more like an excuse to add more replay value than there should be, but I guess I really just wish the character development (of characters who aren't the main pair) could be on the same level as Stay Night or even Extra.
Still, if you are into the Fate series or even just like musou games, this is a solid entry for both fans and newcomers alike. No prior knowledge of the franchise is needed to jump in, and if you DO like it, I highly recommend checking out the aforementioned Fate games. This is as good a place as any to start.
Set in 1600s Edo, Japan, Samurai Remnant follows Miyamoto Iori as he is drawn into the Waxing Moon Ritual, an off-shoot of the series' Holy Grail war. Masters are selected and servants are summoned, and they must fight for the Waxing Moon to grant their wish. For being a musou game, the game actually is fairly text heavy (as is known for the series). Battles are smaller scale than you might expect too (usually no more than 30-40 at a time) as you hack, slash, and use magic as both Iori and a wide range of servants who have their own playable moments.
Overall, as a fan of Omega Force the combat is pretty fun. Iori has numerous different blade styles to choose from for different situations and a huge skill tree to improve them. He can also tag in his servant when the meter is full to temporarily play as them and dish out big damage. To compensate for the smaller enemy counts, some magical enemies have a 'shell gauge' that must be broken which prolongs fights to last more than ten seconds. It works well enough, and reinforces how strong certain foes are.
Instead of traipsing across large battlefields, the game consists of a huge number of districts across Edo. Visit shops/food stalls, complete little trials for the townspeople, and pet animals. Enemy encounters (outside of the plot) are clearly marked on the map, so the player really can go at their own pace and decide how much extra combat they want to engage in. There are also periodic 'Font Battles', which are tactical territory capture battles that take place across the map. Try to capture all the spirit fonts you can while routing enemies and going into mini-encounters. It's fun, if a little bit easy to outsmart the AI.
My main detractors however unfortunately come from the narrative. There are certain aspects I love (Iori's dynamic with his servant is certainly the highlight), but a lot of stuff just feels undercooked. There are a couple choices you can make during the game to change the outcome pretty significantly, but depending on which route you are on, some characters are inexplicably absent. This feels more like an excuse to add more replay value than there should be, but I guess I really just wish the character development (of characters who aren't the main pair) could be on the same level as Stay Night or even Extra.
Still, if you are into the Fate series or even just like musou games, this is a solid entry for both fans and newcomers alike. No prior knowledge of the franchise is needed to jump in, and if you DO like it, I highly recommend checking out the aforementioned Fate games. This is as good a place as any to start.
Good story, great looking graphics, very fun musou-esque combat with different sword stances for the MC similar to Nioh. Digressions were great plus you got to spend more time with the servants.
Personally the leyline sections were fun at first but grew to be tedious for me towards the end of the game. Shell breaking can be a bit of a pain on some tougher bosses/challenges.
Personally the leyline sections were fun at first but grew to be tedious for me towards the end of the game. Shell breaking can be a bit of a pain on some tougher bosses/challenges.
-1 star for no playable Gilgamesh during main story.
Fate has always topped my list of favorite anime series, drawing me in with its clever mix of historical figures and rich, mythical backstories. So, you can imagine my excitement for a standalone game set in Edo Japan—a period brimming with intrigue and drama. Unfortunately, "Fate/Samurai Remnant" didn't quite hit the mark for me narratively.
The game trips up most notably with its protagonist, Iori. While he’s meant to be a central figure, Iori feels bland and static, especially when you compare him to Saber, who completely steals the spotlight. Saber’s evolution is the real draw here—she’s not only charismatic but shows significant growth, making every one of her scenes a treat. Iori, on the other hand, only starts to shine way too late—it’s like he finally shows up just as the party’s winding down, making it more awkward than impressive. While the masters each have fascinating backgrounds that could offer a deeper dive into Edo’s various societal roles—whether they’re a fierce warrior or a crafty tactician—this potential is largely unexplored. We only really get a good look at one master, leaving me craving that broader narrative exploration both historical and character depth wise. And while the servants do get some side stories, I wish the game would delve deeper into their individual tales and their interactions with the historical landscape of Edo Japan.
What makes the game occasionally sparkle is its master-servant dynamics, which echo the engaging essence of the Fate series. However, the overall narrative feels inconsistent, with many subplots that seem more like filler than compelling content. The game sets up some promising story threads that are either left unresolved or superficially tied off, leaving you with more questions than answers. There are moments where it delivers the complex character dynamics and historical depth we expect from Fate. Yet, these moments are sporadic and often drowned out by the overarching issues of shallow storytelling and uneven character development, particularly noticeable in the early to mid-game sections.
I think the game shows us a glimpse of what could be, a glimpse of brilliance, but it falls short of maintaining a gripping narrative or developing its characters evenly across the board. It’s like getting a beautifully wrapped gift that isn’t quite what you hoped for inside.
The game trips up most notably with its protagonist, Iori. While he’s meant to be a central figure, Iori feels bland and static, especially when you compare him to Saber, who completely steals the spotlight. Saber’s evolution is the real draw here—she’s not only charismatic but shows significant growth, making every one of her scenes a treat. Iori, on the other hand, only starts to shine way too late—it’s like he finally shows up just as the party’s winding down, making it more awkward than impressive. While the masters each have fascinating backgrounds that could offer a deeper dive into Edo’s various societal roles—whether they’re a fierce warrior or a crafty tactician—this potential is largely unexplored. We only really get a good look at one master, leaving me craving that broader narrative exploration both historical and character depth wise. And while the servants do get some side stories, I wish the game would delve deeper into their individual tales and their interactions with the historical landscape of Edo Japan.
What makes the game occasionally sparkle is its master-servant dynamics, which echo the engaging essence of the Fate series. However, the overall narrative feels inconsistent, with many subplots that seem more like filler than compelling content. The game sets up some promising story threads that are either left unresolved or superficially tied off, leaving you with more questions than answers. There are moments where it delivers the complex character dynamics and historical depth we expect from Fate. Yet, these moments are sporadic and often drowned out by the overarching issues of shallow storytelling and uneven character development, particularly noticeable in the early to mid-game sections.
I think the game shows us a glimpse of what could be, a glimpse of brilliance, but it falls short of maintaining a gripping narrative or developing its characters evenly across the board. It’s like getting a beautifully wrapped gift that isn’t quite what you hoped for inside.
game for stoners (fate fans)
servant go brr
Good story. Gameplay is better than any other Fate game i've played but honestly still is a bit lacking and gets very repetitive quite fast. Still enjoyed the gameplay enough to be able to get through the story unlike Fate/Extella.
Have not played the DLC for the game since i've not had the time for it.
Have not played the DLC for the game since i've not had the time for it.
To Be Born on The Wrong Era, Is To Become a Samurai Remnant.
Performance is whacky on the PC version but nonetheless if you're a fate fan this is a fun game with a good story.
I swear, I'll definitely return to this asap. But it's already objectively the best Fate game. I know the competition isn't much a challenge since all we have are:
- a hated gacha
- two atypical (rock-scissors-paper) RPGs
- two serviceable musou
- the VNs I guess
- a hated gacha
- two atypical (rock-scissors-paper) RPGs
- two serviceable musou
- the VNs I guess
Hiken, Tsubame Gaeshi
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I would love to rate this lower because boy does it drag on with the same gameplay, enough to the point that I just used cheat engine to speed things along. The story is really fucking solid Iori, Chiemon, Musashi, Yamato, Yui, Ushi, are great characters and I love this version of the holy grail war so I cant complain that much.
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I did both normal endings, along the ng+ one (rat version, watched snake's on youtube), and as my first proper Fate experience, knowing only a few characters by name and design, I had a really good time with this game, if this game is just one more example of how good Fate can be, I will be willing to dig deeper into the series
y'all better give me my 60 dollars back before I get mad
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Miyamoto "Let's Give War a Chance" Iori
This was initially on my backlog as "hell yea more Fate trash" because I can't help but be soothed by it. But then I stepped it up earlier in the backlog because people were saying it has a surprisingly good story!
And I agree, I think that for the kind of game it is, the story is really competently done. It's just done in the same way Fate/Apocrypha is -- and of course, the two share a scenario writer -- where the mechanics of the narrative framework are explored in a really interesting way, but the emotional beats are hit just for the sake of hitting emotional beats. Fate has a bit of a late Star Wars problem where as we actually define the mechanics -- "Saint Graphs" and "Spirit Origins" and so forth -- our characters themselves become aware of these concepts, and define themselves more mechanically. None of these words were in the Bible (i.e. Fate/stay night). At the time, they were handwaved concepts and gradually were made law based on the needs of the narrative for the emotional impact.
And like Fate/Apocrypha it sacrifices the emotional climax in favour of a more action-oriented approach. It is indeed quite Cool to watch, and our choice of Servants in this story are also well-picked. So why did I not really get all that into them as people? It kind of had a "damn...that sucks" feel whereas every moment in Fate/stay night ripped right through me. The setup for what these people were feeling was done in excruciating detail. We don't really have room for that in action games nor in 24-episode action anime.
All that said, the game starts out so strong. I think I spent the first 14 hours of this game in two long, long sessions of play. It's just that the loop is not deep enough to carry through the back half. There's mechanics, but they function more as ways of breaking up what is effectively button mashing. As you learn the later stances, you get a lot more from just hitting the X button than you do anything else. It's just walk in a room, see some spawns, hit X, go home. The bosses have some interesting opportunities for Ripostes, and one or two boss fights had me hitting reset and going in for another round (I tried facing Rogue Berserker kinda early).
Omega Force is in a great stride at exactly this: button masher tie-ins to narratively-strong IPs that deliver a great additional narrative within a real basic game loop.
But really I don't know what I'm complaining about. I had a great time! I think I just started out like "holy shit" and I felt sad that I was getting tired of it by the end. I didn't even want to NG+ to do the other story routes.
And I agree, I think that for the kind of game it is, the story is really competently done. It's just done in the same way Fate/Apocrypha is -- and of course, the two share a scenario writer -- where the mechanics of the narrative framework are explored in a really interesting way, but the emotional beats are hit just for the sake of hitting emotional beats. Fate has a bit of a late Star Wars problem where as we actually define the mechanics -- "Saint Graphs" and "Spirit Origins" and so forth -- our characters themselves become aware of these concepts, and define themselves more mechanically. None of these words were in the Bible (i.e. Fate/stay night). At the time, they were handwaved concepts and gradually were made law based on the needs of the narrative for the emotional impact.
And like Fate/Apocrypha it sacrifices the emotional climax in favour of a more action-oriented approach. It is indeed quite Cool to watch, and our choice of Servants in this story are also well-picked. So why did I not really get all that into them as people? It kind of had a "damn...that sucks" feel whereas every moment in Fate/stay night ripped right through me. The setup for what these people were feeling was done in excruciating detail. We don't really have room for that in action games nor in 24-episode action anime.
All that said, the game starts out so strong. I think I spent the first 14 hours of this game in two long, long sessions of play. It's just that the loop is not deep enough to carry through the back half. There's mechanics, but they function more as ways of breaking up what is effectively button mashing. As you learn the later stances, you get a lot more from just hitting the X button than you do anything else. It's just walk in a room, see some spawns, hit X, go home. The bosses have some interesting opportunities for Ripostes, and one or two boss fights had me hitting reset and going in for another round (I tried facing Rogue Berserker kinda early).
Omega Force is in a great stride at exactly this: button masher tie-ins to narratively-strong IPs that deliver a great additional narrative within a real basic game loop.
But really I don't know what I'm complaining about. I had a great time! I think I just started out like "holy shit" and I felt sad that I was getting tired of it by the end. I didn't even want to NG+ to do the other story routes.