I really do like how this game remixes several plot elements from Fate/stay night in a way that constantly surprises people familiar with that story while still being very approachable to newcomers and doesn't overstay its welcome. That said, I also probably have a more positive view on this title because I picked Saber as my Servant and used a guide, she really does make the very novel yet poorly executed battle system a lot easier to handle with her brute strength. I'm watching a friend do a Caster playthrough right now and I can feel his frustration during some parts. That isn't to say I like Saber solely because of her ease of use, she's actually one of my favorite characters in the entire Fate franchise, and a great representation of how Extra expands upon Stay Night thematically with the ways she compares and contrasts to Stay Night's Saber.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2021


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