some of the tightest character writing since stay/night, though i think that the villain-of-the-week format of this holy grail war denies most of the cast the depth you'd expect (or desire) out of a successor to said story. unfortunately said format means the plot structure is pretty rote and repetitive without much in the way of divergence from its own linearity, which isn't easily overlooked considering the lackluster ending of the only character arc that really gets any room to breathe: the protagonist's.
also, probably the single worst combat system i've ever had to deal with in a jrpg. rng is always bad game design in my book, but basing your combat almost exclusively around it is pretty much unforgivable.
also, probably the single worst combat system i've ever had to deal with in a jrpg. rng is always bad game design in my book, but basing your combat almost exclusively around it is pretty much unforgivable.
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@blazingwaters I don't disagree that it all works in service of Hakuno and their characterization but since I absolutely hate the way their story ends everything else falls apart since all the other things I think are lackluster about F/EX are more acceptable in the context of laying the foundation for Hakuno's development as a character
That's fair, was really just giving my piece on it. I would say more but again, wikidiver and I only played up to the fight w/ Rider so I can't add anything meaningful. Most I can say now is tht I like the vibes and the OST provided by Shinji Hosoe. That's a banger right there.
Wish we got more info about the remake rn cause I'm pretty curious to know if they'll add much to it, also if they're gonna keep the Arcueid and Ryougi cameos...
Wish we got more info about the remake rn cause I'm pretty curious to know if they'll add much to it, also if they're gonna keep the Arcueid and Ryougi cameos...
BlazingWaters
9 months ago
Also the RPS system is something I'm glad exists if only cause of how batshit of an idea it is, and how not even a guide that literally lists out all potential patterns to eke the win out will work 100%. It's fucked up but kind of hilarious to see in action.