Post by bramblett05 on Feb 3, 2017 6:46:03 GMT
Well I'm a huge fan of the DW gameplay style though DW8 left a sour taste in my mouth but Marvelous has redeemed it quite a bit with Fate and though it has some issues, the gameplay and frame rate make this a top notch must buy for any fan of the DW games. I won't touch on story because it's confusing to me but just know there is a lot of it but being new to the series, I was completely lost on it but I'm touching up on the other aspects.
Starting with gameplay the point of the game is taking over areas and reclaiming the world of SE.RA.PH or serial phantasm and it's a huge war with servants who are past legendary warriors serving along side warriors like Jenne De Arc and other actual legends in a holy grail war. You have to have a set number of keys to complete the grid and make the level boss appear and while it seems basic, sometimes you have side missions to complete as well adding flavor.
Facing off against aggressors clears the block making it yours but creatures known as plants will add more enemies and make them invade your areas and cause you trouble unless you stop them first.You have a good bit of classes as well like saber, lancers, archers and fighters to mix it up.
The presentation is the bread and butter with silky frame rate and fluid motion and the details to the clothing really shine. Visual effects when fighting add a blur to the action making it quite nice to see in motion. Music fits the mood and never slows a beat and voice acting is Japanese with English subs but does a solid job. There is a help guide with terms and a little backstory but unless you are a fan to the series, you will be lost.
There is free battle and side stories with the other characters so you aren't just set in story mode and you can bond with all characters which makes it able to add more helpful customization to your characters in battle like adding fire attack and increasing damage. Grinding is somewhat a factor but not so much as it hinders you in progressing.
Overall this is a great title with few flaws. A lock on feature would have been nice but I'll take what his offers any day which is great gameplay and good replayability. DW players should have already pick this up but if not then do so.
Score 8.9 out of 10
+ Great graphics
Good selection of fighters
Gameplay is fast and fun
- Needs a lock on feature
Story is confusing
(Not part of the score but dlc costumes really?)
Starting with gameplay the point of the game is taking over areas and reclaiming the world of SE.RA.PH or serial phantasm and it's a huge war with servants who are past legendary warriors serving along side warriors like Jenne De Arc and other actual legends in a holy grail war. You have to have a set number of keys to complete the grid and make the level boss appear and while it seems basic, sometimes you have side missions to complete as well adding flavor.
Facing off against aggressors clears the block making it yours but creatures known as plants will add more enemies and make them invade your areas and cause you trouble unless you stop them first.You have a good bit of classes as well like saber, lancers, archers and fighters to mix it up.
The presentation is the bread and butter with silky frame rate and fluid motion and the details to the clothing really shine. Visual effects when fighting add a blur to the action making it quite nice to see in motion. Music fits the mood and never slows a beat and voice acting is Japanese with English subs but does a solid job. There is a help guide with terms and a little backstory but unless you are a fan to the series, you will be lost.
There is free battle and side stories with the other characters so you aren't just set in story mode and you can bond with all characters which makes it able to add more helpful customization to your characters in battle like adding fire attack and increasing damage. Grinding is somewhat a factor but not so much as it hinders you in progressing.
Overall this is a great title with few flaws. A lock on feature would have been nice but I'll take what his offers any day which is great gameplay and good replayability. DW players should have already pick this up but if not then do so.
Score 8.9 out of 10
+ Great graphics
Good selection of fighters
Gameplay is fast and fun
- Needs a lock on feature
Story is confusing
(Not part of the score but dlc costumes really?)