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Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star |OT| Arturia BeenDraggin'
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Drillary Clinton
Banned
Ok, I got impatient and jumped into this. I'm actually having a really hard time getting EX ratings because the bosses always show up before I can capture all the territories. And then, because they hunt you down, I can't seem to get clear of them long enough to capture the remaining territories. Any tips on how to make them take longer to show up or get them off my back once they do?
You can try to take over the lower rank areas before you complete the matrix with a higher rank one. Also baiting the boss into an adjacent area can give you some time, and liberal use of dashes can help separate the aggressors so you can kill them while avoiding the boss.
R_thanatos
Member
Started early this night.
Love this game dialog.
I actually changed my PS4 screenshot settings in order to capture this
Loving it.
i'm also quite happy that this game seems to take place like right after Fate extra ending
Love this game dialog.
I actually changed my PS4 screenshot settings in order to capture this
Loving it.
i'm also quite happy that this game seems to take place like right after Fate extra ending
So if I've only watched Fate/Zero, have a casual familiarity with the characters but also happen to be a huge fan of musou games is this game worth checking out? Are the characters fun to play as & is there room for replayability? Trying to decide if I should check this out or the Attack on Titan musou game instead.
Elaugaufein
Member
There's not much from Fate / Zero in this game its primarily based on Fate Extra (and Fate Extra CCC which never got a western release) with some references to Stay Night. But if you find the concept of Heroic Spirits and such interesting rather than specific characters it's good. The game play is musou, though it's different to some extent and I'm not sure how I feel about some of the changes (the territory control is interesting but it can also turn things into a real grind / spiral if you start to lose and the mini map is sort of poor for something that depends so much on territory control (it doesn't show levels or any details of rooms and the markings for significant enemies is poor (too hard to make out)).
SliceSabre
Banned
Beat the full main story of the game. Absolutely loved the game. Doesn't beat Fate/Extra in my book but it comes damn sure close.
The scene at the end with Little Altera, Nero, Tamamo and FeMC was the most adorable thing I've seen in Fate in some fucking time.
God, there's so much story content in this game. Not going to delve into spoilers but I reached a point where I thought it was over and then...NOPE! There's all the side story missions too...holy crap.
I bought the game blind (well, almost blind) and I'm super glad I did. The limited edition is gorgeous as well (though the inside of the box came damaged but I don't give a damn about that).
I agree with Karak's review on the gotta-go-fast mentality in this game (and all the other points to be honest). Perma-dashing through sectors, hitting here and there, putting out fires on Defense, hunting plants, running from bosses, despite the limited combo options (a musou standard) the game is still so damn fun to play.
Also buying all the costume dlc because a : I support fanservice for everyone & b : nothing says "I am Altera, Destroyer of Worlds" like a beach outfit.
I bought the game blind (well, almost blind) and I'm super glad I did. The limited edition is gorgeous as well (though the inside of the box came damaged but I don't give a damn about that).
I agree with Karak's review on the gotta-go-fast mentality in this game (and all the other points to be honest). Perma-dashing through sectors, hitting here and there, putting out fires on Defense, hunting plants, running from bosses, despite the limited combo options (a musou standard) the game is still so damn fun to play.
Also buying all the costume dlc because a : I support fanservice for everyone & b : nothing says "I am Altera, Destroyer of Worlds" like a beach outfit.
Unknown Soldier
Member
The Nasuverse is characterized by it's grimdark nature. That's how it has always been since it's beginning. I'm not sure what you are arguing about here.
That is precisely my issue. Other franchises like KnK or Tsukihime have had a majority dose of pretty dark stuff. And FSN despite having more lighter social sim elements and small talk, are generally apart of that dynamic as well.
But somehow many fans who come in from Zero castigate everything not Zero because it takes place in a high school setting, and is not 'portrayed' like Ufotable's Zero, even though Gen Urobuchi's contribution to Fate was co-written by Nasu and all these works have a similar dynamic.
The arguments against the rest of the franchise are not warrented
I think you linked the wrong screenshots. I don't see Tamamo anywhere.
I always thought Gilgamesh was an asshole but he seriously shot in the top 5 of my favourite Fate characters after act 3 haha.
Edit : Also his swimsuit being totally Free!! is simply perfect, lol.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Gilgamesh being an asshole is an integral part of his character and backstory.
That being said, he did give us this gem so I can't hate the guy too much.
Am I ever playing CCC in english?
Unknown Soldier
Member
I dunno. The fan translation project supposedly got restarted recently but I haven't heard much about it since.
The little cockblocker haha
Unknown Soldier
Member
Gil is also an amazing heart surgeon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imrC3HWwCDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imrC3HWwCDU
Wow this game has a lot of story... currently heading to the "last arc" so far it has been good... it has a lot of fanservice (expected) but the game has been really odd for a "warriors type game"
I would love for it to go back later on the RPG elements from the PSP versions..
Or give me a fighting game again!
I would love for it to go back later on the RPG elements from the PSP versions..
Or give me a fighting game again!
R_thanatos
Member
Finished the second arc.
I really dislike neutral zones.
Archimedes is an idiot.
Gilgamesh is as expected.
Tamano is the FOXIEST
Time to go to sleep and start the third arc tomorrow
I really dislike neutral zones.
Archimedes is an idiot.
Gilgamesh is as expected.
Tamano is the FOXIEST
Time to go to sleep and start the third arc tomorrow
Oh he definitely is an arsehole, but that's what makes him so great! He has the best quips.
Valkerionseven
Member
How would this game fare for a non-Fate fan but as someone who likes beat um ups?
The game throws a lot of terms at you since it's a direct sequel from CCC but there's an encyclopedia ingame that can explain shit. In terms of content there's plenty to do tbh but the gameplay is pure Musou. If you don't like that then this might not be for you.
Unbelievable Fate Game 10/10 amazing story told and an Amazing cast of old Characters from the Fate Stay Night Series, Gilgamesh being the best from the lot in my opinion Rider just Joins Altera like it's nothing doesn't that stomp on his pride being a king and all? But Giligamesh hes the most OP character still story wise, he joins Altera only after watching her suffer, and almost lose, than be astounished that a master was serving Altera, all to watch a masters suffering, and whenever Gilgameshs music ques in its amazing, hoping they push out more games and the original Fate Stay Night games to the NA one day
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Ugh.
Going from Saber Route to Caster route is like a giant slap in the face.
Saber's got decent Strength, a good AoE to most of her combos for spamming grunts to get the region-bosses to appear (just forgot the name, lol), and doesn't fold like tissue paper when being hit.
Had to replay two of the earlier stages on hard difficulty as Caster to get a high enough level for some of the last fights.
Definitely a decent continuation of Fate/Extra's story though, even if a part of me isn't overly fond of the long exposition with no edit
spoken) dialogue at all on the MC's end.
/mourns the English release of CCC.
Going from Saber Route to Caster route is like a giant slap in the face.
Saber's got decent Strength, a good AoE to most of her combos for spamming grunts to get the region-bosses to appear (just forgot the name, lol), and doesn't fold like tissue paper when being hit.
Had to replay two of the earlier stages on hard difficulty as Caster to get a high enough level for some of the last fights.
Definitely a decent continuation of Fate/Extra's story though, even if a part of me isn't overly fond of the long exposition with no edit
spoken) dialogue at all on the MC's end./mourns the English release of CCC.
Just use a code cast config with switch and wreck shit with Karna.
R_thanatos
Member
Ugh.
Going from Saber Route to Caster route is like a giant slap in the face.
Saber's got decent Strength, a good AoE to most of her combos for spamming grunts to get the region-bosses to appear (just forgot the name, lol), and doesn't fold like tissue paper when being hit.
Had to replay two of the earlier stages on hard difficulty as Caster to get a high enough level for some of the last fights.
Definitely a decent continuation of Fate/Extra's story though, even if a part of me isn't overly fond of the long exposition with no edit
/mourns the English release of CCC.
Dash + triangle with caster
Thank me later
R_thanatos
Member
I'm in the middle of ARC3 .
Damn titan altera is just ...
Wow .i wasn't ready.
All 3 main servant nero , tamano , altera are freaking amazing in their own rights
And goddamn gilgamesh is such a treat .. that dialog is nearly perfect.
How to befriend a Titan in a couple of lessons
Damn titan altera is just ...
Wow .i wasn't ready.
All 3 main servant nero , tamano , altera are freaking amazing in their own rights
And goddamn gilgamesh is such a treat .. that dialog is nearly perfect.
How to befriend a Titan in a couple of lessons
cj_iwakura
Member
If you have any idea how massive the script is, you understand.
Elaugaufein
Member
Yeah, Type:MOON has never believed in using 1 word when you a paragraph of almost purple prose will do.
Char Aznable
Member
Just got the game, started on hard, played the first staged it was fun and relaxing just the kind of game i need right now.
R_thanatos
Member
I just finished it.
I loved it.
From start to finish, i love everything about this game.
The most entertaining aspect of this game is without a doubt the dialog.
Congrats to the localisation Team , you did a splendid job.
Gilgamesh dialog was ON POINT ...
The nero & tamamo blanter was near perfect.
The music was really good. the movesets for each character was well done.
I'm honnestly surprised. i wasn't supposed to enjoy this game this much.
It's trully the sequel to fate Extra that i wanted, while i'm disapointed i discovered elizabeth "raw" having skipped CC , the rest of every character motivations were crystal clear.
Clap clap clap
This game was for someone like me and i loved every second of it 9/10.
I want a sequel.
I didn't expect to enjoy the third act as much as i did.
I didn't expect to take so many pictures
I have no regrets.
I loved it.
From start to finish, i love everything about this game.
The most entertaining aspect of this game is without a doubt the dialog.
Congrats to the localisation Team , you did a splendid job.
Gilgamesh dialog was ON POINT ...
The nero & tamamo blanter was near perfect.
The music was really good. the movesets for each character was well done.
I'm honnestly surprised. i wasn't supposed to enjoy this game this much.
It's trully the sequel to fate Extra that i wanted, while i'm disapointed i discovered elizabeth "raw" having skipped CC , the rest of every character motivations were crystal clear.
Clap clap clap
This game was for someone like me and i loved every second of it 9/10.
I want a sequel.
I didn't expect to enjoy the third act as much as i did.
I didn't expect to take so many pictures
I have no regrets.
Bought a PS4 Slim literally for this game 2 weeks ago and I cleared the main story as well as some side stories. Absolutely a blast and it feels awesome to finally control a Servant and destroy enemies Musou style.
Only gripe I have is the lack of local co-op. Co-op for Musou games are standard which is why I'm perplexed why it's absent here.
Gilgamesh is always awesome especially after his role in FGO enlightening us of his true personality and efforts to help mankind.
Altera was the stand-out character. Truly believable character and a touching storyline.
Gameplay wise the pacing was a bit too fast. I found myself dashing 24/7 and as a result I didnt get to appreciate the stage environments and design itself or even memorize the layout. Everything is just so fast paced. I'm also not a fan of ally Servants being completely useless to defend their own territory against some random Attack Programs.
Only gripe I have is the lack of local co-op. Co-op for Musou games are standard which is why I'm perplexed why it's absent here.
Gilgamesh is always awesome especially after his role in FGO enlightening us of his true personality and efforts to help mankind.
Altera was the stand-out character. Truly believable character and a touching storyline.
Gameplay wise the pacing was a bit too fast. I found myself dashing 24/7 and as a result I didnt get to appreciate the stage environments and design itself or even memorize the layout. Everything is just so fast paced. I'm also not a fan of ally Servants being completely useless to defend their own territory against some random Attack Programs.
Yea, I'd have to agree with this. Plants spawn too fast and allied servants are total wimps so you end up having to rush all the time.
Elaugaufein
Member
I found many of the stage layouts to be ill suited to fast paced dash play on the first go too, the minimaps don't reflect height properly and the design often doesn't telegraph properly where you can jump between levels.
R_thanatos
Member
Altera stage is probably the worst , since there are 2 areas where the mini map's useless.
Other than that it wasn't that bad.
Nasu : "I don't like to write a lot of explanations, because i want to allow the reader to come to conclusions themselves"
NeOak
Member
Similar to me a week and a half ago. Saw it there, asked for it, impulse bought it.
Mine is still sealed though ._.
Any recommended DLC?
R_thanatos
Member
I enjoy omega force style in musou , but as this game feel like a sequel to fate extra & fate extra CC , injecting their output would have made the game way too different.
Especially when it comes to the story parts.
Extella fast paced movement and MUCH more important territory defense is his own kind of fun , the closest i could think of would be samurai warriors empires , and even then the character movement is nowhere near as fast.
I like that in extella , there are no moments where you're not expected to be in motion..make those 20+min sessions much more enjoyable
It probably would have been received better if they went with Omega force, but Marvelous were probably much cheaper to commission, and Omega have higher production values, they like to create a lot of CGI and stuff
The Sum of Zero
Member
Just finished the story mode. Well. That was pretty damn good.
I've been #TeamSaber since EXTRA but I'm defecting over to Altera. I did not expect to like her as much as I did.
Don't suppose anyone could hook me up with an Altera avatar? >_>
End of Altera's story and all of the final arc were pure hype.
I've been #TeamSaber since EXTRA but I'm defecting over to Altera. I did not expect to like her as much as I did.
Don't suppose anyone could hook me up with an Altera avatar? >_>
Char Aznable
Member
i'm currently in Altera's Route, game has been a blast, I love the attack animation of every servant so far
Also, is it just me or there was an inplied sex scene in casters route? i'm referring to the "spider legs" part