Pitting two teams of four players against each other, Fate/Extella Link‘s online multiplayer sounds like it could be fun, but unfortunately I haven’t been able to actually find anyone to play it with. Outside of Fate/Extella Link‘s story, which admittedly is quite a bit shorter than its predecessor’s, there’s an Extra Battle mode which allows you to eke out some additional gameplay from the title, and online multiplayer. And unlike in many games that have similar systems, it’s not dull or arduous. To get the most out of each of Fate/Extella Link‘s characters on the battlefield, you need to invest in them in your downtime. Bonds can also be formed by chatting to them regularly, allowing you to enhance them even further. Just like in Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, their abilities can be expanded upon by installing skills and assigning Mystic Codes. In order to get the most out of your Servants, you need to interact with them outside of battle.

While the fodder that you beat on the majority of the game’s battle maps are generic robots, the numerous enemy servants make up for it by providing some intense battles which are usually preceded with some entertaining dialogue. They all have big personalities that make them stand out from one another. What makes them special is their larger-than-life nature. Instead, you take control of one of the game’s 26 Servants, each based on a historical character. While your own avatar is remarkably dull, it doesn’t matter, as you don’t control them on the battlefield. The only thing that sometimes detracts from the fun a little is the game’s camera, which does its best to give you a decent view of the action but sometimes struggles due to how much is actually going on.įate/Extella Link‘s characters are also a high point. It’s hard to not have fun decimating thousands of enemies as you move from one section of a battle map to another, completing objectives as you go.

It’s fast-paced, there are a wealth of skills at your disposal, and it’s just so fluid and smooth. It’s the Dynasty Warriors-style combat that’s once again the star of the show though. In fact, I suspect many will find that its story is enjoyably crazy. Fate/Extella Link‘s story moves along at a brisk pace yet doesn’t lose you, making it much more accessible for those who aren’t all that familiar with the franchise. Unlike Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star, however, the narrative doesn’t feel bogged down with needless exposition. Servants become available as you progress through the game’s story, which this time has multiple branches as you dig further into it.

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