Fate/Extra Western Release! Also: Sequel Planned!
Will You Buy It?
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Kaimax wrote...
MegaTenLove wrote...
I have no idea what the fuck Aksys Games was thinking with this. Maybe it was like that in the original. Who knows? All I know is that it's stupid and horrible for people who are going in fresh. They really should've changed it to "Him"/"Her"/"they" or simply refer to them by their titles. Anyway, hope I saved you guys some grief.Screenshot/photos?
I can't take a snapshot, but I did find a review article that says the same thing:
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/10/31/fateextra-playtest-an-exploration-of-possibilities-in-an-unlikely-setting/
Glad I already knew Caster's identity beforehand. Though another major problem is the lack of dialogue punctuation.
The difference between this.
"And this."
Without quotation marks, the times the protag is internally narrating and when they're talking is confused and not always clear. As a matter of fact it makes the main character sound like they have some sort of disorder where they narrate everything out-loud, especially at the times when you could swear they were monologuing internally and suddenly Rin replies to it.
...Actually it's hilarious if you think of it that way, but you know what I mean.
Aside from that there's also but only two painful parts where I've seen the translator's supposed trend of making corny jokes or references (mentioned in a previous interview on the linked site, I believe).
_The library has a Twilight reference (uuuugh) and Caster mentions sniffing out the enemy in the arena one time. That's fine and fun, but the narration then reads something like:
I suppose I should follow her nose, as it always knows, and blah blah...
If you didn't get that, that was a Fruit Loops reference. You know, with that stupid parrot thing? That's its catch phrase.
...I nearly sighed out all the breath from my lungs when I saw that one.
But aside from spoilers in (some) skill descriptions, a lack of quotation marks, and (thus far) only two (horrendously out of place) localized references, this isn't a half bad localization.
...Oh, and a few spelling errors here and there, but from what I hear there was only one guy working on this with some help from an avid Fate fan/professional translator, so I'm not surprised.
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Just finished Rank 5 fight. I think what nearly killed the fun of the game was the ridiculous power chasm seperating my Servant and Rank 4. At least with 5 I had more fun, and the opponent made it even better.
...And that's one way to use that thing, Rank 5. Never saw that coming...
...And that's one way to use that thing, Rank 5. Never saw that coming...
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You have no idea how crushed and disappointed I feel at this moment. I forgot to bring my PSP with me to Uni... now I can't play this until I go home for Christmas. And the worst part is that one of friends is playing Fate/Extra and rubbing it in my face.
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lordsparda09 wrote...
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i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
Why can't they just make a male Arthur? Seriously, I suspended my disbelief for FSN because of how fantastic the Fate route was done, but this gender-bending thing is getting ridiculous.
That said, it takes a real woman to look beautiful in plate armor, and damn does Arturia fit the bill. Nice find. Wouldn't be half-bad to have that kind of costume DLC. Saber Extra could have something similar, but knowing her it'd be more revealing around the hips...and back...and chest- You know what? Thinking about it, maybe there's a reason it's not an Alt outfit for Saber Extra. Hahaaha~
zetsubo666 wrote...
You have no idea how crushed and disappointed I feel at this moment. I forgot to bring my PSP with me to Uni... now I can't play this until I go home for Christmas. And the worst part is that one of friends is playing Fate/Extra and rubbing it in my face.That's just nipple-twist worthy right there. But it sucks to hear that, mate. Hey! You got the net, though, and since we're all playing through this like ravenous hounds you'll be able to have a place to come to for advice for each Master fight!
Speaking of:
Major Tip: Be sure to have gotten a formal wear that negates or nullifies an enemy stat buff come Rank 6. Seriously. Unless you kill it before a certain skill is used (the swift way to win a previous Master fight), you'll be FUCKED. I think the cafeteria sells one, but a much better one is found sometime during the Arena that nullifies ALL enemy stat buffs.
_Also, be sure to ALWAYS search every nook and cranny of the Arena as you level up. There's no traps in the item boxes, so ALWAYS open those suckers up.
sunsigil1 wrote...
So is this game fun? Looks like a Black Friday Purchase along with MGS HD collection.If you're a Fate Stay Night fan then it's a definite buy for you. Otherwise, there's a few things you should know (aside from what's already been said in other posts):
-The game is a Visual Novel/JRPG hybrid. By this I mean that there's quite a bit of narration interspersed in the game. Like Fate did, the screen will pause and a translucent black square will cover the paused image to show the main character's dialogue and internal monologue. However, that aside, the game is an RPG. Characters speak the same as a Tales or Persona game where the character model may gesture once or do something, but there's the usual character portrait beside the rectangular dialogue box. It's a JRPG and plays like one, but be ready to read as much as you fight (it's balanced like that).
-Dialogue in this game is all in Japanese (translated, of course, just Japanese audio), which is good considering most folks who are into Fate are used to hearing it in Japanese (and I think the game has some of the same VAs as the PS2 port of the original VN, but don't quote me on that). The translation is very good, though there are a token few grammatical errors and just a pinch of corny lines (of my entire game time thus far (which is a lot) there's only been three, so don't worry about cornball jokes clouding the atmosphere).
That aside, there's previous links you can look at to get a better grasp of the game and if it suits you, but with three Servants, two gender choices, and quite a bit more in between, there's a lot to enjoy and definite replay value. The Limited Edition (only ten bucks more) comes with the artbook and soundtrack, which, after hearing the music in this game, is a must-have.
tl;dr Buy this game, and get the Limited Edition for added sexiness
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Cinia Pacifica
Ojou-sama Writer
If there were a PSP emulator and if I DL its ISO or whatever its called, I'd play this for sure.
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Sup.

Currently playing as female with Archer. dumped everything on STR and DEF and about to fight Caster, should I raise MAG?
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Currently playing as female with Archer. dumped everything on STR and DEF and about to fight Caster, should I raise MAG?
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MegaTenLove wrote...
lordsparda09 wrote...
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i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
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Yeah, I don't have enough time to download it and play the original but I'm willing to get into the series now.
Limited edition is like 40 bucks, so I should pick that up later on once I can save up for cash.
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sunsigil1 wrote...
MegaTenLove wrote...
lordsparda09 wrote...
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i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
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Yeah, I don't have enough time to download it and play the original but I'm willing to get into the series now.
Limited edition is like 40 bucks, so I should pick that up later on once I can save up for cash.
Nice choice. Oh, and no worries, mate. The game actually does a better job of slowly explaining all the pertinent details as needed. It's a whole different story, too, so don't worry about "not getting the reference."
Fate Extra is self-contained from beginning to end.
somesome wrote...
Sup.Spoiler:

Currently playing as female with Archer. dumped everything on STR and DEF and about to fight Caster, should I raise MAG?
I don't know, actually. Using Caster. However, I think that skills are used with MAG. Still, keep in mind it all depends on your Servant's class. I'll be doing the same thing as you with my Fem.Master/Archer run next.
_Seriously, though: Get that formal wear that nullifies stat buffs. It's in the Arena, likely in one of the orange cubes, but don't quote me on that.
Also, it's cool to share and share alike, and things being what they are (shit economy, shit job market, body needs food and shelter more than games, etc.) I understand why you'd go down the emulator route, but please support the official release when you can. The translation is actually pretty good and the Limited Edition is a fuck ton cheaper than it could've been, but more importantly: The more Fate Extra sells the more likely Aksys Games can get the license to bring over Fate Extra CCC, and that's what really matters.
EDIT: Oh and STR is physical attacks, DEF is defense for all attacks, and MAG is magical attacks. Self explanatory, but just in case you wanted to know if you should raise MAG to boost MAG defense, the answer would be no. You shouldn't have any E level stats, though, but that's just my paranoia (always felt that you needed a little boost with everything at least once in every RPG).
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Since I'm still a stranger to the EXTRA games, I am still shocked by seeing this different Saber with breasts (yes,I am aware this is a different Heroic Spirit: Nero)
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MegaTenLove wrote...
Also, it's cool to share and share alike, and things being what they are (shit economy, shit job market, body needs food and shelter more than games, etc.) I understand why you'd go down the emulator route, but please support the official release when you can. The translation is actually pretty good and the Limited Edition is a fuck ton cheaper than it could've been, but more importantly: The more Fate Extra sells the more likely Aksys Games can get the license to bring over Fate Extra CCC, and that's what really matters.Rest assured, I just wanted to point out that an emulator exists for quite some time. I won't give any links or help regarding the emulator or the ISO since this isn't the appropriate place, besides it's been spread around on the internet and people with a bit of effort and intelligence can google them anyway. I would buy it since I'm a huge TM fan, but like you said, situations forced me to giving up on buying this game.
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Never bothered raising other stats like AGI. LUK works better for grinding anyway, combined with gain_lck skill I always deal critical damage most of the time. I kind of wondered about raising MAG though since I don't know if MAG is important for Archer's skill or is it useful against Caster.
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MegaTenLove wrote...
[quote="lordsparda09"]Spoiler:
i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
Why can't they just make a male Arthur? Seriously, I suspended my disbelief for FSN because of how fantastic the Fate route was done, but this gender-bending thing is getting ridiculous.
Spoiler:
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karu wrote...
Since I'm still a stranger to the EXTRA games, I am still shocked by seeing this different Saber with breasts Spoiler:
SPOIL THAT SHIT, MAN!!
The game just came out for localization and plenty haven't played it yet. Be more careful!
somesome wrote...
MegaTenLove wrote...
Also, it's cool to share and share alike, and things being what they are (shit economy, shit job market, body needs food and shelter more than games, etc.) I understand why you'd go down the emulator route, but please support the official release when you can. The translation is actually pretty good and the Limited Edition is a fuck ton cheaper than it could've been, but more importantly: The more Fate Extra sells the more likely Aksys Games can get the license to bring over Fate Extra CCC, and that's what really matters.Rest assured, I just wanted to point out that an emulator exists for quite some time. I won't give any links or help regarding the emulator or the ISO since this isn't the appropriate place, besides it's been spread around on the internet and people with a bit of effort and intelligence can google them anyway. I would buy it since I'm a huge TM fan, but like you said, situations forced me to giving up on buying this game.
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Never bothered raising other stats like AGI. LUK works better for grinding anyway, combined with gain_lck skill I always deal critical damage most of the time. I kind of wondered about raising MAG though since I don't know if MAG is important for Archer's skill or is it useful against Caster.
Fuck, that's awful about your PSP, and no worries, mate, I get what you wanted to do.
_If you're up to Caster by now then I doubt MAG will be very important to you. Thanks for the LUK factoid, though. I was wondering what sure-fire way there was to make those normal attacks as damaging as end-game Caster's magic (the playable Servant).
Big problem is that her magic runs out at some point, and you'll need an "elixir" to get back on the horse (since her physical attacks are shit).
lordsparda09 wrote...
MegaTenLove wrote...
[quote="lordsparda09"]Spoiler:
i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
Why can't they just make a male Arthur? Seriously, I suspended my disbelief for FSN because of how fantastic the Fate route was done, but this gender-bending thing is getting ridiculous.
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WOW! Look at how legit that looks! That's one massively talented fan. I could swear that came from the original artist.
You know, I always felt that Saber was meant to be male but then something else came up and Nasu switched the gender. If you read Fate you just get the feeling that it was a quick swop, since most of her backstory is all about...you know...rather than her being a woman leading men in Medieval England. That glaring fact is really glossed over (though the writing is so good and touching it doesn't matter until you're well past finishing that amazing VN).
_He could've easily just made her a more fitting historical figure that was blond, beautiful, lived by a rightous moral code, and fought to the very end.
You know, Joan of Arc.
Though something tells me Nasu doesn't go for religious figures (at least not ones that believe in God, be they Catholic, Christian or otherwise).
Thanks for the pics!
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lordsparda09 wrote...
MegaTenLove wrote...
lordsparda09 wrote...
Spoiler:
i wish they use this as an ALT costume lol. but its for arthuria.
Why can't they just make a male Arthur? Seriously, I suspended my disbelief for FSN because of how fantastic the Fate route was done, but this gender-bending thing is getting ridiculous.
Spoiler:
WOW! Look at how legit that looks! That's one massively talented fan. I could swear that came from the original artist.
You know, I always felt that Saber was meant to be male but then something else came up and Nasu switched the gender. If you read Fate you just get the feeling that it was a quick swop, since most of her backstory is all about...you know...rather than her being a woman leading men in Medieval England. That glaring fact is really glossed over (though the writing is so good and touching it doesn't matter until you're well past finishing that amazing VN).
_He could've easily just made her a more fitting historical figure that was blond, beautiful, lived by a rightous moral code, and fought to the very end.
You know, Joan of Arc.
Though something tells me Nasu doesn't go for religious figures (at least not ones that believe in God, be they Catholic, Christian or otherwise).
Thanks for the pics!
He did make Joan of Arc/Jeanne D'arc a servant though the game was unreleased/canceled.
i wonder what ZERO/Caster's reaction be if he saw both Arthuria and Jeanne
together.
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EDIT: Oh yeah, do you think nasu just recycled Original Saber to make Gilgamesh
Let me correct again that Female archer pic from fanfic i think
Since in this manga i found Sword Dancers 2 she fought Archer(emiya)
Just noticed that it was already uploaded on Fakku;
https://www.fakku.net/viewmanga.php?id=1159https://www.fakku.net/viewmanga.php?id=5736
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lordsparda09 wrote...
*JEANNE D'SNIP*EDIT: Oh yeah, do you think nasu just recycled Original Saber to make Gilgamesh
Let me correct again that Female archer pic from fanfic i think
Since in this manga i found Sword Dancers 2 she fought Archer(emiya)
Just noticed that it was already uploaded on Fakku;
https://www.fakku.net/viewmanga.php?id=1159
Well firstly: FUCKING WHAT?! WHY was that cancelled?! Come the fuck on! What reason could they possibly have for-?
Fuck it. Whatever. Thinking too much about the fantasticness that could've been will just enrage me.
Secondly: Nice find all around, with the info and with the link to the translated manga. I'm giving that a read in a bit.
As for Gilgamesh, I do think he recycled the body type, and maybe the face...kinda. To be honest, Gilgamesh was both an incredible surprise twist addition to the story and a badly made one.
Long explanation as to why:
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Still, I can let that slide a bit considering he was written, and damn well, as the perfect foil to Saber, and it's not like he wasn't ever a horrible, emotionally grotesque, conceited, rapist demi-god with most the world's treasures at his disposal.
Oh, and "Ea" was a character (a god specifically). Not a sword.
That was just silly.
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Just finished Fate Extra, and dare I say, this game rivals Fate/Stay Night's Fate route. It certainly demolishes the other routes in my opinion.
F' me, that was good. WOW. A little confused by the final fight, though. Who the fuck was that Servant?
Just for the people who like to slap doom and gloom on a really good ending:
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So! There you have it. I just skewered (kinda sorta) any possible "Oh, but it's actually a really depressing ending because-" bullshit.
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Heard something about the unreleased/cancelled fate game(Aprocrypha) is being renewed again with some kind of announcement in December whether it is a restart of the project(online game) or something new entirely that still relates to the pervious project work(hoping it is a console game or something that can be localized). If someone else can confirm this let me know.
From the Apocrypha Characters the ones that I find to be badass is of course Joan of Arc Saber, Karna Lancer and Siegfried Saber.
From the Apocrypha Characters the ones that I find to be badass is of course Joan of Arc Saber, Karna Lancer and Siegfried Saber.
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Sabers Praetor
Unlimited Lewd Works
So this game gets alot more challenging later on in the beginning I could just pick random combinations and still win no problem but man the later half(round 5 more specifically) I wasn't giving my full attention as I was watching Fate/Zero and one of the sandstorms wrecked my shit. Oh and it the 2nd floor round 5 are those golem things that dont move strong?
edit: golem things are weak as shit
edit: golem things are weak as shit





