action game
Fate/Extella Link
By Marvelous, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Fate/Extella Link is an action game set in SE.RA.PH, a virtual world within a lunar supercomputer and a refuge for humanity. Its Servants, digital recreations of figures from history and legend, fight rogue programs and one another as a new threat brings the prospect of apocalyptic war. The story follows Charlemagne and his allies, including Astolfo, Nero, Tamamo no Mae and Robin Hood, across the battlefield. Play as one of 26 Heroic Spirits in this chapter of the Fate/EXTRA saga, using quick and heavy attacks to build combos and team mechanics to take on opponents. Battles can shift their victory conditions, and the game includes additional missions such as rescues and assaults. Online PvP supports 4-on-4 matches, while single-player is also available. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing and DualShock and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows and PlayStation Vita, with Steam availability on Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- 26 Heroic Spirits to play as
- Quick and heavy attacks build combos
- Additional rescue and assault missions
- Online PvP supports 4-on-4 matches
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing
- Steam version is listed for Windows only
- Controller support is partial, alongside DualShock support
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-led action game with a roster of Heroic Spirits, combo combat and changing mission objectives. Players who want multiplayer can take on others in online 4-on-4 matches.
Fate/Extella Link combines a digital-world story with fast hack-and-slash combat and shifting battle objectives. It offers both a single-player route and online team matches.
