action game
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star
By Marvelous, released 1 Jan 2016
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation Vita
What it is
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star is an action game set in the digital realm of SE.RA.PH after the Holy Grail War. Nero, the new ruler, faces an uprising and a further threat, while Servants form uneasy alliances amid the danger to the realm. The game turns the Fate EXTRA series into high-speed battles against enemy forces and also offers a story for players to follow. Its cast draws on multiple Fate universes, including Fate/stay night, Fate/Apocrypha, Fate/Grand Order and Fate Zero. The game supports single-player and includes Steam achievements, trading cards and Steam Cloud. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with Windows and PlayStation Vita among its platforms. Marvelous developed it, and XSEED Games, Marvelous USA and Marvelous Europe are listed as publishers. Its Steam release date is July 25, 2017.
What players like, and what they don't
- High-speed battles against enemy forces.
- Characters span several Fate universes.
- Includes a deep Fate story.
- Steam Cloud support.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- Listed play mode is single-player.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in action battles and the Fate series, especially those who want characters from several Fate universes in one game. Its single-player format fits those looking to play alone.
Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star combines action battles with a story set after the Holy Grail War. Its cross-series cast is a central draw for players familiar with the Fate universe.
