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201075/100
Role-playing (RPG)StrategyAdventure

Boss Battles · Detective · Fantasy · Turn-Based

Fate/Extra's core loop revolves around a rock-paper-scissors combat system, where you predict your opponent's moves each turn to land devastating blows. The game's true appeal lies in its narrative: a gripping virtual world with a cast of compelling characters, each with their own tragic backstories and motivations. Although the dungeon crawling can become repetitive, the unique blend of visual novel storytelling and strategic battles keeps you invested in uncovering the mysteries of the Holy Grail War.

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Fate/Extra is a dungeon crawl style Japanese role-playing game. The game takes place in a parallel universe to the visual novel Fate/stay night. At the start of the game, the player may choose to play as either a male or female character, as well as selecting one of three Servants — Saber, Archer, or Caster, each with different strengths and weaknesses. Players spend one ingame "week" interacting with other characters, viewing scenes that advance the game's story, talking to their Servant in their room, and gathering clues to the identity of the enemy Servant. At the end of each day, they enter the Arena, a dungeon in which they can battle monsters to gain experience points and strengthen their Servant. The game's turn-based battle system is comparable to rock-paper-scissors -- "Attack" overpowers "Break", Break overpowers "Guard", and Guard overpowers Attack. During battle, both the player and the opponent line up six such moves at the beginning of each turn.

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While trading the digital arena for a war-torn continent, Fire Emblem: Three Houses offers a similar blend of strategic turn-based combat, deep character relationships, and a compelling narrative, all centered around a high school-like setting where you mentor students.

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  • Features a strong focus on character development and relationships within a school setting, where you guide students and form bonds, reminiscent of Fate/Extra's high school elements and interactions with Servants.
  • Criteria — Strong Story, Adventure, Singleplayer: The game is renowned for its intricate plot, multiple story paths, and extensive exploration of its world and characters, all in a single-player format.
  • Employs deep tactical turn-based combat on a grid, requiring strategic positioning and understanding of unit strengths and weaknesses, akin to the strategic decision-making in Fate/Extra's rock-paper-scissors combat.
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Like Fate/Extra, you're thrust into a world of magic and political intrigue, but instead of a digital arena, it's a colonized island. You'll navigate complex factions, make difficult choices, and uncover ancient secrets, all while engaging in a unique blend of combat and diplomacy.

Why recommended

  • Features a deep, branching narrative with significant player choices that impact the story and world, similar to Fate/Extra's emphasis on character interactions and story progression.
  • Criteria — Strong Story, Adventure, Singleplayer: The game is built around a compelling narrative of exploration, diplomacy, and conflict, designed for a solo experience.
  • Offers a blend of magic and traditional combat within a fantasy setting, where strategic use of abilities and companions is key, echoing Fate/Extra's tactical turn-based battles.
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Step into a new Dragon Age, where you'll assemble a diverse cast of companions, make impactful choices, and explore a rich fantasy world. It promises the same blend of deep narrative, character-driven adventure, and strategic combat that fans of Fate/Extra appreciate.

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  • Emphasizes a strong narrative with a focus on player choice and consequence, shaping the story and relationships with a diverse cast of companions, similar to Fate/Extra's character interactions and branching paths.
  • Criteria — Strong Story, Adventure, Singleplayer: Designed as a primarily single-player RPG with a rich, unfolding narrative and extensive world to explore.
  • Features strategic combat where party composition and tactical abilities are crucial, reflecting the strategic depth found in Fate/Extra's turn-based battles and Servant management.
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