Fate/Extra (PSP)

[Nerroth]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Nerroth/fateextra.jpg


In another case of the Fate franchise showing up in game form, albeit one with a more RPG-ish slant, Fate/Extra (http://fate-extra.jp/index.html) is being produced by MMV (http://www.mmv.co.jp/), and looks set to show up on Japanese PSPs in July 2010.


From what I can tell, which I grant is not a lot so far, F/E looks like it's set in an alternate reality to any of the pre-existing Fate storylines. Indeed, instead of including Emiya Shirou - the male protagonist from other Fate works - this one seems to have you choose to play as either the male or female character they show in some of the concept art (http://www.famitsu.com/game/coming/1228084_1407.html).


Plus, you seem to be able to choose between Saber and Lancer as your Servant - or something.


Although, even on that site, things look a bit... weird. Underwater buildings, crazy-looking creature-robot-things, Lancer with some kind of Tron-style getup, etc. It certainly leaves a number of questions open about what direction the game's storyline is intended to go.


Seem interesting to anyone here?

[Hamel]

Fate/Persona Night

[Kesseki]

I'd have to see more of the gameplay to really know if it'd be any fun to play, but I'm not opposed to seeing more Fate/whatever stuff.

[Enzeru]

Love the new sexy character designs.

That + MMV = SOLD.

[Shed_a_Ninja]

What are all of the North American localization game companies? I'll name the ones that I know:

-Atlus
-Nippon Ichi Software America
-Gaijinworks
-Working Designs (defunct)
-O3 Entertainment
-XSEED Games
-Ignition Entertainment

Are there any others? If Atlus doesn't localize this game, you can try all of the companies I listed plus whatever ones I forgot to mention. Best of luck!

[Einherjar]

Fate Unlimited Codes is all I need. I feel bad for those without a modded/JPN PS2. MBAC is fine too.

But if Shirou or Archer gets in, I'm as good as sold.

[Nerroth]

Archer (http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/9228/1254320642452.jpg), eh?

(No idea what kind of role he's supposed to have, though.)

[Kyuketsukimiyu]

Oh my god yes! I have longed for this ever since I first experienced Fate/ series.
The link you posted talks about how they are aiming for the same feel of the original Stay/Night series. The setting is basically the same world.
Evidently the story changes a bit depending on what gender you play as.
They call into question rather the red dress saber is the same saber that we know.

This is truly exciting. I'm glad to see Archer is in the game, it would be cool if you could get him as a servant. If Unlimited Codes does well, maybe there will be an interest in localizing the game.

[Einherjar]

Oh my god yes! I have longed for this ever since I first experienced Fate/ series.
The link you posted talks about how they are aiming for the same feel of the original Stay/Night series. The setting is basically the same world.
Evidently the story changes a bit depending on what gender you play as.
They call into question rather the red dress saber is the same saber that we know.

This is truly exciting. I'm glad to see Archer is in the game, it would be cool if you could get him as a servant. If Unlimited Codes does well, maybe there will be an interest in localizing the game.

F/UC portable is localized only because it's a fighting game with minimal text. Hell, they even kept the name original, like Gradation Air, Kakuyoku Sanren (Crane Wing Triple Attack), etc. RPG? not likely.

Still, it's cool to see Archer in. I mean, come on, Badass pair of swords, copy other servant NP&abilities, a whole set on his own, Hrunting snipe that goes mach 13 that can shoot from a skyscraper to a bridge, and UBW if he gets to pull that off. The only thing that's more satisfying is Gil, but he's too broken to have a point in playing this rpg, it's like starting as lv99. It would be cool to see Shirou in though, because he's the protagonist in F/SN. Maybe he'll get to pull off Nine lives or even UBW.

[Raven]

Let’s see……Saber as my servant……I’M SO IN!!!!!!! But did they have to change the artist?

[marche1990]

wow... I think that you pulled the trigger too soon (not that it's a bad thing, tbh xd)
I love the Fate franchise, so, it might be nice to see this one coming, of course, if the game delivers.
I wasn't the only one thinking about Persona 3 when seeing the famitsu scans, huh? xD...
and who else is with me that tohsaka is the only one badly designed in the artwork? >.<

[Raven]

I do, I mean.....what the HELL!! Rin looks horrible.

[Zombie_Punk]

Poor Rin. She looks awful.

Highly interested in this though.

[jeffx]

I am totally sold on this after seeing the screenshots. I couldn't care less about Fate/Whatever, but sign me up for any dungeon crawler.

But first Brandish PSP. Then Ys Seven. Then this, maybe.

[Enzeru]

Uh oh, the jeffx curse! It's now official; this will never be localized by anybody. :p

[Hamel]

Uh oh, the jeffx curse! It's now official; this will never be localized by anybody. :p

Damn you jeffx!

[brigadeleader]

A Fate RPG, huh?

Sounds interesting and I hope Atlus considers bringing it over if it turns out to be good.

Anyone know who the blue haired guy is? Is it Shinji?

[Hamel]

Anyone know who the blue haired guy is? Is it Shinji?

Male protagonist

[Einherjar]

Official site: http://fate-extra.jp/

I saw furry.
I mean Kitsune.

Can saber go mach 13 in this game?



Anyone know who the blue haired guy is? Is it Shinji?

Male protagonist

Shinji.

MC is the brown hair.

[Rocket Science]

Day 1 when it's released over here. That is all.

[syl]

If Gilgamesh ends up as a NPC, it will be sad day for the Hero King.

[Wildarms]

Omg i wish atlus could bring this one, this one is rpg! and looks great, and i know fate have its nice fans population in america, and i wonder, if the fate/unlimited codes sold well? well i brought mine, anyway atlus this is a great franchise that have gone trhough visual novels, games and even anime, and it seems its going for more, i recommend this 100% i wish u guys could bring this one

[Zenieth]

I'm rather interested in the concept, but I need more to go on before I'm sold. I'm also a it confused, because you can't have archer without shirou, so I hope we get to see him at least. If i can seem more to decide, I'm definately getting a psp for this, fate/uc, persona psp, and p2 psp (They best make it.)

[Servent_Kite]

It's a bit early to suggest this but I would also love to see this brought over, it's still to early to really form any kind of opinion on it but it sounds like it could be an interesting game. I don't see how the fact that it's an RPG would somehow push Atlus away from localizing it, I mean I know the Fate franchise doesn't have much of a fanbase in the west compared to a series like SMT but I think an RPG makes it a good choice for Atlus.

[jj984jj]

This is pretty low on my priority list, it's too bad this is what ex-Atlus guys team up to make. Oh well, there's still Last Ranker. :)

[Servent_Kite]

Bumping this thread a bit, lots of new info has come out lately and it seems like it's going to be a very fun game I seriously hope Atlus will consider this game.

[Clephas]

I as well. Considering how wildly popular the Nasuverse is amongst certain anime fans and gamers... it would definitely sell.

[Nerroth]

In case anyone missed it, a trailer (http://www.fate-extra.jp/information.html) is up, as are pages for some of the Masters and Servants.


The new Caster reminds me of Magical Amber...

[Ningyo]

Well, I definitely want this. Count me in on a day one!

[growlanservoter]

This acctually looks good but I dont want a PSN download like what capcom did to Fate/unlimited codes. I like owning a physical disk.

[Nerroth]

I'd like to have an actual UMD release too - but if the choice is between a download or nothing, I'd take the download.

[ShinobiMuramasa]

I would love to see this localized! Please consider doing this Atlus!

[hyren]

Its good to see that Fate is getting good publicity.

[Servent_Kite]

I would have to agree, I would love to own a physical copy of this game, but if I had to choose between it not getting localized or it being digital download only? I would gladly take the download option.

[Chronoshale]

I've always thought the Fate/ series looked interesting, but I've never seen the anime and therefore haven't played any of the games. ;_;

The PSP is lacking of good JRPGs, so if this doesn't need any knowledge of the Fate/ series, then Day 1/Pre-Order. o 3o

[marche1990]

Well, now is a good time to start learning about the franchise... I mean, with the movie just released in japan covering the Unlimited Blade Works arc and some new ovas that compress the Fate arc in some 4 episodes I think, besides all the goodies that comes after that

[odinfan]

I'll be the first to say that if you can stomach some pretty pretentious characters at times, the story itself is bar none some of the best you could ever read.

Oh, and I'm not new here, I've just been lurking most of the time, so no welcomes are necessary.

[Einherjar]

The PSP is lacking of good JRPGs, so if this doesn't need any knowledge of the Fate/ series, then Day 1/Pre-Order. o 3o

The psp isn't lacking good Jrpgs. They just lack good Jrpgs that is actually localized.

[Chronoshale]

The psp isn't lacking good Jrpgs. They just lack good Jrpgs that is actually localized.

That was... kind of my point, since I know very little about Japanese and wouldn't play a full-blown RPG in a language I barely understand. >_>

Anyways, there's a movie and OVAs compressing the series? I might need to check them out then, since it has always seemed interesting.

[Clephas]

The Fate/stay series has three main plotlines, the Fate arc (most of the anime is based on this one, and it is also the simplest and the least favorite of fans), the Unlimited Bladeworks arc (the new movie covers this alternative plotline and it is the favorite of the fans), and Heavens Feel (the darkest of the three arcs, by any standard). Judging by the look of it, Fate/Extra is a completely different plotline from these three, and there is a lot of speculation as to what it will consist of. Knowing the rest of the Fate series will likely enhance the experience (if only because of all the LancerXRin fanboys that were born of their interactions in the Fate/Stay Night VN), but it probably isn't absolutely necessary. I mean, Nasu is undeniably a genius world-builder, but this is an alternate version, not a parallel plot with the same exact characters (as demonstrated by the fact that the protagonist isn't Emiya Shirou).

Edit- I really do hope they don't cheapen the Fate universe by duplicating one of the three plotlines. Since Shirou isn't the protagonist, that's pretty much impossible, unless you want to duplicate those insane circumstances under which his warped perspective on life was formed. Rather, I'm hoping that you'll be able to have a certain freedom to decide what kind of person your character is... if only by offering a limited set of choices as you go through the game. I'm guessing that the protagonist is going to be the silent hero type, because that is the most effective way to go in cases like this. Rather than making it a straight derivative work, create a new plot entirely within the strictures (the Holy Grail War and its rules in this case) of the existing framework.

[Einherjar]

Anyways, there's a movie and OVAs compressing the series? I might need to check them out then, since it has always seemed interesting.[/FONT]

You lack of F/SN knowledge saddens me, considering how bad the anime adaptation is and how badass the original vn is as well as how badass as the movie could be. I wish all adaptations would be like Kara no Kyoukai.....

[marche1990]

lol... but is easier to just search the fansub for the ovas than ordering the VN from the net, especially if we consider that it cost quite a bit...
EDIT: Of course is worth buying it btw, but if you don't have the money...

[Enzeru]

lol... but is easier to just search the fansub for the ovas than ordering the VN from the net, especially if we consider that it cost quite a bit...
EDIT: Of course is worth buying it btw, but if you don't have the money...You could also say that downloading the VN is easier than buying it. Both are illegal.

[Einherjar]

You could also say that downloading the VN is easier than buying it. Both are illegal.

Since when is importing illegal? Wouldn't sites like play-asia be dead ages ago? I didn't know a few days on the airplane would make me so.. outdated.

[Enzeru]

You could also say that downloading the VN is easier than buying it. Both are illegal.

Since when is importing illegal? Wouldn't sites like play-asia be dead ages ago? I didn't know a few days on the airplane would make me so.. outdated.Did I fail to imply pirating?

[Einherjar]

Did I fail to imply pirating?

Yes, you did a bad job.
Reading that sentence alone, it sound like you're saying you can either download or buy, but both buying and downloading are illegal anyways. Unless you're saying those who say they import don't.

Anyways, I'm hoping the UBW movie to do some justice for the VN, but since it's DEEN I'm not holding by breath.

[miruki]

I want more RPGs with a female lead, which is why I want this even tho I've never been much into the Fate series. But then again.. I really liked the prologue of the VN. Probably because it was from a female point of view. But I couldn't really find myself to like the male lead, whatever his name was.

[marche1990]

LOL? FYI I DID owned it legally, however life happened (or rather, a very noisy nephew T.T) and had to get rid of them.
anyway I won't say anything else about the theme, I don't come here to pick fights Dx, especially the legalese ones.

back to the topic: Shirou? well... he is 'awful Good until UBW and beyond, so it doesn't surprise me.

[Einherjar]

back to the topic: Shirou? well... he is 'awful Good until UBW and beyond, so it doesn't surprise me.

lawful good? Yeah, but the first route is more about Shirou's relationship between Saber, not the kind of thing he does right? Whatever the case, I love the first route.

People mostly don't like Shirou because they never got to see him doing anything badass. Like Swinging a huge rock bigger than him at mach 7 or defeating a mp hax Saber and stuff.

[Clephas]

He'd actually be considered 'Chaotic Good' or 'Lawful Neutral' in some ways during the UBW and Fate arcs, as his ideal is a bit more complex than it seems at first glance. In Heavens Feel he'd probably be considered to be on the verge between 'Chaotic Good' and 'Neutral'. Not that Shirou is relevant to this game.

[Einherjar]

He'd actually be considered 'Chaotic Good' or 'Lawful Neutral' in some ways during the UBW and Fate arcs, as his ideal is a bit more complex than it seems at first glance. In Heavens Feel he'd probably be considered to be on the verge between 'Chaotic Good' and 'Neutral'. Not that Shirou is relevant to this game.


HF Shirou is Neutral. I thought chaotic good is that you think you're good, but you're on the pretty insane side. Kinda like Gil. Assassin's a pretty cool guy, but he's Neutral evil, so it's a lot more complicated, particularly with how you deal with yourself. UBW is Lawful Good, as he is pretty much the definition of a hero, even though he knows following such an ideal is useless, he does it anyways because it's beautiful.

[Clephas]

Thing is, by normal standards, Shirou IS insane. They say it several times throughout the arcs, but his goals and his way of thinking are deviant from social norms. Lawful Good people are those who always seek to do what is good... but within the strictures placed on them by society. Shirou's actions and intent are often in conflict with those strictures. In other words, he has a ruthless side to him in all the arcs that precludes him from being considered to be Lawful Good.

[Vicious1915]

I never knew about all of these alternate story arcs...

*sigh*

So can I import them with subs or do I have to hunt a fan translation or what?

Also, is Fate/Unlimited Codes a U.S. release? I'm very confused about my options. ; ;

I really am a fan, though, I promise... I have Fate/Stay Night series, posters, and a Saber figure even...

[Clephas]

There is a fan-translation of the Fate/Stay Night VN by Mirrormoon. The VN is the source material for the anime, but Studio Deen took a lot of liberties with the plot. I have a copy of the game, which I paid a ridiculous amount of money for, but it is pretty close to impossible to find now.

Fate/Unlimited Codes is a PSP download-only(in the US, anyway) fighting game based on Fate/Stay Night, sort of like Melty Blood is off of Tsukihime.

Fate/Extra is an rpg based off of the Fate/Stay Night situation, with some of the same characters, and a new protagonist that can be male or female, depending on your choice.

[Ningyo]

I never knew about all of these alternate story arcs...

*sigh*

So can I import them with subs or do I have to hunt a fan translation or what?

Also, is Fate/Unlimited Codes a U.S. release? I'm very confused about my options. ; ;

I really am a fan, though, I promise... I have Fate/Stay Night series, posters, and a Saber figure even...

Yes, there is a fan translation for the pc game. Just know that F/SN for pc has a couple of tiresome ero scenes for each route - some of these can be bypassed with a patch if you don't want them. Another work-around is to just fast-forward through them with ctrl :P
The PS2 version has a few extras and no ero, but also has no translation.

Fate/Unlimited Codes has been released on PSP in english, but is only released as a download on PSN.

The story in the original game is awesome though.

[redrighthand]

I've seen some really good analyses on how Shirou's alignment changes based on the route--like Clephas says, Fate is the introductory story, so Shirou stays Neutral Good through it. Unlimited Blade Works sees him shift towards Lawful Good (he gains a more realistic understanding of the world around him and a stricter code of ideals to adhere to), and in Heaven's Feel he winds up Chaotic Good after the Grail War gives him a good boot to the rear and he decides that protecting the people he loves is more important than being a hero.

The chaotic alignments can't really be called "crazy". Chaotic characters tend to emphasize freedom over the constraints of society, and how that manifests depends on their moral alignment. Chaotic Good characters (Yuri from Tales of Vesperia and Ein from Riviera, for instance) do whatever they can to help other people and protect their freedoms, and will completely ignore the rules if the rules are getting in the way of doing that.

Chaotic Neutral characters (Mellia from Knights in the Nightmare and Nessiah from Yggdra Union are the first ones that come to mind) prioritize their own freedom over everything else and do whatever they want, and they won't allow anything to compromise that. They also won't look out for other people unless those other people mean a lot to them.

Chaotic Evil characters are the ones that fit the kind of "crazy" description, since they don't really care about anything but doing what they want, and what they want is always intended to hurt other people.

Before I get sidetracked too badly, I'm also curious as to how Fate is going to play out with a new protagonist. Will he or she have a hero complex like Shirou's? It's hard to see anything related to Fate without Shirou's personality and character development driving it.

[AdrianMorales]

When is the game coming out? I would like to at least play the Japanese ver.

[redrighthand]

Fate/Extra is available now (http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B002QXMV4M/ref=pe_17202_16713762_pe_epc_t4), though I don't know whether the game has region protection or not.

[jj984jj]

^That's weird, MMV says it's only set for TBA 2010 on the official website (http://fate-extra.jp/information.html) and didn't even announce a new date.

Even the amazon listing says the date is not yet fixed next to the title actually. >_>

[KrazyKannibal]

Just posting to show my support for an English release of this game :D

Hell, if Persona 3 for PSP gets to come over to the states, why not Fate/Extra?

[sdragon21]

I say yes, just because the game's music and setting reminds me of Persona so much, plus the art is awesome.
That, and i have a huge fanboy crush on Saber.

[Chronoshale]

If it sees the light of day on the PSN, then I'd get it.

[sdragon21]

Changed my avatar to show support.
You know what you need to do atlus.

[poiuiu]

The release date has been set for July 22.

Source: http://blog.fate-extra.jp/2010/03/20103102010722-.html
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1233514_1124.html

[sdragon21]

The release date has been set for July 22.

Source: http://blog.fate-extra.jp/2010/03/20103102010722-.html
http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/1233514_1124.html

WOOT!!! Very Excited.

So if Atlus were to announce this, it'd either come out this fall or this winter. Either way, can't wait for the japanese version!!!

[Enzeru]

WOOT!!! Very Excited.

So if Atlus were to announce this, it'd either come out this fall or this winter. Either way, can't wait for the japanese version!!!
Maybe longer, I think. It's supposed to be a visual novel/RPG combination, so there may be more text than usual.

[Nerroth]

EDIT: Speaking of Saber (Extra)...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Nerroth/fatestaynightsaberinred.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/5632/fatestaynightsaberinred.jpg)

[Clephas]

It's not a combo... it's a straight rpg. The world rules it uses for the basic plot just happened to have been born from a VN.

Edit: Well, unless you consider Persona 3 a VN/rpg hybrid, which a small portion of people do.

[marche1990]

Kind of, especially if you consider P3P...
I wish there was more info for this in english u.u

[Clephas]

Really, the only similarity was the social links... The rest of it was just an rpg in a modern setting.

[Enzeru]

It's not a combo... it's a straight rpg. The world rules it uses for the basic plot just happened to have been born from a VN.
Oh, I thought I read it was a VN/RPG. Nevermind, then. I must have misunderstood.

[growlanservoter]

didnt capcom say something about this? Anways its got my vote.

[Nerroth]

The official site has been updated - not least with this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Btz5kb70oyA).

There's a page about the game up here (http://www.famitsu.com/sp/100428_fateextra/), too.

[sdragon21]

Man, the limited edition Japan is getting is insane!!!
And if atlus were to bring it over, they should definitely get Kate Higgins and Liam ‘O Brien to voice Saber and Archer Respectively.

[Nerroth]

Bear in mind that this version of Saber has a different voice actress in Japan, so there's no guarantee a dubbed version should sound the same as the Saber we knew beforehand.

In any event, I'd play the game with the Japanese voices - so long as I could read English-language text, of course.

[Clephas]

Supposedly, that's because Saber is a different heroic spirit this time around.

[PhantomOfTheKnight]

New scan. (http://heath.shikokusensei.com/rpgland/scans/rpgland-dengeki-scans-4may26.jpg)

[DarkRPGMaster]

Who is that girl with the silver hair and glasses? Another master, or is she one of the remaining two servants? I seriously doubt she's a servant though...

[Nico87]

Is there any chance the moderators will allow me to make 10,000 posts just to get the thread reaching 100 pages? I need this game to be localized so bad. I'm scared if Atlus won't, Ignition will, and their localizations.. well, they suck.

[Phoenix_Apollo]

It definitely wouldn't help and probably discourage Atlus from doing it. Just read the Sticky.

[Nico87]

Thought so! :)

[Clephas]

Yes, please don't. Also, Kakizaki has requested in other threads, where the number has rapidly increased, that we refrain from 'lobbying' as he puts it. He probably means repeatedly posting in the same request thread simply to keep it alive...

Well, putting our word in and talking about new developments is another thing entirely. I understood where he was coming from, though.

[Nico87]

I agree with him on that. My 'request' wasn't a serious one.

[Sagadego]

sorry to bump this but

Ignition Eying Fate/Extra

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/24/ignition-eying-fateextra/
oh god no! this company has worst translation record ever

[Clephas]

As long as it gets localized, I couldn't care less who does it... I can usually tell by the mistakes in the text what the original Japanese was, so it doesn't really bother me how bad the translation is, except on a professional level.

[DarkRPGMaster]

That terrifies me...I don't want another botched up job. I can handle various typos and forgetting to change words to other things (I'm looking at your translation of Hexyz Force when I say this, Atlus), but not when it's as bad as Ignition's usual jobs.

[Enzeru]

I really could care less who is localizing this. I just want it, bad. If Ignition is doing it, fine. As long as they can translate it personally, it's fine. I still love my copy of Lux-Pain, and I would simply adore Ignition for brining this over. That would just be awesome.

Just not this Fall, k? That's my Ys time. No stepping on that.

[sdragon21]

sorry to bump this but

Ignition Eying Fate/Extra

http://www.siliconera.com/2010/06/24/ignition-eying-fateextra/
oh god no! this company has worst translation record ever

Dear god, anybody but them!!!

I hope either Atlus, Aksys, or NISA pick's this up, because i know ignition would butcher the localization to hell like they did with Lux Pain.

[VMan]

I've never played a game localized by Ignition but I've been hearing numerous complaints. Out of curiosity, I checked out some videos and...I see what you guys mean. This Arc Rise Fantasia battle system tutorial showed me plenty. Its one thing to have translated dialogue that doesn't sound very natural, but you take things on a whole new level when your voice actors sound evident of standing in a sound booth somewhere reading off a script....but don't actually follow the script!!!

Wow...

http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/827196/epoch-project/videos/arcrise_gmp_battle_41910.html

I certainly hope Atlus still has a good working relationship with Marvelous/Image Epoch. I'll still surprised at the lack of a Luminous Arc 3 announcement by now.

In this case, even if Ignition announces this sometime soon....I think i'll hang on to my preorder.

[KingOfPrinces]

Um, This game doesn't seem very interesting. but that's just my personal opinion. but it does look better than Hexyz Force.

[Phoenix_Apollo]

Game over, guys. If Ignition is doing it, it's going to be criticized for how poorly translated it is and won't sell.

[Servent_Kite]

Game over, guys. If Ignition is doing it, it's going to be criticized for how poorly translated it is and won't sell.

It's just been said that they have their eye on it, no actual confirmation or anything. So hopefully Atlus or NISA or anyone else beats them to the punch.

[Phoenix_Apollo]

I sincerely hope so. But then, I also hope that Ignition goes bankrupt if they screw up a potentially wonderful game again.

[mahou]

Fans of the Fate/stay night anime will buy this, fans of the visual novel will buy it, fans of rpgs will buy it, fans of persona 3 & 4 will buy it because it's presentation, music and some game mechanics appear similar...

Atlus is smart so hopefully they'll make the right decision ;)

If not hopefully someone other than ignition picks this up.

[mahou]

Here's some info for those interested, also I take no credit for translating this dev diary info. It's taken from here http://nrvnqsr.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=5736&page=47, the beast's lair forum which has a 48 page thread on Fate/extra for those who might want to fish through it.

Mizutani Hideyuki's Fate/Extra Dev Diary, Vol. 38
This time I think I'll review and outline the information we've released so far.

1. The protagonist's (Master's) gender is selectable
Although the story will be the same, the Servants' lines and attitudes will change depending on your gender.

2. You will be able to choose from three Servants
Pick one from among the three Saber, Archer, and Caster classes.
Upon clearing the game, you can choose a new Servant from among the three and start a new game (Plus?).
Depending on the Servant you choose, the text will differ.
Please experience the available Master-Servant relationships for yourselves.

3. Combat difficulty will change depending upon your chosen Servant
Saber -> Archer -> Caster
is the order in which the difficulty will increase.
Also, their playstyles will differ.

4. The game's difficulty itself is selectable
Normal mode and Beginner Mode are available.
If you pick Beginner Mode, the entire game becomes easier.
No Hard Mode because it's Japan, I guess...

5. Masters can intervene in combat
In addition to commanding their Servants using Fate/Extra's unique system of entering six commands before each round, Masters themselves will be able to Heal, Assist, Attack, etc. during any one of those turns.
This power "Formal Dress" is a hidden skill.
Even outside of battle, many skills are available for use while in dungeons.

6. Servants and Masters progress simultaneously
When Masters level up, not only does their bond to their Servants grow, but the Servants' powers also grow(fuzzy translation here).
Furthermore, because of changes to the soul, the Servants' skills and abilities grow as well.
Whether it be physical or magical strength, that powers that are released will depend on the Master's - that is, your - will.

7. Deepen your bonds in "My Room" (*ahem*)
A place where Master and Servant can spend time together. That would be "My Room." Things that can't be said, or items that can't be found anywhere else!
As for what kind of time will pass, please play and see for yourself.

(Sexy time, that's what. ::))

As Chief Producer supervising the development of Fate/Extra, it has been my pleasure to give you a glimpse of what has been going on since the beginning of this project.

From the literary world of the Fate franchise, a new genre of adventure games has been born.

The Holy Grail War.
Individual Masters.
And Servants.
To survive, it is essential to gather intelligence on one's enemies.
Acquire the information, and come up with a battle plan.

This war of information is what the system of the Holy Grail War has always been about. Preparation, competition, and overcoming challenges are required to excel in the conflict.
Therefore, aren't there a great many possibilities for a new Fate game? With that starting point in mind, Niinou Kazuya-san set out to gather a development team.

To create a structure for this new caliber of video game, Niinou Kazuya-san came up with this new system.

To pour the soul of Fate into the game, Nasu Kinoko-san appeared.

I believe that these two created a new spirit for the game.

Just what is Fate/Extra?
To answer that, ladies and gentleman, you will have to play the game and judge that for yourselves.

Now, Caster's "Dress-up Shichihenge" game is now open to the public on the homepage starting this week. When I was testing out the game, opening the locks, I personally had a hard time. Though it was pretty hard for me at first, my arm muscles got stronger *laugh* (er, what does つりかかります mean?)
I think those of you that managed to unlock all five are amazing.
If you love her that much, then I feel you'll probably be fine playing Caster when the game is out.

[bucklemyshoe]

would love this

[Servent_Kite]

Assuming ATLUS translates this (and I hope they do) would they use the translated terms from MirrorMoons releases of Tsukihime and Fate, or would they decide to translate them differently? I want to use Unlimited Codes as a basis but since it was a fighting game, the story was pretty simple but I don't really remember any differences in terms.

[Nerroth]

That Caster game is at this link (http://fate-extra.jp/7henge/); there's a Saber game (http://www.fate-extra.jp/kiki1/index.html) up, too.


Try not to play either at work.

[Servent_Kite]

Only a few more days until it's release

[Enzeru]

I'm pretty confident that this will be released here, as it is very similar to Persona 3/4 and it doesn't need to be advertised as part of a series.

[Nerroth]

The game is out in Japan today.

It'll be interesting to see some of the feedback about it, and how well it does over there...

[ashley1986]

i'm gonna buy this day one if it comes out japan !!!! this is how a person-like game should be on the psp yaaaay i'll buy only be cause it's just like persona !!!!

[Servent_Kite]

Apparently, if you choose the romance path for Caster, there's a point where it looks like everything is leading up to an H-Scene. When you get there, she tells you to turn your PSP off and go to the toilet.

The scene where you admit your feelings for her, the choices are as follows:
1) I like you.
2) Rin's on my mind more ...
3) Um, is there a Save Point nearby?
If you choose Number 3, she says, "Well, you better prepare to load your saves now."
The map interface controls and the school layout are exactly like Persona4. Don't know where the library is? Follow your experience from P4.

I love you Type-Moon, this is simply more evidence that ATLUS should be the ones to bring this over.

[Servent_Kite]

The Servant identities are out for those curious

[Nerroth]

If it does get released in the West, it would be nice if this was included, too:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Nerroth/Figma%20RT/FateExtraLE1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Nerroth/Figma%20RT/FateExtraLE2.jpg

I wasn't willing to bet on a Western LE, personally. Still, I really want an English-text version of the game!

[Enzeru]

Oh....my...god...Isn't that the...the LE that came with the Saber figure? It's so huge...I want it so bad...Wow...Please, whoever brings this over here...GIVE ME THAT!

[Saburo Hikari]

Wow, I remember when Fate/Unlimited Codes came with a Figma Saber Lily. And now this!

I was hoping you wouldn't be able to see through her goddamn dress though. :/

[Nerroth]

It would be awesome if she were kitted out like this (http://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=454424) in the game...

[Saburo Hikari]

It would be awesome if she were kitted out like this (http://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=454424) in the game...That's sexy yet not slutty! *Saburo approves!*

[DarkRPGMaster]

I approve!

[Nerroth]

And a (slightly NSFW) hi-res version of the opening pic (http://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=455698) from the flash game.

[Saburo Hikari]

And a (slightly NSFW) hi-res version of the opening pic (http://safebooru.org/index.php?page=post&s=view&id=455698) from the flash game.Okay, I'd like this one too if it weren't for the face. I greatly prefer Fate/stay night's original art style.

By the way, I heard this game has been getting bad reviews.

[DarkRPGMaster]

Really? I'd like to hear them.

[Enzeru]

That's strange, considering I've heard that it's basically a Persona 4 clone and the only bad aspect is the battle system.

[Servent_Kite]

I haven't really been looking for reviews, and I will admit that I haven't looked to hard for info, but I've mostly heard positive things. I also would LOVE to see that Type-Moon box brought over if the game gets localized, I would gladly shell out $60/70 for that thing.

[Enzeru]

I haven't really been looking for reviews, and I will admit that I haven't looked to hard for info, but I've mostly heard positive things. I also would LOVE to see that Type-Moon box brought over if the game gets localized, I would gladly shell out $60/70 for that thing.In Japan, it was 120$.

[Saburo Hikari]

Really? I'd like to hear them.I know I saw it somewhere, but I guess if it's just one bad review out of many good ones, then there's not much a point to go digging for it.