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Fate/Samurai Remnant

Fate/Samurai Remnant

|Japan|Role-playing (RPG)

8.8 /10

Aww Great!

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7k ratings
Time to beat
Main + extras
35h
Complete
65h
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Why play it

Throughout the Fate franchise, pairs of masters and heroic spirits —also known as servants— have been fighting across history in a series of Holy Grail Wars, with the winning duo receiving an ancient artifact that grants wishes. Fate/Samurai Remnant continues the series’ epic Holy Grail War in the fourth year of the Keian Era, Edo Period Japan. It has been several decades since the end of a turbulent, blood-soaked era, and while the people are finally enjoying peace and tranquility, a battle between seven pairs of masters and servants is about to begin as the “Waxing Moon Ritual” unfolds in the shadows. This is where the game’s hero, Miyamoto Iori, a young man in Asakusa, finds himself caught in the violence alongside his servant Saber, as they fight to be the last pair remaining in order to receive the granter of wishes, the “Waxing Moon Vessel”.

Story and worldbuilding

The 4th year of the Keian Era, Edo Period. It has been several decades since the end of a turbulent, blood-soaked era. People were enjoying peace and tranquility. But, a battle between seven pairs of Masters and Servants is about to begin, as the "Waxing Moon Ritual" unfolds in the shadows. Miyamoto Iori, a young man in Asakusa, finds himself caught in the violence of a Holy Grail War.

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Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.8/10 across 7k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Role-playing (RPG), with a main story around 35h. Check if that style and time commitment fit you.

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DestructoidSmangaliso Simelane · 28 Sep, 2023
7.5/10

Fate/Samurai Remnant is easy to recommend to Fate newcomers who will have no problem jumping into the game. Series fans will also enjoy it, as they’ll be able to appreciate the references on a different level. In a year that is filled with major releases seemingly every week, Fate/Samurai Remnant manages to be worth your time from its opening scene to its last hours.

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Push SquareRobert Ramsey · 12 Oct, 2023
8/10

Fate/Samurai Remnant really leaves a mark with its character-driven story. The tale of Miyamoto Iori is consistently intriguing, and watching such a grounded protagonist navigate seemingly insurmountable situations is what makes this action RPG so compelling. The uniquely balanced combat system takes a while to get going, and the strategy stuff runs a bit hot and cold, but this is a surprisingly intricate package overall. A surefire win for Fate fans and newcomers alike.

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Nintendo LifeMitch Vogel · 7 Oct, 2023
7/10

Performance issues aside, Fate/Samurai Remnant is a hugely enjoyable action RPG that showcases a strong evolution of the very familiar Musou formula. Dynamic combat, rewarding exploration, loads of content, and an appealing art style all work in this one's favor, though be warned that the story can get a bit too verbose at times. All the same, we'd give this one a recommendation both to anyone looking for a decent action RPG to add to their collection and to any fans of Warriors games. Fate/Samurai Remnant is well worth your time - if you can handle the performance dips on Switch.

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RPG SiteJosh Tolentino · 28 Sep, 2023
8/10

Fate/Samurai Remnant takes advantage of a new, grounded setting, a fresh cast of characters, and a gripping narrative to serve as both an approachable gateway to Fate for newbies and a potent fan service vehicle for veterans.

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RPG FanDes Miller · 28 Sep, 2023
8.5/10

With a great story, rewarding combat, and endearing characters, Fate/Samurai Remnant proves there is still room for single-player story-focused RPGs in a world where mobile gacha games dominate the market.

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Hardcore GamerChris Shive · 28 Sep, 2023
7/10

Fate/Samurai Remnant is an enjoyable entry in the Fate universe.

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Enternity.grChristos Chatzisavvas · 24 Jan, 2024
8.5/10

The Fate series often experiments, and Fate/Samurai Remnant is no exception. Combining familiar elements and gameplay with a fresh setting, it attempts to differ significantly from its predecessors. After all, does it leave a good impression?

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ZTGDJae Lee · 10 Jan, 2024
8/10

Despite its few shortcomings, Fate/Samurai Remnant is a great addition to the Fate media empire that can be enjoyed by hardcore Fate fans and newcomers alike.

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XGN.nlSimon Kwee · 11 Nov, 2023
9/10

In the latest iteration in the Fate franchise you take control of Miyamoto Iori who becomes involved in the Waxing Moon Ritual. With Saber as his Servant he must confront the seven Master and Servant pairs to obtain the Waxing Moon Vessel. While doing so you will be exploring and investigating different districts of Edo, as Tokyo was then known. Read on to know more about it.

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Pure NintendoKirk Hiner · 3 Nov, 2023
8/10

Fate/Samurai Remnant is a Musou game for players who just can't get into Musou combat. By relying more on narrative, puzzles, and RPG stat building, it certainly has a broader reach for action gamers. The new formula still becomes repetitive, however, and performance issues on the Switch may start to nag after a while.

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