Fate/Grand Order (English)

Fate/Grand Order is a Role Playing game with an intriguing story, fabulous mechanics, and exceptional graphics, accompanied by a delightful soundtrack. However, it features lots of grinding, missing optimization, annoying ads, and is full of bugs. Despite its flaws, it offers a wholesome story and plenty of humor, presenting itself as a tale about taking back our future. This exciting adventure is ready for players to jump in!

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

story1,491 positive mentions

grinding488 negative mentions

The game features an engaging and well-written story that captivates players, especially fans of the Fate series.
The character designs and animations are impressive, with a diverse roster of servants that players can collect and upgrade.
The game is generally free-to-play friendly, allowing players to progress without spending money, as lower rarity servants can still be effective.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues, particularly after updates, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
The gacha system has abysmal rates for obtaining high rarity servants, with many players expressing dissatisfaction over the low drop rates.
The account recovery system is cumbersome, relying on a single transfer code that can lead to lost progress if not properly managed.

story
2,584 mentions
58 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The story of Fate/Grand Order is widely praised for its depth and emotional engagement, particularly from the sixth singularity onward, where it transitions from a slow start to a compelling narrative filled with rich character development and intricate lore. Players appreciate the blend of historical and fictional characters, as well as the immersive storytelling that keeps them invested in the game. However, many reviews also highlight frustrations with the gacha system, which can hinder access to characters and materials needed to progress through the story, leading to a mixed experience overall.
- “This game has an amazing story that I enjoy greatly.”
- “The story is probably one of the most epic and emotional that I've ever read in any game, especially from the sixth singularity onwards.”
- “The storytelling in the Lostbelts is amazing.”
- “The story is poorly written or translated, with drawn out dialogue.”
- “The story starts out dreadfully slow for the first 5 or so chapters, which is a shame because the story is one of its main draws.”
- “The story is very meh, its not very free to play friendly, and it takes forever to get enough of the premium currency to actually summon for more units.”
gameplay
1,006 mentions
46 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is often described as simple and easy to learn, with a turn-based combat system that incorporates strategic elements. However, many players find it repetitive and grind-heavy, leading to a sense of boredom over time. While the story and character designs are praised, the gacha mechanics and low drop rates for high-rarity characters are frequently criticized, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is engaging for a turn-based RPG.”
- “The gameplay is simple yet fun.”
- “The gameplay is fun and allows for building a team that employs whatever type of moves you prefer.”
- “Gameplay is very repetitive and very grindy, UI is outdated compared to other games, but they hit you with non-stop events and for some reason you seem to just can't stop playing after a while.”
- “The gameplay is outdated and boring.”
- “Gameplay is boring and requires you to do the same thing over and over and over, especially during events, and the rewards you get for clearing the event shop can barely get a few skill upgrades, or none at all.”
grinding
490 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players expressing frustration over the lack of an auto-battle feature and low drop rates for essential materials. While some players find enjoyment in the grind and appreciate the game's story and character development, the overwhelming consensus is that the repetitive nature of farming can lead to burnout and dissatisfaction, particularly for free-to-play users. Overall, the game is seen as heavily reliant on grinding, which may deter casual players or those with limited time.
- “Not too grindy on a normal day (which is great unlike other gacha games since it feels like a chore) but will suck out your soul if you go all out on the grind-heavy events, especially if you cram them.”
- “Think of a reason to play: waifu, saber, lore, eye-watering art, craft essence 👌, lots of content, not that grindy, fate, Tohsaka, voice acting are marvelous, mash, numbers, collection, gacha addiction, addiction to salt, etc.”
- “Grinding is atrocious; events are basically repeating one battle like a hundred times.”
- “The grinding in this game is tiring; events are super long-winded and require lots of time and dedication.”
- “The only downside is the farming of materials; it takes time but overall it'll be worth it.”
graphics
314 mentions
68 % positive mentions
27 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many players praising the beautiful artwork, character designs, and animations, particularly for a mobile game. However, some users note that the graphics can feel outdated or simplistic compared to newer titles, and there are occasional reports of glitches and performance issues. Overall, while the visuals are often highlighted as a strong point, there are calls for further updates and improvements to keep pace with modern gaming standards.
- “The graphics are amazing and the story is impressive.”
- “Great game overall, amazing graphics and story never fails to keep me interested.”
- “The graphics are incredible for mobile games and addicting turn-based RPG combat.”
- “Still getting constant graphical glitches and game crashes even after the most recent update.”
- “The only downside of this game is that its graphics and gameplay are outdated by today's standards.”
- “This game is a simplistic boring grindfest with outdated graphics and no PvP that I'm aware of.”
stability
93 mentions
2 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a significant issue for many players, with frequent reports of crashes and freezes during quests, battles, and loading screens. While some users noted improvements after recent updates, many still experience persistent lag and glitches, making the game frustratingly unplayable at times. Overall, the consensus is that despite its engaging content, the game's stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs great and is super engaging.”
- “No issues, no bugs, no glitches!”
- “Every time I attempt to start any quest, the game freezes, then crashes on me for no reason whatsoever.”
- “The app has become increasingly unstable with each update, to the point where it now freezes after almost every mission and the entire app needs to be restarted.”
- “Game continually freezes in the middle of cutscenes, forcing a skip of the cutscene.”
monetization
91 mentions
15 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
63 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as predatory and excessive, with many players labeling it a cash grab due to high prices for in-game purchases and poor drop rates for characters. While some users appreciate that the game can be played without spending money, the overall sentiment suggests that the reliance on microtransactions detracts from the experience, making it feel exploitative. Despite the lack of intrusive ads, the game's monetization practices have left a negative impression on a significant portion of the player base.
- “In-game purchases are a bit expensive, but the resources that are purchasable can be obtained through in-game means simply by playing.”
- “While it does have microtransactions, they are entirely 'optional'.”
- “No ads, great story, viable free-to-play gameplay.”
- “This game just feels like a cash grab.”
- “Monetization is downright predatory compared to other games in the genre.”
- “It's a blatant cash grab and time waster.”
music
90 mentions
62 % positive mentions
34 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and diversity, with many players noting that it enhances the overall experience and fits well with the game's moments. While some users appreciate the soundtrack's emotional impact and connection to other Type-Moon properties, others express a desire for a broader selection, as the limited variety can lead to fatigue. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal despite some technical issues reported by players.
- “The sound effects are in sync with everything perfectly and the music fits every moment.”
- “Beautiful artworks for the servants, amazing story paired with a gorgeous soundtrack.”
- “The music is phenomenal, and the story can be really engaging and fun.”
- “I also dislike how limited the soundtrack is.”
- “Even without farming, I quickly grew tired of it and opted to play my music in the background instead.”
- “There is an issue when in battle, the music just stutters like it's lagging.”
character development
88 mentions
73 % positive mentions
22 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and variety, with many players appreciating the well-written stories and unique character designs that enhance the overall experience. While some critiques focus on the inconsistency and occasional lack of diversity in character designs, the majority of reviews highlight the engaging narratives and the emotional connections players form with the characters. Overall, the game is recognized for its strong character development, contributing to its appeal among fans of the genre.
- “The story is incredible, gameplay is turn-based classic, character design, voice, and lore is awesome.”
- “Amazing storyline and depth of character development, this game is my all-time favorite.”
- “One of the best gacha games because it doesn't feel like you're pressured into spending or grinding and has great character development for servants of all rarities.”
- “Been playing since release and I've always loved the direction of the main story (love the Lostbelts), but I'm retracting my review now because of the questionable character designs. It's just not diverse, and not functional to the character's story, and most of the time it's really problematic. I didn't realize this when I first started because I didn't know the importance of good character design (I was young and dumb), but I'm hoping to see some changes.”
- “Storyline can be a bit boring at times and some character designs and personalities really could use some improvement.”
- “A disgrace to this franchise: 1) bloated unskippable, flamboyant animations and inefficient data use make opening loot boxes take 5 minutes. Depending on connection, loading times are painful because animations and sprites are too high quality. 2) Character designs are atrocious anime tropes with names of historical and mythological figures slapped on them arbitrarily. Nero is a skinny sword-fighting girl, and there are too many genderbends/hot girls because some otaku needs something to fap to.”
humor
45 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its unique and engaging storylines, funny character interactions, and humorous events that balance seriousness with lightheartedness. Many reviews note the sharp writing and comedic moments that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for both casual players and fans of the genre. However, some players also mention that the humor can be overshadowed by frustrations related to the game's gacha mechanics.
- “The game has a unique and fun story, surprisingly fun combat, a funny community, and most importantly, the marvelous characters to get.”
- “The characters are larger than life and the storylines are both humorous and intense equally.”
- “Great humor and drama in their events and main story.”
optimization
44 mentions
9 % positive mentions
61 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as frequent crashes, lag, and long loading times, particularly on lower-end devices. While some users have noted improvements following recent updates, others continue to experience frustrating performance problems, especially on specific Android models. Overall, the game is enjoyable, but it clearly requires further optimization to enhance the user experience across all devices.
- “Latest update added a bunch of solid quality of life changes and optimizations that the game sorely needed.”
- “Yet the optimization of combat mechanics and skill usage leave a surprisingly high skill cap.”
- “There are no big problems with the performance of the game if you have a regular to a good tablet or cellphone.”
- “But the issues lay with the app's performance; it crashes constantly, lags like crazy, and it just makes playing it so difficult.”
- “The game is really fun, and the story is really good, but the rates on banners are absolutely horrendous, and the game has optimization issues that cause it to freeze a lot.”
- “Poorly optimized (running a Samsung Galaxy Tab A), I'm playing at like 10 fps; I feel like I'm playing in decelerated time at all times.”
emotional
31 mentions
90 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with many players noting its epic and heart-wrenching storytelling, particularly from the sixth singularity onward. While the gameplay mechanics receive mixed reviews, the narrative and character development evoke strong feelings, often leading players to tears or deep emotional engagement. Overall, the game is recognized for its compelling blend of humor, tragedy, and emotional depth, making it a standout in the gacha genre despite its gameplay shortcomings.
- “The story is probably one of the most epic and emotional that I've ever read in any game, especially from the sixth singularity onwards.”
- “Although the game has very low gacha rates, it is possible for you to get your five-star if you faithfully save up SQ. The story, after singularity 5, became much better and Lostbelt 5 even made me cry.”
- “A truly heart-wrenching story with a satisfying end that succeeds in subverting my expectations without destroying the atmosphere or ruining the stakes.”
- “Boring storyline, doesn't make you really engage with it; it just sucks. Good graphics, mostly pay-to-win, and no account saving system. Overall, just get a better and more engaging storyline and implement an account saving system; it's not that hard, almost every game has it.”
- “Boring story.”
- “Bad game with an extremely boring story and content; the creators just want to profit from the in-game gacha for rare characters.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its heart-wrenching storytelling and effective tension, successfully subverting expectations while maintaining a rich lore and high stakes. Overall, it creates an engaging and immersive experience.
- “It's full of lore and has great tension and atmosphere overall!”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly enjoyable, noting that it offers significant replayability due to the abundance of materials to collect, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “The game is immensely fun and offers plenty of hours of replayability to collect all the materials you need.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “With multiple paths and choices, the game encourages you to replay it to experience everything it has to offer.”