Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

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"Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet" is a third-person action RPG set in the world of Gun Gale Online. Customize your avatar and experience an original story with gun battle playing a major role. Interact with characters from the Sword Art Online series and explore devastated lands with stunning visuals, using a variety of weapons and fighting styles. Your choices and actions will have a heavy impact in this personalized and immersive world.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,960 reviews

story558 positive mentions

grinding428 negative mentions

story
2,404 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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9%
The story of "Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet" is generally viewed as mediocre, with many players noting its reliance on typical anime tropes and a lack of depth. While some appreciate the original narrative that allows players to create their own character and interact with familiar faces from the series, others criticize the lengthy cutscenes and dialogue that can detract from gameplay. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging moments and predictable plot points, making it more appealing to fans of the franchise than to those seeking a compelling standalone story.
- “The story is surprisingly solid; it's nothing mind-blowing, but they do a good job of handling you being an original character and letting you interact with the core cast (and yes, Kirito) in a way that isn't just jerking you or him off.”
- “The game captures the essence of the SAO universe, allowing fans to immerse themselves in its lore and experience new storylines alongside their favorite characters.”
- “The story is unique to say the least, with several new characters mixed in with characters from both the main series manga/anime as well as the GGO alternative manga/anime.”
- “The story is not interesting and the voice acting is not good either.”
- “The story is completely forgettable, and the characters are boring.”
- “The story is generic, boring, and can't seem to decide whether it wants you to be the protagonist or Kirito.”
gameplay
1,111 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The gameplay of "Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet" is a mixed bag, with many players praising its fun combat mechanics, diverse character customization, and engaging shooting elements. However, it suffers from repetitiveness, clunky controls, and a heavy reliance on dialogue and cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others criticize it for being bogged down by bugs and a lack of depth, making it more appealing to hardcore fans of the franchise than to newcomers.
- “The gameplay is fun, characters are cool, and character customization is great.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, and the variety of weapons and abilities keeps things fresh and exciting.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are very enjoyable and engaging.”
- “Gameplay is decent but the package as a whole does not excite me to keep playing.”
- “The gameplay is the same as looking at a video of paint drying but it is on loop, it is the same thing over and over and over again.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive even though there are a myriad of missions given.”
graphics
490 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the anime aesthetic and character customization options, which are often described as beautiful and engaging. However, some users criticize the graphics for being outdated or lacking polish, particularly in character models and environmental details, leading to a perception of inconsistency in quality. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, they are noted to have room for improvement, especially in optimization and detail.
- “The graphics are amazing; I can see how much hard work it took for it to be like this, and I am grateful to have found this game.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and like most RPGs, I enjoyed the freedom the game gives you to play with your own style.”
- “The graphics are nice to the eye, and the special effects are fine as well.”
- “The head seems off in relation to the rest of the body, and the 3D visuals just look really bad in general.”
- “It's very clear that graphics aren't a concern at all for the developers; you could honestly put this game in 2008 and it would have the exact same graphics.”
- “The graphics are pretty basic, and the FPS limiter is even more basic.”
grinding
439 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting it as a significant part of the experience. While some enjoy the repetitive nature and find it rewarding for leveling up and acquiring better gear, others criticize it for being tedious and lacking variety, particularly due to reused assets and enemy placements. Overall, the game is best suited for those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, as it can feel excessive and monotonous for players who prefer a more streamlined experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If you are a big GGO fan like me, then this game is a must to buy. It's worth the full price in my opinion, but it's still better to wait for a discount for the complete package. If you aren't a GGO fan and not following the anime, I still recommend this game to you. It's fun, and newcomers who don't know anything about SAO or GGO could still adapt to the story and the gameplay.”
- “The game isn't too grindy; 30 minutes roaming in some fields should do leveling just fine, but the only annoying thing to grind is NPC affection.”
- “Leveling felt easy, but I realized that by the time I hit about level 35 that I had made a terrible mistake: grinding in this game is necessary, with incredibly poor odds in the base game, which was a problem given the fact that half of the chips on weapons you will get are basically junk and you'll not know that until you look at what exactly they do and why they're not worth having.”
- “Lastly, the grinding system is very boring with the same maps, enemy positions, and unworthy dropped items.”
- “The end game for this game is boring grinding for levels and equipment.”
music
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
55%
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The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many players praising its quality and variety, particularly noting standout tracks that enhance the gameplay experience. While some found the soundtrack memorable and fitting for the game's atmosphere, others felt it was less impressive compared to previous titles in the series. Overall, the music is generally considered good, contributing positively to the game's ambiance, though opinions vary on its memorability and impact.
- “The music for this game is actually really good!”
- “There's a lot of great tracks ranging from character themes to atmospheric music as you wander the maps, that transition into sick guitar versions as you enter combat.”
- “The soundtrack fits a lot of the locations and events in the game and the world of Gun Gale Online is done to an immersive extent.”
- “The plot is nonexistent, the characters all look and sound the same, the soundtrack is something worthy of an elevator, and the graphics are anime-videogame 101.”
- “The background music ranges from forgettable to ear-grating.”
- “My only problem with this game was the soundtrack; while it isn't bad, it just pales in comparison to Hollow Realization's in my opinion.”
optimization
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly in 4K resolution and on lower-end systems. While some users have managed to achieve smooth gameplay with decent frame rates, others have experienced locked frame rates during cutscenes, poor keyboard controls, and a general feeling of being unoptimized. Overall, the game appears to require substantial tweaking for optimal performance, and many players recommend caution before purchasing due to these issues.
- “The game is very well optimized for my computer (GTX 1050 Ti and 8GB RAM) as I can run it at max without any kickback.”
- “Good optimization up to 1080p, easy to maintain 60 frames on high with my i7 4790k and my GTX 1080.”
- “Graphics 9-10: best graphics for a SAO game yet, and is very well optimized.”
- “Bad optimization all round, plus in cutscenes the FPS is locked or lowered sometimes and then after the cutscene it won't fix itself and your game will remain locked.”
- “The optimization for this game is terrible.”
- “Right from the start this game feels not optimized, the performance is poor and may require tweaking to run smoothly, but guess what you can only change the graphic settings and keybinds on the main menu which is not to be confused with the in-game menu.”
humor
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the dialogue and character interactions genuinely funny, while others describe it as dry and tedious. Many appreciate the quirky moments and glitches that add an unintentional comedic element, though the humor can sometimes fall flat or feel repetitive. Overall, fans of the genre may enjoy the lightheartedness and amusing character dynamics, but it may not resonate with everyone.
- “The dialogues are genuinely hilarious, the action is fluid and pretty, the backgrounds are gorgeous and the soundtrack is kinda weak, but efficient enough (except for the opening, which is great).”
- “I was constantly either laughing at the humor, smiling at the cuteness, or intrigued by the mystery/drama.”
- “The friendly AI in this game is hilariously bad; some of the worst friendly AI in a long time, and friendly AI is renowned for being trash.”
- “It's not funny to have to talk to every NPC just to progress.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat.”
- “The jokes are repetitive and fail to land, making the experience dull.”
stability
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, including freezing and erratic AI behavior. While some players find humor in the glitches, others express frustration over game-breaking problems that hinder progress. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," with varying experiences that range from mildly annoying to severely disruptive.
- “The game isn't buggy or anything, so I guess things could always be worse.”
- “The third-person MMO style gameplay is smooth and mostly bug-free.”
- “The graphics are good, and I have encountered no glitches or slowdowns in frame rate so far.”
- “The game is incredibly buggy, and every time I try to change my profile, it freezes.”
- “Gameplay is amazing, but the AI can be a little buggy in combat, which wasn't a constant problem for me.”
- “So in the current state that the game is in, I would not recommend it simply because it is like flipping a coin whether you'll get a buggy experience or a bug-free experience.”
replayability
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting a wealth of content, customization options, and different difficulty levels that encourage multiple playthroughs. While some find the replay value high due to engaging mechanics and new game plus features, others criticize the story's repetitiveness and lack of enemy variety, leading to a perception of lower replayability. Ultimately, the game offers significant replay potential for those who enjoy its combat and character-building aspects, but may not satisfy everyone seeking a varied narrative experience.
- “In terms of replayability, there's content that you're probably not going to get to until your second playthrough of the game.”
- “If you like romance with characters, high replayability, tons of customization options, build variety, weapon farming, leveling, and a rewarding PvE experience, this is for you.”
- “The ng+ only content adds a good level of replayability, and finally getting the good ending was truly a rewarding challenge.”
- “Though I will say the replayability is very low with this one as you just restart the story with the monster level scaled up.”
- “The story is long enough for the sale price of the game, however replay value isn't great (just replay the same main story over and over and over).”
- “However, Death Gun was just a little bit underwhelming, suffers a bit in replayability, and there isn't that much enemy variation.”
emotional
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The emotional aspect of the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it capable of delivering heartwarming and heart-wrenching moments, particularly in character interactions and story choices. While some reviews highlight the emotional investment in the narrative and character arcs, others criticize the overall execution, noting that the gameplay and story can feel lackluster or frustrating. Ultimately, fans of the Sword Art Online universe may find the emotional elements more resonant, despite the game's flaws.
- “Damn... I never thought I would write a review about a game that made me cry the most when losing someone.”
- “This game made me cry three times in a single night, two times because I went on both paths of choosing Kureha and Zeliska if I didn't want to continue the story based on Kirito's perspective.”
- “However, the bad ending was good as well, a bit emotional, and I actually liked it.”
- “A boring story that promised that the choices you make would make a difference; they did not.”
- “Unless you're a huge SAO fan, the boring story, quests, and gunplay won't hold your interest.”
- “Outdated graphics, boring story, but I love it, simply because it's Sword Art Online, and this is the only game that I could feel like being in the world of VRMMO among all other SAO games.”
character development
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the deep lore and backstories of key characters, while others criticize it as shallow and poorly integrated into gameplay. Many reviews highlight that significant character growth often occurs in lengthy cutscenes rather than through interactive experiences, leading to a disconnect between players and characters. Overall, while character design is praised, the development aspect is seen as lacking depth and engagement, leaving players wanting more meaningful interactions.
- “If you are the type that appreciates deep lore and good character development.”
- “Character development in my opinion is pretty good as the game itself will tell the backgrounds of some important characters, that is of course if you haven't watched the anime.”
- “The story is very intriguing, and the character development is brilliant; the story is also fairly long, though sometimes it can feel a bit repetitive. However, taking breaks helps reduce that feeling.”
- “Well, we have some brutally long story moments and dialogue, bland environments, and some shallow character development with the SAO cast we often buy these games for.”
- “Character development certainly happens, but it will feel random and sudden.”
- “It's also frustrating that you're introduced to 20+ characters as party members for your game, but other than easy & linear 'dating sim' scenes, there are no cool in-game quests, no side quests of any consequence, and no real character development whatsoever.”
monetization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
94%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players feeling it is a refreshing departure from typical cash grabs associated with the franchise, while others criticize it for still exhibiting cash grab tendencies through its design and advertising. Many appreciate the lack of intrusive microtransactions and DLCs, but some express frustration over misleading advertisements and gameplay mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, while the game is seen as more enjoyable than previous titles, concerns about its monetization practices remain prevalent.
- “No annoying microtransactions, no unnecessary DLCs (except for the preorder bonus of the silver and gold skins).”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
- “Clearly I like the idea of anime shooters, but this is a cash grab. The characters are childish and unrealistic, with constant enemies just having different levels and stats. I bought the complete edition for $25, but the price alone does not justify how the game is designed.”
- “It feels like a cash grab when glaring issues like this exist in a game that's meant to piggyback off a well-known anime franchise.”
- “All the advertisements are straight out lies.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is a mixed bag; while the music and character themes are praised for enhancing the experience, some players find the world design lacking in variety and the repetitive gameplay detracts from immersion. Despite attempts to convey emotions through the story, many feel it falls short, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the atmospheric elements, particularly the music, receive high marks, but the environmental design and narrative coherence leave room for improvement.
- “There's a lot of great tracks ranging from character themes to atmospheric music as you wander the maps, that transition into sick guitar versions as you enter combat.”
- “The atmosphere gets you in.”
- “Atmosphere/music is actually a 9.”
- “The game atmosphere feels a bit drab, with not enough variety in its design.”
- “The story tries to convey emotions, but the game is awful at it due to a lack of atmosphere, with elements that make no sense and break immersion.”
- “While the atmosphere and music are actually quite good, the overall experience falls short.”