SWORD ART ONLINE: FATAL BULLET

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is a fun action RPG with technical flaws holding it back from true greatness.

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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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74%

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story463 positive mentions

grinding373 negative mentions

story
1,993 mentions
23 % positive mentions
67 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The story of "Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet" is generally viewed as mediocre, with many players noting that it lacks depth and is often bogged down by lengthy cutscenes and dialogue. While some appreciate the unique premise of creating their own character and the integration of familiar characters from the SAO universe, others criticize the plot for being predictable and overly reliant on anime tropes. Overall, the game is seen as more enjoyable for its gameplay mechanics than for its narrative, making it a mixed experience for those seeking a compelling story.
- “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 storyline is engaging and full of twists and turns, and the characters are likable and well-developed.”
- “The story is actually curated well and creates a great foundation for the combat.”
- “The story is not interesting and the voice acting is not good either.”
- “The story is as boring as the gameplay.”
- “The story is bland, and I honestly skipped all the cutscenes which made the game more bearable - I'd rather be out farming and playing the game than listen to the shitty storytelling.”
gameplay
941 mentions
42 % positive mentions
49 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet" is a mixed bag, with many players finding it enjoyable yet repetitive. While the combat mechanics, including a blend of shooting and RPG elements, are praised for their fun and engaging nature, the game suffers from a lengthy tutorial and an overwhelming amount of dialogue that detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, issues such as clunky controls, AI problems, and a lack of variety in enemies contribute to a sense of monotony, making the gameplay feel grindy over time.
- “The gameplay is rather fun to get good at, there's a good variety of playstyles to go around and it isn't clear if one is superior to the others.”
- “With its dynamic gameplay mechanics, diverse customization options, and engaging multiplayer modes, Fatal Bullet is a must-play for any fan looking to extend their SAO experience and embark on an unforgettable gaming journey.”
- “The gameplay is fast-paced and satisfying, and the variety of weapons and abilities keeps things fresh and exciting.”
- “The gameplay loop is incredibly boring after the first 10 hours, the game is riddled with frustrating bugs, and the in-game story and dialogue are not compelling.”
- “The gameplay is boring; it's like when they make a shooter game for mobile where the AI runs at the other people in your party and sometimes aims at you but mostly misses.”
- “The gameplay is very repetitive even though there are a myriad of missions given.”
graphics
429 mentions
48 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the anime aesthetic and character customization options, which are considered top-notch and visually appealing. However, some players criticize the overall graphical quality as outdated, with issues like frame rate drops, lack of adjustable settings, and occasional clipping. While the visuals are generally described as decent or good for an anime-style game, they fall short of modern standards, leading to a consensus that the graphics are enjoyable but could use significant improvement.
- “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.”
- “Anime games with this kind of attention to detail are very rare to come by; the animations, character creator, and general style are probably the best I've ever seen, combined with fantastic visuals.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the guns work amazingly, and the quests are fun to do!”
- “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.”
- “Game does run smooth; however, the graphics are lacking and the textures are not smooth at all. It looks like the edges are very pixelated around the characters' clothes and bodies.”
grinding
380 mentions
1 % positive mentions
1 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a significant point of contention among players, with many noting it as both a core feature and a potential drawback. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and rewarding, particularly for leveling up and acquiring better gear, others criticize it for being excessively tedious and repetitive, especially in the later stages of the game. Overall, the game caters to those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, but it may not appeal to 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. However, 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
120 mentions
45 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed reception, with many players praising the soundtrack for its variety and ability to enhance the gaming experience, particularly during combat and exploration. While some tracks are considered memorable and fitting, others are described as forgettable or repetitive. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its standout quality compared to other titles in the series.
- “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.”
- “While the music doesn't particularly draw me in, it doesn't annoy me as well.”
optimization
78 mentions
32 % positive mentions
42 % neutral mentions
26 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly on higher settings and resolutions. While some users have managed to achieve smooth gameplay on lower-end systems, others have experienced locked frame rates, poor keyboard and mouse support, and the need for extensive tweaking to improve performance. Despite its appealing graphics and engaging gameplay, the optimization challenges have led to frustration among players, particularly those using top-tier hardware.
- “Good graphics, and good performance, easily get 60+ fps with medium-high settings even on a potato.”
- “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.”
- “Performance has been excellent, I've been running max settings 1080p with a locked 60 fps, no dips.”
- “Bad optimization all around, 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.”
- “It's also optimized terribly.”
humor
62 mentions
98 % positive mentions
-3 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the dialogue and character interactions genuinely hilarious, often likening it to the charm of anime. While some appreciate the comedic glitches and AI mishaps, others note that the humor can be hit-or-miss, sometimes falling flat or becoming tedious. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted experience that can be entertaining, especially for fans of the genre.
- “The loading screen, telling me about a 'flabby object' will never not be funny.”
- “I was constantly either laughing at the humor, smiling at the cuteness, or intrigued by the mystery/drama.”
- “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).”
- “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 most of the time.”
stability
55 mentions
5 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
93 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during loading screens and issues with AI behavior. While some find the glitches amusing or manageable, others express frustration over game-breaking issues and recommend caution before purchasing. Overall, the game appears to be in need of significant polish to improve its stability.
- “The graphics are good, and I have encountered no glitches or slowdowns in frame rate so far.”
- “The game isn't buggy or anything, though I guess things could always be worse.”
- “Not buggy”
- “I usually find a lot of glitches funny, but it's not quite that fun when you lose a full hour of going through a dungeon and beating the boss fight because you cannot leave.”
- “It plays extremely poorly even on high-end PC; the game is super buggy.”
- “First off, the game is incredibly buggy, and every time I try to change my profile, it freezes.”
replayability
36 mentions
36 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting a wealth of content, customization options, and different playstyles that encourage multiple playthroughs. While some find the replay value high due to various difficulties and character builds, others feel it suffers from repetitive story elements and limited enemy variation, leading to a more moderate replayability experience. The addition of new game plus (NG+) content and DLCs can enhance replayability for those seeking to explore different aspects of the game.
- “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.”
character development
21 mentions
29 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
Character development in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the depth of lore and character backgrounds, while others criticize it as shallow and poorly integrated into gameplay. Many feel that significant character growth occurs primarily through cutscenes rather than interactive experiences, leading to a disconnect between players and characters. Overall, while there are elements of character development, it often feels random or underwhelming, with some players finding it tedious and lacking meaningful engagement.
- “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 and linear 'dating sim' scenes, there are no cool in-game quests, no side quests of any consequence, and no real character development whatsoever.”
emotional
17 mentions
76 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
24 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with some players finding moments of heartfelt connection and investment in the story, while others criticize the narrative as boring and lacking depth. Fans of Sword Art Online appreciate the emotional interactions and character development, but many feel that the gameplay and controls detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, certain endings and cutscenes evoke strong feelings, suggesting potential for emotional engagement if players are willing to overlook the game's shortcomings.
- “Worth playing if you love Sword Art Online; the game has a story that gets you emotionally invested.”
- “However, the bad ending was good as well, a bit emotional, and I actually liked it.”
- “Story is short but pretty well done... honestly, it gave me this amazing tense feeling that I had the first time I played Mass Effect 2. The normal (or as I call them the bad) endings are pretty emotional as long as you get attached to the characters involved at least a little bit.”
- “Unless you're a huge SAO fan, the boring story, quests, and gunplay won't hold your interest.”
- “A boring story that promised that the choices you make would make a difference; they did not.”
- “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.”
monetization
14 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users labeling it as a cash grab, particularly in comparison to other titles in the franchise. While some players appreciate the fun mechanics and customization options, they express frustration over misleading advertisements and the overall value for money, suggesting that the game's design does not justify its price. Despite these criticisms, some players still find enjoyment in the gameplay, especially when playing cooperatively.
- “Clearly I like the idea of anime shooters, but this is a cash grab. The characters are childish and unrealistic, with constant enemies that just have different levels and stats. I bought the complete edition for $25, but the price alone does not justify how the game is even designed.”
- “This game is your typical cash grab run-and-gun third-person anime game. There are nice customization options and the mechanics can be fun at times, but the overall experience feels like a grind. I recommend playing co-op with a friend to make it more enjoyable.”
- “All the advertisements are straight-out lies. The game feels like a cash grab, and while I’m still having fun, it’s hard to ignore the monetization tactics.”
atmosphere
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted by a diverse soundtrack that enhances exploration and combat, creating an engaging experience for players. However, some reviewers note that repetitive gameplay and a lack of emotional depth in the story can detract from overall immersion. Despite these criticisms, the atmospheric music is generally well-received, with some ratings as high as 9.
- “There's a lot of great tracks ranging from character themes to atmospheric music as you wander the maps, which transition into intense guitar versions as you enter combat.”
- “Atmosphere and music are actually a 9.”
- “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.”
- “The atmosphere gets you in.”
- “Atmosphere/music is actually a 9.”