Fate/Grand Order (FGO) is
one of the most successful titles in the history of Japanese social games.
On the other hand, if you search,
“FGO crap game”
“Gacha is too cool”
“Revolving hell”
“Outdated”
.
Why does a game that sells so well
continue to be called a “crap game” at the same time?
In this article,
We will thoroughly explain the reasons why FGO is considered a shitty game from the perspectives of system design, billing structure, and player psychology.
The premise that FGO is easy to be called a crap game
First of all, FGO is
- Long-lived social game released in 2015
- Focus on story
- Design based on circulation
.
In other words, FGO is
a game created with ideas that are different from modern comfortable social game design.
This “difference with the times” is the root cause of poor game reviews.
Reason why it is called a crap game ① Gacha is extremely unpleasant
The biggest dissatisfaction with FGO is the gacha specifications.
Features of FGO gacha
- Star 5 discharge rate 1%
- Ceiling implementation was very slow
- Many times required to reach the ceiling
- Slippage occurs
This allows
- Even if you charge tens of thousands of yen, you will not get what you want
- With no charge or small charge, the fighting force cannot be assembled
- Great psychological damage
Experiences like this occur frequently.
Compared to modern social games, it is
clearly designed to be harsh on users, and
is the biggest factor in the ratings of shitty games.
Reason why it’s called a crap game ② The laps are too hard
FGO is basically
- Event
- Collecting materials
- Bond raising
Everything is based on round trip.
Why laps are hard
- Slow battle tempo
- Skip auto is weak
- Go through the same quest hundreds of times
As a result,
“It feels like work is too strong”
“It just takes away my time”
Many players feel this way.
Especially, the more working players are, the more likely they are to feel that
poor time efficiency = shitty game.
Reason why it is called a crap game ③ The UI/system is outdated
Although FGO has improved through updates over the years,
- UI is difficult to understand
- Loads a lot
- One operation takes time
The problem still remains.
Compared to other latest social games,
- Poor auto lap
- Cannot be skipped
- Low comfort
It’s easy to get the impression that
it’s an outdated crap game.
Reason why it is called a crap game ④ The gameplay is monotonous
FGO’s combat is
- Command card selection
- Save NP and treasure phantoms
- Hit with an advantageous class
.
Although it is strategic,
- Work once the optimal solution is determined
- Brain dead orbit except for high difficulty levels
Many people find it easy to become
less exciting as a game.
Reason 5: Too harsh for new players
Because FGO is a long-running title,
- Huge number of characters
- Difficult to understand the system
- No past event experience
.
For new players,
- I don’t know what to draw
- Many stories are based on strong characters
- It takes a huge amount of time to develop
As a result,
it’s too late in the game to start now.
Reasons for easy flare-ups and dissatisfaction with management
FGO was in the past,
- Gacha probability problem
- Difficulty in understanding notation
- Maintenance extension
- Slow management response
etc. have been under fire many times.
This allows
“Disrespect for users”
“Lord’s business”
This reputation has become established, and it is becoming easier to be recognized as a crap game.
Why FGO is still continuing
While there are many negative opinions,
The reason why FGO is still continuing is also clear.
- Overwhelming scenario power
- Strength of the Fate brand
- Attachment to the character
- Perfection of music and production
Especially when it comes to the story
“This is the only one that is different from other social games”
There are a lot of people who rate it as positive.
People who are suitable for FGO and people who are not suitable for it
Suitable for people
- I like Fate works
- Focus on story
- Don’t worry about laps
- Can be played for a long time
Not suitable for people
- I feel very stressed about Gacha
- Get results in a short time
- Seeking the latest social game standards
Thoughts to avoid bad game reviews
To enjoy FGO,
- Prioritize love over character performance
- Determine the charge amount first
- Don’t force yourself to go around
- Don’t compare too much with other social games
division is important.
Summary: FGO is an “old but complete game”
- Gacha is tough
- Going around is penance
- UI is old
Still,
- Story
- Character
- Worldview
It is also a game that many players cannot leave because of its strong core.
There are certainly reasons why FGO is called a shitty game, but
at the same time, it can also be said to be
the fate of a long-running title.
