This was an excellent review. I have played the Fate/Extra/Extella games so I had familiarity with the musou type combat and the longer dialogue scenes. The period is what drew me in as well as the relationship being presented between Iori and Saber; since both had different struggles and it looks as if they are compliment to each other. The fanservice of adding all of the servants and trying to figure how they fit into the timeline also seems like fun - and the combat looks right up my alley. One thing I note in your review is that you call Saber she. Up until now, the creators, website, producers have either used the name Saber only or called her they, so I was not sure if they were keeping it ambiguous or if it was a plot point - I know I am so used to the Blonde Pendragon/Nero Saber! Either way, great points and it even sounded like it could have been an 8.5 by your positivity. Either way, looking forward to it and hope everyone enjoys!
In the game, there was never any question that Saber is a she. Everyone refers to her as she and she refers to herself as a woman too. She is definitely tomboyish, but she is all woman.
The "they" is probably referring to the fact that there is more than one Saber. Artoria, Nero, etc are all absolutely women there's no doubt about that.
@@dantedecastrolichi2987 Thanks for the response. I was looking at the marketing, videos and interviews (as well as previews from other gaming websites) that referred to her as the above so I thought it had something to do with the story or character presentation or just a different direction....Even a few reviews. Are you the one who did this review (Fingal or Ryan)? If so, fantastic job. Very detailed and informative.
@@dantedecastrolichi2987 I mean considering the time period and the protagonists title of a samurai, it would make sense that Saber was a dude. Many Samurai were gay as all hell, at least for young males.
