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Pros
Pro Memorable characters
Saber Archer and Caster are all well fleshed out companions for your war, and provide an interesting difference in approach and game difficulty. I recommend starting with saber if only because of the learning curve of the combat system. However the other characters are enjoyable in their own way. for those who may be familiar with them from Fate/GO it may be interesting to see their debuts to the series.
outside of the main cast, theres a strong supporting cast, with characters from other series making appearances while others are brand new. Your opponents often have reasons for fighting the grail war that can seem a shame to stand against.
Pro Satisfying combat system
Odd that i put the combat system in both the cons and the pros, but it will make sense once you play. The strange and off putting combat system is also insanely satisfying to master. though rarely devoid of guesswork, combine effective leveling and good pattern recognition and it can be very satisfying to watch your servant take them down.
Cons
Con Slow pacing
The Tutorial section takes a while, and sets up a number twists and even starts executing on them before the tutorial ends. While this is entirely in keeping with Type Moon and the stories we expect from the nasuverse. those Unused to the style of story telling or impatient may find the beginning to drag.
Con Odd combat system
While it may be an RPG to me, it tends to focus more on rock paper scissors style countering and pattern recognition over equipment and XP gain. while levelin g is still important it can be frustrating to get yeeted on just for not knowing the patterns of a new enemy.