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Summary:

In the bustling city of Fuyuki, a secret battle rages in the shadows. The Holy Grail War, a brutal battle royale, pits seven mages, known as Masters, against each other. Each Master summons a formidable warrior from various eras as their Servant, all vying for the ultimate prize: the Holy Grail, a wish-granting artifact. Emiya Shirou, an ordinary high school student driven by an unwavering sense of justice, finds himself unwillingly pulled into this deadly conflict. One evening, Shirou witnesses a fierce battle between Servants. The clang of steel and the crackle of magic fill the air as they clash. Mortally wounded in the chaos, Shirou is saved by the enigmatic Tohsaka Rin and her Servant Archer. In a desperate attempt to protect himself, Shirou accidentally summons his own Servant, Saber—a noble and beautiful knight with a mysterious past. As Shirou and Saber navigate the dangerous Holy Grail War, they form alliances and face numerous adversaries, each with their own ambitions and secrets. The bond between Master and Servant deepens as they confront perilous challenges and uncover hidden truths.

Storyline:

----The one who obtains the Holy Grail will have any wish come true. The Holy Grail War. A great ritual that materializes the greatest holy artifact, the Holy Grail. There are two conditions to participate in this ritual: to be a magus, and to be a "Master" chosen by the Holy Grail. There are seven chosen Masters, and seven classes of Servants; beings akin to superhumans with incredible fighting abilities. There is only one Holy Grail. If you wish for a miracle, prove that you are the strongest with your powers. Emiya Shirou is a high school student who has learned rudimentary magic from his father and uses it to fix objects. He finds himself engaged in the Holy Grail war as he gets attacked by a Servant. As he gets cornered, he somehow summons his own Servant and manages to stay alive long enough to compete against the other Masters.

Keywords:

MagicSuperpowersNVLSword CombatCombat with SpearsCombat ArcheryCombat with Exotic WeaponsMagic/ESP CombatGenius HeroineMale ProtagonistProtagonist with Voice ActingMage HeroineFighting ProtagonistMultiple EndingsEnforced Playing OrderDescriptions of ViolenceLife and Death DramaEarly Branching PlotModern Tsundere HeroineFictional Modern Day Japanese TownMages AssociationFemale Protagonist for a Short TimeWestern-style ManorAsian-style ManorSummoningCombat Capable FriendsStudent HeroineUnder the Same RoofSkip ScenesUnlockable RoutesHeroine with Zettai RyouikiMage ProtagonistStudent ProtagonistMultiple Route MysterySword Wielding HeroineDuelProtagonist's Kouhai as a HeroineFood DiscussionsUnique RoutesTsundere HeroineBranching PlotHotblooded ProtagonistMayadere HeroineOther PerspectivesPriest Support CharacterBattle RoyaleBad Ending(s)FlashbackInfodumpingProtagonist with a FaceOrphan HeroineLots of Event CGsOrphan ProtagonistForeigner HeroineHeroine with ArmorPlaytime CounterDesperationTwin Tail HeroineBad Endings with StoryGame OverHint CornerHigh Amount of Special EffectsLots of ChoicesHeroine with AhogeSacred TreasureHigh Amount of Bad EndingsHomemaker ProtagonistUnlockable ChoicesBuilt-in EncyclopediaMultiple Opening MoviesEnding ListBonus Side StoriesVaried Title ScreensUnlockable Bonus ContentCharacter ProfilesUrban FantasyUnlockable Hero(ine)Unlockable Event100% Completion BonusMusic RecollectionChangeable FontUnlockable GalleryIn Medias ResUnlockable Epilogue2000sMajor AntagonistContemporary FantasyLow FantasyHigh School Student HeroineHeroine with Big BreastsShort Common RouteHas Window Transparency SettingWestern-style CastleEthnically Diverse Castpay gorn

Ratings:

IGDB

8.8

HowLongToBeat

8.5

VNDB

8.6

19229 ratings

HowLongToBeat:

Main story
59h
Main + extra
78h
Completionist
104h

VNDB:

Average length
89h

Achievements:

Steam
30

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