I do enjoy writing reviews, but I felt kind of compelled to share my thoughts on Fatal Bullet, a game that's given me a fair amount of entertainment over the hours that I didn't expect.

Fatal Bullet is a loot shooter with some RPG mixed in, much like Borderlands. This is probably the game's best part, as it offers a fair amount of fun, although nothing groundbreaking.

You'll find yourself in fast-paced action with some weapons and abilities to experiment with. Well, the AI isn't the smartest—though, of course, they are helpful if you micromanage enough. I found some fun playing with a sniper/AR character, but as always, your mileage may vary.

The gameplay mechanics feel satisfactory, and the weapons feel fine when used—most certainly the snipers and melee options. The grapple gun helps to add a bit of variety, allowing the players to climb and dodge, among other maneuvers. There are, however, minor problems related to boss and NPC behavior that can sometimes be quite irritating.

Character creation is pretty decent, offering a fair amount of options for changes that can be made. There are the bonuses of DLCs, but their worth is only subjective to your level of involvement with the game.

Well, the story is entirely forgettable. This may please fans of Sword Art Online or anime in general, but it's a lot of slice-of-life fluff with sometimes serious bits stuck at random intervals. The dialogue is acceptable, and it does include some VN-style cutscenes to go along. The affinity system with the party members adds depth, but the romance elements feel somewhat tacked on and lightweight in their inclusion. The visual presentation isn't one of Fatal Bullet's strong suits. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it works. Nothing is particularly eye-grabbing, and while the characters are designed adequately, you wouldn't expect your cutting-edge rig to sweat over them. Definitely a console-focused game, for sure. The character models are okay and will just do.

The music is quite good and has a couple of standout songs on the tracklist. A couple of things may leave some people feeling let down, especially the lack of English voiceovers, though the voice acting in Japanese serves the purpose quite decently.

There are some issues with framerate on the game, mainly with the AI behavior and difficulty. It also has an online multiplayer mode with fewer than 200 players active; that wasn't a good experience. In most Co-op dungeons, max-level players carry me, which lets me obtain levels quickly. As for PVP modes, I had to ask around on sites like Reddit to try to get some achievements since the PVP mode looks completely dead. Overall, Fatal Bullet is a decent game and could be interesting for genre or Sword Art Online series fans. Sure, it's nowhere near a polished experience, but it has some components you might like if you're out for a time waster. Just don't expect anything revolutionary.

I do enjoy writing reviews, but I felt kind of compelled to share my thoughts on Fatal Bullet, a game that's given me a fair amount of entertainment over the hours that I didn't expect. Fatal Bullet is a loot shooter with some RPG mixed in, much like Borderlands. This is probably the game's best part, as it offers a fair amount of fun, although nothing groundbreaking. You'll find yourself in fast-paced action with some weapons and abilities to experiment with. Well, the AI isn't the smartest—though, of course, they are helpful if you micromanage enough. I found some fun playing with a sniper/AR character, but as always, your mileage may vary. The gameplay mechanics feel satisfactory, and the weapons feel fine when used—most certainly the snipers and melee options. The grapple gun helps to add a bit of variety, allowing the players to climb and dodge, among other maneuvers. There are, however, minor problems related to boss and NPC behavior that can sometimes be quite irritating. Character creation is pretty decent, offering a fair amount of options for changes that can be made. There are the bonuses of DLCs, but their worth is only subjective to your level of involvement with the game. Well, the story is entirely forgettable. This may please fans of Sword Art Online or anime in general, but it's a lot of slice-of-life fluff with sometimes serious bits stuck at random intervals. The dialogue is acceptable, and it does include some VN-style cutscenes to go along. The affinity system with the party members adds depth, but the romance elements feel somewhat tacked on and lightweight in their inclusion. The visual presentation isn't one of Fatal Bullet's strong suits. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it works. Nothing is particularly eye-grabbing, and while the characters are designed adequately, you wouldn't expect your cutting-edge rig to sweat over them. Definitely a console-focused game, for sure. The character models are okay and will just do. The music is quite good and has a couple of standout songs on the tracklist. A couple of things may leave some people feeling let down, especially the lack of English voiceovers, though the voice acting in Japanese serves the purpose quite decently. There are some issues with framerate on the game, mainly with the AI behavior and difficulty. It also has an online multiplayer mode with fewer than 200 players active; that wasn't a good experience. In most Co-op dungeons, max-level players carry me, which lets me obtain levels quickly. As for PVP modes, I had to ask around on sites like Reddit to try to get some achievements since the PVP mode looks completely dead. Overall, Fatal Bullet is a decent game and could be interesting for genre or Sword Art Online series fans. Sure, it's nowhere near a polished experience, but it has some components you might like if you're out for a time waster. Just don't expect anything revolutionary.