Don't expect a masterpiece of literature and philosophy, at least not in English. Dies Irae is just a fun chuunige with over-the-top action and cool chants. I need to reread it in Japanese one day because the translation couldn't reproduce Masada's prose, which is one of the major strengths of the game. The lines just sound corny in English. That's the case in Japanese too, but the game is written in a way that makes you take it seriously.
It remains engaging overall thanks to the cast of charismatic characters and beautiful drawings of G Yuusuke. Fights were a bit too explanatory but very cool. Loved Shirou and Ellie.
It remains engaging overall thanks to the cast of charismatic characters and beautiful drawings of G Yuusuke. Fights were a bit too explanatory but very cool. Loved Shirou and Ellie.
Personally, I really enjoyed going through this story.
However, it is incredibly long winded and overly indulgent with it's own writing. That has a charm but it's definitely not for everyone.
If you don't like constantly being told why something is happening and how everyone feels about it I doubt you'll get through this.
If, on the other hand, you can enjoy indulging in constantly being aware of exactly what is happening and exactly why (a truly 3rd person omniscience at times) you should enjoy this quite a bit.
However, it is incredibly long winded and overly indulgent with it's own writing. That has a charm but it's definitely not for everyone.
If you don't like constantly being told why something is happening and how everyone feels about it I doubt you'll get through this.
If, on the other hand, you can enjoy indulging in constantly being aware of exactly what is happening and exactly why (a truly 3rd person omniscience at times) you should enjoy this quite a bit.
It was just over a month and a half reading what would become my favorite work, the experience that shocked and moved me the most, at the same time it made me tremble with euphoria at certain moments, it made me cry like a lunatic or enter in complete despair in others. Here's the most important message possible for my current moment, this was literally all I needed right now and it was conveyed in the best way possible.
Just thank you Takashi Masada from the bottom of my heart.
Just thank you Takashi Masada from the bottom of my heart.