Hi everyone. Today I’m here to talk to you about Ghostlight’s latest JRPG release, Fate/EXTRA. Developed by Imagepooch and TYPE-MOON, Fate/EXTRA is an epic PSP title set in a parallel universe to that of the hugely popular Japanese visual novel Fate/Stay Night.
At first glance, Fate/EXTRA appears to be set inside a Japanese high school. However, it soon becomes clear that something far stranger is at work, as the school itself is in fact an elaborate computer simulation designed as a battleground in the fight for the Holy Grail, a powerful artefact which will grant the victor’s desire. The students themselves are either mages seeking the grail, or merely NPCs created to ensure the smooth running of the tournament.
Summoning legendary heroes from the depths of the past (called ‘Servants’) to battle alongside them, the mages must battle each other to be the one to claim the Grail. But the stakes are high and only death awaits those who fall in battle.
Fate/EXTRA also features a truly original battle system, which, despite being simple to learn, has real depth and rewards those with the ability to think several moves ahead. Knowledge really is power, as the more you know about an enemy the more of their moves you’ll be able to see in advance. The ability to find out more about your upcoming opponent and learn an enemy’s favoured moves is crucial, and having to input six attacks at a time means that knowing when to use a skill to break an enemy’s combo, or working out which slot would be best accompanied by a healing item, separates the victorious from the vanquished.
Fate/EXTRA’s unique combat system, strong characterisation and clever plot twists make for a PSP JRPG that should not be missed. The Collector’s Edition of the game includes a stunning hardback digibook featuring the Official Soundtrack CD and artbooklet all housed in a special collector’s box. It will be released on PSP on 4th May priced at just £39.99 and what’s more, if you buy through the Ghostlight Store you’ll also receive a highly collectible Fate/The Facts magazine as well as an exclusive gigantic A1 poster featuring the box art in all its glory.
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15 CommentsAdd Yours
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:05 pm by TerrorOfDeath86
Well if it is Vita compatible I’m gonna get the digital version.
Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:08 pm by Ross Brierley
The PSN release will be coming fairly soon but we don’t have a date yet.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:16 pm by TerrorOfDeath86
Thanks for the FAST reply
Q: If this sells well, will we see Fate/EXTRA CCC?
Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:20 pm by Ross Brierley
No problem
Nt’s something we’d have to look into but it would depend on a number of factors really.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:51 pm by Protome
Man, Ghostlight continues to deliver.
Here’s hoping you guys get to bring over that Persona fighting game too
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:53 pm by AaronSOLDIER
Day 1 when it hits the PS Store. Thank God you guys are bringing over the JRPGs, Sony doesn’t seem to care about our fanbase.
Please bring Black Rock Shooter next.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 12:57 pm by CassyChan
Sounds bizarre… and that’s enough to interest me
The packaging and extras look cool too.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 1:07 pm by StuDevo
The extra stuff looks. I’m trying to stop buying PSP games now I have vita, but this is tempting me.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 1:53 pm by DizzyQViper
I had my pre-order made day 1. i’m really looking forward to it!
This might be a bit off topic but if i recall correctly you guys published the Shadow Hearts games in Europe. Can they be rereleased on PSN by Ghostlight one day?
@Aaron: BRS the game is already being brought over by Nippon ichi.
Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 2:11 pm by Ross Brierley
We only published the third Shadowhearts game. It was actually the first Ghostlight game I worked on
. We’re going to be releasing the Digital Devil Saga games on PSN and I’ll see if we can look into the Shadowhearts game too.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 2:28 pm by AaronSOLDIER
@Dizzy Oh yeah I forgot lol my bad, totally getting that since I love BRS (not so much as to buy those ridiculously priced figures though lol)
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 2:53 pm by dgnfly
hey Ross
i do hope you announce the digital version a bit before it’s release so i can buy a psn card for it. also keep in mind queens blade spiral of chaos!!!! i still keep the hope you ever will pick up this psp game.
@AaronSOLDIER
NIS america has the rights for BRS and they mostly publish themselves in europe only poblem is they got some legal problems for it’s releas right now.
Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 2:56 pm by Ross Brierley
We usually announce PSN releases a bit in advance. Keep an eye on our blog and we’ll post the PSN release date on there when we get one
.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 4:24 pm by FortyPercent
This might sound like asking a bit much, but would a Download bundle with the Limited Edition be possible? I’m a big fan of the Fate franchise, and I’d love to pick up the Limited Edition, but the inability to play it on a Vita is bothersome to me. Ideally, I’d want to be able to buy the Limited Edition, AND play it on my Vita, without having to purchase the whole game twice.
Would a code for a download with the Limited Edition be unlikely? I suppose this is asking quite a bit, but it’s worth asking at least.
Regardless, it’s great to see games like this being brought over. Good work.
Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 4:32 pm by Ross Brierley
It’s something we’ve looked into in the past but it wasn’t possible. I’ll pass your suggestion on though and see if we can do something.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 8:30 pm by ShadowhunterrX
Thx for bringing JRPG`s too Europe
! I gonna try this one for sure and will not forget Persona ! 
Finally some JRPG for my vita even if it are PSP games 
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 9:35 pm by CassyChan
That’s awesome that DDS is coming to the store, gotta say I’d be more looking forward to any of the Shadow Hearts games though! They’re some of my favourite JRPGs. I was just listening to the FtNW OST earlier today in fact, that series has awesome music.
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Posted on 26 April, 2012 at 9:39 pm by KaiserSoza13
Any chance of you releasing The Legend of Heroes 1,2 and 3 on PSN. Can’t wait to get this one.
Posted on 27 April, 2012 at 9:19 am by Ross Brierley
I’ll pass on your suggestion but I’m not sure if it will be possible.
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Posted on 27 April, 2012 at 8:09 am by sakulukk
Also would welcome a download code with the LE stuff, it would be an instant buy for me.
My brother still has his PSP, but I really prefer to play my games on VITA only…
Anyway, I’ll be getting Digital Devil Saga 200%!
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Posted on 30 April, 2012 at 12:06 pm by SavageDemon1
Fine. You got me. Going to get the limited edition, as well as the digital (when it’s released) to play on my vita.
Keep on doing the great localisation of jrpgs!
Decided to get trails in the sky on psn for my vita as well today. Any idea if the other games in the Sora no Kiseki trilogy are going to get a western release?
(can someone please get square enix to give us star ocean on psvita as well)
Posted on 2 May, 2012 at 9:47 am by Ross Brierley
Sorry only just seen this one. While I haven’t spoken directly to XSEED about this and have only seen their public statements as far as I’m aware XSEED are currently hard at work localising Trails in the Sky SC. At the moment they’re not sure what format it will be released in though.
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