Sword Art Online: Integral Factor (2023)

Developer: Asobimo, Inc.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, RPG
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 2,167 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A mobile-inspired MMORPG where you work with allies to climb a tower, retelling the SAO story from a first-person perspective with light combat and familiar characters.

action rpganime styleteam-basedstory-drivenlinear progressionmobile portmoderate difficulty

What players say

Players are split: some praise the grind and lore accuracy to the light novels, others call it a dull money grab with terrible loading screens and a low-rate gacha. Long-time fans appreciate the alternate timeline and customization, but many say the gameplay is basic and the events get repetitive.

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