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Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet

Experience an original story where you are the protagonist in the world of Gun Gale Online. Create your own avatar and explore devastated lands while experiencing exciting third person shooting in this action RPG.

79%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperDimps Corporation
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Release DateFeb 23, 2018
$19.99
Peak Players21.7K
Metacritic61
PlatformsWindows
Action
RPG
AI Review Summary

Sword Art Online: Fatal Bullet is widely considered the peak of the series, offering a satisfying third-person shooter gameplay loop and deep character customization within the Gun Gale Online setting. While it successfully captures the 'MMO simulator' feel, players must contend with a bloated two-hour tutorial and persistent technical issues regarding server connectivity and anti-cheat software.

Pros

  • Considered by many fans to be the best and most polished entry in the Sword Art Online game franchise.90%
  • Satisfying third-person shooter mechanics and an addictive 'dopamine-inducing' gameplay loop.85%
  • Deep customization options for both the player's avatar and weapon upgrades.80%
  • Strong 'MMO simulator' experience that can be enjoyed in both single-player and co-op modes.70%

Cons

  • Technical hurdles including server connection errors and EasyAntiCheat conflicts, particularly on Windows 11.85%
  • Excessive and overwhelming tutorials that can last up to two hours before the game truly opens up.80%
  • Frustrating aim-assist and lock-on mechanics that can interfere with manual precision, especially for mouse and keyboard users.75%
  • Early-game pacing issues caused by introducing too many secondary characters simultaneously.60%
  • Companion AI personalities and voice acting can be polarizing or annoying to some players.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers suggest skipping dialogue involving Kirito to improve the narrative pacing for those primarily interested in their own custom character.
  • The game is frequently cited as being superior to its successor, Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris.
Confidence: 69%
Based on the 48 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 16, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
39
Peak · last 90 days
145
All-time peak
21.7K

Price

Current price
$19.99
Lowest tracked
$4.99since Jan 24, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
79%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews19.5K
Positive: 15.4K (79%)Negative: 4.1K (21%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

39h

Avg Playtime at Review

68%

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