It often feels like Fate/Grand Order (FGO) is everywhere nowadays and fans of the Tsukihime fighting game Melty Blood: Type Lumina are certainly feeling that as well this week. The game recently got two new DLC characters: The Count of Monte Cristo and Ushiwakamaru from FGO. This means that 3/4 of the second season of DLC for Melty Blood consists of Chaldea servants with the other character being Neco Arc.
Needless to say, a lot of players were upset. There were Twitter threads, review bombing on Steam and general disappointment from Melty’s small but loyal fanbase. This however is a problem with a lot of companies/franchises when one title, in particular, becomes such a cash cow, inevitably it starts taking away attention from other series. Even other Fate/products seem to take a backseat to Grand Order nowadays.
There are fairly good arguments from both sides though so let’s take a look at why FGO being crammed into all of Type Moon’s other works is such a double-edged sword. Want to know why? You can find out more by subscribing to our newsletter. You can read the full article for free just by putting your email address in the box below:
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