Fate: Gates of Dawn

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Fate Gates of Dawn is a large RPG with a main story that stretches well beyond 200 hours. You navigate a vast world of cities, layered dungeons, and open terrain while managing up to four separate groups of characters. Each party has its own skills and equipment making coordination tricky but rewarding. Combat and exploration are methodical requiring careful resource planning and tactical positioning. The game emphasizes long term strategy over quick victories with quests that unfold across continents and timelines. The four-party system stands out as a rare design choice forcing players to balance multiple teams across different locations. Community logs confirm the grind is real with many reporting over 200 hours spent on endgame content. While dated by modern standards its intricate systems and persistent world state have earned it a cult following among retro RPG fans. Players on Amiga and Atari ST still trade tips for optimizing gear spreads across the four active squads.