Fate/Hollow Ataraxia

About

Fate/Hollow Ataraxia is a visual novel that follows two tangled storylines in the same Holy Grail War. You play as Bazett, a mage trapped in a four-day time loop with her Servant Avenger, trying to rewrite events and break the cycle. Meanwhile Shirō Emiya investigates strange occurrences that tie back to the same war. The game alternates between their perspectives as they uncover overlapping secrets and fight to survive. Choices shape outcomes with branching paths that force you to replay sections to see different possibilities. The game stands out for its dense narrative and high replay value. With over 60 hours of content and multiple endings, it demands attention to detail and patience. Fans of the Fate series praise its deep character arcs and intricate plot, though newcomers may struggle with the steep learning curve. Community ratings average around 8.5/10, highlighting strong writing but noting the lengthy runtime. The dual timelines and moral dilemmas add layers that reward careful playthroughs.

Storyline

The plot of Fate/hollow ataraxia is based half a year after the events of Fate/stay night. Like its preceding counterpart, the story is set in Fuyuki City. Bazett Fraga McRemitz, a member of the Mages' Association and a master in the Fifth Holy Grail War, wakes on the fourth day of the Fifth Holy Grail war with a new servant, Avenger, and no memory of what happened to her beforehand. She and Avenger set off to fight and win the Holy Grail War. Meanwhile, Shirō Emiya lives a peaceful life with all of his friends from the Fifth Holy Grail War. After one of her experiments changes time and space, Rin Tohsaka leaves for the Mages' Association in England to fix things. The Servants sense a new danger while dark creatures appear soon afterward. Shirō, as a precaution, sets off to ensure nobody is in danger and instead finds himself frequently meeting a mysterious girl, Caren Ortensia. Both Bazett and Shirō find themselves in time loop that lasts four days, beginning of the fourth day of the Fifth Holy Grail War. Each time they die or survive four days, they always awake on the first day of the loop, aware of what has happened to them since the first time loop began. Determined to end the loop, Bazett, Avenger, and Shirō fight to discover the truth behind what is causing the endless four days.