Role-playing (RPG)

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 27, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStation

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PCPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaPS Vita

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About this game

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is a Japanese role-playing game and the fourth game based on the Sword Art Online light novel franchise.

Pros & Cons

Pros

More substantial action combat than earlier Sword Art Online games.
Large cast, character interactions, and Sword Art Online references.
Large amount of story, side content, exploration, and post-game material.
Wide range of skills, weapons, equipment, and build options.
Parts of the adventure support online multiplayer party play.

Cons

Slow story pacing with extensive dialogue and difficult-to-follow narrative.
Progression repeats battles, errands, grinding, and MMO-style objectives.
Cumbersome party commands, AI behavior, and combat systems.
Environments are visually plain and repetitive.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Role-playing (RPG)

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.5

Users · RAWG

2016

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateOctober 27, 2016

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureRPG

Playable on

PCPlayStation

Show all 4 versions ▾

PCPlayStation 4PlayStation VitaPS Vita

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization is a Japanese role-playing game and the fourth game based on the Sword Art Online light novel franchise.

Pros & Cons

Pros

More substantial action combat than earlier Sword Art Online games.
Large cast, character interactions, and Sword Art Online references.
Large amount of story, side content, exploration, and post-game material.
Wide range of skills, weapons, equipment, and build options.
Parts of the adventure support online multiplayer party play.

Cons

Slow story pacing with extensive dialogue and difficult-to-follow narrative.
Progression repeats battles, errands, grinding, and MMO-style objectives.
Cumbersome party commands, AI behavior, and combat systems.
Environments are visually plain and repetitive.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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