Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

Explore Aincrad's new Hollow Area with Kirito and over 100 allies.

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SAO fans and JRPG lovers craving 100+ recruitables

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Those seeking up‑to‑date graphics or canonical anime storyline

What is Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment?

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is a Japanese role‑playing game that continues the alternate storyline of Infinity Moment. Players control Kirito as they traverse the familiar floors of Aincrad and venture into the brand‑new Hollow Area, recruiting over 100 characters to aid in battle. The game blends MMORPG‑style dungeon crawling with dating‑sim elements and supports limited ad‑hoc multiplayer for up to four players, offering both a single‑player campaign and cooperative play.

SpecificationsAI-estimated

msrp$59.99

developerAquria

publisherBandai Namco Games

age ratingPEGI 12, ESRB T

multiplayerSingle player, Multiplayer

critic score60/100

release date2014-04-24

Key Features of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

Over 100 recruitable characters can join your party for customized combat strategies.

The Hollow Area introduces new dungeons, bosses, and story content beyond the original Infinity Moment.

Supports up to four players via ad‑hoc local multiplayer for cooperative dungeon runs.

Combines traditional JRPG combat with dating‑sim dialogue choices that affect relationships.

All original Infinity Moment floor‑clearing content is fully remastered in high definition.

Provides a single‑player campaign that mirrors an offline MMORPG experience without requiring internet connectivity.

Use Cases for Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

Solo Adventure

Play through the full story alone, exploring both familiar and new floors.

Co‑op Dungeon Raids

Team up with up to three friends locally to tackle challenging bosses.

Character Collection

Recruit and level up a wide roster of characters to build optimal parties.

Romance Paths

Engage in dating‑sim interactions to unlock special story events.

Pros & Cons of Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment

Pros

Huge roster of recruitable characters
New Hollow Area adds fresh content
Local multiplayer adds replay value
Blend of RPG combat and dating‑sim mechanics

Cons

Limited online features, only ad‑hoc multiplayer
Graphics dated compared to modern titles
Story diverges from main anime, which may confuse newcomers

Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms is Hollow Fragment available on?

It was released for PlayStation Vita and later re‑released on PlayStation 3; no official PC version exists.

Can I play online with friends?

Multiplayer is limited to local ad‑hoc connections for up to four players; there is no online matchmaking.

Do I need to have played Infinity Moment first?

No, Hollow Fragment includes a full remake of Infinity Moment’s content, so new players can start here.

Is there any microtransaction system?

No, the game is a paid one‑time purchase with no in‑game purchases.

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