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On 12/29/2013 at 01:37 AM by asrealasitgets

Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS)

Well, if you’ve been reading my blog posts, you’d see a pattern emerging regarding a preferred taste for portable gaming. Sure enough, my next favorite game is not too far off from my last choice which was a JRPG (Ni No Kuni).

Fire Emblem has been a long running series on Nintendo systems spanning many consoles, which I had until recently only just dabbled with.

The newer accessibility options (Easy Mode) and presentation found in the latest release from the series, Fire Emblem: Awakening, has made it much easier for newcomers to get into the game than in the past. Gorgeous 3D cut scenes, orchestrated soundtrack, 3D gameplay, customizable parties and weapons make the sometimes challenging maps of this strategy JRPG worth a second, third and fourth attempts much more palatable.

If you want a harder challenge, try a mode with perma-death turned on and see how far into the game you can make it with all of your units. You can also travel a world map and try optional battles if you feel the need to take a break from the main story line. This game manages to both, add something new for old school fans and for new players alike. My 3DS sat on my desk for a long time, because I wanted to keep this game close by.

Conclusion: A new old game that isn’t afraid to challenge new players.

KnightDriver

12/29/2013 at 04:44 AM

Man, I've got to get to that game! I just haven't had enough time to play it yet even though I bought it day-one.

asrealasitgets

12/29/2013 at 12:36 PM

The game will always be good. Just get to it when you have time. I just played it over a long period of time.

transmet2033

12/29/2013 at 07:40 AM

Well, this is the first one that I can agree with because I actually played it. This game was definitely a highlight of the year.

Homelessrook

12/29/2013 at 09:00 AM

I am stuck on Chapter 17 right now. I love this game and once I beat it I will go for perm-death.

mothman

12/29/2013 at 10:11 AM

I need to restart the game. I played it for a while and then switched when the difficulty and length of the battles started to wear me down. I'd need a refresher course to pick up the story again.

jgusw

I finished it a week or so ago. It's a good game.

Alex-C25

12/29/2013 at 12:46 PM

Definitly will check out this game.

daftman

12/29/2013 at 02:08 PM

And here's another game I have but haven't played lol. I bought Shin Megami Tensei IV (and actually played it) and decided to grab this for the $30 eShop credit. I always found Fire Emblem intimidating because of the permadeath but I do plan on playing this one...eventually.

12/29/2013 at 05:53 PM

Actually, its still kind of intimidating even on easy mode, so be warned.

Super Step Contributing Writer

12/29/2013 at 02:20 PM

I love playing as Roy and, to a lesser extent, Marth in Melee, but I'm not sure I could handle an actual Fire Emblem game, even on easy mode, since it's already not in my favorite genre.

12/29/2013 at 05:54 PM

I don't think the game will convert new players to the genre. But as these types of games go, it is very good.

PixlBit