Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia discussion.

[Frogger]

RolStoppable said:

spemanig said:

Why not?

The biggest reason this looks better is because it is fully voice acted and doesn't have the dating sim elements. Also, I hear the story is better than the last two games, which wouldn't surprise me if the focus is different.

In other words, the biggest reason I'm interested in this is because it's not like the other 3DS games, but still is modern.

"Dating sim elements" are present in this game too. There aren't anywhere close to as many support conversations as in Awakening and Fates, but they are there nonetheless and love is a common topic.

And no, this game isn't modern. There's no weapon triangle, characters can only carry one item, EXP is handed out like in a game from the stone age, the win condition is always the same, command options are limited. This is easily the worst Fire Emblem game released in the West. I've played 20 hours and don't want to continue anymore. The story and presentation can't carry this letdown. As it stands, I wouldn't even recommend it to Fire Emblem fans.

When I say modern, I mean isn't 8 Bit.

Hardcore oldschool FE fans I've talked with love it compared to the newer games, considering it the best of the 3DS era, so I'll take my chances. As for the dating sim elements, I'm mostly talking about the marriage thing. Not my thing.