![]() Here, you can talk to (and sometimes recruit) any characters facing you, explore the area with a cursor to look for loot and weapons to pick up, or use the ‘move’ option to move to another screen. When you enter towns or certain other areas the game switches to a series of static environments. The first is obviously the standard turn-based tactical RPG battling you get in every Fire Emblem: more on that in a bit. One of the most notable differences is the presence of three different main gameplay types. It introduced a number of features which were ditched again for subsequent sequels, resulting in a game that is undoubtedly Fire Emblem but also has its own distinct feel. Those who do know about Fire Emblem Gaiden will know it’s generally considered the odd one out in the series. If you think this means an awkward reunion is inevitable, then… well, yes. You play two different campaigns at once: one involving a young lad called Alm, and one starring a similarly youthful lass by the name of Celica.Īlm and Celica were childhood friends, but ‘events’ split them up early in their lives and they each go on to lead different armies on opposite sides. One country worships the earth god Mila, whereas another worships the dark god Duma. Um, unless yer da used to live in Hokkaido or something in the early ’90s.Įchoes tells the story of the continent of Valentia, which has been divided by warring nations. ![]() Let’s be clear, though: this ain’t your daddy’s Fire Emblem. Hey! Remember Fire Emblem Gaiden? Of course you don’t, you lying bastard: it was released on the Famicom (NES) in Japan 25 years ago and never made it to the west.īut fret not, because it’s back as a shiny new 3DS remake, complete with a much less concise title – Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows Of Valentia.
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