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it looks pretty good to me ive only played the demo but i think its a sequel because of Marth

I thought it was a pretty good game!

I hadn't played any of the previous games, but I decided to get this one because of the positive review (I'm even surprised that you found a copy so fast-- I gave up and just bought mine online). The only thing that you would probably miss out would be some of the "card" characters-- I'm pretty sure they're from previous games. And some of the weapons--they're from past games.

The game has good replay value too. You can play the game on different difficulties, and have people woo others...
Nostalgia-- it's not a sequel, I don't think. That's the only FE game I've played. You might just miss the references here and there.

I would recommend the game though. :D

I'm pretty sure it is it's own game, but it is part of a series and makes references to previous entries.

Trailer.

It's a fantasy strategy-based kind of game, that's really lots of fun and is overall pretty good. It's definitely got it's flaws, but I definitely would recommend it? It's got various levels of gameplay difficulty, so if it's your first time with the series, you may want to start on Easy + Casual. If you choose Classic, instead of Casual, all units/characters will die permanently and can not be brought back or revived.

Another aspect of the game is the pair ups and supports. At some point, you'll be able to pair up certain characters hand have them fight together. As they fight more, their bond grows stronger and besides fighting bonuses you get by pairing them up, you can also see various "supports" with them which is basically similar to Harvest Moon's romantic events, although it's definitely not always romantic (but can be), and can be friendship or family based. But, it's mostly dialogue exchanged and nothing else.

Certain characters will be able to be romanced by you or by other people. You can play matchmaker and pair up some characters and they will get married Another trailer for FE:A.

This is probably a lame explanation, but it's a fun game. It's definitely got it's flaws, but it's fun nonetheless.

In short: It's an installment to the FE series. It's very tactical but easily enjoyable. There are difficulty adaptations for different types of audiences. The characters are very lovable and relatable.

Tbh I suggest Awakening to any type of gamer. It's just entertaining and down-right interest grabbing. The customization is what really gets you. I can honesty say its one of the best games I've ever played. Definitely a good place to start for anyone with even a minor interest in the fire emblem series.

It's my personal 2nd GOTY (recently overtaken by SMTIV). Absolutely phenomenal game. Try the demo, and if you like it, pick it up. One of the best games out of a loooot of great games on the 3DS.

It's awesome. Everything else you need to know was already stated in this very thread. It's definetily my favorite game released this year (so far) and my second favorite game ever (losing only to 999). I only played one other FE game (Shadow Dragon for DS) and I don't think it even compares to Awakening tbh. I also have no interest in the other ones. SD and Awakening happen in te same world but most of the other FE games are not even in the same universe according to wikipedia so I don't think you'd need to play the other ones to fully enjoy Awakening.

Basically: great characters, great story, really fun gameplay that can either just be fun or provide a challenge depending on what you choose. I'd honestly give it a 10 Not saying I think it's perfect though.

why cant you research on your own. www.google.com

Woah, rude fishie is rude! It's a forum bro, that's why we're here...

I am a hardcore JRPG fan who usually cannot stand tactics games, but this game is AMAZING. Totally reconsidering the entire genre now.

^ Yes.

You finally have to think about what you're doing in the game to actually play it, rather than the appealing "button mashing". It's like chess.

Emurii wrote:Woah, rude fishie is rude! It's a forum bro, that's why we're here...

I am a hardcore JRPG fan who usually cannot stand tactics games, but this game is AMAZING. Totally reconsidering the entire genre now.

Pretty much this. This is a forum section specifically regarding requesting help and and providing assistance on games.
If you have a problem with people asking questions regarding games, fishie, this forum probably isn't for you.

Awakening is probably one of the best FE games in my opinion.
It has a steep learning curve with all the features and content it has.
But at the same time it features an easy mode for people who aren't veterans of the series.

As with all FE games one of the staple of the game is permadeath for your units. Though outside of classic this is a non-factor.
It features a grid style turn-based strategy battles, so you can take battles at your leisure, and plan things out.
Battles themselves have numerous aspects that you can use to your advantage(or disadvantage), such as weapon and spell type advantages, special skills, a plethora of classes(each with their own strengths to utilize), ally assists(by which compatible units that are next to each other can boost, defend, or even team up with units next to them) and much more.

Outside of battle you watch they story unfold, prepare for upcoming battles, and converse with your units through what are referred to as support conversations. Events that you unlock as your units support levels go up as they assist each other in battle. With each warrior you get having their own personalities and back stories that really become fleshed out through these events. And as bonds form between certain characters some of them can even marry each other, which provides unique bonuses for you later down the line.

As stated their a plethora of classes you can choose from, and most of them have the ability to upgrade into more powerful forms once they have gained enough experience and used a certain item, or using another item can change to a different class available to that unit. Each class has access to certain weapons as well as skills that are only available to units who have developed as a certain class for a time.

One of the main features of this particular installment is a return(at least for those FE games that released in Japan) and improvement of the player avatar. By which you can create your own unit, using a number of options(that even affect how your character portrait and voice will be) that acts as your representative in the story. And they come with their own crucial back story that ties into the main plot. And are one of only a handful of units(one of two without DLC) that can access all of the standard classes through the class changing system.

The game is also not short either, with a meaty and good plot, a number of side missions, and plenty of DLC maps(some with special rewards), you certainly won't feel like you were shorted on play time or content.

iLoveSprites75 wrote:Thanks for your responses everybody. I'm still deciding whether or not to get the game. I'm sure I eventually will since a lot of you recommended it.

The trailer honestly kind of reminded me of Pokemon Conquest ._.

Pokemon Conquest and Fire Emblem are both strategy RPGs so they'll have a similar feel.


I can't stress enough the FE:A is one of the best 3DS games out right now. I have over 150 hours clocked on it and i'm still playing.

They're both strategy/tactics games, and that's the only similarity to Conquest. (Nearly all strategy/tactics JRPGs look like that.) I'm a big Pokemon fan and my cat is actually named after Nobunaga, and I wanted to love that game so much, but it was impossible because that game is just awful in the postgame.

I believe there's a demo of FE:A on the Nintendo eShop if you wanted to try it out first?

Emurii wrote:They're both strategy/tactics games, and that's the only similarity to Conquest. (Nearly all strategy/tactics JRPGs look like that.) I'm a big Pokemon fan and my cat is actually named after Nobunaga, and I wanted to love that game so much, but it was impossible because that game is just awful in the postgame.

I believe there's a demo of FE:A on the Nintendo eShop if you wanted to try it out first?

Well Pokemon Conquest has a base control and management system.

While Awakening has more variety in regards to battle mechanics and side missions. As well as greater character progression, both in mechanics and story-wise. As for the most part to really get a sense for the characters in Conquest you have to play through the various story arcs. As really only a handful of characters are fleshed out in each arc. Awakening also has a more engaging story, while Pokemon Conquest goes for quantity with several overarching stories.

And yes there is a timed demo that lets you play the game for 30 minutes.