Fire Emblem: Awakening

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  1. Redbrick
    Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Es el primer juego de la saga fire emblem que he jugado y no me arrepiento hacerlo, para mi es bastante raro meterle 20 horas a un juego en 2 dias y este lo ha conseguido, su historia sin duda es lo que mas me a gustado y yo que venia de juegos de estrategia de pc como total war, me sorprendió el sistema de combate que tenia y mas aun lo me sorprendió lo que me gusto, sin duda lo recomiendo.
  2. Gimure
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    A memorable, innovative game. Great story and fun gameplay. Despite its semplicity, it is capable of exploring deep philosophical themes whilst narrating an engaging and epic tale. The OST is top tier, and the cutscenes are spectacular. Something so ahead of its time that to this day, still feel incredibly modern.
  3. tonberry_ftw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    They kept the story quite simple, and sometimes, keeping it simple is actually a good thing. It makes you enjoy other aspects of the game more.
  4. JustAGameGuy
    May 14, 2023
    7
    A great starting point for a new fire emblem fan, but very mediocre overall. Uninteresting characters, boring map design, mediocre story, etc. The music and customization easily propel this game higher than I would have given it otherwise, but its direct successor both has better music and much more in depth customization, along with better maps
  5. TheGuyWhoHats
    May 8, 2023
    0
    Awakening is a great game but compared to the other games in the franchise it doesn't rank that high. The gameplay is fun but is done better in Engage and Echoes, the story is passable but isn't even able to compare to three houses and sacred stones. The characters are fun but the supports you get with them are mostly mediocore and feels forced in so you can have the children character andAwakening is a great game but compared to the other games in the franchise it doesn't rank that high. The gameplay is fun but is done better in Engage and Echoes, the story is passable but isn't even able to compare to three houses and sacred stones. The characters are fun but the supports you get with them are mostly mediocore and feels forced in so you can have the children character and most characters don't get supports with characters of the same gender. Awakening overall is a good game and I recommend it but more as a first game than as anything else.… Expand
  6. Calrizzy
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    first FE game I ever played and before I knew it I was hooked, love the combat, the strategy the amount of customization, I even went nuts downloading a ton of DLC cause i couldn't get enough, took awhile to get into the story but it's getting more interesting as I play which I like, 40 hours into the game and I'm still learning new things abilities and just insane how much this game hasfirst FE game I ever played and before I knew it I was hooked, love the combat, the strategy the amount of customization, I even went nuts downloading a ton of DLC cause i couldn't get enough, took awhile to get into the story but it's getting more interesting as I play which I like, 40 hours into the game and I'm still learning new things abilities and just insane how much this game has to offer one of the deepest RPGs I've ever played and I'm now a HUGE FIRE EMBLEM FAN.... 10/10… Expand
  7. PPko
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Probably the deepest and prettiest SRPG I've played. The rules are simple but it gets convoluted as more systems get layered on. Keeping track of every unit during the large-scale battles ends up a bit of a chore. The music is fine and the graphics are beautiful. Most of the character designs are great but their portrayals are generally pretty flat. I put too much pressure on myself toProbably the deepest and prettiest SRPG I've played. The rules are simple but it gets convoluted as more systems get layered on. Keeping track of every unit during the large-scale battles ends up a bit of a chore. The music is fine and the graphics are beautiful. Most of the character designs are great but their portrayals are generally pretty flat. I put too much pressure on myself to complete every battle perfectly. Personally, I prefer Advance Wars where the stakes aren't so high!… Expand
  8. Plumbo2000
    Jan 29, 2023
    8
    In retrospect it was very overrated but it's still an excellent entry point into the series.
  9. Rellawintv
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mega Spiel hatte immer Richtig spass an denn Kämpfen, die Story und der Ost waren teilweise so gut das ich es Richtig mitfühlen Konnte wie Dramatisch oder wie Schön etwas gerade wahr im Spiel. Kann das Spiel Jedem Empfehlen der es noch nicht gespielt. hat.… Expand
  10. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    The best fire emblem and a must for 3DS, modernizes the saga and raises the mechanics that are the basis of the following installments.
  11. cloudydays
    Jan 18, 2023
    10
    I have not finished the game yet and I am already ecstatic for another playthrough as I am realizing things I missed/could have done differently. Fire Emblem series are gems and this one really shines, All of the possible combinations and support conversations/relationships, I really can't wait to explore even more. The lore in this game and the interactions really immerse you. I trulyI have not finished the game yet and I am already ecstatic for another playthrough as I am realizing things I missed/could have done differently. Fire Emblem series are gems and this one really shines, All of the possible combinations and support conversations/relationships, I really can't wait to explore even more. The lore in this game and the interactions really immerse you. I truly love the characters. 10/10 for me. Not to mention I haven't played around with the DLC much yet. I can't wait.… Expand
  12. katieelizabeth
    Jan 9, 2023
    7
    My opinion of Awakening has really changed since launch. I think the game is perfectly fine for the new crop of casual fans. It has more accessibility options than past games, and it features a lot of grinding and over-powered child units that more causal or rpg gamers will enjoy.

    But Awakening is not a very good Fire Emblem game. On Normal difficulty, it is far too easy. Any knowledge    My opinion of Awakening has really changed since launch. I think the game is perfectly fine for the new crop of casual fans. It has more accessibility options than past games, and it features a lot of grinding and over-powered child units that more causal or rpg gamers will enjoy.

    But Awakening is not a very good Fire Emblem game. On Normal difficulty, it is far too easy. Any knowledge of who the best characters are, knowledge of how to use pair-up optimally, how and when to use second seals properly, and what classes are good for units to go into will completely trivialize the game on Normal difficulty. No grinding or marriage is necessary.

    So this leads me into Hard Mode, which takes a very casual, easy game and transforms it into one of the most unfair and inflexible entries in the entire franchise. Instead of just adding more enemies and increasing the stats to stiffen the challenge, the game features same-turn reinforcements - otherwise known as Ambush Spawns - and these can be brutally unfair as you have no idea how many of these reinforcements are coming, how many waves of them will come, and what types of weapons you will be dealing with. Awakening absolutely loves creating 4-8 new enemy units and moving them on the same turn, and many of these units do high damage and have 1-2 range weapons, making it extremely difficult to protect weaker units despite being safe when you ended your turn. Because of this, the game heavily restricts which characters you can use because most of them will die.

    By Chapter 17, the game devolves into using Chrom and Robin the most, where these will probably be the only two units that can survive the random ambushes, turn after turn, because they become so overpowered. Tharja and a few others can also do this, but 90%+ of the characters in the game are basically useless due to poor bases and classes. Even characters like Sumia become liabilities because so many enemies and same-turn reinforcements use Silver Bows and super-effective tomes. To avoid unit losses, you are basically forced not to deploy them at all and solo the game with just a few paired-up characters. It is the least rewarding and least fun way to play the game.

    So basically, Normal difficulty is too easy and Hard is way too frustrating and inflexible - there is no middle ground here. Hard mode devolves into just using S-tier characters with over-powered builds that snowball out of control. Any sense of strategy is completely gone, and that is why Awakening is a bad Fire Emblem game.

    Normal mode I give a 7, and Hard Mode I give a 0. It's not that Hard Mode is hard - it's easy if you just use Chrom and Robin - but it's incredibly boring and unsatisfying and poorly balanced and unfair when playing blind.    … Expand
  13. Kalcool12
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    | A Must-Play JRPG |

    This is one of my favorite strategy games that have come out, with fun puzzling gameplay, an exciting story, and minor but vital mechanics that lift the game up in quality. Although the story does slow down for a subplot that was rather unnecessary, I thought (for the most part) it was engaging with the time-traveling mechanic and story turns, that made this    | A Must-Play JRPG |

    This is one of my favorite strategy games that have come out, with fun puzzling gameplay, an exciting story, and minor but vital mechanics that lift the game up in quality.

    Although the story does slow down for a subplot that was rather unnecessary, I thought (for the most part) it was engaging with the time-traveling mechanic and story turns, that made this story stand out more so than other JRPG stories.

    The gameplay was very interesting. The small mechanics that made this turn-based game different really added a lot, from the pairing system, the triangle system, and the skills that really turned the tide in some match-ups... it was all great.

    But by far, the best aspect of the game is the character support system. That is what makes this game great. Almost every character is unique, memorable, and interesting. The way the developers did that was great, with great character dialogue and interactions. There are even some characters you want to use not for skill, but for who they are. That's a sign of how well they made some of the characters.

    Overall, the game is amazing. It has a few other flaws, from the constant spawning of enemies and the small grind needed when playing in order to beat certain levels with a little more ease. But the game is still amazing and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  14. hector_bcn98
    Nov 4, 2022
    9
    La muerte no permamente permite disfrutar del mejor Fire Emblem, para mí, hasta la fecha. Si te gusta, te enamorarás del género.
  15. B0ssReviews
    Sep 3, 2022
    10
    This was my first fire emblem game and it's still one of my favorite games to this day. The plot and all it's little moments still bring tears to my eyes. The game play is beginner friendly and never fails to give me a good time. While not as complex as other fire emblem games, it's a perfect gateway game.
  16. Luccio
    Jul 12, 2022
    8
    Good music, characters, gameplay, overall pretty enjoyable. Its not a super immersive experience but for sure makes its mark on the strategy rpg genre
  17. RobinB
    May 12, 2022
    10
    Awakening was the best fire emblem on 3ds. For sure one of the best games on 3ds
  18. Phuz
    Mar 9, 2022
    0
    So first let's address the elephant in the room. Or should I say horse? Every character has hooves for feet and these huge horse like legs. They're ugly. They look like they have been kicked by a horse.

    Beastiality isn't my thing. My next waifu being a donkey, doesn't really appeal to me. Next the battles are awful and I am getting rid of this game after just a short time playing    So first let's address the elephant in the room. Or should I say horse? Every character has hooves for feet and these huge horse like legs. They're ugly. They look like they have been kicked by a horse.

    Beastiality isn't my thing. My next waifu being a donkey, doesn't really appeal to me.

    Next the battles are awful and I am getting rid of this game after just a short time playing because of it. I played a side quest, made a silly error early doors and started again. My first move was identical on my rerun but the outcome was completely different. I redid this. Started again 4 times. Every time a different outcome from the same move. So I tried a different character. Same thing, random outcome every time. Then I went a step further with this second character and gave them support. They actually did worse with the support than without. Now I am someone who plays Fire Emblem on easy, if the option is available. I am not a major tactical strategist but come on, it is still a strategy game. I still love to plan, even if I'm not very good at it. How can I enjoy a strategy game that is purely down to luck? That is totally game breaking. You can't make a strategy for complete randomness. It just made the game pointless.

    Next, the dialogue. I like text and I don't like stupid OTT Hollywood cr*p voiceovers. Give me text any day but please not with a one, or two word audio byte for every line. I don't want to hear constant nonsense like, hey, you sure, OK, urgh, that's right, let's go, or any other rubbish they spout.

    OST. It's Fire Emblem - It's great.

    Graphics? It's OK. I like the 3D stuff and it looks nice in general but then everything is totally ruined by forementioned horses.

    I'm not some FE purist that only likes old games. Radiant Dawn was my first FE and 3 House's is my favourite game ever, if anything I prefer newer titles much more but this is just rubbish.

    It has just cost me £35, so far it feels more like it's worth about £2, if that. That is just for the OST. I'm not really enjoying the game at all.

    For reference 3 House's is a 10/10 for me and Radiant Dawn an 8.5+/10.

    I feel I would enjoy a 3rd playthrough of 3 House's, or maybe actually playing my 4th house DLC a lot more than I'll ever like this.

    No one, absolutely no one is giving me the magic that psycho Edlegard did. She was an exciting character. These characters in Awakening have left me disinterested in them, I'm really not that bothered to find out what they do next.

    Dull, a polished turd, a gee gee's wet dream. A weird, dull game that sounds beautiful but looks horrific and plays badly.    … Expand
  19. fjaoaoaoao
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    Mature story with many characters to customize and grow. Many characters that feel unique and purposeful in both the story and in battle.
  20. ReLawlietV
    Jan 12, 2022
    9
    This is definitely one of the best games the 3DS ever gave us. An entertaining game, with a story full of time travel and a threat that entails a final sacrifice. It has a good soundtrack while you are in the battles and it is definitely the best 3DS title on strategy. 9/10
  21. B00tador
    Dec 3, 2021
    8
    My first in the series - the story drags on a bit, but a fundamentally enjoyable game.
  22. KhezuMaster
    Oct 11, 2021
    9
    i loved this game really good and would highly reccomend for anyone who likes turn based rpgs
  23. AJCk19
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    This game is basically perfection. And if you are very fickle about your JRPGs needing to have a good story. Well sit back and relax, because you are in for some nice plot twists.

    The only complaints I have is they milked the dlc and it is probably best you get this physically and not digitally. If something happens to your 3ds, there goes your 50+ hours of gameplay. The 3ds has a    This game is basically perfection. And if you are very fickle about your JRPGs needing to have a good story. Well sit back and relax, because you are in for some nice plot twists.

    The only complaints I have is they milked the dlc and it is probably best you get this physically and not digitally. If something happens to your 3ds, there goes your 50+ hours of gameplay. The 3ds has a really bad hinge.

    Also, a online mode would have been nice, but not really needed.    … Expand
  24. KNX2501
    Jul 17, 2021
    9
    Excelente juego, sin duda uno de los mejores juegos de la saga de Fire Emblem,
  25. Entagonist
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Fire Emblem Awakening, also known as FE13 is a really good game. Still, the story was a mishmash (maybe only in my opinion), but ending of the game was pretty cool. Gameplay was very, very good - as in every canonical Fire Emblem game.
  26. ZXSth
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Fire Emblem: Awakening is a beautiful game. This statement is not only one referring to its aesthetics: Its story, numerous characters, setting, gameplay/mechanics and technical performance are all immaculate. This is one of those rare gems that almost certainly deserves every accolade it receives - where its predecessors on the Game Boy Advance were great video games in their own right,Fire Emblem: Awakening is a beautiful game. This statement is not only one referring to its aesthetics: Its story, numerous characters, setting, gameplay/mechanics and technical performance are all immaculate. This is one of those rare gems that almost certainly deserves every accolade it receives - where its predecessors on the Game Boy Advance were great video games in their own right, Awakening set an incredible standard not just for Fire Emblem games, but for video games as a whole.

    Despite perhaps feeling a bit trite and not without flaws, Awakening's story is told in a way in which you can likely look past its shortcomings. Beautiful cutscenes, especially for 2013 (and especially on the 3DS), tell a classic Fire Emblem tale, but with some slightly more interesting twists and turns than usual. Additionally, the voice acting and dialogue are exceptional, and whatever corniness the story possesses is easy to look past because of the convincing acting of those portraying these characters. In totality, these characters may be a bit one-note, but in tandem, they possess surprising depth considering their volume.

    While all the voice work and storytelling make this game widely accessible, the gameplay is similarly inviting - the Casual mode (in which your units/characters are not permanently gone upon their death in battle) allows players to experience the game without being consumed by the threat of losing their troops (though this option is available to the masochists among us). Additionally, while this game may be among the easiest in the series, the game still has quite a high difficulty ceiling, and those craving a challenge will likely not be starved for one here.

    Overall, there is precious little to complain about with Awakening. It is an excellent Fire Emblem game, it is an excellent game, and it tells a wonderful story with memorable characters. For the most part, veterans and newcomers alike can enjoy what could possibly be the best game on the 3DS, and is easily one of the best (if not the best) Fire Emblem game ever crafted. I am not sure any game could come more highly recommended from me on the 3DS - it is an absolute must-play for all 3DS owners, and will hopefully be discussed for years to come as the classic it deserves to be labelled as.    … Expand
  27. ROYBGB
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is just amazing! The beautiful cutscenes, characters, & gameplay makes this game shine. Although the story could feel pretty rushed, it still has an amazing story.… Expand
  28. SagiR1
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Fire emblem Awakening is one of the most unique experience ever. Pairing up while the story is tense and every character have their meaning and purpose. Awesome game and true savior of franchise
  29. hazsch
    Jan 6, 2021
    7
    As I get more and more into Fire Emblem I like it even more. Awakening is loads of fun, even seven years later. I'm a really big fan of modern Fire Emblem but I can definitely see a lot of the roots of the classics here. Unfortunately, the map design is extremely uninspired. Loads of empty fields and just generally boring areas. Love the soundtrack, though. Play it if you haven't; it's oneAs I get more and more into Fire Emblem I like it even more. Awakening is loads of fun, even seven years later. I'm a really big fan of modern Fire Emblem but I can definitely see a lot of the roots of the classics here. Unfortunately, the map design is extremely uninspired. Loads of empty fields and just generally boring areas. Love the soundtrack, though. Play it if you haven't; it's one of the best 3DS games out there.… Expand
  30. piff2000
    Dec 29, 2020
    8
    I love this game! It was my introduction to the Fire Emblem series. In hindsight I realize that it was unbalanced compared to other games, but it’s a lot of fun regardless.
  31. Nintendoforlife
    Nov 30, 2020
    6
    story - 1/10. confusing, lots of plot holes, and not creative in any way. kind of ruined the game for me.

    gameplay - 10/10. I LOVE the battle system, and all the mechanics. so why is my rating for the game 6/10? because the gameplay is a great formula, but it is SO repetitive, and that's why I stopped. visuals - 7/10. a game like fire emblem is not visually strong, and does not need    story - 1/10. confusing, lots of plot holes, and not creative in any way. kind of ruined the game for me.

    gameplay - 10/10. I LOVE the battle system, and all the mechanics. so why is my rating for the game 6/10? because the gameplay is a great formula, but it is SO repetitive, and that's why I stopped.

    visuals - 7/10. a game like fire emblem is not visually strong, and does not need to be. my only complaints are when the characters are talking. during that, the graphics look muddy, and kida gross. but the cutscenes are really nice.

    would I recommend this game? to any turn based strategy fan, YES. to a fire emblem fan, HELL YES. to more of a platformer guy like me, it was hard to get into. but still lots of fun. would recommend.    … Expand
  32. realkinko
    Nov 16, 2020
    7
    I played through Fire Emblem Awakening after having played through Fire Emblem Three Houses, and if I had played them in the other order I would probably score this game a bit higher. However, after having played Three Houses first I can't help but feel how dated Awakening feels.

    The story is somewhat dull, the music isn't as good and the graphics... Well it's a 3DS, so I guess it's    I played through Fire Emblem Awakening after having played through Fire Emblem Three Houses, and if I had played them in the other order I would probably score this game a bit higher. However, after having played Three Houses first I can't help but feel how dated Awakening feels.

    The story is somewhat dull, the music isn't as good and the graphics... Well it's a 3DS, so I guess it's about what you can expect.

    The fights are generally very good but the game suffers from a dull story and lackluster dialogue. It's still a good game worth playing through if you're a fan of Fire Emblem though.    … Expand
  33. SnaZzyDotEXE
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    this game is good and stuff and it think you should play it. this is because it is very good.
  34. AbeFiletti
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Fire Emblem Awakening is an experience. It is One of the best Nintendo games I have ever played. First off, the gameplay makes you think. You have to decide to use who against what enemy, and then you have to think that there weapon might break, and you have to decide who you'll pair up, and so on and so forth. The story is super immersive and engaging. I would say that there are maybe 2Fire Emblem Awakening is an experience. It is One of the best Nintendo games I have ever played. First off, the gameplay makes you think. You have to decide to use who against what enemy, and then you have to think that there weapon might break, and you have to decide who you'll pair up, and so on and so forth. The story is super immersive and engaging. I would say that there are maybe 2 1/2 story lines through the whole game, and they are really good. it also has great payoff from beginning to end. The story is also helped by amazing hand drawn cutscenes. Man, the 3DS was a powerful handheld but this is super good. The characters are very good, and fleshed out. My personal favorites are Chrom, and my favorite, Lucina. The only thing that I can complain about is that some of the levels kind of feel filler, but even that's pushing it. I'm very lenient on giving 10/10s, and Fire Emblem Awakening is SUPER close to that score. I give it a 9.8/10.… Expand
  35. Josenolito72
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    El mejor Fire Emblem de todos los tiempos es un juego increíble en todos sus aspectos totalmente recomendable.
  36. Praedo_MT
    Sep 30, 2020
    9
    When I first played this game when it first released I thought I would hate it. Anime artstyle, turn-based JRPG, a lot of things that would usually turn me off from a game. However I gave this game a chance, and I am glad I did.

    Everything about this game is great, the gameplay, characters, cutscenes, voice acting and its presentation. The game has tons of replayability too, I've never    When I first played this game when it first released I thought I would hate it. Anime artstyle, turn-based JRPG, a lot of things that would usually turn me off from a game. However I gave this game a chance, and I am glad I did.

    Everything about this game is great, the gameplay, characters, cutscenes, voice acting and its presentation. The game has tons of replayability too, I've never gotten bored of continuing an old save to max out characters or start a new one to relive the story.

    One criticism is the story. The story is pretty good, but it is saved by the great character writing at moments. If the story was great on its own then this would be a 10.
    Another criticism is that the dialogue for supports got stale at some points further in the game but 90% it is solid.

    Though this criticism does not detract from the games value I'll tell you that. It is still one of my favourite games of all time.

    Lets just say there has not been a game I've wanted a sequel more to than this one.    … Expand
  37. ThePSButton
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Posiblemente la mejor entrega de la serie. Sin duda mi juego favorito en el 3DS.
  38. frederik1478
    Sep 16, 2020
    7
    After playing it for a second time on hard classic mode , I've think this is a completely above average Fire Emblem game , This game has made me realise dead skills in fire emblems are intolerable And the level designers just gave up , But it has some brighter spot like you can make any characters into superhuman dat can kill anything, But even this part is kind of underwhelming becauseAfter playing it for a second time on hard classic mode , I've think this is a completely above average Fire Emblem game , This game has made me realise dead skills in fire emblems are intolerable And the level designers just gave up , But it has some brighter spot like you can make any characters into superhuman dat can kill anything, But even this part is kind of underwhelming because the main character U play as can single-handedly complete the game , But I do like this game even it is too easy to bake so you have to make your own rules to make it enjoyable sometimes… Expand
  39. Luigichief
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    God, I started playing and I couldn't stop. The game has a story that kept me focused on it and with some really good points, the main characters and some are very good, the gameplay is great, good soundtrack, good sidequests and interactions between the characters. Really good game.

    The story is very good even though it is generic in some points, it has a plot twist, two moments that I    God, I started playing and I couldn't stop. The game has a story that kept me focused on it and with some really good points, the main characters and some are very good, the gameplay is great, good soundtrack, good sidequests and interactions between the characters. Really good game.

    The story is very good even though it is generic in some points, it has a plot twist, two moments that I found exciting, some interesting tactics, a great pace and a very nice ending. The part I thought was great about the story is how most of the missions in history advance the plot for a credible reason and often have a reason behind it to happen (it's not: a group of underdogs is attacking the village, let's protect it or you are going somewhere and in the middle of the way you are intercepted by guards, it happened in the classic Fire Emblem and this time). The way it is told is much better than its predecessors thanks to better hardware and a larger budget. The last half of the game mainly some of the missions have strategies behind the political reasons for happening (which they already had before), which was really cool. You feel Chrom's growth during the story. I chose the end of the 'protagonist' and in the end they did something very interesting. My biggest problem with the story was that all the villains were unmotivated, just bad. Fire Emblem likes to pretend it ended the story in the middle of the year.

    The gameplay. Being brief is Fire Emblem and his gameplay is great (it was literally hard to stop playing), the map and the battles in them were a really cool addition. The mechanics of "Pair Up" between the characters was a unique addition to this Fire Emblem and very interesting, generating new tactics only possible in this game.

    The last maps I found bad, they are very open and involve much less strategy than the first ones. Until chapter 15 I found most of the maps great, but from 19 onwards for me the game was lost in terms of maps. All side quests (except the first 4) are very good, adding to the characters and gameplay, literally.

    The cutscenes are great (but there could be more), the only problem with them is because they are Fire Emblem and their characters can die the cutscenes are all with immorrible characters (and there are very few that if they die it's game over) which damages the story a little and his immersion, not even his character, who is a protagonist, does not end up actually appearing thanks to the customization that the game provides. And the graphics are pretty decent for the 3DS.

    The game has a lot of characters, actually too many, and the fact that you can support S rank among practically all the characters made the conversations very generic and mediocre in general (Intelligent Systems laziness but anyway), considering how many characters did a good job all the Suports I saw I found at least ok. Supports between parents and children are one of the best. I saw a lot of people complaining that it was almost a 'dating yes' or something like that, but the romance is almost non-existent even in the 'supports', excluding the S rank. Chrom is a very good character has an ok development (but I thought he was good too much). Your avatar has personality and interacts a lot in the story, I liked the way this system was made (I thought I was a good kkk character).

    The soundtrack is very good but it doesn't have as many OSTs as I would like. The dubbing is very good although practically nonexistent.

    I played on Hard and the difficulty was good but I found the game relatively unbalanced. On Hard, enemies are stronger and there are extra or more frequent reinforcements. The mechanics of "Pair Up" becomes much more important in this mode, although you do not need to master the mechanics completely to be successful. One problem is that if you want to have a really good troop of characters you will need to grind, otherwise you will have 4 or 5 OPs characters, 1 or 2 okays and the rest is to die and the worst is that you can reset the game only with these 5 OPs and this is one of the reasons I said that the game is unbalanced. I grinded a little to have 5 or 6 okay characters besides the OPs.    … Expand
  40. Zethor
    Aug 17, 2020
    6
    Fire Emblem: Awakening is one of the weakest entries in the series in terms of story and gameplay alike, but is a great starting point for anyone looking to get into the series who isn't particularly experienced in the tactics RPG genre. It lacks substance and I find it difficult to return to after playing other games in the series, but is incredibly accessible and fun despite its flaws,Fire Emblem: Awakening is one of the weakest entries in the series in terms of story and gameplay alike, but is a great starting point for anyone looking to get into the series who isn't particularly experienced in the tactics RPG genre. It lacks substance and I find it difficult to return to after playing other games in the series, but is incredibly accessible and fun despite its flaws, with strong art and music along with a fairly nice presentation.… Expand
  41. Klefke
    Jul 28, 2020
    3
    Bad Maps and bad story.
    this game Is a ovverrated Sorry for my grammaticaly im not english
  42. greninjaX
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    this is the first good fire emblem game, because permadeath is stupid and dumb.
  43. Oyin
    Jul 17, 2020
    9
    9.0/10 A tactical game with incredible gameplay, characters, and story. An astounding experience from start to finish.
  44. jgalleg0090
    Jun 28, 2020
    10
    First of all, I've noticed most of the bad reviews of this game are from people saying I've been a fan for a long time, it doesn't cater to true fans, and I say B.S. I own every fire emblem game, and I mean all of them, including fan made gba games, including tearring saga one and two who were from one of the creators, who was actually sued by Nintendo, so I know a thing or two about thisFirst of all, I've noticed most of the bad reviews of this game are from people saying I've been a fan for a long time, it doesn't cater to true fans, and I say B.S. I own every fire emblem game, and I mean all of them, including fan made gba games, including tearring saga one and two who were from one of the creators, who was actually sued by Nintendo, so I know a thing or two about this series. This game is my favorite game ever, because of gameplay elements, i love that you can keep playing, and getting more DLC, it lets the game go on forever, not just playing through and that's done. Yeah, you grind, but I love grinding and making my characters super powerful. Chrom is a little boring, but Lucina is IMO one of the best characters in the series. The only reason this is my Number one instead of Fire Emblem 12: New Mystery of the Emblem, is because 12 is again straight play through, story wise, FE12 is a lot better, as many others are, but this is a true masterpiece.… Expand
  45. Sunshadow87
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Uno de los mejores FE, y el juego que salvo la saga y la propulso a la fama actual. Sin embargo, no es el mejor de la saga y introduce algunas mecánicas que derivan en "contras" y no en "pros".
    La historia y las situaciones de batalla son interesantes, y continua la de algunos de los FE pasados, con algunos de los personajes más conocidos, y también presenta personajes interesantes. El    Uno de los mejores FE, y el juego que salvo la saga y la propulso a la fama actual. Sin embargo, no es el mejor de la saga y introduce algunas mecánicas que derivan en "contras" y no en "pros".
    La historia y las situaciones de batalla son interesantes, y continua la de algunos de los FE pasados, con algunos de los personajes más conocidos, y también presenta personajes interesantes. El juego es muy accesible (no es de los más difíciles) y una buena opción para los que no han jugado a ningún FE.
    Es el juego que introduce la mecánica de los hijos (y el único juego de la saga donde tiene sentido por motivos argumentales), y aunque es ciertamente un acierto en este juego, introduce personajes con un trasfondo mucho más débil, a pesar de ser aquellos con mayor potencial (los hijos). Esto gustara a muchos, pero personalmente es un menos para mí. Un sistema con menos opciones parentales y un mayor desarrollo de estos personajes a cambio hubiera sido una mejor opción (aunque en esto muchos disentirán).    … Expand
  46. Yammy
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This game is one of the best games of all time in my opinion. Fire Emblem Awakening is also my personal favorite games of all time! The story is actually not my personal favorite from a FE game. That's not to say that it's bad though. The story is just fine, and successfully strings you along nicely with the events of the game. The characters are my favorite aspect of this game. TheThis game is one of the best games of all time in my opinion. Fire Emblem Awakening is also my personal favorite games of all time! The story is actually not my personal favorite from a FE game. That's not to say that it's bad though. The story is just fine, and successfully strings you along nicely with the events of the game. The characters are my favorite aspect of this game. The characters all feel diverse and interesting. Anyone can find at least one character to relate with and enjoy learning more about (although, I guarentee you will find many more). The music perfectly accomidates the gameplay. The music is iconic for this time period in FE. One day (hopefully sooner rather than later) I want to see a remake of this game that improves any little aspect that maybe wasn't perfect in this one to make it the best version it could be. Please, if you have a 3DS PLAY THIS GAME. It is a masterpiece in my opinion.… Expand
  47. Kitsune12354
    Feb 13, 2020
    10
    if you were to say "i want to try playing fire emblem," i would beg you to play this game as your first game. this is the definition of fire emblem and it has truly left a huge impact on me with its story, characters, and gameplay
  48. lastsid
    Feb 12, 2020
    8
    Second playthrougth. Hard clasic against first one on normal classic. And find game much more fun this time. I skip all the cutscenes and just focused on gamepalay. And i find fire emblem porbably best of its kind. Very enjoyable interface. Addctive mix of tactics and rpg with big portion of randomnes. Random chance of damage. Random skill gain on level up. Alot of times the game feel moreSecond playthrougth. Hard clasic against first one on normal classic. And find game much more fun this time. I skip all the cutscenes and just focused on gamepalay. And i find fire emblem porbably best of its kind. Very enjoyable interface. Addctive mix of tactics and rpg with big portion of randomnes. Random chance of damage. Random skill gain on level up. Alot of times the game feel more like gamble than tactics. Especially after i lose all team and stuck only with two main characters, which probably was little overleveld. Can they dodge enemy attacks 20 times in a row ar we need start mission all over again. Its probably sound frustrating but in reality it is very fun game. Ok, probably, this gamble style isnt how it is suposed to be played. People on the internet restarts the game if anybody dies. This way game probably would be more tactics than gamble. Best thing is elegant tacticas/rpg design and probably best tactical strategy interface i ever seen. Wors thing is story, i think. Prety boring and very anime style. And i am not the person who enterily dislike jrpg style story. Just found this one not particulary engaging.… Expand
  49. personinu
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    This is the 6th Fire Emblem game I've purchased and hands down my favorite in the series!
  50. tukumalu
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    A leap forward for the franchise attracting new user base while still retaining the core mechanics. The main characters might be less captivating as compared to previous installments.
  51. Spagh8tti
    Jan 16, 2020
    9
    My first Fire Emblem game, too bad I'm still new to this gameplay so I'm not as good as I'd like to be but I had a blast while playing it, the story is pretty OK, I wasn't too into it but the gameplay more than made up for it.
  52. frankzhang2046
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Probably my favorite 3ds game. Characters are well designed, dialogues are well written, the relationship and offspring system is the biggest draw of this game. Minor drawbacks: characters don't have feet, plot is relatively weak.
  53. LoamiG
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Los mapas las mecánicas son lo típico de un FE pero pulido, el juego es muy sentimental y eso es lo que te vende desde el principio, me gustó en especial que en este te van mostrando como surge el conflicto para la guerra (no como siempre que empieza todo de golpe y de un solo argumento no salen) En este se va dividiendo en tres etapas, tiene giros argumentales que llegan parecer forzadosLos mapas las mecánicas son lo típico de un FE pero pulido, el juego es muy sentimental y eso es lo que te vende desde el principio, me gustó en especial que en este te van mostrando como surge el conflicto para la guerra (no como siempre que empieza todo de golpe y de un solo argumento no salen) En este se va dividiendo en tres etapas, tiene giros argumentales que llegan parecer forzados pero de hecho siempre dieron indicios, los personajes carismáticos.… Expand
  54. weskergamer
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    I beat FEA 3 years before three houses and for me that was a 10/10 game, but when i played three houses and then try to ply again fea i feel very wierd haha, but even thought this game is awesome, the story is so good and the soundtrack is OMG so good. It dont have anything to envy to 3H
  55. Enima
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    The game that forever changed Fire Emblem, for the good or for the bad. It has a lot of quality of life content and fan service, while it saved the series, it also modified its nature.
  56. Thamygamer17
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Estamos quizas ante el juego mas querido de la saga y no es para menos.
    Graficamente es un espectaculo para haber sido de los primeros que llegaron a la plataforma.
    La historia que nos cuenta nos engancha y nos hacen querer siempre querer mas, el sistema del cuartel donde forjamos amistades con otros personajes es todo un acierto y le da al juego un dinamismo sin igual. En definitiva    Estamos quizas ante el juego mas querido de la saga y no es para menos.
    Graficamente es un espectaculo para haber sido de los primeros que llegaron a la plataforma.
    La historia que nos cuenta nos engancha y nos hacen querer siempre querer mas, el sistema del cuartel donde forjamos amistades con otros personajes es todo un acierto y le da al juego un dinamismo sin igual.

    En definitiva un imprescindible de la 3DS    … Expand
  57. Raiohs
    Sep 22, 2019
    3
    Worst fire emblem Ive played. Has some good mechanics (some break the dificulty) but terrible writing, I felt like I was playing a fanfic, bad level design, where missions boil down to "kill everyone" and because of broken mechanics you can basically have super warriors who do all the work. No stratagy needed and bad plot makes this game a downer in the series
  58. rocco30
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    If you like strategy RPG's and haven't played this game, you are really missing out!
  59. dantah
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    The fun gameplay and the amazing 3D graphics all blend together to make something amazing. One of my favorite games in the series, Fire emblem awakening is an amazing game.
  60. yokans
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    I am really impressed with the graphic, especially the field weather effects during some specific chapters. Not really a fan of srpg but this game is somehow different and I found myself enjoying the battle. Being able to choose between classic and casual mode is a nice idea as well. I wish it had more voice acting, and the voice glitch is really annoying if you wish to play with Japanese audio.
  61. new2dsxl
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem: Awakening's masterful tightrope walk between luring in curious onlookers and appealing to the hardest of cores is a sight to behold. It doesn't matter whether you've been strategizing with Marth since the NES days or only know him as the weird blue-haired guy from Super Smash Bros: Fire Emblem: Awakening's tale of heroism, colorful cast of characters and richly rewardingFire Emblem: Awakening's masterful tightrope walk between luring in curious onlookers and appealing to the hardest of cores is a sight to behold. It doesn't matter whether you've been strategizing with Marth since the NES days or only know him as the weird blue-haired guy from Super Smash Bros: Fire Emblem: Awakening's tale of heroism, colorful cast of characters and richly rewarding gameplay are sure to sink their talons in for a very long time. Who knows, with practice a beginner might even come around to the whole perma-death challenge thing. While the multiplayer options may be a little iffy depending on your circumstances, the sheer amount of quality content and replay value make this one icon sure to spend a long time on your 3DS menu. Have no fear: Fire Emblem: Awakening is here.… Expand
  62. Kiriken
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    The way this game has impacted in my life is just remarkably astonishing! This Fire Emblem game was my first 100% FE game... and man, just saying I'm going through my 6th run is just low.

    I love this game, characters like Sumia or Tharja or even freaking Ricken who suffer through major changes (character development-wisely) throughout support conversations or even in the main story-line    The way this game has impacted in my life is just remarkably astonishing! This Fire Emblem game was my first 100% FE game... and man, just saying I'm going through my 6th run is just low.

    I love this game, characters like Sumia or Tharja or even freaking Ricken who suffer through major changes (character development-wisely) throughout support conversations or even in the main story-line is just amazing. A cast you'll grow fond of. Even a DLC that contains the whole FE lore is just.. way too much to bear... and I love that.

    Not to mention you can play as Anna! Remember the store/tutorial lady that appeared in every FE game to date? Well, she's playable in this one as well.

    A great cast, a great lore, a great amount of weapons and possibilities. 10/10 at my worst.    … Expand
  63. Layton
    Aug 18, 2019
    10
    Yolooooooo oooooooiooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooo
  64. birdman3
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    This is a Fire Emblem game, through and through. If you've played one before, you know what to expect. The best part is being able to flip open my 3DS and resume from right where I left off. The game is slightly easier than I expected, but it has a lot of depth and replay value. I'm having fun finishing new challenges even after having beaten the game and max leveled most of my characters.This is a Fire Emblem game, through and through. If you've played one before, you know what to expect. The best part is being able to flip open my 3DS and resume from right where I left off. The game is slightly easier than I expected, but it has a lot of depth and replay value. I'm having fun finishing new challenges even after having beaten the game and max leveled most of my characters. Now I need to explore strategies that will strengthen them even further through the Second Seals. This game is fantastic.… Expand
  65. shootingstars99
    Jul 10, 2019
    3
    While Fire Emblem has never been the deepest or most fun strategy RPG, it does have it's solid entries, this however is not one of them. Every element of strategy essentially flies out the window after a achieving a certain character level, making the game boil down to something more akin to "Dynasty Warriors: The Board Game" later on in the game, The story itself is sub par, theWhile Fire Emblem has never been the deepest or most fun strategy RPG, it does have it's solid entries, this however is not one of them. Every element of strategy essentially flies out the window after a achieving a certain character level, making the game boil down to something more akin to "Dynasty Warriors: The Board Game" later on in the game, The story itself is sub par, the characters aren't interestingly designed or very likable aside for maybe 2 or 3 out of many, and the game play can be boiled down to grinding up after missions to eliminate all traces of strategy from a game that has marketed itself as a strategy role-playing game. It's a bummer, because I wanted to like this game.… Expand
  66. r4igamer
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem Awakening is the most fluid and stunning strategy RPG experience available on a portable, and features the best storytelling and production value of any 3DS game to date. The strong tactical gameplay and strikingly diverse visuals are only part of the equation - the strength of the game comes from the strength of the characters. The desire to protect them and progress theirFire Emblem Awakening is the most fluid and stunning strategy RPG experience available on a portable, and features the best storytelling and production value of any 3DS game to date. The strong tactical gameplay and strikingly diverse visuals are only part of the equation - the strength of the game comes from the strength of the characters. The desire to protect them and progress their individual story arcs drives home the weight of your decisions, and makes you feel more involved and invested than most games ever come close to. I found myself going to great lengths to keep all members of my team alive - not due to the compulsive need to collect all the warriors, but because I truly cared about these people. That’s rare for a videogame, where death is often a temporary and inconsequential occurrence.

    While many of these concepts aren’t new to the Fire Emblem series, never before have they been presented in such a refined and easily accessible package. In this way, Awakening exceeds all prior installments for a game that is at once a Fire Emblem lover's dream come true and a brilliant entry point to both the franchise and the genre. This isn’t just a Fire Emblem game, this is where Fire Emblem finally awakens from its deep slumber as a cult favorite and steps up as one of the Big N’s big franchises, no longer shackled by its niche origins. And it didn’t achieve this by sacrificing its identity either, but rather by refining the franchise’s already solid foundation so that its accessibility and caliber should easily qualify it as a quintessential portable experience, right up there with the likes of Super Mario 3D Land or Pokemon Black and White 2.

    If you have access to a 3DS, don’t deny yourself this truly special and incredible experience.    … Expand
  67. cristiadu
    May 27, 2019
    10
    Just an awesome game. I enjoyed every minute of it, just get it for you as well.
  68. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing combat and you get to play with the children of your favorite characters. A must play!… Expand
  69. frank2046
    Jan 18, 2019
    8
    excellent characters, rich dialogues between characters, great music, refreshing mechanism, weak story.
  70. Qurupeco
    Sep 28, 2018
    10
    From the greatest series of tactical role-playing games, Fire Emblem: Awakening stands up to the test by bringing a breath of fresh air to the series.

    With its amazing story and character design, the game creates a deep emotional connection between the player and the characters like no other Fire Emblem has done before. The game-play in itself is like the other Fire Emblem games, the    From the greatest series of tactical role-playing games, Fire Emblem: Awakening stands up to the test by bringing a breath of fresh air to the series.

    With its amazing story and character design, the game creates a deep emotional connection between the player and the characters like no other Fire Emblem has done before.

    The game-play in itself is like the other Fire Emblem games, the tactical turn-based combat the series is known for, but Awakening takes to a new level with the Dual System combat, where two units pair up to fight together. This brings a whole new dimension to the game, and turns combat even more interesting.

    Overall, I'd say Fire Emblem: Awakening is one of the best titles in the series, and a must-have for any 3DS owner.    … Expand
  71. Da3_who_knows
    Jul 4, 2018
    10
    This is the best fire emblem game ever. The story is amazing, graphics is very cool and omg the characters are freaking awesome. I have played this game for more than 200 hours and I know what I am talking about. I think I can never get bored playing it. if you have an opportunity to buy this game go and do it right now. You will not regret it. it is not very difficult but not simpleThis is the best fire emblem game ever. The story is amazing, graphics is very cool and omg the characters are freaking awesome. I have played this game for more than 200 hours and I know what I am talking about. I think I can never get bored playing it. if you have an opportunity to buy this game go and do it right now. You will not regret it. it is not very difficult but not simple either, especially if you're playing on classics mode. Get ready to the most enjoyable gameplay ever. And btw the music is also awesome.… Expand
  72. redeyedwerewolf
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Best RPG on the 3ds,no questions asked............................................................
  73. OwtDaft
    May 10, 2018
    6
    + The game has fantastic graphics.
    + The Battles are really well laid out with great locations.
    + Lots of invividual characters.
    + building up character bonds is fun.
    - Characters go down very easily making the permadeath mode frustrating.
    - The story sucks.
  74. Naruto78909
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    This game is simply amazing great graphics great story and a very good and easy combat systhem and is the first game not to offput newcomers and not offput veterens by adding diffuctly
  75. smahlt
    Apr 11, 2018
    8
    The difficulty curve is stupid (starts out too high and then decreases) and the marriage system is dumb when the kids just join the parents due to time travel BS, but otherwise it's pretty good. The story is fine, the graphics are good, and there is a **** of stuff to do even without buying any DLC. I like the addition of a customized character so you can always have a class you like ifThe difficulty curve is stupid (starts out too high and then decreases) and the marriage system is dumb when the kids just join the parents due to time travel BS, but otherwise it's pretty good. The story is fine, the graphics are good, and there is a **** of stuff to do even without buying any DLC. I like the addition of a customized character so you can always have a class you like if you're not a fan of the characters you get that start as that class. Not a huge fan of the reclass stuff though.… Expand
  76. T-Dex
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    This game is fantastic! It is my favorite title in the entire Fire Emblem series.
  77. Adubis27
    Mar 20, 2018
    9
    9.4/10, great music, replayable, great cast, etc. Any fan of strategy RPGs needs to get this.
  78. CH513
    Jan 16, 2018
    9
    Even though this game is great and saved the franchise, I don't believe it to be the best in the series. The game has a very large cast of characters, as well as a very simple battle system with good mechanics. Most characters are pretty well developed if you take time to read the support conversations between them. You can even get two of them to marry each other if they reach SupportEven though this game is great and saved the franchise, I don't believe it to be the best in the series. The game has a very large cast of characters, as well as a very simple battle system with good mechanics. Most characters are pretty well developed if you take time to read the support conversations between them. You can even get two of them to marry each other if they reach Support level S, and after they do, their child travels back in time, and you can recruit them in your army (with Lucina being the most important of these child units). The game has also a very good soundtrack, with "Don't Speak Her Name" being IMO the greatest song in the game (and possibly the series).

    However, you can easily forget to level up certain units (in my case I forgot completely about Nowi, Kellam, Donnel, Libra and Sully) and you often don't even require them. The game is also pretty easy, even in battles where you are largely outnumbered, you can still overcome them easily without losing units. The hit rates of your units and your foes are too much in your favor. And the story is just one of the weakest in the Fire Emblem franchise.

    However, Awakening is still a great Fire Emblem game that will test your strategic skills in a decent way, but as mentioned, it will not get very difficult.    … Expand
  79. thehonestwalrus
    Jan 9, 2018
    0
    Beautiful music, artwork, and story. Only flaw is the small section of filler.
  80. megabear
    Jan 3, 2018
    0
    I've been playing for about a week and below are my impressions:

    Pros:
    - Solid gameplay
    - Good graphics
    - Good OST

    Cons:
    - Cheesy/weak story
    - Poor English voice acting

    I personally found this game to be a great disappointment after having read so many positive reviews.
  81. CaponeGANGBege
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    Great characters, great story, I alost feel this game is underrated, through it's thanks to it that FE not only was saved from being discontinued, but also evolved into one of nintendo's biggest series nowadays.
  82. AAce98
    Oct 22, 2017
    10
    Awakening is one of if not my favorite game for the 3DS. This game has great characters that are actually interesting and they make the cutscenes entertaining. The gameplay is great too. It follows the typical Fire Emblem format but adds the relationship system that allows units to have children based on the parents. This adds a lot to the replay-ability. The game itself lasts quite awhileAwakening is one of if not my favorite game for the 3DS. This game has great characters that are actually interesting and they make the cutscenes entertaining. The gameplay is great too. It follows the typical Fire Emblem format but adds the relationship system that allows units to have children based on the parents. This adds a lot to the replay-ability. The game itself lasts quite awhile and is consistently fun, with no levels being particularly annoying. The music is pretty good, too. Although it doesn't have many memorable songs, the music fits in perfectly with what is happening in the game. The graphics, for a 3DS game, are great. Considering it's on a handheld, the cutscenes and models look beautiful. Overall, Fire Emblem Awakening might just be the best 3DS in my opinion. If you like RPG's, pick this one up.… Expand
  83. mitllo88
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    Much better than the GBA Fire Emblem games, the interface is nice and sleek, the gameplay is just as brutal as always and the graphics/sound are great. The story is good as well.
  84. syscro
    Sep 17, 2017
    8
    Un titulo accesible para todos aun fácil en comparación con los otros títulos de la franquicia. Su música conserva lo clásico de sus títulos. El sistema de matrimonio y herederos hace querer probar muchas combinaciones, al igual que la gran cantidad de diálogos de apoyo. La vista global del mapa se hace sencillo y cómodo de observar en frente a sus otras entregas. Se nota el motivo delUn titulo accesible para todos aun fácil en comparación con los otros títulos de la franquicia. Su música conserva lo clásico de sus títulos. El sistema de matrimonio y herederos hace querer probar muchas combinaciones, al igual que la gran cantidad de diálogos de apoyo. La vista global del mapa se hace sencillo y cómodo de observar en frente a sus otras entregas. Se nota el motivo del porque revivió a la franquicia.… Expand
  85. Stinsav
    Sep 5, 2017
    10
    This game is addictive. Lots of possiblites gameplay is amazing, relationships is a little busted with the futur childrens, but still! I love this game totally planing on looking on the others Fire Emblem.
  86. Kallenovsky
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    Fire Emblem: Awakening provides a good 100 hours or so of gameplay, split between awesome storytelling and typical RPG grinding. The latter may not sound that great, but there's more to the grinding than just making your characters stronger. The grinding aspect also includes team rewards as you build relationships between your characters. There's plenty on offer here and even with 100Fire Emblem: Awakening provides a good 100 hours or so of gameplay, split between awesome storytelling and typical RPG grinding. The latter may not sound that great, but there's more to the grinding than just making your characters stronger. The grinding aspect also includes team rewards as you build relationships between your characters. There's plenty on offer here and even with 100 hours you're very likely not going to see it all. Awakening also includes a marriage option for characters, including your own creation, which will provide a plot twist that you can essentially build upon in your own way. Awakening's combat system is fun, fast, and challenging. The sleek graphics and presentation are excellent for a 3DS title, though some may find it awkward that none of the character models have feet. Trust me, you'll get over it. I highly recommend Awakening. It's a great starting point for the series for newcomers.… Expand
  87. BitterSpud
    May 17, 2017
    4
    Well technically functional and with competent presentation, the elements that go into making fire emblem awakening wind up creating a mediocre game in terms of look, sound, and story content. This could be forgiven if the game wasn't a dull game-play experience as well, providing little in the way of a structured challenge at normal and hard difficulty, and relying on cheap tricks andWell technically functional and with competent presentation, the elements that go into making fire emblem awakening wind up creating a mediocre game in terms of look, sound, and story content. This could be forgiven if the game wasn't a dull game-play experience as well, providing little in the way of a structured challenge at normal and hard difficulty, and relying on cheap tricks and poor design on lunatic and higher. If you want a good story and compelling characters, look elsewhere. If you want challenging game-play, look elsewhere. If you want to munch on a game equivalent of pringles, go nuts. However, pringles are unworthy of critical praise.… Expand
  88. Yackole
    Apr 30, 2017
    4
    Overall, this game is somewhat lacklustre. If it is compared to older Fire Emblem games in the series, this doesn't come anywhere near their level of quality. Most of the appeal of this game is the fanservice, which isn't what should be focused on in STRATEGY a game. The early game map design is pretty spot-on, but as the late game approaches, get ready to say hello to a bunch of bland,Overall, this game is somewhat lacklustre. If it is compared to older Fire Emblem games in the series, this doesn't come anywhere near their level of quality. Most of the appeal of this game is the fanservice, which isn't what should be focused on in STRATEGY a game. The early game map design is pretty spot-on, but as the late game approaches, get ready to say hello to a bunch of bland, empty grids. The gameplay falls short in every aspect, with constant "rout the enemy" or "defeat commander" missions that get old real quick. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance had great variety in map objectives, where sometimes certain squares needed to be defended from the enemy for X amount of turns, or escape all units from the map. They had depth, which I cannot say for any of the Awakening chapters. Let's not forget about Lunatic and Lunatic+, as they create fake difficulty by simply increasing the enemies' stats to a point where success in the early game is up to RNG. All strategy is lost and you have to rely on the aforementioned RNG and grinding all of your units to be gods. This game certainly didn't receive such positive reviews for its gameplay, so I am grading it based on that, and a solid 4/10 seems about right.… Expand
  89. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    Rescatar una de las grandes franquisias de nintendo de la extinsion no es una tarea sencilla y este juego lo logro, ofrece una jugabilidad atractiva para todos aquellos que les interese este genero y contiene una inmensa cantidad de elementos que enriquesen la experiencia, tristemente cambia un poco la formula de la saga que nos encantaba a muchos fans, pero estoy contento de que estaRescatar una de las grandes franquisias de nintendo de la extinsion no es una tarea sencilla y este juego lo logro, ofrece una jugabilidad atractiva para todos aquellos que les interese este genero y contiene una inmensa cantidad de elementos que enriquesen la experiencia, tristemente cambia un poco la formula de la saga que nos encantaba a muchos fans, pero estoy contento de que esta entrega haya atraido a mas gente hacia la franquisia… Expand
  90. Idiot696
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This is by far the strongest title in the series that saved the franchise from oblivion and made it a major IP for Nintendo. Well there are some minor issues a longtime fan could nitpick about. The amount of things this game does right far exceed the bad. Its everything a Fire Emblem game should be and more.
  91. Dadrik
    Apr 9, 2017
    9
    This is one of the best FE games out there.
    Huge replayability, it'll keep you busy for easily 60 to 100 hours, if not even more.
    The musics are stellar, the characters are great as well, and the gameplay is, as usual with the serie, incredible. You can adapt it to your liking as well, do you want to experience it casually ? Or do you want the classic FE experience ? Well, you can    This is one of the best FE games out there.
    Huge replayability, it'll keep you busy for easily 60 to 100 hours, if not even more.
    The musics are stellar, the characters are great as well, and the gameplay is, as usual with the serie, incredible.
    You can adapt it to your liking as well, do you want to experience it casually ? Or do you want the classic FE experience ? Well, you can chose, it's as you wish

    Graphics are nice, even though for some reason no character has his/her feet modelised.

    One of the best games of 2013, if not the best.    … Expand
  92. marvs869
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Sacred Stones was my first Fire Emblem game while Radiant Dawn was my favorite one. I love Awakening for how it incorporated the two most notable features (traversable map and skills) in both these games and eventually culminated into one of the best games I have ever played in my 3DS. I recommend this to anyone who loves strategy games similar to Valkyria Chronicles, Age of Empires, XCOMSacred Stones was my first Fire Emblem game while Radiant Dawn was my favorite one. I love Awakening for how it incorporated the two most notable features (traversable map and skills) in both these games and eventually culminated into one of the best games I have ever played in my 3DS. I recommend this to anyone who loves strategy games similar to Valkyria Chronicles, Age of Empires, XCOM and the like.… Expand
  93. ShyGuy187
    Mar 4, 2017
    7
    Even though this game has a great soundtrack, awesome characters and gorgeous cut-scenes, 90% of the maps are crap. The story is awful (it had a lot of potential) none of your decisions actually have impact in the plot. The game can be really easy or really hard, there is nothing like a medium difficulty.
    The Pair-Up mechanic is broken, because you can just marry + pair-up and then the    Even though this game has a great soundtrack, awesome characters and gorgeous cut-scenes, 90% of the maps are crap. The story is awful (it had a lot of potential) none of your decisions actually have impact in the plot. The game can be really easy or really hard, there is nothing like a medium difficulty.
    The Pair-Up mechanic is broken, because you can just marry + pair-up and then the game is already beaten. This mechanic should be situational, not the first thing you do every chapter.
    As i said, the cast is amazing EXCEPT for Chrom and Lucina (and some other characters) these two are really generic and without a differential compared with the other FE lords. Every antagonist is terrible in this game, and that is bad.
    What almost kills this game fot me is the reinforcements, they come out without any kind of warning and kill you without you having any opportunity to defend yourself.
    This game has a lot of flaws, but i can't simply give a bad score to those visuals, characters and fun it gave me.    … Expand
  94. rub95
    Feb 19, 2017
    8
    First of all, I think this is a very nice rpg with very interesting mechanics and this was the first try that I gave into this franchise.

    The gameplay is very entertaining and addicting but there are to many soldiers and they aren't to strong to even care for and that makes you use the same party during almost the half of the game. The combat mechanics are very interesting but when you    First of all, I think this is a very nice rpg with very interesting mechanics and this was the first try that I gave into this franchise.

    The gameplay is very entertaining and addicting but there are to many soldiers and they aren't to strong to even care for and that makes you use the same party during almost the half of the game. The combat mechanics are very interesting but when you and your enemies get the master rank it feels a little bit tiresome because everyone has two different weapons.

    The story wasn´t bad but I would have prefered that they would have focussed only in Lucina and Chrom instead of your avatar. Also, it may have been better to use more cutscenes or at least include voices for the dialogue instead of the dull nices they use as their voice.

    The game has a duration of more than 20 hours and a very nice difficulty, which increases a lot after chapter 20. Also, this game has gotten a very nice replay value in which you can try beating the game in a higher difficulty or classic mode.

    Overall this game is a nice option for people who love rpgs, but I think Intelligent Systems should use some mechanics from other of their games such as Advance Wars.    … Expand
  95. Eizqarqash
    Feb 10, 2017
    10
    I bought this game a little while ago and it sure was more expensive than the other games but it was totally worth it...worth every single cent of your money.
    I like the strategic combats, the characters, animation, the 3D effects. This game is the full pakage.

    I totally recommend it
    Enjoy!
  96. vgm
    Feb 7, 2017
    7
    Maybe it's because it is the first game of the series I have played, or because I was expecting a lot after reading the reviews, but this game disappointed me a little bit. There are very few charismatic characters and I didn't find the story interesting, which by the way has plenty of unnecessary and confusing turning points and boring dialogues. However, I really liked the gameplay,Maybe it's because it is the first game of the series I have played, or because I was expecting a lot after reading the reviews, but this game disappointed me a little bit. There are very few charismatic characters and I didn't find the story interesting, which by the way has plenty of unnecessary and confusing turning points and boring dialogues. However, I really liked the gameplay, with a combination of tactics and classic RPG elements, and the possibility of evolving / changing characters' class. Overall, a good game but not in my top 3DS games.… Expand
  97. SomeName
    Jan 25, 2017
    6
    The game brings some nice new additions to the series, but in return neglects many of the fundamentals that made it great in the first place. For me personally, they turned the game into too much of a grindfest as it went along.

    +More in-depth character support system with many options and possibilities. +Many more character interactions, of which some are funny. +Good design and    The game brings some nice new additions to the series, but in return neglects many of the fundamentals that made it great in the first place. For me personally, they turned the game into too much of a grindfest as it went along.

    +More in-depth character support system with many options and possibilities.
    +Many more character interactions, of which some are funny.
    +Good design and visuals.
    +More options to configure play.

    -Character interactions rarely tie into the main plot.
    -Weak main plot that is predictable and lacks any significant depth.
    -Lazy map design and little mission variety.    … Expand
  98. Wyrome
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    Seré breve: Fire Emblem awakening es mi videojuego preferido hasta la fecha. Una banda sonora espléndida, bella dirección de arte, una historia interesante, personajes memorables por cuyas vidas el videojuego logra hacer que me preocupe (Considerándolos pues, no meras unidades ni soldados; amigos), un gran potencial para ser rejugado y unas sólidas mecánicas que la saga ha depurado hastaSeré breve: Fire Emblem awakening es mi videojuego preferido hasta la fecha. Una banda sonora espléndida, bella dirección de arte, una historia interesante, personajes memorables por cuyas vidas el videojuego logra hacer que me preocupe (Considerándolos pues, no meras unidades ni soldados; amigos), un gran potencial para ser rejugado y unas sólidas mecánicas que la saga ha depurado hasta la fecha e incluso introduciendo nuevas con esta entrega en particular fueron suficientes para hacer que yo me enamorase de esta joya.… Expand
  99. GAGMR
    Nov 25, 2016
    8
    So, I played this game on Hard mode first & realized what a mistake that was. Ugh... But normal is too easy, hard mode is too hard. What's a guy to do? Anyways, It's an okay game that takes some getting used to with the new system & mechanics in place but once you get into the swing of things it's pretty good. Just, don't do what I did & go into hard mode right away.
  100. monnomest
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    Easily the best in there series: the support mechanic is a ton of fun, the characters are as charming as ever. The story is hit or miss and the missions are pretty repetitive but the gameplay saves it all
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#1 Best 3DS Game of 2013
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Universal acclaim - based on 72 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 72 out of 72
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  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 13, 2013
    93
    A truly excellent tactical role-playing game. [June 2013]
  2. Hyper Magazine
    Jun 10, 2013
    90
    Ignore Casual mode, set the difficulty to hard, and enjoy what is arguably the best turn-based strategy game released since Final Fantasy Tactics. [July 2013, p.76]
  3. Games.cz
    May 19, 2013
    100
    A great turn-based strategy game surpassing not only its blood-related predecessors but step-brothers and step-sisters of the Advance Wars series as well. Fire Emblem: Awakening is the new benchmark of the genre that is practically uncriticizable. At the moment on Nintendo 3DS there is not a better alternative.
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