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[SilverLunar]

I am in a media blackout regarding this, my experince with one of my favorite franchises has to be fresh and pure!

will buy will buy will buy will buy will buy

...it's the reason I'm getting a 3DS. Doesn't hurt that there's already a bunch of other great games on there I'd want to play too.

Pretty much, I am in the same boat.

Can't wait for this and Flying Fairy!

 

[Vamphuntr]

Really want this badly but why are we getting this only in 2013?

 

[Seda]

Really want this badly but why are we getting this only in 2013?

They probably need more time to localize and want to spread out 3DS releases more. I'm not saying it's ideal that they're releasing it next spring but that's probably the argument.

 

[The Awesomest]

Awesome trailer. Can't wait for its release.

Sorry but your avatar looks... familiar. I don't think I'll be able to read any of your posts without thinking of... him.

Really want this badly but why are we getting this only in 2013?

Whole entire globs of text to translate

 

[ohlawd]

Whole entire globs of text to translate

Two years worth?

 

[Miker]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

 

[Man God]

Two years worth?

It'll be about a year late when it launches.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

Pth of Radiance is easily the best localized FE yet, Radiant Dawn is the sequel and it is the hardest one released internationally. I don't think you can find Sacred Stones now, but it is good, albeit on the easy side.

The DS games are hit-or-miss kind of deal, some people like them, others don't. I rank Shadow Dragon easily below the other ones, the other DS game wasn't released overseas.

 

[Seda]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

I have a really hard time picking favorites, but I think Fire Emblem 7 (Fire Emblem GBA) is still my overall favorite. I really liked Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn too, but I can't really pick one over the other there. Sacred Stones was just a small step down I think (I didn't like how they incorporated "random" battles) But it's still one of my favorite GBA games. Fire Emblem 6 and Shadow Dragon were disappointing to me. I havent played any of them before 6, or the other DS game.

 

[ohlawd]

It'll be about a year late when it launches.

I didn't mean the release dates.

 

[Codeblue]

I love that the hand axe even misses in trailers.

 

[Chrom]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

You must play Fire Emblem 4.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Two years worth?

Whether it's not an excuse is up to you, but I also imagine Treehouse is really busy with other text-heavy Japanese games coming out soonish (including Paper Mario and AC:NL).

Maybe they should outsource projects like this to 8-4 or something but all those games would feel weird if they weren't treehouse ones.

 

[Codeblue]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

I've only played the North American ones and the fan translation but I'd rank them like this:

9
10
8 (Sacred Stones had a way better cast, there I said it)
7
6
11

I felt like the GCN and Wii games did a lot more and it all worked really well. Biorhythms, skill settings, BEXP were all things I missed when I replayed 7 and 8. I only rank 9 and 10 like that because 10 got rid of the personalized support convos, otherwise they're two halves to the same game. The switching perspectives were really cool though, so it's a close call. 11 was a bare bones remake that's probably really good if you aren't familiar with the series high points yet.

 

[ohlawd]

Whether it's not an excuse is up to you, but I also imagine Treehouse is really busy with other text-heavy Japanese games coming out soonish (including Paper Mario and AC:NL).

Maybe they should outsource projects like this to 8-4 or something but all those games would feel weird if they weren't treehouse ones.

lol I was just referencing a Japanese light novel. I referenced it wrong too because it's supposed to be "glop" instead of "glob" which The Awesomest posted. Has nothing to do with Fire Emblem. But thanks for taking the time to post.

 

[Peff]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

Upper tier: Genealogy of War (FE4), Thracia 776 (FE5), Fire Emblem (FE7), Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn (9/10), New Mystery of the Emblem (FE12)

Lower tier: The rest.

Not very specific, I know . I think if I had to rank the upper tier it'd be 5>4>12>10>7>9 but it really depends on how I feel that particular day, heh.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

lol I was just referencing a Japanese light novel. I referenced it wrong too because it's supposed to be "glop" instead of "glob" which The Awesomest posted. Has nothing to do with Fire Emblem. But thanks for taking the time to post.

Oh, whoops! I guess I read the post out of context. Sorry.

 

[Criminal Upper]

This that Shining Force clone Nintendo sometimes makes?

What's Shinning Force?

Anyway, Fire Emblem is a RPG that's relevant in today's industry, one seems to come out every 2-3 years.

 

[Man God]

I finally finished the last two FE games I hadn't played last year so my rating goes something like this.

7
10
4
5
9
6
12
8
3
2
11
1

This scale by the way goes from I've played a million times and love the shit out of it of the first five games to this wasn't half bad of the last four games. The median is this is pretty dang awesome.

7 is on top because you never forget your first. 1 is on bottom because its really barebones by today's standards but man was it cool when it came out.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

I'd actually rank 9 as my favorite despite 7 being my first.

 

[Man God]

I'd actually rank 9 as my favorite despite 7 being my first.

I get super nostalgic over certain games and FE 7 is one of them.

 

[Drago]

Pretty excited about this one. I've barely played any Fire Emblem so this one should be a good start to help introduce me to the series.

I do have an unplayed FE7 lying around somewhere though, so maybe I should start off with that instead...

 

[ohlawd]

Pretty excited about this one. I've barely played any Fire Emblem so this one should be a good start to help introduce me to the series.

I do have an unplayed FE7 lying around somewhere though, so maybe I should start off with that instead...

Good luck. It's my 1st FE and also my favorite.

 

[Sadist]

That first English trailer. Feels good!

 

[Kincaido]

Buying a 3DS for this.

 

[RurouniZel]

All of my want!

 

[Samurai_Heart]

Cannot wait!!! But Q2 2013 for Europe, what's the ETA for the America?

 

[decoyplatypus]

I finally finished the last two FE games I hadn't played last year so my rating goes something like this.

7
10
4
5
9
6
12
8
3
2
11
1

This scale by the way goes from I've played a million times and love the shit out of it of the first five games to this wasn't half bad of the last four games. The median is this is pretty dang awesome.

7 is on top because you never forget your first. 1 is on bottom because its really barebones by today's standards but man was it cool when it came out.

I was actually thinking about this today, and I couldn't come up with any satisfactory ranking. The series is almost as consistent as Dragon Quest, but whenever I single out a game for having done something especially well (FE9's soundtrack may be my favorite in the series), I think of a dozen reasons why that same one can't outrank _______.

But the best I could come up with was something like:

7
10
9
4
8
5
12
11

I have not played 1, 2, 3, or 6. Maybe I should in preparation for Awakening.

Here's a question: isn't FE4 a perfect candidate for a remake? The basic gameplay and story hold up well, but both could benefit from a second look. IS could overhaul item management and think of new ways to use the game's giant maps, and they could drop some of the sillier elements from the story (brainwashing! amnesia!) while updating the presentation to reduce all the clumsy exposition. I mean, even with the amateur dialogue it's still probably one of the most effective stories in the series, right (or at least very close to it)?

 

[BD1]

Can't wait for this.

I was generally never a huge Fire Emblem fan growing up, but I played Sacred Stones when it was released as an Ambassador game and I was hooked. And from what I've read, Sacred Stones is considered one of the weaker entries. I think I appreciate a strategy game like FE more as an adult.

Can't wait, can't wait.

 

[Chrom]

Here's a question: isn't FE4 a perfect candidate for a remake? The basic gameplay and story hold up well, but both could benefit from a second look. IS could overhaul item management and think of new ways to use the game's giant maps, and they could drop some of the sillier elements from the story (brainwashing! amnesia!) while updating the presentation to reduce all the clumsy exposition. I mean, even with the amateur dialogue it's still probably one of the most effective stories in the series, right (or at least very close to it)?

I don't mean to speak for anyone else, but I feel that people want a Fire Emblem 4 remake because of what it was, not because of what it ought to be. If you're going to change it that much, you're just better off making a whole new game, I think.

Fire Emblem 2 is the true game that deserves a remake.

 

[Rehynn]

Yep, Yusuke Kozaki fucking rules.

 

[Mr. Fix]

Hopefully we get a release date soon!

 

[chertipros]

I'm so glad this is coming. I loved the sacred stones, I loved path of radiance, and I enjoyed radiant dawn a bit. This game is supposed to be better than all 3, so for me it is a definite purchase. Any chance early adopters will get 1 month's worth of free dlc like japan did?

 

[Chrom]

Cannot wait!!! But Q2 2013 for Europe, what's the ETA for the America?

Reggie said "next few months", so we're basically looking at the first half of 2013 like Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion.

 

[Javier]

I don't mean to speak for anyone else, but I feel that people want a Fire Emblem 4 remake because of what it was, not because of what it ought to be. If you're going to change it that much, you're just better off making a whole new game, I think.

I would prefer if they could remake FE4 and FE5 into one big game. One whole game that tells the entire story of Jugdral from Sigurd's tale to Celice's and Leaf's. Also include the intended 3rd generation that was scrapped from FE4 due to time constraints.

 

[Froli]

Makes me want to buy a 3ds..

 

[cj_iwakura]

Media blackout's paid off. Game looks incredible.

 

[Chrom]

Any chance early adopters will get 1 month's worth of free dlc like japan did?

I think the possibility should be acknowledged, but it's really anyone's guess if they'll actually do that. I personally hope they do so, as I thought it was a great business move when they first did it.

I would prefer if they could remake FE4 and FE5 into one big game. One whole game that tells the entire story of Jugdral from Sigurd's tale to Celice's and Leaf's. Also include the intended 3rd generation that was scrapped from FE4 due to time constraints.

Yeah, I'd love to see that myself. Both FE4 and FE5 are excellent games and the whole Jugdral saga being retold would be fantastic. I just think FE2 would benefit a lot more from being remade than either, as I think it's a good game in its own right, but age and obscurity prevent it from getting the attention it should've gotten. Plus, FE4 and FE5 have aged very well (and they play better than the GBA games, in my opinion), so I'd be completely fine if they were left as is.

 

[dkeane]

Finally catching up on the Nintendo Direct stuff.

Wow this looks great. Wasn't on my list at all. Will buy!

 

[The Awesomest]

Two years worth?

Eh, maybe when you account for Paper Mario and Animal Crossing as well. I dunno.

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

I won't rank them but here are my opinions on the others I've played:

FE5 - You can enter a code so everyone gets double EXP. I did that. This game is too hard for me even still.

FE6 - It's good. Support conversations started here so they're not very long. Still kinda hard. Accuracy is down across the board.

FE7 - The one I get nostalgic for. I wish more FEs would break the fourth wall like FE7 did. Designed to introduce people to the series.

FE8 - Really, REALLY easy. Also the writing is kinda iffy in some spots. But it had some cool gameplay ideas like branching promotions. FE13 follows this one gameplaywise.

FE9 - A little harder than FE8. Adds stuff from the SNES games like skills. Expanded inventory of 4 weapons and 4 accessories. Good story. Fun characters. Support system greatly simplified. Units can promote without an item, by reaching level 21.

FE10 - An unfinished game with good ideas. Follows FE9 storywise and gameplaywise. Support conversations removed, though supports are still in. Lots of chapters. Lots of units, but a more than a few are not around enough to be any good. You could tell some IS didn't have time to balance some characters and had to cut some maps. Easily the hardest one released internationally so far. AMAZING endgame. Most ambitious FE to date imo.

FE11 - Back to the very basics. Remake of first FE. No supports, but there are some bonus conversations. No base conversations. Marth is a sucky lord. No rescuing. But, I still enjoyed it. Cool music too.

FE12 - Sequel to FE11, but actually good. Characters have personality now. Base and support conversations are back. Create-a-unit, inspired by FE7's tactician. Tends to be pretty broken unit. Marth still sucks. Was designed to introduce people to the series, but was never localized. Translation patch coming out soon-ish.

 

[Shepard]

God, FE main theme is amazing.

 

[Etrian Oddity]

Two years worth?

No kidding.

Text-heavy or not, when you have a system as starved as the 3DS is, you need to get your ass on getting the games out. Outsource to 8-4, Atlus, whatever.

Yep, Yusuke Kozaki fucking rules.

The dude did No More Heroes' art, too. He's fucking awesome.

 

[Femmeworth]

Yeah~~~!
Can't wait!
I really hope they localize female MU's personality to be a little less.. I don't even know. Some of the supports between her and the other characters made her seem so derpy/roll-eyes-moe it would hurt me to have to go through that. LOL
I will probably end up getting extra support convo DLCs and characters just because they come with extra maps and stuff... Tide my waiting for the next game..

And then.. and then... an FE4/5 remake will come soon! ;___;

And then a WiiU Fire Emblem!

Oh dear, maybe I don't want this.

 

[Uthred]

Is it just me or do the main characters feet look weird as fuck in the battle scenes? It looks like his standing on tiptoe/hovering

 

[Jintor]

Part of me wishes they still had that gorgeous sprite animation, but hey, it still looks rad

 

[StreetsAhead]

Is it just me or do the main characters feet look weird as fuck in the battle scenes? It looks like his standing on tiptoe/hovering

Pretty sure they don't have actual feet, they all end in points. It's a style you need to get used to, it took me some time.

 

[onilink88]

Oh dear, maybe I don't want this.

And miss out on the concentrated mass of hunkiness that is Chrom? You don't want that, do you?

 

[Freezie KO]

Can some of the more hardcore Fire Emblem fans rank their favorites? I've only played FE7 and I loved it, but I haven't played any of the others.

I've only played the localized games, but I'd rank:

Path of Radiance
Fire Emblem (GBA; aka FE7)
.
Sacred Stones (don't cheat and grind)
Radiant Dawn
.
.
.
.
Shadow Dragon

 

[Firemind]

Upper tier: Genealogy of War (FE4), Thracia 776 (FE5), Fire Emblem (FE7), Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn (9/10), New Mystery of the Emblem (FE12)

Lower tier: The rest.

Not very specific, I know . I think if I had to rank the upper tier it'd be 5>4>12>10>7>9 but it really depends on how I feel that particular day, heh.

FE6 is right up there in the upper tier. It did give us the wonderfully exaggerated sprite animations also found in FE7 after all!

 

[stupei]

Might be my most anticipated for 2013.

Maybe.

MAJOR GAME SPOILERS

Spoiler

Due to there being kids produced within each marriage, there are no same-sex couples

Short answer, no.

Nintendo doesn't care about gay people

Spoiler

or adopted children.