The franchise’s Nintendo Switch debut is the best-selling game in the series. Thanks to the combination of stellar turn-based strategy gameplay and social interaction with well-written characters, Fire Emblem appeared poised to become one of Nintendo’s tentpole franchises.
Fire Emblem Engage, the newest entry in the series, represents a return to basics. The “triangle weapon” system in past games is known for makes a return.
Fire Emblem Engage continues a frustrating trend with recent Nintendo games: one step forward, two steps back. Engage falls victim to genre tropes and a scaling back of expansive features.
ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS, ENGAGE!
This is the Fire Emblem you know and love, back and better than ever. There’s a beautiful balance between the tried and true formula of old alongside new ideas and innovations.
The world around Chai thrums and pulses to the beat. Lights flash, pistons pump, and doors open, all to the soundtrack’s beat. Chai runs to the beat. His idle animation sees him bop on the spot to the beat and snap his fingers.
GHOSTS OF FIRE EMBLEM PAST
Characters can channel the energy of past Fire Emblem protagonists. For lack of a better term, this allows you to go Super Saiyan. As a result, you can perform powerful attacks and other beneficial abilities.
Given the design of each battlefield, you’ll need to use everything at your disposal, especially if you’re playing in classic mode, where a character’s death is permanent.