20 hours in, I cannot believe the scale, complexity, and ambition of Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is massive. If you're coming to Intelligent Systems' Switch 2 RPG after playing even Three Houses or Engage, you're going to be shocked by the scale of it. Within the first 10 hours of the game, you are given choices that show you just how broad the scope of the game is. As you play, more avenues open up before you in concertina, a bafflingly complex bloom of…
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is an incredibly expansive and ambitious RPG, as revealed in the first 20 hours of gameplay. Upon starting the game, players are faced with numerous choices that showcase the vast scope of the game. The game features four main protagonists - Theodora, Dietrech, Cai, and Leda - each with their own unique story and abilities. The game world is rich with lore and intricate storylines that require thorough exploration.
The combat system remains turn-based and grid-restricted, but with added depth, including special skills for certain units, combinations of offensive weapons and utility skills, and unique abilities for each protagonist. This creates a risk/reward dynamic, as using special abilities costs HP and can lead to unit deaths. The enemy AI also appears to be more cunning and aggressive, targeting weaker units and using critical hits effectively.
The game world is filled with NPC interactions, side missions, training opportunities, and a variety of activities that add to the overall experience. The animation and attack systems have been updated to better accommodate the game's diverse units and weapons, resulting in visually impressive skirmishes. However, the critical hit animations could be more impactful.
Overall, Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave offers a staggering amount of content and depth, providing players with a fully fleshed-out fantasy world to explore and engage with. The sheer scale and complexity of the game make it a must-play for Fire Emblem fans and newcomers alike.
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