TheReviewMan9852
2023
A remake of one of the best games on the GameCube and the many other consoles it was ported to. Its gameplay improves on many areas of the original such as better movement and less frustrating segments such as the Island. The story ranges from great to lacking. Ada, one of the original game’s best characters is ruined by a dull performance and overall lack of good appearances while Luis, a charming yet small character in the original, is expanded on greatly while keeping the charm of the character.
A sequel to one of the most recent generation defining games. It lacks a bit of the overwhelming force the original had when introducing the world since we already have seen it, but it improves vastly on the dungeons and bosses. The weapon merge system fixes the gigantic issue with BOTW1 and encourages player creativity, which is the game’s biggest strength. Story wise, it has more to it than BOTW1 but offers a bit of a disappointing end.
Possibly the best story of modern FE alongside Three Houses. One of the most impressive 3DS titles visually and having every character conversation voiced was a first for the series and it adds even more emotion to the stories of characters. Unfortunately, the gameplay of later maps and some enemy units begin to suck the fun out of the game. Slow poisonous swamp levels and enemies that teleport to the player and one shot their units are not fun to fight and the start of the game is a bit slow before you get a full team. You do feel like you are truly building an army in this and it is very satisfying to show up to the final few levels with a massive amount of units you trained.
Still the best map design in the series and great characters, although the main story lacks a solid villain. The gameplay is the perfect blend of challenge without being too frustrating for most of the maps. It pushes the player to try new characters and combos. The story here offers a more interesting take than Birthright, it’s sister game, but still falls apart in some areas, mainly towards the end.
A game so beloved that it saved the franchise internationally. The sheer number of characters with different visuals and personalities despite being on the 3DS and the first of its series to do so is impressive. The story is above average with some good villains, character depth, and moments that other titles lack at times. Its only real flaws are a weak final villain and quite a few story choices that are asked but don’t truly matter except the final one.
Very weak main story with only 1-2 memorable moments and lacks any real fun in terms of challenge or experimenting with different characters. Good for very casual players who just want a game to breeze through and relax, but the story isn’t very enjoyable or in depth.
2023
A very middling game. Amazing gameplay, decent characters, and an improved on main base from Three Houses by simplifying and shrinking. The story starts weak with a decent middle but overall lacking end. Another good entry point into the series when it comes to gameplay but expect a below average story and little to no replay value as this is a single route game.
Genuinely amazing title and a perfect entry point into the series. Highly repayable and customizable. Three full routes with completely different ends and usable characters. A bit weak in the overall map design for combat with no major standouts and some routes feel a bit rushed, but overall quality and quantity are for the most part well balanced. The main base where you will spend most of your time is a bit too big at times and can be tedious on repeat playthroughs to go through.