Following the success of Fire Emblem: Awakening and then Fire Emblem Fates, Nintendo will be hoping that Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia can continue the positive momentum in May. It provides a nice spin on the recent entries - as a remaster / reimagining of the Famicom title Fire Emblem Gaiden it takes quite a different approach to its 3DS predecessors.
We recently shared an overview by Nintendo of America, but the big N's Japanese YouTube has posted an even longer video showcasing the game. Naturally it's all in Japanese, but it gives us a nice look at the game.
There's also an amiibo trailer; it's worth noting that older Fire Emblem amiibo will summon heroes in the game.
Are you planning to pick this up in May?
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Still not a fan of the world map traveling gameplay and the map design looks the same as the original Gaiden (That is, not good)
Still, I am pretty hyped, the game looks and sounds great at the very least.
Already pre-ordered the Special Edition =D
Eh...
Basically this game looks like Super Robot Wars or any kind of that.
Traditional Strategy games with 3D Cinematic Action for executive moves, Visual Novel style for conversations, Animesque style drawing, Some overacting voices for Japan version, Moe girls as usual, etc.
Hm.... not interested with those ideas.
Me too. I was so lucky to have found an independent store that had one copy of Fates left in stock. I didn't want a repeat of that experience. I'm particularly looking forward to the soundtrack. I'm not terribly excited about the game itself yet as I still haven't gotten around to completing Fates: Revelation, and it feels just a little too soon for a new instalment. No complaints though. It's great to see the Fire Emblem franchise finally getting the recognition it deserves. Keep 'em coming.
Yikes. I'm still a ways off completing Fates and now I'm playing BotW as well. There's not enough hours in the day. 😳
Everything looks great besides the maps; unlike some people, one negative isn't enough to drown out my hype.
Was a bit worried after missing ShopTo's preorders for the LE but both Amazon and GAME are now live. Orders in and done.
Tempted once again like with Fates' to go through with both orders and then sell the other to someone who I know will not scalp it.
2:20 Gotta love those dancing zombies, glad they decided to keep them from the original gaiden.
@Expa0 Really? The world map exploration looks like a really good addition to the game and is exactly what I want in a Fire Emblem game.
@abbyhitter
I just prefer the standard chapter to chapter progression with no fluff in between. All of my favorite entries in the series are like that.
I've been trying to beat Gaiden before this comes out and I've been enjoying it. There are some maps I haven't liked, but most haven't bothered me much.
Catching a glimpse of the new design for Catria was the best moment of that overview.
The classics are where it's at.
I'm definitely interested in this one due to the uniqueness of it. It'll be a while before I get to it, though; I still haven't played Fates.
2017 is going to make me sell a kidney. Thank goodness there is a bus stop near my job.
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