It isn’t terrible to play or anything, it’s just that the story itself is really…bad. Really, it’s only the Story Mode where things falter. Of particular highlight are the cavalry units, who can simply plow through entire armies with their loyal steeds (the bulky frame of Frederick produces the most hilarious results true to his Awakening fame, it’s as if he’s not even trying). Yes, it’s also disappointing how certain classes are homogenized (for instance, all three Pegasus Knights - Caeda, Hinoka and Cordelia - play the same barring different specials/stats), but that’s forgotten in the face of Lyn’s flashy swordplay, the adorable axe whirlwinds of Lissa and the nimble arrow-batics of Takumi and Sakura. It’s all enough to make it feel like Fire Emblem, and on that front, fans can hardly ask for anything more.Īnd say what you will about the roster: Koei-Tecmo nailed on making the characters themselves fun to play. First and foremost, Fire Emblem does make a perfect match for Dynasty Warriors: the weapon triangle (swords beat axes, lances beat swords, and axes beat lances) is the key for winning battles, mini-maps are often consulted to guide CPU units around, each map must be carefully evaluated pre-battle before selecting units, supports are forged between characters to unlock humorous conversations, the nasal whine of original male lead Rowan and staves remain lifesavers, and leveling up leaves you at the mercy of the stat RNG. Put your expectations aside, however, and you’ll find Fire Emblem Warriors is still a solid entry in Koei-Tecmo’s hack-and-slash series. With the previous Nintendo collaboration - the Zelda-themed Hyrule Warriors - being lauded by many as the best Warriors game yet, it can certainly be a little disappointing that this dream crossover isn’t everything fans wanted. Does it live up to the long-awaited expectations?įire Emblem Warriors has been a long-time pipe dream for fans of Nintendo’s beloved strategy series, so to witness Koei-Tecmo finally deliver this perfect crossover marriage a dream…or is it? Truth be told, there’s been an air of pessimism surrounding the game’s release, what with it only focusing on three entries ( Shadow Dragon, Awakening and Fates) alongside a dash of two others ( Blazing Sword and Gaiden/ Echoes).

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