5 stars (Anyone who hates this game, hasn't played it.) - This game rocks!!!
There are so many awesome things, but lets start with characters. There are like 30+ different characters you can earn and unlock. One cool thing is that each character joining is different. Some only join if Ike (the main character) talks to them, some only join if you have someone of the same type to talk to them (mage, archer, knight, etc), or, some just join you after the chapter (level). Each character is different. Some have really good armor, others have awesome attack power some can't be hit, others land critical strikes 70% of the time, etc. In "Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones." you got certain talismans that could upgrade characters but by the end you'd only have half your group upgraded. Not here. This time they evolve right after level 20.
The graphics are b-e-au-tiful. The characters are very detailed. Every wrinkle, every frown, every scar is shown. As my mom said "oh my gosh... that sky is so beautiful. *gasp* wow" So yea... i guess the enviornmental graphics are pretty good too. The map designs are very unique and interesting. A couple of fields are wide open, no hiding, no cover, just an all out dog fight. Some maps have rooms or rocks a character can hide in or by. Other maps are very complex and have narrow paths, many obsticals and few doorways. (Perfect for rangers, not so good for knights...)
Last thing is the story. Now, i can't give an accurate telling of this story, due to the fact that i'm approximatly only half-way through it. But so far Ike joins his father's buisness- being a mercenary. So Ike and about 5 other mercenaries set off to random spots and assist thoughs who call. Later Ike's father meets up with a mysterious black knight who talks to him as if he knows him. Ike's father does know him, but won't tell us who it is. Also, later in the story, it appears another character was hiding in the woods while Ike's father battled the Black knight. These events lead into Ike escorting a princess to help her stop a war from breaking out in the land.
All in all this game is awesome, if you get the chance to play it take it!!!
5 stars (Another Great Fire Emblem Game) - When the first Fire Emblem game came out in the US, I was thrilled. I loved the characters from Super Smash Brothers Melee and wanted it very bad. I got the game and played it an entire summer non-stop. All the plot twists, the character development, the leveling system, it waqs just all so simple to play and yet complex to win. You actually ha to have a plan going into each level. When The Sacred Stones was announced, I waited until the day it came out and got it. I did the same with Path of Radience.
First of all, if you enjoyed the previous titles you will absolutly love this one. It has stunning graphics, hours and hours of gameplay, and cool characters. Finally a lord is cool AND strong!!! While the plot is straight forward as of level 8, it still makes you want to know what happens next. The game also has several cool anime clips that are very well done.
Here are the Pros and Cons:
Pros:
+Amazing Graphics
+50 Hours of Gameplay
+A good Lord for once!
+New classes(Animal races!)
+Interesting Characters
Cons:
-They took away choosing classes!
-Plot develops later
-Annoying Music while attacking
-Missing FE theme
5 stars (the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) - in this game other than the fighting style the animated cut scenes have the best graphics. If your a fire emblem fan you
must buy this or just trying something new rent the game at
blockbuster or at gamefly.com |
