We’re just a month away from the arrival of Fire Emblem Awakening, the next chapter in one of Intelligent Systems most beloved franchises. I had the chance to spend some time with the game earlier this week, and while it’s clear I only scratched the surface of what the new adventure has to offer, the scope and polish I witnessed has me champing at the bit to get my hands on the full game.
Here’s why…
Awakening starts with a bang – and by a bang, I mean a battle and a mystery. You play as a customized avatar who acts as Lord Chrom’s right-hand man. Lord Chrom is one of the kingdom of Ylisse’s shining heroes and the leader of the Shepherds, a group of soldiers sworn to protect the land from their Plegian neighbors. We start off with a gloriously animated cutscene, featuring some beautiful, anime-inspired artwork, the same you’ll be treated to during the battle animations and character interactions. In this cutscene I caught a glimpse of whom I can only presume is the game’s main baddie, Validar, as well as a powerful a bit of magic, which left my avatar somehow altered… and mostly amnesiac.
Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Video Games