Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates, Fire Emblem If: White Kingdom
Release Date: June 25, 2015
RPG, fantasy, turn-based, tactical, jRPG, Nintendo exclusive, singleplayer
Another entry in the tactical jRPG series that has been developed since 1990, as well as the second game for the Nintendo 3DS console to be made by Intelligent System. Its story is divided into two paths: Hoshido and Nohr, each available in one version – Birthright and Conquest. Both let us play in a fantasy world as Corrin (default name of the main hero or heroine) a member of one of the titular factions.
Videos and Screens
[2:57] Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright launch trailer
[0:53] Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright Invisible Kingdom
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright Description
Fire Emblems Fate: Birthright for 3DS is another entry in a popular series of tactical jRPG games established in 1990. It is also the second title of the franchise to appear on 3DS handheld, after Fire Emblem: Awakening (2012). It has been developed by Intelligent System studio, owned by Nintendo company.
Plot
The story of the game is divided into two paths – Hoshido and Nohr, each available in one version of the game (Birthright and Conquest respectively). Both let players take control of Corrin (default name of main character, but it can be changed along with look and gender), who – depending on the version – will side with one of factions, which is Hoshido in case of Birthright.
Game mechanics
Gameplay in Fire Emblems Fate: Birthright for 3DS follows what we could see in Fire Emblem: Awakening, focusing on exploration locations and fighting in turn-based battles against Nohr’s warriors on vast maps. There is also character development system, obviously linked to experience points we gather during journey. What sets apart this version from Conquest is more accessible gameplay, as we can take on Challenge Maps to earn experience and money – an option that is unavailable in the second edition.
Miscellaneous
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright is a full-scale game, with a detailed plot and characters. However, if players want to side with other faction and learn a somewhat different story (though with the same characters), they can buy Conquest as add-on with a discount.
Last updated on December 30, 2016
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright Summary
Game Series: Fire Emblem
Platforms:
Nintendo 3DS
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Age restrictions: none
Game Expansions for Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
Expansion
RPG
July 9, 2015
Add-on for the twin edition of Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, which requires one of those titles. It has been developed by Intelligent Games studio and lets us explore a new story line. The main character doesn’t work with Nohr or sides with Hoshido, instead working on his own to discover the truth behind the conflict of those factions. Compared to the base games, Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation doesn’t stray out too far gameplay wise, with the most notable novelty being My Castle – a special location where we can interact with our allies. As we form bonds with our friends, they are willing to offer more effective cooperation during fights. Interestingly, we can also meet other players there and fight against their armies through the Street Pass function. Add-on also offers Amiibo support, which gives us access to four characters: Robin, Ike, Lucina and Martha.