Release Date: June 25, 2015
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is another game in the popular tactical jRPG series developed by Intelligent Systems. The plot has been divided into two paths: Hoshido in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, and Nohr in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest. In Conquest, we play as Corrin, a member of the Nohr faction. Exploration and battles on vast maps are the core elements of gameplay in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest.
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest for 3DS is another instalment of the popular tactical jRPG series that has been on the market ever since the 1990. It is the second Fire Emblem game (Fire Emblem: Awakening being the first) released on Nintendo 3DS. It was developed by Intelligent Systems, a studio owned by Nintendo.
The game’s story has been divided into two paths: Hoshido and Nohr factions, each of them being available in a different edition of the game (Nohr in Conquest and Hoshiso in Birthright). In both cases, we play as Corrin (name, gender, and appearance of the character can be changed at the beginning of the game) and, depending on the version, we begin our journey as a member of one of the aforementioned factions.
In Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, gameplay is more complex than in Birthright, but the game lacks the Challenge Maps. Of course, the core rules of gameplay remain almost the same as in Fire Emblem: Awakening: we explore the new locations and fight in turn-based encounters on vast maps. Intelligent Systems also created an additional task for the players – to start a revolution in the kingdom of Nohr. During their adventures, players must do various missions, such as defending their bases or breaching the enemy lines. According to the developers, Conquest should be played by more advanced players.
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is a stand-alone game that presents its plot and characters in detail. However, if players would like to know the story of the opposing faction, with the same protagonists as in Conquest, they can buy the Birthright edition for a lower price.
Platforms:
Nintendo 3DS
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Age restrictions: none
Game Ratings for Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest Video Game.
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Adam Beck
There's nothing that gets your blood boiling and your heart racing like a hardcore strategy-RPG with perma-death, and Fire Emblem Fates fits that mold to a T.
Shacknews: 9 / 10 by Steve Watts
Fire Emblem Fates exemplifies the best way to approach a sequel. It maintains and iterates on Awakening's best qualities, while also introducing new systems that have a profound impact alongside a richer and more poignant story. It's more than just a worthwhile successor to a recent hit. Taken as a whole, it's the best Fire Emblem to date.
IGN: 9.5 / 10 by Jose Otero
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is a rewarding and deep turn-based tactical game with a grand story and characters I liked enough that losing them in combat really stings. The intense difficulty is squarely aimed at veteran Fire Emblem players, and its satisfying campaign is full of variety and challenge. And even though a win or loss can down to sheer luck, I walked away either satisfied or eager to give it another shot.
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