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"boku no awakening" is not the japanese title
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{{nihongo|'''''Fire Emblem: Awakening'''''|ファイアーエムブレム覚醒|Boku no Awakening}} is a [[tactical role-playing]] video game developed by [[Intelligent Systems]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name="ascomzi6">{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comzi6/3ds_dates/|title=Nintendo Shares New 3DS Release Dates|accessdate=December 26, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|year=2011|author=Gantayat, Anoop}}</ref> It is the eleventh original game in the ''[[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem]]'' series, and the first Nintendo developed 3DS title to utilize paid [[downloadable content]].<ref name="paiddlc">{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comzi0/3ds_paid_dlc_fire_emblem/|title=Nikkei reports 3DS paid DLC|accessdate=December 27, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|year=2011|author=Gantayat, Anoop}}</ref> The game was released on April 19, 2012 in Japan, and is scheduled for release on February 4, 2013 in North America, available both at retail and digitally through Nintendo's [[Nintendo eShop|eShop]].
{{nihongo|'''''Fire Emblem: Awakening'''''|ファイアーエムブレム覚醒|Faiā Emuburemu Kakusei}} is a [[tactical role-playing]] video game developed by [[Intelligent Systems]] and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name="ascomzi6">{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comzi6/3ds_dates/|title=Nintendo Shares New 3DS Release Dates|accessdate=December 26, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|year=2011|author=Gantayat, Anoop}}</ref> It is the eleventh original game in the ''[[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem]]'' series, and the first Nintendo developed 3DS title to utilize paid [[downloadable content]].<ref name="paiddlc">{{cite web|url=http://andriasang.com/comzi0/3ds_paid_dlc_fire_emblem/|title=Nikkei reports 3DS paid DLC|accessdate=December 27, 2011|publisher=Andriasang|year=2011|author=Gantayat, Anoop}}</ref> The game was released on April 19, 2012 in Japan, and is scheduled for release on February 4, 2013 in North America, available both at retail and digitally through Nintendo's [[Nintendo eShop|eShop]].


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==

Revision as of 08:03, 22 January 2013

Fire Emblem: Awakening
File:Fire Emblem Awakening English box art.jpg
North American box art
Developer(s)Intelligent Systems, Red Entertainment[2]
Publisher(s)Nintendo
SeriesFire Emblem
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
Genre(s)Strategy RPG
Mode(s)Single player, Multiplayer

Fire Emblem: Awakening (ファイアーエムブレム覚醒, Faiā Emuburemu Kakusei) is a tactical role-playing video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS.[3] It is the eleventh original game in the Fire Emblem series, and the first Nintendo developed 3DS title to utilize paid downloadable content.[4] The game was released on April 19, 2012 in Japan, and is scheduled for release on February 4, 2013 in North America, available both at retail and digitally through Nintendo's eShop.

Gameplay

The basic premise of the game remains the same as previous entries in the series, but also has gameplay mechanics that are either new or used sparingly in past games. The game still plays as a turn based tactical role playing game, where the player must move their characters within a grid. The game involves moving characters into positions in order to attack the opposing enemy side, or defend against their attacks. Characters possess a certain number of health points; when attacked, they are subtracted, and when all health points are exhausted, the character is defeated. Battles are typically won by attacking the opposing side until all characters have lost all of their health points, before the same happens to the other side.

While the basic flow of the game remains, many new features, or features rarely present in the series, also have been added to the game.[5] The "Avatar" system, originating from Fire Emblem: Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū returns in greater detail, allowing the player to create and customize their own playable character.[6]

Similar to Fire Emblem: Gaiden and Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, in between battles, the player may also directly move a character through a traversable overworld map, in order to converse with non playable characters or buy items to be used as an aid in battles.[7]

The game also contains a class/job system, where different classes possess different Skills, strengths,and weaknesses, with the player having the ability to change character's classes as well.[6] There are over 40 classes available in the game.[6] Characters can have five Skills at one time, with surplus Skills held in the character's Skill bank.[8] The game features a new option to perform a Dual Strike attack with a supporting character.

Characters, while battling together, have the ability to develop emotional ties to one another.[6] Similar to Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu some characters are even able to pair up and have children. The player-created Avatar is able to pair up and marry any opposite gendered character, and children are eventually able to be used in battle as well.[9]

The player also has the choice of several difficulty levels while playing the game, including "normal", "hard", and even harder modes "lunatic" and "lunatic plus".[10] Additionally, separate from the difficulty levels, there are "classic" and "casual" modes; "classic" mode involves the permadeath feature the series is known for, where characters, once dead, can never be revived, while the "casual" mode features character automatically reviving post-battle.[11]

Additionally, if two players interact with each other through StreetPass, their "Avatar" party will appear in each other's worlds. Players then can buy items from the party or recruit the leader either by paying or battling the team; battling increases the player's renown which is also shown to other players via StreetPass. A local multiplayer mode known as "Dual Tag" allows players to pair up to fight enemies to earn renown and items.[12][13]

Downloadable content

In addition to the main game, Nintendo decided to release extra downloadable content for the game, which includes playable characters from past Fire Emblem. In Japan, the first release was Marth which was initially distributed for free until May 31, 2012 when it became a paid download in Japan. Other characters include Roy from Fire Emblem: Fūin no Tsurugi, Leif from Fire Emblem: Thracia 776,[14] Alm and Celica[15] from Fire Emblem: Gaiden, Micaiah from Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn,[16] Ike and Elincia from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Seliph from Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu, Ephraim and Eirika from Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones,[17] Lyn from Fire Emblem,[18] Est, Catria, Palla from Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi, and Katarina from Fire Emblem: Shin Monshō no Nazo: Hikari to Kage no Eiyū.[19][20][21]

Nintendo has confirmed that the downloadable content will be coming to other regions as well, although it hasn't been detailed as to if it would be identical to the Japanese counterparts.[22]

Plot

The story focuses on the trials of Chrom, the prince of the Halidom of Ylisse, and his companions during a turbulent era. When the neighbouring nation of Plegia starts acting suspiciously, Chrom commands his band of soldiers--the Shepherds--to keep his country at peace. Soon, he encounters an unholy force plaguing the lands and a masked swordsman claiming to be Marth, the Hero-King of legend.[23]

Development

The game was announced at Nintendo's 3DS press conference ahead of the 2011 Tokyo Game Show. Nintendo held this press conference on September 12, 2011.[24] On June 6, 2012, directly after a Nintendo 3DS software showcase at E3 2012, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the game would be coming to North America under the title Fire Emblem: Awakening.[25] The game's downloadable content has been confirmed for release as well.[22] A free demo version was released on the 3DS eShop in North America on the week of January 17, 2013.[26]

Reception and sales

The game's Japanese release sold well, with it being the fastest selling entry in the series.[27] The game sold 242,600 units in its first week of sales in Japan,[27] selling 81.63% of its original shipment, although the sales count doesn't include the Fire Emblem: Awakening 3DS bundle, according to Media Create.[28] Nintendo's promotion of the title, and the game's new art style and mechanics were cited as reasons for the higher sales by Media Create.[28] Additionally, in September 2012, six months after its Japanese release, Nintendo reported that 1.2 million units of downloadable content had been sold, bringing in an additional 380 million yen (about $4.8 million).[29]

Famitsu awarded the game a score of 36/40 (9/9/9/9).[30]

References

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  3. ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2011). "Nintendo Shares New 3DS Release Dates". Andriasang. Retrieved December 26, 2011.
  4. ^ Gantayat, Anoop (2011). "Nikkei reports 3DS paid DLC". Andriasang. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
  5. ^ Pedro Hernandez (December 26, 2011). "Nintendo Direct: Fire Emblem 3DS Name, Release Date Revealed - News". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2011-12-27.
  6. ^ a b c d By Ishaan . March 22, 2012 . 12:00pm (2012-03-22). "A Look At Fire Emblem: Awakening's Dual System And Class Change Features". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ By NGamer Staff for CVG UK (2012-04-01). "3DS Preview: Fire Emblem: Awakening: Swords, stats, and the daddy of portable strategy Gameplay Preview". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
  8. ^ Aveyn Knight (February 10, 2012). "Fire Emblem Awakening Information". Serenes Forest. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
  9. ^ By Spencer . April 4, 2012 . 12:23am (2012-04-04). "What Do Fire Emblem: Awakening And Phantasy Star III Have In Common?". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  11. ^ http://m.gamespot.com/fire-emblem-awakening/previews/fire-emblem-awakening-aims-to-keep-the-series-flames-burning-6402332/
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  13. ^ Corriea, Alexa Ray (2013-01-10). "Fire Emblem: Awakening downloadable content, SpotPass functionality detailed for North American release". Polygon. Retrieved 2013-01-18.
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  22. ^ a b By Ishaan . October 25, 2012 . 7:36am (2012-10-25). "Fire Emblem: Awakening English Trailer And Screenshots Are Here". Siliconera.com. Retrieved 2013-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  29. ^ By Ishaan . September 22, 2012 . 12:00pm (2012-09-22). "Fire Emblem: Awakening DLC Sales In Japan Are Doing Well". Siliconera. Retrieved 2013-01-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  30. ^ "International Videogame News". The Magic Box. 2012-04-08. Retrieved 2013-01-03.
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