Fire Emblem Warriors Review [Minor Spoilers]

megaalatreon Full Reviews Game Reviews December 31, 2017 | 0

Graphics and Animation

It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the best looking Fire Emblem game to date, all the character models look incredibly polished for a Switch game, and the particle effects do a great job of creating a spectacle out of each sword slash, spell thrown, etc. The game runs smoothly at a default setting of 1080p, 30fps. However, the game also has a “performance” mode option, increasing the frame rate up to 60fps, at the cost of downgrading the graphics to 720p and a reduced draw distance. This mode is especially recommended for two-player mode, as the game can get quite choppy once enemies start flooding the screen. I personally did not experience the game on the new Nintendo 3DS, but from the footage I have seen, its graphics pales in comparison to the Switch version. Still, it looks great for a 3DS title, and I’m certainly grateful that Koei Tecmo provided another option for any potential buyers who still don’t own a Switch.

Ah, I finally make my entrance Alatoren! How do I look? Stunning, aren’t I?

Oh hi Mr. Evil Dragon, how’s it going Mr. Evil Dragon?

Hey! I have a name you know!?

I’m just joking Velerazark, nice textures you got though Mr. Evil Dragon!

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I’d also like to address the English dub for this game here. While I’m sure some people didn’t mind the quality of the dub for this game, some probably might even like the english dub! I personally could not stand it all however. I don’t know who approved of these voices, but the dub got laughably bad at times, both with its delivery and the lip syncing with the cutscenes. While I certainly didn’t expect them to be on the same quality as Shadows of Valentia, it still was absolutely dreadful to listen to, and I quickly switched to the japanese dub when I got the chance.

Music

As in all Warriors games, the game’s soundtrack features mainly remixed versions of famous soundtracks from various Fire Emblem games, though what’s unique about the soundtrack is in its blend of the bombastic, epic sounds from Fire Emblem games with the heavy rock-based sounds found in Dynasty Warriors’ games. This all results in a soundtrack that is incredibly more diverse than your typical Warriors games, and they do their job very well, setting the tone for the player to slay thousands upon thousands of grunts with extreme ease, and feeling like a total badass while doing so. There’s also a number of original pieces thrown into the mix, and they’re also quite frankly really good. There’s just enough variety to the score, and I certainly never got bored of listening to the music as I dived into another battle for the 100th time.

Conclusion (TL;DR)

If you’re a Warriors fan, you should get this game.

If you’re a Fire Emblem fan, you should get this game, unless you really hate the characters chosen for this game.

If you’re neither of them, you should consider checking out the game if you’re a fan of hack and slash games with a heavy emphasis on strategy. While there is always going to be a heavy stigma towards Warriors-style games for how repetitive they can be, Koei Tecmo has shown time and time again that this type of game works, and almost all the games they have developed up to this point have had a consistent amount of quality and effort put into them. Some of the controversy from its fans are understandable, and while there is nothing remarkable about story mode, the rest of the game more than makes up for it with its addictive gameplay, incredible graphics, and an epic soundtrack that will make you come back for more after your play session is over.

Author’s Note

Here’s the answer to the interviewer’s question back in the beginning of this review