Testseek.co.uk have collected 37 expert reviews of the Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia.
May 2017
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The editors liked
Robust storytelling with sharp characterisation
Formula tweaks give it a different rhythm
Not better
But different
Has the same moreish tactical core
Plenty of challenging battles to take on that require players to make good use of the characters and their abilities
A Fire Emblem title for anyone who may have felt intimated by harsh features typically associated with the franchises
Grounded story th
The editors didn't like
Arguably the series' weakest map designs
Clearly a lower-budget production
Fewer opportunities for heroes to bond with one another
Somewhat confusing how some features are accessed
Having to face random enemies that appear on the map can feel repetitive
Plenty of challenging battles to take on that require players to make good use of the characters and their abilities, A Fire Emblem title for anyone who may have felt intimated by harsh features typically associated with the franchises, Grounded story th
Somewhat confusing how some features are accessed, Having to face random enemies that appear on the map can feel repetitive,
Published: 2017-05-18, Author: Martin , review by: eurogamer.net
Abstract: An unexpected pleasure in recent years has been the resurgence of Fire Emblem in the west, Intelligent Systems' fantasy tactical RPG making the unlikely crossover from exquisite curio to Nintendo staple. This 3DS offering, coming late in the handheld's li...
Published: 2017-05-16, Author: Chris , review by: gamesradar.com
Robust storytelling with sharp characterisation, Formula tweaks give it a different rhythm; not better, but different, Has the same moreish tactical core
Arguably the series' weakest map designs, Clearly a lower-budget production, Fewer opportunities for heroes to bond with one another
Far from the quick-and-dirty update it might have been, Shadows of Valentia is no Awakening, but an enlightening and worthwhile history lesson...
Abstract: As we enter the halfway point of 2017, those of us in the North American gaming world find ourselves with Nintendo's Fire Emblem series for a longer period of time than when we were infamously without it. Fire Emblem came to the Game Boy Advance in 2004...
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is a worthy entry to the series and a great way to hold you over until Fire Emblem comes out on the Switch, despite some questionable DLC policies...
Using the Turn Wheel mechanic to redo botched turns, Relatively simple but enjoyable combat, Auto-battle is actually worth using, Good use of voice acting
Lack of depth and complexity compared to previous FE titles, Dungeons are short and uninteresting, A lame, uninspired story
Published: 2017-05-17, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Fully voiced, 3D dungeon exploration is a great addition, Great cast of characters
Maps and enemies can become repetitive
This might be the most well-rounded and best Fire Emblem game on 3DS. It's a good enough reason to put the Switch down and dust off Nintendo's dual screen wonder...
Challenging strategy gameplay will make you savor your hardearned victories, New Turnwheel function lets you be more experimental in combat, A fine balance between dialogue and gameplay creates characters who are likeable but not overly chatty, Dungeon an
Published: 2017-05-16, Author: Chris , review by: destructoid.com
Solid and definitely has an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun. How we score: The Destructoid Reviews Guide...
