You absolutely need to play this game if you get the chance.
I've played PoR a few times, but I somehow always forget how awesome this game is. The story doesn't throw any punches, and its very refreshing to have the story focus on a character that isn't royalty (no, not even secretly).
The gameplay has improved a lot since it's GBA predecessors, and its a satisfying change from 2D to 3D. The animations are just a bit stiff, but everything else in this game is totally elevated. The character art is gorgeous, the music is memorable, and you'll be playing eager to see how the story concludes. Plenty of little mysteries as well, which give fun reveals later in the game. It's challenging at times like any good Fire Emblem game will be.
The character writing gets a special mention. It's really good. There's a lot of depth and brave writing choices (I mean that being, they weren't afraid to make mean characters. not everyone is bubbly and sweet). You really get the sense that these characters are doing everything they can to survive during this war.
If you choose one Fire Emblem game to pick up, I recommend this one. I recommend it even over my favorite titles. It's a good time, invoking, and engaging.
I've played PoR a few times, but I somehow always forget how awesome this game is. The story doesn't throw any punches, and its very refreshing to have the story focus on a character that isn't royalty (no, not even secretly).
The gameplay has improved a lot since it's GBA predecessors, and its a satisfying change from 2D to 3D. The animations are just a bit stiff, but everything else in this game is totally elevated. The character art is gorgeous, the music is memorable, and you'll be playing eager to see how the story concludes. Plenty of little mysteries as well, which give fun reveals later in the game. It's challenging at times like any good Fire Emblem game will be.
The character writing gets a special mention. It's really good. There's a lot of depth and brave writing choices (I mean that being, they weren't afraid to make mean characters. not everyone is bubbly and sweet). You really get the sense that these characters are doing everything they can to survive during this war.
If you choose one Fire Emblem game to pick up, I recommend this one. I recommend it even over my favorite titles. It's a good time, invoking, and engaging.