Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (2017)
A remake of the second entry in the series, Fire Emblem Gaiden.
First released
Apr 20, 2017
Franchises
Fire Emblem
Developed by
Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd., 8-4, Ltd.
Published by
Nintendo
Platforms
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS eShop
Genres
Strategy, Role-Playing
Themes
Fantasy
Rating
ESRB: T, PEGI: 12+, CERO: B
Releases
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia United States
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia United Kingdom
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Mōhitori no Eiyū-ō Japan
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Mōhitori no Eiyū-ō (Limited Edition) Japan
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Mōhitori no Eiyū-ō (Valentia Complete) Japan
- 3DS - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Limited Edition United States
- 3DSE - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia United States
- 3DSE - Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia United Kingdom
Community reviews
Echoes is a great remake of the 2nd Fire Emblem game
Game: Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia
Genre: Strategy RPG
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Year of Release: 2017
Length of Playthrough: 45 Hours
Total Score: 90/100
Value Score: 9.0/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 9/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 9/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+Good Story and character interaction
+Choice of casual mode for beginners of the series and hardcore mode for veteran players
+Ending can be changed depending on who you recruited or survived till the end of story
+Remake of the 2nd Fire Emblem game - additional characters added to storyline, visual improvements and a lot of voice acting
Cons
-Additional characters and classes tied to DLC which is also expensive and never reduce in price
-Street Pass requirement needed to access some background story scenes and to get items
-None of the QoL improvements from Awakening are included
Genre: Strategy RPG
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
Year of Release: 2017
Length of Playthrough: 45 Hours
Total Score: 90/100
Value Score: 9.0/10
• Story: 9/10
• Characters: 9/10
• GamePlay: 9/10
• Graphics: 8/10
• Sound: 10/10
• Music: 8/10
• Length: 9/10
• Replay Value: 8/10
• Player Value: 10/10
Pros
+Good Story and character interaction
+Choice of casual mode for beginners of the series and hardcore mode for veteran players
+Ending can be changed depending on who you recruited or survived till the end of story
+Remake of the 2nd Fire Emblem game - additional characters added to storyline, visual improvements and a lot of voice acting
Cons
-Additional characters and classes tied to DLC which is also expensive and never reduce in price
-Street Pass requirement needed to access some background story scenes and to get items
-None of the QoL improvements from Awakening are included