Fire Emblem: Awakening (3DS)

Could this be the "definitive" Nintendo game...

Game of the Day

Name: Fire Emblem: Awakening

Released: 2013

Developer(s): Intelligent Systems and Nintendo

Platform: Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo is no stranger to the RPG genre as will be shown in later weeks. But this contender for the definitive Nintendo game has gone above and beyond to create a truly innovative experience that even those who usually aren't into RPGs should find something to like about it. For the first time in the Fire Emblem franchise, you can choose the difficulty of the game and turn permanent deaths off if required (although part of the fun of the game is strategising to keep your characters alive thus turning it off means missing out on what makes Fire Emblem great) as well as the ability to create your own character to feature in the story. Visually, it is amazing and beautifully utilises the 3D capability to immerse the player into the world of Ylisse, the music is captivating but without a doubt what makes this game stand above other RPGs is the characterisation of the fighters that are so different but memorable that you can't help to want to see out each person's character arc. It's a must-have portable game.