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Fire Emblem: Fates’ branching paths help it escape Awakening’s shadow

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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  • 5 min

Fire Emblem was always a series I liked but didn’t love until Fire Emblem: Awakening came out in 2013.

It quickly became my favorite game on the 3DS thanks to its memorable characters, snazzy production values, and rewarding turn-based systems. Now, Nintendo and developer Intelligent Systems has to follow that breakout hit with Fire Emblem Fates, and it’s trying to outdo Awakening by bombarding players with content.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.