On July 26th, the new Fire Emblem game that thousands of Fire Emblem fans are looking forward to, Weathering Snow Moon will be released simultaneously in three versions. The Hong Kong version is the lowest-priced launch region, priced at 429 Hong Kong dollars, approximately 377 RMB. It has been with us since childhood. How classic is a historical game that we have grown up with together? Let us look back at the happy times of our childhood. (laugh)
1990 Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light FC sales 329,787
The first work in the Fire Emblem series, "Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light" created the SRPG game type, using RPG plot narrative to add SLG gameplay, and designing corresponding avatars for each character. In terms of the system, it created rules such as the job transfer system, persuading companions, and limits on the number of weapon uses. If Diablo created a new ARPG game type, then Fire Emblem created the SRPG game type.
Nintendo is very satisfied with the sales volume of 330,000, but its popularity in China is low. In addition, the price of cassettes was also very high in China at that time. The Japanese version cost 6,000 yen, which is equivalent to nearly 400 yuan in RMB (one month’s salary in the 1990s). ), and there was no online shopping back then, so not many people could truly experience the charm of the first-generation game back then.
1992 Fire Emblem Gaiden FC sales 324,699
The sales volume of Gaiden in Japan is slightly worse than that of its predecessor. The weapons, magic and other systems have been greatly simplified. A large number of RPG elements such as free movement on the large map and exploration in the maze have been added. Enemy strongholds will also actively launch attacks on players. You can Seen as a relatively heterogeneous work in the series, many designs in the system were later abandoned and no longer used.
It really brings back the memories of a generation, the countless nights spent slaying the villagers. The domestic Chinese version is called Sophia's Resurrection. This game was very popular at the time. The three-stage job transfer design made players excited every time. The final looks of G Knight, Demon Warrior and other professions are unforgettable. Villagers Infinite job transfer between the Demon Warrior (BUG?), and pressing the Select button + Start button + A at the same time. You can choose "EASY" or "NORMAL". In simple mode, you can get double experience points by defeating enemies. At the same time, by defeating some special enemies in battle, you can have a chance to get some hidden special treasures, such as meteors, moonlight and other weapons. These are the things that students enjoy when passing cassettes to each other. Fun topic.
1994 Mystery of Heraldry sfc sales 776,338
It was Nintendo's first game after switching to the SFC platform. Due to the decline in sales of side stories, the system of Mystery of the Emblem still used the settings of the first generation. The protagonist Mars of the first generation appeared again, and the weapon durability system returned. The game was divided into two parts: upper and lower. The huge plot and character relationships, coupled with the visual and sound effects of the game platform, made the Mystery of the Heraldry very popular that year. The sales of 680,000 in Japan also shocked the gaming industry at that time.
Due to the platform limitations of SFC, the popularity of the Mystery of Articles in China was not high at that time. I think the main reason was the price. In the price list of Electronic Software in the 1990s, the price of a Nintendo console was 500-600 yuan. At that time, it was still There is a matching disk drive, which costs more than 1,000 yuan for a complete set. At least in our second-tier cities, the ownership rate is very small. Most people have never even heard of it, and they only have the opportunity to try it in the game room. Back then, those of us in the student party mostly had "endless fun" on the NES (laughs)
The game itself is more like a DCL expansion of the first generation, because the system is too similar to the first generation. The plot flow of the upper part is almost the same as that of the first generation, and the lower part is more like a plot completion for the characters of the first generation.
1996 Genealogy of Jihad sfc sales 498,216
Riding on the success of the SFC platform, Nintendo launched the second work on the platform, which was praised as the pinnacle work by Fire Emblem fans. It has exquisite graphics and a wider map than the previous game. Also joined the marriage system for the first time. The marriage of parents determines the genetic skills of their children, and this setting was continued in subsequent works.
The game is very difficult. I played it countless times because people cannot be resurrected. If you die, you have to start over. Each level of the game is very long, and there are many hidden plots, such as chatting with axes by the lake. If you fall into the lake, you can exchange the iron ax for an ax of courage. If you miss it, you have to start it all over again. This is a game that makes you suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder. Without a save file, you often have to play a level five or six times. Pass.
1999 Dorakia 776 sfc sales volume 106,108
Starting from Genealogy, the game difficulty of Fire Emblem began to soar. At the difficulty level of 776, it can directly persuade newcomers to quit. The enemies are not only powerful, but the AI is also merciless and will give priority to killing our characters with residual health. Moreover, the growth rate of our characters is generally not high, and they can easily be beaten to death. The graphics and sound of the 776 were excellent for the time, and the capture and theft system was fun.
You really need a lot of patience to pass 776. The difficulty design of some levels is inhumane. I shut down the game countless times in despair and restarted it countless times. If you don’t save it, I really don’t recommend playing this game. It’s too difficult.
2002 Sealed Sword GBA sales volume 345,574
On March 29, 2002, Sealed Sword was finally released amidst the expectations of many fans. This was the first Fire Emblem game to be launched on the GBA platform. FAMI Pass gave this game an astonishing 36 points. point.
Perhaps due to too many complaints from fans of the previous game, or perhaps due to limited platform positioning, the difficulty of Sealed Sword has dropped sharply. All it takes to pass the level is time and your perfection requirements for the characters. The characters and actions of this game are beautifully designed. , although the map is a bit small, it is already very good on the handheld platform.
2003 Sword of Fire GBA sales volume 970,000
The plot of Sword of Fire takes place 25 years before Sword of Sealing. The protagonist is a first-person player who is a strategist by profession (which is actually useless…). He uses the female protagonists who will become very popular in the future for the first time: Lin and Eli. Udd and Hector form the three protagonists, and the characters have supporting dialogues with each other.
The character design, map size, and game difficulty are undoubtedly the same as those of the previous game. They are all relaxed gameplay. The music also maintains a consistently high level. More unique characters have been added. Brushing characters has become the main fun. The difficulty is still a bit too low. .
2004 Holy Demon Light Stone gba sales volume 890,000
The last part of the GBA Fire Emblem trilogy, this game adopts the setting of two protagonists, brother and sister, and adds parallel branch careers that can be chosen when changing jobs, which greatly increases the gameplay and playability.
Since it is the last game of GBA, everyone cherishes it while playing it. The growth rate of the characters is generally set very high, especially for the holders of sacred artifacts. The depression has become much easier. There are also online The large number of revisions shows its popularity. You can continue to play the game after clearing it. As long as you have love, the game will never be cleared.
2005 Trail of Cangyan NGC sales volume 540,000
Trails of Fire is the first 3D work in the Fire Emblem series. It returns to the home console platform after many years. The improvements in graphics and music are immediately noticeable. In terms of plot, the protagonist is no longer the prince in the previous work but becomes an ordinary person. The mercenary Ike, although the second half of the plot is like this again, is hired by a princess to restore the country. The battle animations have become 3D, the graphics are much stronger, and races such as orcs, crows, eagles, and dragons that can transform have been added, and the transformation characters have also been inherited in subsequent works.
Limited by the failure of the NCG console, Trail of Cangyan was not well recognized in China that year. 2005 was a period when Sony PS and Sega SS were very popular in China. Trail of Cangyan was one of the few high-quality games on the NCG platform. To this day, it is still worth revisiting for fans.
2007 Dawn Goddess Wii sales 490,000
This is the first game on the popular Wii platform. The story of the Goddess of Dawn is divided into four parts. Different parts have different protagonists corresponding to them. As the plot develops, the characters show their Different from the past, the character is more humane, and the intricate stories are constantly alternating and intertwined between the protagonists.
This generation is the continuation of Cang Yan. The Goddess of Dawn continues the story behind Cang Yan. The silver-haired girl Mikaya, the protagonist of this game, will also fight Cang Yan's protagonist Fang in the game, and will also control Cang Yan's protagonist Fang later. Come and fight Mikaya's army. The orcs are stronger than Cang Yanli. The expensive consoles and games back then are very cheap today. If you haven’t played them yet, you can buy a second-hand console to experience the classics of the year.
2008 New·Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light nds sales 610,000
The only Fire Emblem on the NDS is a reprint of the first generation. You can tell just by looking at the name. It just adds a new word… The graphics have been significantly improved, and some original plots have been added.
It feels like a piece of work that has completed a mission. When I bought the NDS, I thought I could play Fire Emblem's new exclusive game. I have been looking forward to it for several years, but finally I waited for such a reissue. I was so disappointed that today When many people mention Fire Emblem, they often ignore this game.
2010 New·Heraldry Mystery~Heroes of Light and Shadow nds sales volume 270,000
As you can tell from the name, this is a remake of the second half of the third part of the series, The Mystery of the Heraldry. Using the original protagonist system, the plot has increased compared to before, and the system has also changed a lot.
Although it is also a remake, the game quality of this game is still good. It has been improved a lot compared to the original game. In the early stage of establishing a character, you still need to answer questions to determine the ability and normal value. The gameplay is very similar to the Fantasy Simulation Battle series. Even if you've played the original, it's worth revisiting.
2012 Fire Emblem Awakening 3DS sales 2.24 million
A super masterpiece on the 3DS platform, this game is the first Fire Emblem series on the new generation handheld platform 3DS. It features more beautifully designed characters and a game system that greatly enhances the degree of freedom. This game achieved 24W sales in its first week.
The durability of this game is unprecedented in Fire Emblem. There are many characters. You can reach the strongest level by repeatedly grinding experience without any pits, so that you become addicted to grinding experience and forget where the main plot is… The protagonist is once again a strategist. The difference compared to Agni is that this strategist can be used as a combat unit. The maximum support is S and there can only be one. Reaching S is equivalent to getting married, which will increase the level of offspring in Gaiden. When parents get married, the system for children to inherit skills also needs to be carefully studied. How to achieve the best combination of various combinations was also hotly discussed on the Internet that year. It's a pity that all the characters have no "feet". Why? It seriously affects the aesthetics of modeling and makes the legs look short.
2015 Fire Emblem if 3ds sales 2.85 million
Nintendo began to sell the Fire Emblem game separately. The versions are divided into White Night and Dark Night. The third version is a black and white collection, and finally there is a magic penetration… According to the route, White Night is the easiest, Dark Night is more difficult, and the plot is cruel. Some, after all, are invaders. The Motou route is a happy ending plot, with all characters joining in regardless of nationality.
The image design of all the characters in the game is excellent, but the appearance of the protagonist, regardless of male or female, is wrapped like a mummy, and there is no beauty at all. No matter which route, Aqua will join the protagonist as the only singer. Her strength growth is acceptable, but her defense growth is very poor. In this game, the female (male) servant debuts as a new profession, which can not only attack from a distance, but also attack energy. It's still possible. As the strongest profession, the Sword Master can often reduce the opponent's hit rate to only 30%. On the hard difficulty level, the heavy armor profession can't withstand the waves of miscellaneous fish. Only the Sword Master can rely on dodge and stand on the front line to feel at ease. , Ryoma, who can attack and dodge, is much stronger than Marcus.
2017 Echo Another King of Heroes 3ds sales 690,000
Echo is an unexpected surprise after IF. Although this game is a remake of Fire Emblem Gaiden, both the screen and the system have been remade, and the balance has been further enhanced. The overall quality of the game is very high, especially for Big fans of Sophia’s Resurrection should give it a try.
All character drawings have been reworked, and cutscenes have been added. The characters in the maze have become a 3D exploration mode. The balance between professions has been strengthened. The magic warrior is no longer the only one. Magic defense can also be grown through upgrading. Some women The characters are generally strengthened, and Echo is the most successful of the Fire Emblem remakes in my opinion.
July 26, 2019 Fenghuaxueyue
As a Nintendo console, Fire Emblem is a long-awaited work. This time, it is said that it draws on the academy style of Persona 5. The protagonist will choose one of three countries to join and train students to join the strife of the world. , and will add official Chinese for the first time.
Judging from the released game footage, this time the game system may add soldier units like a fantasy simulation battle to show the scale of the war, instead of all one-on-one battles like before.
The map screen does not show soldier units, but the elements seem to be more strategic than before, and a "combat skill" system has been added. Is the seduction strategy based on the Glorious Three Kingdoms?
In short, this time Fire Emblem will surely set off another wave of game craze, especially since the new Fire Emblem orthodox game that Fire Emblem fans have been waiting for for many years is finally coming. What surprises will Fire Emblem bring us? Let us Let’s wait for July 26th of this month.
Appendix FAMI pass ratings for the entire Fire Emblem series:
"Fire Emblem: Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light": 26 points
"Fire Emblem Gaiden: Sofia's Resurrection": 28 points
"Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem": 36 points
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War: 31 points
"Fire Emblem: Dorakia 776": 35 points
"Fire Emblem: The Sealed Sword": 36 points
"Fire Emblem: Fire Sword": 34 points
"Fire Emblem: The Lightstone": 35 points
"Fire Emblem: Trails of Fire": 34 points
"Fire Emblem: Lady of the Dawn": 33 points
"Fire Emblem: New Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light": 34 points
"Fire Emblem: New Emblem Mysteries": 34 points
"Fire Emblem: Awakening": 36 points
"Fire Emblem if": 36 points
"Fire Emblem Echoes: Another King of Heroes": 37 points
"Fire Emblem: Romance": 37 points
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