A new system seller? What do you think about Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave?
From my post earlier this week you probably already know which game I'm talking about. Fire Emblem released yesterday to some pretty rave reviews. Looking at OpenCritic right now, 97% recommend the game, with an average score of 89. I've only just started, so don't go expecting a number from me quite yet. I've reviewed the past few games though and I do fully intend to do this one too.
For those of you who might not have been keeping track, Fortune's Weave marks the tenth major Nintendo-published title for the Switch 2. These are, in order of release, Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, Mario Tennis Fever, Pokemon Pokopia, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, Star Fox, and most recently Splatoon Raiders. I own every game on that list outside of Yoshi (I'll probably get that eventually!) and I can say I've had a pretty great time with them all. But would I consider there to be system-defining games there that'll see consoles flying off the shelves? One or two. For me, those games would be Mario Kart World and Pokemon Pokopia. Maybe a controversial opinion on the first one there, but the fact remains that Mario Kart is one of Nintendo's best performers, with World having sold more than 15 million copies at this point. It's always going to be tough comparing it to the predecessor but the game does stand on its own merits in my eyes. With some luck it'll continue to get better over time too, just as Mario Kart 8 did. Time will tell on that one though.
The real surprise of those titles will probably be Pokopia for a lot of people. It feels like it came out of nowhere and kicked up an absolute storm of positivity, getting its own console bundle pretty early on. I did review this one if you're curious for some more in depth thoughts, but it's all the good parts of Animal Crossing blended with all the creativity of Dragon Quest Builders, all with a coat of Pokemon paint. I knew from the start that I'd love it, but I'll admit the broader positive reception was a shock. Now with more DLC on the way and seasonal events to keep people playing between their major construction projects, the game still has more to give.
And that brings us to now. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is undoubtedly a colossal game, with reviewers being surprised by just how much there is to do. The game brings in some pretty refreshing graphics, pairing it with new control schemes, new mechanics, and as good a soundtrack as ever. I'm maybe two hours in so far and I can't wait to play more. So I put the question to you folks, do you think this will be the Switch 2's next major hit? With the site having recently regained the ability to throw polls onto the front page, you can cast your vote. Though discussion is naturally always encouraged too.
There's really no doubt in my mind that the game is good, but with a lot of criticism on the forum for the Switch 2 being that it lacks those big games to make the system worth picking up, I'm interested to know whether people think this one manages to cross the line. If you're already playing, let me know how you're getting on.
