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On May 20th, various characters were revealed through different magazine outlets. These characters are: [[Joker]] (Japanese: {{hover|ジョーカー|Jōkā}}), a butler from Nohr, [[Gunther]] (Japanese: {{hover|ギュンター|Gyuntā}}) a [[Great Knight]] and servant of the Avatar, [[Suzukaze]] (Japanese: {{hover|スズカぜ|Suzukaze}}), a calm Hoshidian ninja, and [[Kagerou]] (Japanese: {{hover|カゲロウ|Kagerou}}), a female ninja. The unnamed [[cavalier]] from earlier trailers also had his named revealed, [[Cyrus]] (Japanese: {{hover|サイラス|Sairasu}}). A female [[Dark Mage]] also appears; she is known as [[Nyx]] (Japanese: {{hover|ニュクス|Niykusu}}). Another character, an on-foot-lance-using unit, Lancer, named [[Oboro]] (Japanese: {{hover|オボロ|Oboro}}). [[Elfie]] (Japanese: {{hover|エルフィ|Erufī}}), a possible [[knight]], who also appeared in the first trailer for the game. | On May 20th, various characters were revealed through different magazine outlets. These characters are: [[Joker]] (Japanese: {{hover|ジョーカー|Jōkā}}), a butler from Nohr, [[Gunther]] (Japanese: {{hover|ギュンター|Gyuntā}}) a [[Great Knight]] and servant of the Avatar, [[Suzukaze]] (Japanese: {{hover|スズカぜ|Suzukaze}}), a calm Hoshidian ninja, and [[Kagerou]] (Japanese: {{hover|カゲロウ|Kagerou}}), a female ninja. The unnamed [[cavalier]] from earlier trailers also had his named revealed, [[Cyrus]] (Japanese: {{hover|サイラス|Sairasu}}). A female [[Dark Mage]] also appears; she is known as [[Nyx]] (Japanese: {{hover|ニュクス|Niykusu}}). Another character, an on-foot-lance-using unit, Lancer, named [[Oboro]] (Japanese: {{hover|オボロ|Oboro}}). [[Elfie]] (Japanese: {{hover|エルフィ|Erufī}}), a possible [[knight]], who also appeared in the first trailer for the game. | ||
On May 27th even more characters were showcased, and some previous ones elaborated. The "brave hero" from last issue was revealed to be named [[Harold]] (Japanese: {{hover|ハロルド|Harorudo}}), [[Hinata]] (Japanese: {{hover|ヒナタ|Hinata}}) a "samurai" (a renamed [[myrmidon]]), and a spellcaster, [[Tsukuyomi]] (Japanese: {{hover|ツクヨミ|Tsukuyomi}}. | |||
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Fire Emblem If (Japanese: ファイアーエムブレムif Fire Emblem if)[1] is a turn-based strategy role-playing game, currently in development for the Nintendo 3DS system. It is the fourteenth instalment in the Fire Emblem series. It was officially revealed in a Nintendo Direct broadcast on 14 January, 2015.[2] It has been stated that the game will not be connected to any previous entries in the series in terms of plot or characters.[3] Character designs and artwork will be handled by Yūsuke Kozaki, who was also responsible for the character designs of Awakening, while the story will be written by the manga storywriter and novelist Shin Kibayashi.[3]
The Japanese Nintendo Direct broadcast on 2 April, 2015, revealed that there would be two separate versions of the game released in Japan: Fire Emblem if Hoshido (ファイアーエムブレムｉｆ白夜王国) and Fire Emblem if Nohr (ファイアーエムブレムｉｆ暗夜王国).[4] Players who buy the Hoshido version will side with the Hoshidan army in game, and players who purchase the Nohr version will side with the Nohrian army. The other side of the tale will then be available to purchase as DLC at a discounted price after release. The official Japanese site also confirms the existence of a third side to the story, in which the player joins neither Hoshido nor Nohr.[5] This story will also be available as DLC shortly after the game's release. A "limited edition" of the game will also be made available, containing all three tales. It is presently unknown whether or not the two main games will be released separately outside of Japan.
Plot
Currently limited info is available on the plot. The story features two opposing kingdoms, the black kingdom of Nohr, and the white kingdom of Hoshido. The Avatar, known currently as Kamui in promotional materials, is a blood descendant of the Hoshido family, however, through means not yet explained, he or she has been raised in Nohr. The major choices in the game revolve around who the Avatar, currently known as Kamui, wishes to align with throughout the story.
Gameplay
It was mentioned in the Nintendo Direct broadcast of January 2015 that the choices the player makes during gameplay will have a "greater than ever" effect on the game's world,[3] though it is currently unknown how great an effect. It was also revealed that the game will feature challenges "the likes of which have never been seen in the series, up until now".[3]
From the teaser trailer, it was confirmed that Pair Up will return.[2] However, the Jun 2015 Famitsu issue revealed that Pair Up and the accompanying dual guard and dual attack mechanics have been changed. Dual attacks now only occur when the units are adjacent, but not paired up, and dual guards only occur between paired up units.[6]
The game introduces what appear to be Japanese-style equivalents to the traditional weapon triangle of sword, lance, and axe: the katana (刀), a form of single-edged sword, the naginata (薙刀), a type of polearm with a weapon triangle advantage over swords, and the kanabō (金棒), a truncheon-like weapon. Bows have also gained a placement in the weapon triangle; so far, they are known to have a disadvantage to the katana. A mage casting ice magic with what appear to be fans also features in the trailer; it is currently unknown what relation this has to the tome magic featured in previous games.
Monsters of some sort also make a return, with a golem like monster bearing the Mouth of Truth as a face appearing in the CGI trailer.[7] There is also another large built monster, defeated by Marx in the trailer, who appears to be wearing some sort of mask.[8] In the April direct, this monster was shown to be called "Nosferatu" (ノスフェラトウ).
The game also features damage to a unit's armor, in the Nintendo direct, the Avatar is seen attacking an axe using enemy, when the enemy takes damage, their pauldrons shatter.[9] The masked monster mentioned earlier also loses its mask when damaged, as demonstrated by Marx. It is unknown if this has any gameplay effects or is aesthetic. This was actually present as a feature in Fire Emblem Awakening, but only seen on Grima, his face plate is destroyed past a certain amount of damage.
There also appear to be terrain bonus alterations, one being that water tiles now subtract 10 avoid.[10]
Weapon durability has been removed, similarly to Fire Emblem Gaiden.[11]
The Classic and Casual Modes introduced in New Mystery of the Emblem return once again. If also introduces "Phoenix Mode", wherein fallen units are revived the turn after they are defeated.[11]
Unlike Awakening, dragonstones now have a weapon rank that can increase from E to A like most other weapons. This is demonstrated by the Avatar having a C rank in dragonstones.
Chapters
Characters
Seven named characters appear in the January teaser trailer: Kazahana (カザハナ), Hinoka (ヒノカ), Rinka (リンカ), Felicia (フェリシア), Ganz (ガンズ), Marx (マークス), and Kamui (カムイ), who has since been revealed to be the Avatar of this game. The trailer also prominently featured a blue-haired woman, whose name is was not revealed until the Fire Emblem TCG stream on April 14th 2015. The Avatar appears wielding a sword called 夜刀神, which literally translates to "Night Blade God". Kamui was confirmed to be an Avatar type unit in the Nintendo Direct on April 1st, 2015. In a press release screenshot and the Famitsu leak their class was revealed to be Dark Prince(ss) (ダークプリンス/ダークプリンセス), a class that has the ability to use swords and dragonstones. The enemy faction portrayed in the January trailer are soldiers of Nohr (暗夜兵[2]), possibly indicating that in this instance, the Avatar has sided with Hoshido. The name of the Avatar's sword features the character 夜, indicating a possible connection to either of the two kingdoms of Nohr or Hoshido (being known in Japanese as the "black night" and "white night" kingdoms respectively).
The April 1/2 Nintendo Direct [12] introduces further characters, and gives names to characters introduced in the January trailer. The red-clad soldier of Hoshido seen facing off against the paladin Marx is now known as Ryouma (リョウマ). Elsewhere, the glory-seeking ruler of Nohr, Garon (ガロン), is introduced. Other characters shown are: Camilla (カミラ) the purple haired revenant knight of Nohr (a newly introduced class), Elise (エリーゼ) the blonde rod knight of Nohr (another new class), Orochi (オロチ) a Hoshidan woman who appears to be the character casting ice magic in the previous trailer, Sakura (サクラ) who is a red-haired cleric, Takumi (タクミ) who is a Hoshidan archer , and Tsubaki (ツバキ) a possibly male Hoshidan pegasus knight with a very masculine voice.
On 14 April, 2015, the blue-haired woman's name was revealed to be Aqua (アクア).[13]
On May 6th a promotional board at a Japanese store revealed the name of the blond magic using Nohrian prince. He is called prince Leon (レオン).[14]
On May 20th, various characters were revealed through different magazine outlets. These characters are: Joker (Japanese: ジョーカー), a butler from Nohr, Gunther (Japanese: ギュンター) a Great Knight and servant of the Avatar, Suzukaze (Japanese: スズカぜ), a calm Hoshidian ninja, and Kagerou (Japanese: カゲロウ), a female ninja. The unnamed cavalier from earlier trailers also had his named revealed, Cyrus (Japanese: サイラス). A female Dark Mage also appears; she is known as Nyx (Japanese: ニュクス). Another character, an on-foot-lance-using unit, Lancer, named Oboro (Japanese: オボロ). Elfie (Japanese: エルフィ), a possible knight, who also appeared in the first trailer for the game.
On May 27th even more characters were showcased, and some previous ones elaborated. The "brave hero" from last issue was revealed to be named Harold (Japanese: ハロルド), Hinata (Japanese: ヒナタ) a "samurai" (a renamed myrmidon), and a spellcaster, Tsukuyomi (Japanese: ツクヨミ.
Development
Fire Emblem If was first announced during a Nintendo Direct broadcast on 14 January, 2015.[2][3] Further information was revealed in a second Nintendo Direct broadcast on 1/2 April, 2015.[12][4]
Gallery
Pre-release
Nohr version of the boxart.
Hoshido version of the boxart.
- FEI Marx Direct 20150114.jpg
Marx/Max.
- FEI Unknown dancer Direct 20150114.jpg
Aqua.
- FEI Eastern-style soldier Direct 20150114.jpg
Ryouma, wearing Japanese-style armour.
The battle stats screen, showing Hinoka against a soldier of the Nohrian army.
Ganz and Kamui, this games Avatar.
A mage casting ice magic with what appear to be fans.
Characters reacting to the Avatar being forced to choose between Nohr (left) and Hoshido (right).
Screenshot of the Avatar's stats, revealing several things, including his class, Dark Prince, and his usable weapons, dragonstones and swords.
Garon.
- Ss fe14 Hoshidan woman.jpg
An unnamed woman, featured in the Hoshido section of the April 2015 trailer.
- FEI Official Site Character Collage.png
Artwork of many characters from the Japanese official site. Features characters from Nohr(left) and Hoshido(right).
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Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
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Fire Emblem |
The current working title.[3] |
References
- ↑ "No word on a name or release date yet, though it's called "Fire Emblem If" in Japan." — Jason Schreier, New Fire Emblem Announced For 3DS, Kotaku, Published: 14 January, 2015, Retrieved: 14 January, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Nintendo Direct - January 14th, 2015, Nintendo UK & Ireland, Published: 14 January, 2015, Retrieved: 14 January, 2015
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nintendo Direct 2015.4.2, 任天堂 (Nintendo Japan), Published: 2 April, 2015, Retrieved: 2 April, 2015
- ↑ ファイアーエムブレムｉｆ, 任天堂 (Nintendo Japan), Published: 2 April, 2015, Retrieved: 2 April, 2015
- ↑ VincentASM, Rebalanced Dual/Pair Up system, Serenes Forest, Published: 18 May, 2015, Retrieved: 18 May, 2015
- ↑ http://serenesforest.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Jan_001.jpg
- ↑ http://serenesforest.net/wp-content/gallery/january-2015-nintendo-direct/Jan_016.jpg
- ↑ http://i.imgur.com/TsiDwjd.png
- ↑ http://i.imgur.com/tWGKubm.jpg
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 VincentASM, Fire Emblem if Famitsu leak: Phoenix Mode, Serenes Forest, Published: 12 May, 2015, Retrieved: 12 May, 2015
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo UK & Ireland, Published: 2 April, 2015, Retrieved: 2 April, 2015
- ↑ "Thanks to the guest appearance of her voice actor, Lynn-san, we can finally put a name to the blue-haired dancer girl who appears prominently in the trailers: "Aqua"." — VincentASM, Fire Emblem Cipher Livestream, Serenes Forest, Published: 14 April, 2015, Retrieved: 14 April, 2015
- ↑ "Of note, the upper image seems to show a blue or dark-haired Avatar, while the lower image has the official artwork for the Nohrian Dark Knight, who appears to be Prince Leon." — VincentASM, Blurry pic of Nohr's Dark Knight prince (Leon) (webpage), Serenesforest.net, Published: May 6th, 2015, Retrieved: May 7th, 2015
External links
- Fire Emblem If official Japanese website
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