Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for Nintendo 3DS

About Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia for Nintendo 3DS

Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia retells the story of Fire Emblem Gaiden for Nintendo 3DS with full voice acting, beautiful new art and a rich orchestral sound. Alm and Celica, friends since childhood, lead separate armies across the continent of Valentia as war between two nations grows and the truth about their gods comes into question. The double perspective gives the story unusual depth, and the cast on both sides is full of charm, humor and quiet sadness in equal measure.

Strategy battles keep the spirit of the original while refining it. There is no weapon triangle, so unit strength, terrain and positioning carry the day. You visit towns, explore dungeons in third person, manage food and fatigue, and promote units along branching class paths. A time turning mechanic lets you undo a few mistakes, which softens the famous difficulty without removing the tension. Support conversations flesh out the army, and the presentation throughout is among the finest on the whole system.

Genre	Strategy
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	2017
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

Anyone adding this remake today should know the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, meaning new digital purchases are no longer possible. A physical cartridge from a retailer is the honest way to own Shadows of Valentia now. Players who bought the game digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games on their Nintendo 3DS, so their two armies and the whole Valentia campaign remain ready whenever they return to the continent.

A classic reborn with voice, heart and two heroes.

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What's inside

• The Gaiden story fully remade for handheld
• Two campaigns with Alm and Celica
• Towns and dungeons to explore freely
• Full voice acting and lovely new art
• A rewind feature that softens mistakes

Best for

Perfect for story lovers who enjoy classic strategy design.