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Fire Emblem Engage Emblems origins pairing marriage

The developers of Fire Emblem Engage have discussed the origins of the game’s Emblems mechanic, and how it came about when thinking about the marriage systems of past entries in the series. This comes from an official interview with director Tsutomu Tei and producer Masahiro Higuchi plus Nintendo’s Genki Yokota and Kenta Nakanishi.

According to Nakanishi, with the marriage system in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, it took quite some time before players could actually marry someone and have children. The Emblems mechanic for Fire Emblem Engage was ultimately about wanting to have “pairing” gameplay that can be enjoyed more casually. 

Here’s the full excerpt from the interview:

Fire Emblem Engage reviews

Fire Emblem Engage is almost here, and reviews for the game are now starting to surface. Nintendo lifted an embargo it had in place moments ago.

This title is the latest entry in the series and the second for Switch following Fire Emblem: This time around, the goal is to collect 12 Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos. Once of the main hooks is the ability to team up with heroes from past Fire Emblem games including Marth, Roy, Ike, and more. Of course, the turn-based, tactical combat the franchise is known for is still present here.

Here’s a roundup of reviews for Fire Emblem Engage:

Fire Emblem Engage Tiki

The next character introduction is here for Fire Emblem Engage, and this time we’ve got a look at Tiki – who stems from the game’s Season Pass. The details were posted on the Japanese Twitter account. Translations were provided by Serenes Forest.

Tiki, known as the Dragon Princess Emblem, is an innocent girl that is descended from Divine Dragons. Here’s some information about how she works in battle:

Fire Emblem Engage Pandreo

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems are almost done introducing the cast of Fire Emblem Engage, but we do have another one today – this time for Pandreo. Information was shared on the Japanese Twitter account with SatsumaFS offering up translations.

Pandreo, a royal priest of Solm, loves fun things and is always thinking about new parties. Despite seemingly carefree, he’s deeply religious, and a faithful clergyman.

Fire Emblem Engage Heroes Order of Heroes

There’s a unique opportunity coming up to receive the Order of Heroes item set in Fire Emblem Engage by playing Fire Emblem Heroes. The set includes the Fólkvangr weapon, Fensalir weapon, Nóatún weapon, Alfonse S-rank Bond Ring, Sharena S-rank Bond Ring, and Anna S-rank Bond Ring. Also, Nintendo will be providing five Orbs in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Assuming you’ve already completing the Preface (in-game-tutorial) and can access the home screen, to get involved, first tap the Quests & Missions icon on the bottom right, and then click the coin icon in the upper right. Be sure that you’ve linked a Nintendo Account if you haven’t already. Then select the Nintendo Switch Game Bonus Code + 5 Orbs reward on the My Nintendo Rewards screen and redeem it.

To celebrate this week’s launch of Fire Emblem Engage, Fire Emblem Heroes is gearing up for a summoning event based on the title. A new story chapter, King of Light, is also planned.

The event will feature Alfred: Floral Protector (voiced by Nick Wolfhard, art by kaya8), Celine: Joyous Royal (voiced by Rachelle Heger, art by hanekoto), Chloe: Fairy-Tale Flier (voiced by Elizabeth Simmons, art by Kainown), and Alear: Dragon Child (voiced by Laura Stahl, art by Amagaitaro). Alfred comes with the learnable skills Arcane Qiang, Bonfire, Self-Improver, Flow N Trace 3, and Cross Spur Atk. For Celine, it’s Joyous Tome, Iceberg, Spd/Res Ideal 4, and Canto Control 3. Chloe has Dreaming Spear, Glimmer, Distant Stance, and Pegasus Flight 4. Lastly, Alear’s learnable skills are Liberation, Luna, Atk/Spd Ideal 4, Close Call 4, and Spd Smoke 4.

Fire Emblem Engage Merrin

Fire Emblem Engage is now only a week away, and while the game’s character introductions will soon be winding down, we now have a look at Merrin. As usual, this is via the Japanese Twitter account with SatsumaFS sharing translations.

Merrin, a royal soldier of Solm, is a knight that is elegant and pursues stylishness. She’ll start off the game with the Wolf Knife class, which is a unit that rides swift wolves through the battlefield. They use daggers and bring chaos to enemy lines.

Fire Emblem Engage Zelkov

The latest character introduction has come in for Fire Emblem Engage, this time focusing on Zelkov. It comes via the series’ Japanese Twitter account with SatsumaFS sharing translations.

Zelkov, a royal soldier of Elusia and Ivy’s retainer, is said to be is quiet and meticulous. Additionally, everything he says sounds like it has hidden meanings.

Fire Emblem Engage Goldmary

Nintendo and Intelligent Systems have shared another character introduction for Fire Emblem Engage, this time for Goldmary. The news was posted by the series’ Japanese Twitter account and SatsumaFS has provided translations.

Goldmary, a royal soldier of Elusia, is both Hortensia’s retainer and friend. She’s described as reserved and timid, and also loves herself. Goldmary can occasionally say things that can be a bit forward.

Fire Emblem Engage Seadall

Another character introduction has come in for Fire Emblem Engage, this time providing us with a look at Seadall. Once again, the information comes via the official Japanese Twitter account. SatsumaFS has provided translations.

Seadall, a famous dancer from Solm, has a mysterious aura and elegant charisma. As a skilled fortune teller, he can see his allies’ fortunes.


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