Rend Keaven Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'm really excited for Echoes. It's a sign that IS hasn't forgotten about the older fans of the series and want to give the black sheep of the franchise a chance.I have never played Gaiden but now Echoes is coming in just 4 months. Feel free to discuss which is the better game to play first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelaar Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I feel like playing gaiden first is a good idea. Youi can see how much it has improved if you play that one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Falchion Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) I personally really enjoy Gaiden, a lot more than I was expecting and enough to consider it my third favorite in the series, so I would recommend you try it. That said, if it's too clunky/old/whatever for you, don't force yourself through it. Even playing it for just a few chapters will let you appreciate the remake's improvements. Edited January 19, 2017 by Knight Falchion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randa Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Now that SoV is announced I don't think I would recommend playing it. It's for similar reasons why I don't recommend FE1. In my opinion they haven't held up well over time. It's really cool to go back and see where the series began and see the first iteration of so many mechanics and how they've progressed and developed. But at the end of the day it's a 25 year old game and it feels like it. The only people I would recommend playing this are die hard fans who want to play every game in the series, or see where some of the game mechanics of today originated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 once echoes comes out there probably won't be any reason to ever play gaiden again so i'd say play it now or never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darros Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Probably Gaiden first. Even if you get around to actually playing Gaiden after Echoes is out it's going to feel so sloggy. I haven't played Gaiden yet and now I kind of feel like I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tryhard Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 (edited) you guys make gaiden sound like a chore :( Edited January 19, 2017 by Tryhard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darros Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 It's not Gaiden specifically, it's the NES Fire Emblem UI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'd recommend playing Gaiden, so you can appreciate its more unique aspects, some of which seem to be returning. It might also give you some insight as to how the maps of the remake might look, among other things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Gaiden has aged pretty well considering its age and you can savestate/use speedup on an emulator to improve the experience if you need to. I say go for it! You'll learn more about the series and develop an appreciation for all of the things that changed or stayed the same in Echoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refa Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I'd agree with SRC.  It'll also let you be an authority on bitching about any missteps that Echoes made!  Such an opportunity. 8 hours ago, Darros said: It's not Gaiden specifically, it's the NES Fire Emblem UI. Honestly, Gaiden's UI itself is fine considering how simple the game is.  It's just...really slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurabolt Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Started playing Gaiden right after Echoes was announced. Now on Chapter 2. I like what I see ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultmatelifeform Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 I played Gidain a little while back and its probobly my seccond favorite, if not favorite FE. The UI is not really as slow as most people say, but I played it on a solderd cartrade on an origonal NES, so that might have had something to do with it. I would deffenatley reccomend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezzy Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 On 1/19/2017 at 10:50 AM, Randa said: Now that SoV is announced I don't think I would recommend playing it. It's for similar reasons why I don't recommend FE1. In my opinion they haven't held up well over time. It's really cool to go back and see where the series began and see the first iteration of so many mechanics and how they've progressed and developed. But at the end of the day it's a 25 year old game and it feels like it. The only people I would recommend playing this are die hard fans who want to play every game in the series, or see where some of the game mechanics of today originated. Yeah, I'd just wait for Echoes. I haven't tried to play Gaiden specifically, but my experience trying to play pre-FE6 games hasn't been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nym Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Just do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alertcircuit Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Gaiden hasn't aged particularly well but it's a fun thing to sink a few hours into. If you find yourself with nothing to do one evening, I'd give it a shot. Just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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