Gold Vanguard Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 What would you tell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samias Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 There's casual mode so you don't need to worry about permadeath. I find the majority of non-fans are actually scared of/hate the idea of permadeath. Unfathomable, I know, but anyone who hasn't played a Fire Emblem game before doesn't really seem to be enthused by the thought of their units dying forever. THEN I would go into gameplay modes. Generally, I'd tell them about all the accessibility for someone new to get into the series as opposed to the minutia that existing fans are already aware of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Just say that scores for it have ranged from 9/10 to 10/10, with IGN giving it 96%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 "It is the greatest game why aren't you already playing it" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagfisch Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 "It is the greatest game why aren't you already playing it" Because I'm European Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othin Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Because I'm European Bah, I'm American and I was playing it almost ten months ago. No excuses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanko Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 That if he liked RPGs with tons of character interations like Persona, or the thinking of games like Magic:The Gathering, he would love this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruity Insanity Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 "It's good. You have to get it." "What if I don't like it?" "You will like it." "And if I don't?" "You. Will. Like. It." "Okay. Okay. Fine. I'll get it. Maybe." "No~ You will get it." "..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excellen Browning Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I don't recommend games to people because that's what obnoxious cunts do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeroix Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I would recommend the game to a friend of mine but he finds the game slow paced and hes not a RPG guy even with Casual mode and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPSEliwoodGabriel Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I'll probably start with showing a few videos of the demo and hilarious screenshots, reveal Casual Mode, and show them the Avatar Creation Screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) One of my friends did say that the series is something would would get in to. But for some reason, didn't. I don't know if she will either. Even with this one as a gateway title. Dunno if she managed to play the demo yet though. There's another who was introduced via the Tellius games. I might recommend this one to him if he's interested. Though he's not usually an RPG fan. Edited February 11, 2013 by Little Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone2Ground Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Depends on the person. One guy I sold it to as great plot and character development, another basically was convinced when I told him it was kinda like if you took LoL, gave you control over all the heroes and made it turn-based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarb Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't have any friends who have a 3DS, so here's how it would go. "Go out, right now. Buy a 3DS. Buy Fire Emblem: Awakening. You're welcome." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kon Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 "You could be the greatest pimp there ever was" :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zahlman Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Two words: production values. This game comes in a limited edition bundle for good reason: it's the kind of game people buy systems for (I did). The gameplay is refined, taking in the best elements of several previous attempts in the series, while still being more than approachable for new players. The story is incredibly dense and emotionally impacting, lovingly told in cutscenes that are interspersed with breathtaking CG sequences. The music is amazing; several of the series standard themes are woven subtly into a full orchestral score that blends seamlessly from the battle map into individual combats (a new idea) and continually sets the mood perfectly. Immersed in the 3D display, it can be easy to forget that such sound is coming from a tiny handheld device. Even the localization is top-notch; character personalities are consistent, the typical hallmarks of lazy translation of older Japanese RPGs are avoided, and the jokes all work (and many of them... just have to be experienced for yourself). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iridium Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I've already got two people to start looking into the game simply because they played the 'first few' on GBA and they hated restarting when characters died/losing critical characters and getting stuck in future maps. I mentioned casual mode and that was pretty much all it took. I know it's a frightening prospect to a lot of people, but casual/classic options are exactly what this series needed to be successful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Laufeyson Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 "It's one of the Killer Apps for the 3DS for sure. Get it, you wont be sorry. If you like strategy/RISK type stuff, you might really dig this. Pairing system exists so if you like shipping characters and all the funzies that go with it, you might like this." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaze Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Not sure what I would tell anyone I really know since apparently everyone with a 3DS at my college has the game. o.o Did not expect this game to be this popular. XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metavision Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 i would tell them to try the demo, which is what i had friend do and she liked it. nothing speaks for the game like actual gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sublime Manic Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I don't recommend games to people because that's what obnoxious cunts do. I need to go put "obnoxious cunt" on my resume. I encouraged downloading the demo so they could try it out for themselves to see how great it is firsthand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroMystic Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I know it's a frightening prospect to a lot of people, but casual/classic options are exactly what this series needed to be successful. Agreed wholeheartedly. Personally, I could never think of touching Casual mode because I was trained that way, but for the newbie players or people who just hate seeing their characters die due to RNG gods smiting you even though you totally should've dodged that attack, Casual mode was the best thing that ever graced the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisuko Lyrical Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) friend:Hey I was thinking about getting into the Fire Emblem sires I am asking you cause I know you like it should I get the new game? me:HELLS YES! IT'S LIKE THE BEST GAME EVER! WE ARE GOING TO GAMESTOP NOW! friend:but what if i don't like it? me:you will like it~ friend:what if i don't like it? me:you WILL LIKE IT and LIKE IT GOOD. friend:and if not me:I WILL FIND YOU AT NIGHT AND MAKE YOU LIKE IT AND I IT VERY MUCH AND GOOD. friend:ok ok ok I will like I will like. Edited February 12, 2013 by Arch Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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