Fire Emblem Engage weapon triangle system explained
Fire Emblem Engage smashes its way onto Nintendo Switch systems worldwide on January 20, 2023. This upcoming tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems follows a return to roots for the franchise, compared to its bold yet enjoyable path in Three Houses.
One of the several returning features from previous titles is the weapon triangle system, a staple of the series that was sorely missed. Engage aims to bring back the classic formula while bringing modern-day improvements and enhancements, which will be detailed below in this article.
Note: Major gameplay spoilers for Fire Emblem Engage will follow. Viewer discretion is advised.
The familiar yet engaging triangle system returns once more in Fire Emblem Engage, and has the following rules and nuances:
The seventeenth and latest entry in the long-running, iconic Fire Emblem franchise, Engage was first revealed on September 13, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch to much fanfare. The game follows players taking control of Alear, the divine dragon, awakening after a thousand-year slumber as they fight evil forces aiming to free Sombron, the Fell Dragon.
The player-controlled protagonist must collect 12 unique Emblem Rings to bring back peace and order to the continent of Elyos.
The game features several new additions and returning features that were seen in previous franchise entries. In addition, Fire Emblem Engage brings back interactions between party members outside of combat, although it is admittedly toned down compared to Three Houses. This is done in favor of a heavier emphasis on combat.
The title has since been met with generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike, with praise being showered for the refreshing yet familiar combat system while criticism
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