The DioField Chronicle Takes Lots of Aesthetic Cues From Fire Emblem

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With a series' well-earned success often comes imitators. The tactical RPG genre is ruled by only a handful of franchises, and with Fire Emblem's rich history spanning 32 years, plenty of other titles have attempted to imitate its brilliance. Announced at the March 2022 State of Play, The DioField Chronicle bears resemblance to the Nintendo-published IP, taking cues in the visual, audio, and gameplay departments.

As the Nintendo Switch houses a number of appealing strategy RPG offerings, PlayStation's list of exclusive games in the genre pales in comparison. From titles like Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Triangle Strategy, and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle that are only playable on Switch, to The Banner Saga and Valkyria Chronicles that are available on Nintendo's hybrid system, the ground that Sony has to cover is substantial. The DioField Chronicle looks ready to fill that space as Square Enix brings the project to PlayStation 4 and 5, but not without some obvious visual cues from the beloved Fire Emblem series.

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To generate atmosphere, a game has to first establish a strong visual style. From the cel-shaded textures of Borderlands to the gorgeous pixel art of Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon, any game that wishes to stand out from the ever-growing crowd of impressive video games must utilize aesthetics that grab the attention of the consumer. Fire Emblem has worked wonders in this department thus far. While Fire Emblem would do well to explore other art styles, as the series progresses familiar visual quirks must remain in order to remind fans that it is part of the same series.

The DioField Chronicle's presentation is similar to that of its Fire Emblem