Fire Emblem Awakening for Nintendo 3DS

About Fire Emblem Awakening for Nintendo 3DS

Fire Emblem Awakening revived the strategy series for a new generation on Nintendo 3DS and became one of its defining games. You play a tactician with no memory of the past, found by Prince Chrom and his Shepherds in the kingdom of Ylisse. A rising war, masked figures and dark signs of a ruined future pull the group into a story about bonds strong enough to change fate itself. Warm character moments sit beside grim battles, giving the campaign real heart.

Battles play out on grid maps where every move counts, since fallen units can be lost for good in classic mode. Pairing units together builds support bonds that make them stronger, unlock conversations and even shape the next generation of heroes. A forgiving casual mode welcomes newcomers, while higher difficulties satisfy series veterans. Between chapters you manage weapons, skills and classes for a growing army. The balance of story, strategy and character care is why Awakening is still spoken of with such love by strategy fans everywhere.

Genre	Strategy
Publisher	Nintendo
Platform	Nintendo 3DS
Release	2012
Available on	Physical copies for Nintendo 3DS

For buyers today, the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS closed in March 2023, so new digital purchases are no longer possible for this classic. A physical cartridge from a retailer is now the honest way to join Chrom and the Shepherds. Players who bought Awakening digitally before the closure can still access their purchased games on their Nintendo 3DS, so their tactician, supports and hard won victories remain safely part of their own collection.

Bonds forged in battle can rewrite a dark future.

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What's inside

• Deep grid based strategy battles
• Pair up and support systems that build bonds
• Classic and casual modes for every player
• A large cast with heartfelt conversations
• Class changes and skills to shape your army

Best for

Perfect for strategy fans and newcomers to the series alike.