Fire Emblem Awakening
89PurrfectSadkitty Score
90KitSuperintelligent review
90Critics10 critic reviews
84Players271 ratings
Armies clash as the world burns. As an inevitable war draws ever closer, you must stand with Chrom and his forces--knights, mages, archers, and more--commanding them against the armies of kingdoms, empires, and the dead themselves. Plan your strategery. Move your troops on the battlefield, then choose their weapon and attack. Using the new Pair Up and Dual systems, support your attacks with the help of nearby allies and watch their skills and relationships grow.
Kit's verdict · 9.0/10
The game that saved Fire Emblem, and the perfect entry point.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Pair Up and supports make every unit count
- Casual mode welcomes newcomers
- Huge cast with great writing
Not so much
- Pair Up can make it too easy
- Maps are less memorable than older games
Play it if strategy fans and anyone who loves character drama.
Skip it if players who can't stand grid-based turn combat.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
Fire Emblem Awakening doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Pair Up units to boost stats; the partner can attack or block.
- Build supports between characters; married units unlock children for later chapters.
- Use a Second Seal to reclass a unit and learn skills from other classes.
- Play Casual mode if you hate losing units permanently; Classic is the true challenge.
- Bring healers and keep them out of enemy range; they level up fast by healing.
- Watch enemy movement ranges by selecting them before you move.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- The series faced cancellation if Awakening didn't sell well.
- It sold well over a million copies, saving the franchise.
- It introduced the casual mode to the mainline series in the West.
- Its success led directly to Fire Emblem Fates and Three Houses.
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