In my first 25 hours with Nintendo 3DS' "Fire Emblem Fates," families argued, attempts at flirting were rebuffed and relatives threw a fit over poorly cooked meals.

Value: 6 | Fire Emblem fates has been split into 3 separate games. Birthright, Conquest, and a digital only Revelations. Each of these “titles” shows the story from the protagonist view if you ...

PREVIEW: Corrin has some choices ahead of them. The customizable protagonist for Fire Emblem: Fates, Corrin is thrust into the middle of a brewing family conflict.The decisions you make will guide ...

Nintendo's new approach for Fire Emblem Fates feels refreshing, and I'm eager to see how well these separate storylines develop. The only big question remaining for me regarding Fates is cost.

Corrin has some choices ahead of them. The customizable protagonist for Fire Emblem: Fates, Corrin is thrust into the middle of a brewing family conflict.The decisions you make will guide how you ...

InterfaceFire Emblem Fates has an attractive interface that is easy to use, which is useful in light of the various systems at play. Lasting Appeal Most people will play Conquest once and move on ...

My favorite part of Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation is the ability to pair up people who can’t be together in other routes. I put together Hayato and Nyx as soon as possible. Every royal family ...

BOTTOM LINE Family (drama) comes first. Though it’s filled with swords and sorcery, including a main character who can turn into a dragon, Fire Emblem Fates is really about family drama. The ...

Fire Emblem Fates has something for everyone with its different offerings. Whether you’re a newcomer to the series and tactical strategy games, or a hardened veteran of the series, there’s ...

Fire Emblem Fates’ story is a bit of a soap opera. Without getting too spoilery, you wind up having to choose between the faction that raised you (the Nohr of Conquest) and the family of your ...

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, the path of Nohr, is tougher. Your access to experience and gold is more limited, and on this path you get less downtime with your characters.