[Mobile] Fire Emblem Heroes for Android and iOS NEWS

Nintendo released Fire Emblem Heroes some time ago, so this post is a bit late.

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Anyway, for those of you who don't know about it, the game is on the Android and iOS. To play, you'll need a large memory allocation, and constant internet connection. WiFi is preferable, mobile data connection isn't. Since from time to time, you'll also need to download game data, which aren't small. Top that off with the persistent connection you need to maintain throughout playing. Hence, this isn't so much of a mobile gaming experience. However, you don't really need to do any micro-transaction, that is if you're ok with grinding in-game. But that's a small price to pay to play free.

Download links:
1. Android - Google Play Store
2. Apple - iOS iTune Store

Additional Info:
1. https://fire-emblem-heroes.com/en-gb/
2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Heroes

 

News (Review):

1. http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/17/14649754/fire-emblem-heroes-review-nintendo-mobile-ios-android
2. http://appleinsider.com/articles/17...s-for-iphone-is-short-on-plot-long-on-tactics

 

Game play :

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Isn't that what the game is all about? Heroes?
In some cases, 3 or 4 characters brought into battle might not even be enough. I've been in conditions where I'm down to the last man against 2 remaining enemies, despite my constant grinding. Then there is the special events, where you need all 4 characters surviving till the end against strong enemies. That's really tough!!! But yeah, playing field is limited.

 

Yes, I agree that there's no clear story line and it requires persistent internet. Those 2, especially the later can be annoying if you wish to play on the go. But I wouldn't agree to the "annoying free 2 play mechanism" remark. It is fun, if you're into grinding which requires repetitive play. that is. Which means repeating chapters already won until you're reach your targeted level. The only micro transaction is buying gems, that is for those who aren't patient enough to wait for it given free at first login for the day. I've collected quite a handful of heroes and upgraded my castle several times, and up all the character's levels above lv.5 (they are lv.1 at first acquire). But they aren't strong enough to face off the enemies in 'Special Event' at present.

 

There's a mechanism called stamina which is by default 50/50 (top left corner). It replenishes over time for free (anywhere from minutes to an hour or more), or pay using orbs for fast/immediate replenishment. Because the app is quite battery thirsty, there's little reason in my opinion to complain about limited play time. E.g. on my device, battery usually drained to 60-70% by the time I reach 38/50, which is around 10 rounds of grinding. Of cause it'd vary depending on device in use, background running apps, & phone settings. For me that's quite alright, since I usually play for 30 minutes at max before putting down my device or switching to other app.

As for Nintendo Account, well, from first hand account, not all region is supported for backing up save file for this app. E.g. my country isn't covered by this app, despite listed in Nintendo Account. But that's a minor issue, since you can always change your "country" from Nintendo Account Profile option to one that is supported. E.g. I moved mine to USA so that it's backed up. And as I understand, users are allow to switch region/country anytime to fit their need.

 

Exactly, mobile phone games aren't for long hour play, unlike handheld console which is normal to use between 3-6 hours. Even if you're on the road, the same applies, which is to get a handheld console for long haul use. After all, everyone carries their phones/tablets around for its primary purpose; communication (make calls, text messaging, email, chatting, social media, etc.). Hence you can't possibly want to drain the battery flat.

I think the issue with your Nintendo Account might be just that; the region you use can't be use on the app, and need adjusting through the profile option. Then again, I'm not 100% certain.

 

Update:
There's a real tough Special Event going on to acquire a hero, as well as a new duel competition.

 

I've no heroes preference, unfortunately, that's because FEH is the first FE game I've ever played.

I only get to play short time, since I've other things to do. e.g. read ebooks. Back then, I used to play PSX & PS2 games for hours, quite literally hours. But as they say, it's history, simply because I was forced to sell the 2 system off. And I'm basically left with only an NDSL and my phones. I'd love to get my hands on the NS, but that's who knows when I can. I've other things on my wish list priority, e.g. a new dual sim smartphone since my 2 phones are overly outdated.

As for micro-transactions in-app, I don't do that. I see no reason to pay for it if I can acquire it free through grinding and/or daily login rewards. I see gaming as a form of casual fun, not a necessity. So if I can't progress further for free, I simply drop the game and play another.

 

None at all, I'm unfamiliar with them all. So no preference. So long using the character(s) result to winning, that's all that matters. Don't matter if the character in use is a female or male, human, humanoid, fairy, beast, etc.

I had to sell them off because I played too much, and had had replaced the optical drive several times (which was costly), then again, the money was later used to upgrade my laptop. I still retain the game CD/DVD though. Of the many titles I have, only a select few I still wish to replay, the rest no. Which I now can replay using PC. I was offered my cousin's no longer in use PS2 (seldom used), which I declined. I am eyeing the NS if by end of this year, I feel it's worth acquiring.

I've 2 hand phones; a smartphone from 2012, and an even older symbian which was my dad's. Both still in working condition, despite having to replace the batteries several times, and some annoying problems. Your 3 year old phone is way too new when compared to mine. I'm not one to follow trends, if I buy an electronic good, it's for long term use and for its function/feature, never for show. Unless it's broken/faulty, I tend to continue using it for as long as it last. Thus even if I do buy a new phone, those 2 phones would still be use.

 

Exactly. I choose base on the stats, not how they look. I've no fetish towards animated characters.

Yes, it was costly. Games I choose to replay for PS2 would be the Atelier Series, Tales series, Harvest Fishing, and a few others. For PSX only Kagero Deception.

There's only 'monopoly deal' in his phone, which I no longer play.