An incredible game with awesome characters, modes, and more. It is definitely worth it! I can assure you'll love it.
The player first takes the role of Eirika as she fights her way to safety (with help of course). When Eirika gets to Frelia she hears of something tragic and rejects to stay there and decides to fight the war and join her brother. The king lets her go and gives her three of his finest troops, on her way she meets troops, and accumulates more fighters to help her on her quest. As the story progresses Eirika learns many secrets about Grado's reason to attack Renais.
Graphics: 8.5/10
The graphics are almost the same as Rekka no Ken's, but it has slightly improved. The characters don't look as jumpy when they fight (especially pegasus riders).
Sound: 9.5/10
The sound matches the mood of the battles, story, and the feelings the characters feel when they are sad or in pain. It is a factor that a player becomes addicted to this awesome game. It also includes many of the older songs XD.
Gameplay: 10/10
The gameplay is very addicting other than fighting through this plot twisting game there are many modes and things that make gameplay very strong for this game. Such as the support system, the very original characters to encounter, the characters feelings and stories, recruiting new troops (even enemies), and the brand new turn your troop in what you want, yep now you can choose what class you want your troops to evolve to (pretty neat).
Story: 10/10
It starts off very simple expalining the kingdoms and their rulers, the start of the war and the king of Renais sending his daughter to safety before Grado enemies reach Renais. It is up to Eirika, Ephraim, and their loyal companions to solve the mystery behind Grado.
There is a lot of plot twists in this game story, and a lot of strong detail to many of the characters to recruit.
Replay Value: 9.5
After the story is finished there is still the creature campaign to play. In it there are many unlockable characters, some of them villains other victims to the war. Creature campaign is pretty much never ending.
Overall: 9.5
The game has so much to offer such as the non-restrictive map, many new modes and type of fighters. This long lasting gem is sure worth your time.