As a series, Fire Emblem has had two standout features compared to other tactical RPGs. First, characters can build relationships with their allies, and in more recent entries, even become romantically involved. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave doesn’t focus on the seduction side at all, preferring to show the camaraderie between teammates. The second feature, one that’s been there since the first NES game, is that characters can permanently perish in combat.
Fortune’s Weave gives you this option at the beginning of the campaign as Classic Mode. Be warned: this is only for those seeking a brutal challenge. Casual Mode, on the other hand, is a more forgiving way to play through this gargantuan RPG, taking away the stress of potentially leading your allies to their demise. You also choose Normal or Hard difficulty modes, options that are separate from the Casual/Classic choice, so below we’ll explain the differences between these key decisions.
Normal vs Hard Difficulty Mode
The first choice is actually between Normal and Hard modes. The game describes Hard mode as “For experienced players”, while Normal is for newcomers and “intermediate” players alike. If it’s your first playthrough, we recommend going with Normal. If you wish for a challenge, Hard Mode adds extra constraints and ups the difficulty in several key factors. Here are the differences between them both:
