With Fire Emblem, Is It Finally Time to Buy a Switch 2?
Summary
The Besties discuss Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, praising its combat and "Perfect Bird Time" feature while critiquing its overwhelming density and long playtime. They debate whether the Switch 2's current exclusives, like Pokémon Pokopia and Splatoon Raiders, are strong enough to justify the console's high price, noting the lack of a definitive killer app. The episode also includes a humorous segment about one host's habit of dressing as a bird to annoy his wife.
Topics discussed
Cold open: Perfect Bird Time and character creation
Show intro and Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave announcement
Sponsor segment: Factor meals
Fire Emblem series history and combat mechanics
Fortune's Weave structure: Pale Raven and Flame Lords
Game length, difficulty settings, and time management
Comparing playthroughs to previous Fire Emblem titles
Managing army, free time, and automation features
Character recruitment, story vibes, and music
Recommendations for casual fans and time commitment concerns
Transition to Nintendo Switch 2 discussion
Switch 2 exclusives: Pokopia, Splatoon Raiders, DK Bonanza
Killer apps, price increase, and upcoming titles
Hardware value, PC market comparison, and porting
Switch 2 form factor and mouse mode usability
Listener email: VR headset comparison and rendering
Honorable mentions: Shadow of the Leviathan book series
New Resident Evil movie review and adaptation quality
Zelda comparison and listener story about gaming kids
Outro, Patreon shoutouts, and live show announcement
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