Sequels Galore! New Versions of Sly Cooper, Dead Space, and Fire Emblem are Here

Summary

This week on Game Life, we have exciting news for fans of long-running game series like Sly Cooper, Dead Space, and Fire Emblem, as new versions of these games are hitting store shelves. In particular, Fire Emblem Awakening is a new tactical strategy game for Nintendo 3DS that has been receiving rave reviews, particularly for its twist on characters falling in love on the battlefield. Meanwhile, fans of Sly Cooper will be happy to know that a new version of the anthropomorphic shadow thief game has been released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita, and fans of Dead Space will get to experience cooperative two-player mode in the latest version of the game. Read on for more details.

Fire Emblem Awakening: A New Twist on Tactical Strategy Games

Fire Emblem Awakening is the latest version of Nintendo’s long-running tactical strategy wargame series. The game allows players to put together an army of anime-styled characters and fight for peace and justice on a piece of virtual graph paper. One of the new twists in this version is the fact that characters can fall in love on the battlefield and get married after it’s all over. This emotional attachment to the characters is particularly painful since, when a character dies in Fire Emblem, they’re dead for good. According to Game Life contributor John Mixmeyer, this twist makes the player much more invested in their characters and adds depth to the game.

Sly Cooper Thieves in Time: A New Lease on Life

Sly Cooper Thieves in Time is a platform action game starring an anthropomorphic shadow thief and his lovable criminal pal. The game disappeared after PlayStation 2, but is now back with a new version for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Fans of the game will be pleased to know that the PS3 version comes with the Vita game for free, and the two versions can share save data. This is particularly convenient for players who want to switch between playing at home and on the go.

Dead Space 3: Broadening the Appeal of the Series

The first Dead Space game was a truly scary and original horror game that combined great elements of Metroid Prime and Resident Evil. However, the third version seems to be taking the game in a more Gears of War direction, with firefights and human enemies yelling curse words at the player instead of grotesque aliens just going “RAAAARG” and getting their limbs shot off. The game also has a cooperative two-player mode, which is a departure from the series’ previous focus on single-player mode. While this may not be the Dead Space fans know and love, Electronic Arts believes it can broaden the appeal of the series to more people while retaining the core fans.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fans of Sly Cooper, Dead Space, and Fire Emblem have much to look forward to with the release of the latest versions of these games. While there may be some departures from the original gameplay in some cases, there are also new twists and features that will keep players engaged. Keep an eye on Game Life for more reviews and updates on these and other games.