From Polygon · Aimee Hart · · 1m 10s
Fire Emblem Fans Need to Play 2017's Stellar Revenge-Saga RPG
Fire Emblem players should try Tales of Berseria's 2017 revenge saga for its unapologetic female leads.
In brief
Fire Emblem players should try Tales of Berseria's 2017 revenge saga for its unapologetic female leads. Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Tales of Berseria both feature strong female characters pursuing vengeance with emotional depth. Originally reported by Polygon.
Why Leda's route matters
Leda's route in Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave focuses on personal vengeance after her father's death.
Tales of Berseria's 2017 release
Tales of Berseria was released in 2017 by Bandai Namco and developed by Intelligent Systems.
Velvet Crowe's backstory
Velvet Crowe witnesses her brother-in-law killing her younger brother and vows revenge.
Leda and Velvet's parallels
Both Leda and Velvet are witnesses to loved ones' deaths and forever changed by it.
Their revenge paths
Leda pursues vengeance through Heroic Games while Velvet seeks revenge during prison breaks.
Shared companionship
Both women have loyal companions despite different group compositions and challenges.
Emotional deterioration
Leda's vihuela and Velvet's demon arm worsen their mental states as revenge progresses.
Why these stories matter
Both games show women with blood on their faces and hatred in their hearts without glorifying their actions.
The short version
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave and Tales of Berseria both feature strong female characters pursuing vengeance with emotional depth.
