Closing Comments
To call Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn a Wii game is to take the meaning of that statement as literal as possible. Yes, it runs on Wii, comes in a cute white box, and youll pay $49.99 for it. From there, however, the experience is anything but Wii-like, as the game uses no motion, no IR, no Mii integration, and no online. While some gamers will scoff at this fact, diehard Fire Emblem fans already understand the choice made by Nintendo, as the series hasnt needed to change in nearly 20 years, and shouldnt be expected to now. The game supports Wii-mote control in classic NES-style, the GameCube controller, and the Classic Controller, so no matter what your setup you can still dive into one of the deepest, mature, and traditionally rooted titles on Nintendo consoles.
What youll miss, however, is any sort of upgrade from the GameCube version which is on sale for $20 new. Radiant Dawn is a direct sequel to the Cubes Path of Radiance, and as such looks, acts, and feels identical. Youll still get very little VO, minimal animation overall, GameCube graphics, and extremely simply storytelling that makes use of only a backdrop and some character art. Why the production value in Fire Emblem has yet to be completely overhauled is beyond us, but apparently someone at Nintendo things traditional games need to not only play like a game two decades old, but also look similar as well. If youre looking for an entertaining, challenging, traditional strategy game, look no further, as Fire Emblem is as good as it gets. Just dont expect anything more than GameCube presentation, visuals, and control for $50.
4.0 Presentation
Aside from some FMV work, theres nothing here above what was done on GBA or DS. Basic menus, tons of text, simple backdrops, and not much more than some portrait art to tell the story.
6.0 Graphics
16:9 was included for the USA release, and 480p is a nice touch for a game that is identical to GameCube in almost every way. Battle animations are improved a bit though.
7.5 Sound
No orchestration, very little VO, and a virtually unchanged experience from Cubes effort. The music is still impressive, but its all midi.
8.0 Gameplay
No Wii functionality, but really no need. Its a classic design, and it plays as such. It's a great tactical experience, still smooth and quick, and still entertaining.
8.0 Lasting Appeal
Well over 50 hours, random stat evolution during level ups, GCN data transfer, but no online or multiplayer elements to be had.
8.0
Impressive OVERALL
als würde nintendo die jap. synchro aufs spiel packen die kriegen es ja nichtmal gebacken für mp3 in 2 monaten eine deutsche synchro zu machen. es gibt einfach wünsche die kann man sich gleich wieder aus dem kopf schlagen. 
wenn du unbedingt die jap. synchro (weswegen auch immer) haben willst dann kauf dir das japanische spiel.
" war übrigens in erster Linie an den "Dialog" mit Soren gerichtet, denn im Original sagt sie da was völlig anderes... 
