I was incredibly skeptical going into this game because of the sour taste left by Awakening and Fates, but I can now soundly say that Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is one of the best Fire Emblem games in existence. It stays faithful to the original Fire Emblem Gaiden, the game that Echoes attempts (successfully) to remake while also pushing the bar in storytelling and gameplay. My favorite gameplay aspect is the exploration of dungeons, which never seems to get old for me. Be warned: This game returns the beloved series to its roots and forgoes content like marriage/childbirth, unnecessary support conversations (support conversations are present but not overly tedious like in Awakening and Fates), and pairing units on the battlefield. This creates a gameplay and storytelling atmosphere that is straight to the point, rewarding, and by no means a waste of time. If you only enjoy Fire Emblem games thanks to the unrelenting fanservice and harem aspects that Awakening and Fates built its success on, this game may not be for you. The Limited Edition itself is absolutely stunning. The North American release received a beautiful box worth displaying. The pins are a nice addiction, but what really shines are the soundtrack and art book included. Clearly no expense was spared creating a music score and character artwork for Echoes. I highly recommend this Limited Edition and the game itself. Fire Emblem Echoes will not disappoint longtime fans of the series and lovers of a good, solid story.