Admittedly, I went to Best Buy looking for Birthright since I was well aware that it was the easier of the two and, as a result, going from it to Conquest would be a lot easier than going from Conquest to Birthright (since that difficulty change would be far more jarring). I bought it on a whim, but it didn't take me long to give up any misgivings I had about getting this game first. Though I was skeptical in the beginning, Nohr's cast is very fun and has a number of characters who I was instantly a fan of. The story, which I wouldn't dare spoil, also takes a number of high roads and I'm pretty thankful that they too the idea the way they did. The gameplay's been given a number of tweaks from Awakening, all of which supplement the game's return to form. In Conquest, the only grinding that can be done is support grinding, so (assuming you're playing on Hard/Classic, the game's equivalent to normal), you'll have to make decisions about who you want to level up and whether they're worth risking. It all feels very Fire Emblem and really does its part in making the game feel like a step back towards strategic structure. In regards to Conquest specifically, if you're playing on the aforementioned difficulty, it can get very tough. Keep that in mind, though I will say that at no point is any of the DLC required to keep you moving forward, no matter how bad things may seem. Overall, I'm really enjoying this game- more than any Fire Emblem game in a good long while. Its soundtrack is solid and the gameplay changes aren't so radical that they're jarring or alienating. And, if you liked Awakening, you'll definitely enjoy this entry. Looking forward to playing Birthright and Revelation.