GameSpot was able to get a taste of what Fire Emblem Echoes has to offer at PAX East this weekend. In a new article, the site shares additional details and screenshots. Find the new content rounded up below.

– Rather than moving directly from mission to mission, a world map allows you to have some freedom in choosing what you do next

– Once again, dungeons are in the game

– Explore dungeons in 3D with a third-person camera

– Dungeons have destroyable objects and treasure chests with items and money to find

– Encounter enemies in dungeons as well

– Engaging one takes you into a standard Fire Emblem battle

= It’s almost like a mini mission, as you still have access to your squad and face multiple enemies, rather than simply taking part in a one-on-one fight

– Gain an edge by attacking the foe in the dungeon before combat begins, reducing their health to start the battle, – Enemies can do the same to you

– Echoes follows a pair of “dueling” protagonists that you’ll swap between

– Celica and Alm each set out to defend their country, but they take different approaches to doing so

– Swap back and forth between the two routinely

– Can spend longer stretches of time playing as one before jumping into the other’s story

– First Fire Emblem game to feature full voice acting (some very minor characters aside)

– Archers can now counter-attack from a single tile away

– Mages now expend a portion of their health in order to cast spells

– Weapon durability seems to be absent

– No support system during battles

– No traditional weapon triangle

– There are still ways to gain an advantage in battles

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