My favorite RPG is Xenoblade Chronicles. It's very long and you're constantly trying to find out what happens next. But I have to admit, the Ike duo was fantastic even then, it just doesn't compare to other awesome RPGs (story wise) like Chrono Trigger, Dragon Quest IX, Persona 3 and 4, Final Fantasy 6, and even the oft underrated Breath of Fire III. However, they are the best Fire Emblem games by far and they do indeed surpass the beauty of Fire Emblem Awakening. But that's just me, I'm just a huge RPG nerd.
I also want to state that Fire Emblem Awakening's story was really well done and executed pretty well. The paralouges added even more to a game that got the basics of Fire Emblem done well. Sadly it did lack a bunch of the amazing features that other FE games had (Seize the castle and survive)
I played Xenoblade as well! I also loved it! Man now I don't even know which one's my favourite. Their all awesome! Hey Lito, you think Shulk will be in SSB4? Monolith Studios is owned by Nintendo now, not to mention Xenoblade got them ALOT of money.
I also look forward to the PSA this guy is making!
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http://forums.kc-mm.com/index.php?topic=66105.0