Was It Worth It? The $100 Fire Emblem Engage Divine Edition Unboxing!

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[@TIDbitRETRO]

It’s nice that everything is so high quality, but I dunno, whenever a Special Edition hits that $100 mark I expect more than an art book and some cards. Glad you like it though.

[@Linkingx2]

its even worse in other places - for me it would cost 120€... thats just insane - double the regular price? Its a cool special edition - but thats just too much :(

[@NYCJoeBlack]

I agree! I loved when a behind-the-scenes/making of DVD/Bu ray would accompany base games and/or the Collector’s Edition version of the games. That was always my favorite part of the additions

[@Linkingx2]

@@NYCJoeBlack well for me that wouldnt be to interesting tbh. But These things they include are also not quite right. So the cards, Look nice but are "paper" so not top stable to Set up somewhere. You get a folded paper Poster, already bad due to the White lines and folding Marks. Just sad even the things they include are high quality Sure but not 100% there, especially for 60€ extra.

[@NYCJoeBlack]

@@Linkingx2 - At can definitely understand your point-of-view. In my region, the game by itself is $59.99, so the extras is an extra $39.99. The value to me is just about worth it if you are a fan of the series and of the artwork. I think a physical soundtrack would have make it even more appealing.

[@Linkingx2]

@@NYCJoeBlack Sound Track is a good idea - bought a special edition of a Zelda game back in the day - and they had 2 CDs with all kinds of different tracks; And yeah - 40$/€ for these extras could be fine - if you are a hard core fan i guess.

[@Hephaestus_God]

The game is $60, and for an extra $40 you get an art book, poster, steelbook, cards, and a beautiful box. I always think Art books are worth the price, and this one is spectacular. The poster is really good quality (a simple iron and it can be framed), and the steelbook is also great. Most CE's also hold their price over time if not increase. All in all, you can't really go wrong with a CE from the big games. However, Tons of people (including me) recieving damaged boxes and opened seals because nobody protects it when shipping. My amazon shipment just threw the CE inside a big box with not even a single sheet of bubblewrap or paper, it just slid around the entire time and was pretty damaged. And the gamestop people never got their Tarot cards due to such a short supply of them. It's been somewhat of a disaster but not as bad as the Xeno 3 one.

[@asqwert2121]

It's worth it. Even if it's lackluster in content. Collectors editions always go up in value over time. I bought the FE 3ds Fates Collectors Edition for like $120 used from the FB Marketplace at one point and now I've seen used complete resell for $500-700

[@yunogasai3170]

Not always. A load of collectors editions go down in value as well. Depends on the game really.

[@darkveilnight9993]

Yup I ain't ever getting rid of mines especially since it's dual IPS. FE Awakening made me obsessed with the series to the point where I have all the fire emblem 3ds and ds games.that includes FE Fates Special edition.

[@KISSFan1977]

Awesome bro, I missed out on the Divine edition glad I was atleast able to see everything it came with outside of a normal sales piece. Hope you enjoy the game!

[@ActionJaxonH]

Congrats! And welcome to the FE fandom! My first was Awakening, and I've been hooked every since. Engage is SO good! I do recommend playing Normal difficulty since you're new, but do Classic mode (permadeath), not Casual. Reason being, modern FE have turn rewinds so there's never actually any real threat (on harder modes the rewinds are limited but on Normal they're infinite). Even though there's no real threat, it makes it FEEL more threatening with the looming threat of permanent death. It's basically a mind hack. But I kid you not it works. You will enjoy the game SO much more and be far less careless on Classic. And if you do lose a character, just rewind a turn or two and course correct.

[@superchristopher]

Yeah I decided for the first time I'll do my first playthrough on hard classic. The tension has risen a ton

[@hannimommy]

@@superchristopher that’s og fire emblem for ya

[@superchristopher]

@@hannimommy Yep. I was pulling my hair out today cause I couldn't let any of my units die. But I couldn't find it in me go on without them so I had to reset the battle for 4 hours straight 😅

[@sakutaro3musik486]

@@superchristopher as long as you have fun all Power to you. I love difficulty aswell 😁

[@HistoryBluff137]

Awakening was my first too!

[@davidrin3566]

Enjoy Engage! I remember my first time playing a Fire Emblem game back on the GBA. I'm also a Shining Force fan so when FE came to the States, I was instantly hooked. I got to play a few levels on Engage last night. If you never played a game in the series, after playing some of it, I can honestly say that Engage is a good starting point. If I had to compare it to other games in the series, it feels like Awakening, Birthright and Heroes had a kid. Have fun!

[@cd4playa1245]

Yes, exactly Engage is like awakening and fates except minus the pair up mechanics, but that’s replaced with the emblem rings. Also there’s a lot of shining force inspiration in this one. The movement and even the music uses a lot of flutes, which shining force 3 did for its incredible soundtrack.

[@Tampafan33]

So i always loved the sacred stones. Is it similar at all cuz i missed that style and gameplay??

[@davidrin3566]

@@Tampafan33 Minus the breakable weapons, if you have played a previous mainline game, you will feel more at home with Engage because its more combat focused.

[@Alexvander10]

I absolutely loved Three Houses and I just picked up this same Divine Edition pre-ordered from Gamestop. They included the steelbook and the original case with this! This was my only negative about the Metroid Dread special edition.

[@DoomSlayerEythyn]

Thats odd... with my metroid I got both the steelbook and the orhinal game case to

[@Alexvander10]

@@DoomSlayerEythyn Did you really? I bought the US "Metroid Dread: Special Edition" new/sealed from Walmart on release day and it came with the Steelbook, art cards, and an art book. No regular case.

[@DoomSlayerEythyn]

@Alexvander10 yeah man it sure did. I'm from Australia, not sure if mine had a different region edition maybe? But yeah I feel your pain bro... sucks when you don't get the original case with games. 😩

[@Minami1317]

My local target store is out of stock. I really wanted to see the wonderful contents inside. Thanks for the unboxing vid!

[@rometherevenant8749]

Good gawd thats a nice edition. Been playing fire emblem since the gameboy advance days. Love that its still around.

[@ZaxFSO8083]

I love this game and collectors edition too, after all the heaviness 3Houses brought to Fire Emblem as a whole Engage is a proper refresher to the series and I believe its all intentional.

[@leatherhidegaming]

I have the European divine edition and there was no seal on it at all or any trace of it ever being there.

[@switchcollect]

The European one does not come with any seals, I have 2 copies one from Nintendo Store and the other from Smyths and neither came sealed

[@switchcollect]

I also noticed that the art book in the North American version is a hard covers, whereas the European one isn’t 😢

[@leatherhidegaming]

@@switchcollect I also bought the special editions of Fates, Three Houses, and Echoes and none of their boxes were sealed. Only the games inside were sealed and the additional stuff that came with Echoes came sealed as well such as the artbook and amiibos.

[@BoozeAholic]

I didn't even know it had a divine edition. I'm getting my normal copy next month. I hope something Metroid related is announced next month.

[@thepeacefulchannel613]

The gift of prophecy

[@TheMultiGunMan]

Right arm! Thanks for the unboxing video!

[@esprithk]

In HK, it also comes with a 4-campaign-buttons set.

[@prutikLive]

Fire Emblem Echoes had so much in packaging for 80euros,this is not great.

[@lightningphoenix8]

Mine was just delivered from Target, and the seals on both sides of mine were cut open. It looks like nothing was removed, but still. A little off putting for sure.

[@rodrigoesquerb]

Wow I feel jealous, it’s beautiful 👌🏼

[@1978pq]

Mine was sealed on both sides. Great special edition and a great game. Fire Emblem is a fantastic series.

[@sakutaro3musik486]

I'm in Chapter 20 and I love this Game 😊

[@kufASMR]

I’ve been playing the game tons and think it’s pretty great, my first fire emblem game

[@NYCJoeBlack]

I loved when a behind-the-scenes/making of DVD/Bu ray would accompany base games and/or the Collector’s Edition version of the games. That was always my favorite part of the additions. However, the FEE: Divine Edition is well with the extra $40.

[@kylemckyle6464]

Mine just arrived today from Amazon and the bottom sticker was also cut. So weird????

[@Zenight12]

I preordered the divine edition from gamestop and my box has little scratchs on the edges. It is disappointing not having a perfect box for that price. I had a similar problem with Bayonetta special edition. I ordered from Amazon and it arrived all beat up. I asked for a replacement and still arrived beat up then i got refunded and ordered from Bestbuy and the box is still not perfect. Well I think big boxes like that always get scratched in the shipping somehow

[@Cookiedon15]

I pre-ordered the regular edition last week but Amazon done me dirty because it won't come til Tuesday

[@vudoo2068]

The seal on the bottom of mine was also split in half exactly like yours... super odd! But everything inside was okay 😅

[@thelastdragon5551]

It’s been reported all over Reddit. Strange.

[@esprithk]

But in HK, it also comes with an extra 4-campaign-buttons set in separate package. You can search facebook for photo of it.

[@jcchaconjr]

FWIW, my bottom seal wasn’t broken, but the flap isn’t fully closed and the seal itself is pretty loose compared to the top seal. I would speculate that because of perhaps a slight miscalculation on the size of the insert, the bottom won’t fully close, and they left a little wiggle room for the bottom seal. That being the case, I guess the loose seal would be subject to possibly snap from the pressures of the contents moving the flap back and forth during transport between manufacturing, distribution, and its final destination?

[@MrFrancobash]

Same thing happened with mine, had been showing all week after it shipped that it was on schedule for Friday delivery, then updated on Friday morning that it was delayed by weather and would be arriving Monday. Weirdest thing was that the last update showed it leaving a city that is less than 1 hour away from me at 3:15 am Friday morning and then was delayed by weather 5 hours later at 8:15 when all weather between that city and mine were totally clear. Luckily it arrived on Saturday and was in perfect condition.

[@timferrari6442]

Epic!

[@BespokeSlipp]

My copy from Amazon had the exact same ‘clean cut’ on the bottom sealing sticker. But this edition is dope, can’t wait to play!

[@michaelstorer9567]

No seals at all on my UK copy, not sure if that's normal?

[@MightNight99]

Good for him to be able to pick up his pre-order in the US which sucks for me because I got the UK version and it comes with the same stuff but packaged differently also the art book for the UK addition is not hardcover only for the u.s. gets that

[@gorkafloyd7220]

In Latin America the artbook is hardcover also. The editions should not change. I hate that.

[@MightNight99]

@@gorkafloyd7220 I know what you mean it sucks and everything should be the same regardless where you live

[@eprohoda]

guy!what a awesome job! 🤝

[@jamesdorsey5503]

I got mine in the mail today. The box was a little beat up but not terrible. I swear companies have no idea how to ship collectors editions anymore. As a person who literally collects collectors editions I was pleased with what I got at the price. It was better than the xenoblade chronicles 3 collectors edition. I still think they should have gone with a cloth poster instead of the paper poster.

[@ruben62518]

Do you know if the cards are 5x7? Trying to get them displayed for my counter. Still sealed and would like to know before I open them up lol thanks!

[@Enygma_Inc]

Love fire emblem. Was not a traditional rpg guy but this was a nice dip your toes in. Started with the GBA games

[@thesavior8541]

Do any of you guys if the previous collectors editions went on sale down the line?

[@BrianB2099]

My top seal was broken. But mine was from Walmart.

[@mikekos7606]

South Africa Edition have full English cover and without age rating marker on Box.

[@cd4playa1245]

I’m very impressed with this special edition. There’s a lot of cool stuff for only 40 extra bucks. After playing for a couple hours engage is much much friendlier to newer players in comparison to 3 houses. 3H had a lot going on and it was very different from the rest of the series, albeit it was a good game. I hope you enjoy it.

[@heyjeySigma]

yeah 3 houses has a ridiculous convoluted political story and war and all these dozens of houses this that and countries what a total mess... also man the academy and calendar system is a huuuuuge slog. Engage is the total opposite.. very simple story but also bland characters and dialogue . at least gameplay is better than 3H

[@cd4playa1245]

@@heyjeySigma yeah I prefer that engage took a step back to the more traditional format while still trying something new with the rings mechanics. My buddy, who’s a big time gamer like me, agrees with us that the story was a slogged down and there were so many fluff missions in there. Despite that I do still like 3H but I’m pleasantly surprised by Engage so far.

[@dextersbeard3472]

You should go back and play 3 houses its one of the best games on the Switch in my opinion.

[@DieselJT]

I picked uo this collectors edition too and it definitely does not dissapoint! Mine did so come with a pack of Fire Emblem Tarot Cards. Maybe it was a preorder bonus from Gamestop. But still a nice addition to the set!

[@segamistretro8562]

Nice, collectors edition I only ever played one fire emblem game n that was the first one that came out on the GBA it was a great game after that I never played any other one in the series. But I will be picking this one up it really caught my attention.

[@eloratings]

Very nice. Thank you for unboxing video. 👍

[@riggel8804]

I want a live stream of fire emblem 5. Git broke in proper. Yeet the Jugral.

[@ddaodao9332]

I got the package from Target. Both top and bottom seal are broken.

[@birdazoid]

I ended up with two copies. I forgot I preordered one through Best Buy and preordered another on Amazon. Both of them came with a broken seal. I'm assuming something was left out initially and they added it later. My guess is the poster.

[@birdazoid]

@@moontecker I returned the extra to BB for someone else to grab. After fees and shipping I'd likely lose money on ebay.

[@JM-zi9ou]

The bottom was opened in mine too. I don't think it's anything nefarious, just a packaging defect.

[@ALWTunes]

I haven’t played a Fire Emblem game since the GBA, but I remember it scratching that Shining Force itch. I’ve pretty much moved on from the Switch, but this looks pretty good.

[@therealdschlitz]

the game is fantastic. I felt Normal Classic was too easy, but Hard Classic is great. Not afraid to rough you up

[@alejandroalday7938]

Mine came from Amazon and it came with the seal broken on the top of the box. I also saw two reviews on best buy saying the same thing.

[@fedricojgarza464]

So beautiful 😍

[@tsuikagura]

Wow this is... DIFFERENT than in Europe T^T Our outer box is not embossed, just plain cardboard, steelbook and card case was not in a plastic bag, and the artbook is soft cover paperback O_O

[@Madlittlepixel]

Oh wow, usually i thought Europe got the better looking collector editions.

[@tts80]

Looks like Australia got the Europe version as well. I am disappointed given that is it around the same cost. Why would they have difference based on region?

[@devilmaycry383]

I cancelled my pre-order I think I will buy it since I have the limited edition for Fire Emblem Warriors and the Warriors: Three Houses. Engage Divine edition looks really nice.

[@peace360nz]

I pre-ordered the divine edition. Mine doesn't have the pixel art on the white box and the art book is a soft cover magazine. A little disappointed

[@1978pq]

I think that is the European version.

[@DEATHxTHExKIDx1]

It's so damn good. Having it makes me wish I had the 3houses special

[@SeaSlug]

Advance wars Meanwhile 💀

[@magimike1618]

oh interesting, it looks like there is some regional variation. In one opening I saw, the book was soft cover

[@iRemol]

I Like this one. It reminds me amazing Tokyo Mirrage on Wii U

[@firhanhamdi8057]

Does it include DLC ?

[@AquamentusLives]

Enjoy FE, it really is a great series!

[@TheFugliestGamerEver]

I unfortunately ordered on Amazon and got a 2 day delay on the shipping. But yes I believe the $100 is worth it. I'm loving the steel book as well as the art book. Wish it would have come with the tarot cards but the holographic art cards are just as nice too. Oddly my top seal was split in half too... conspiracy? 🤔

[@Mamonga86]

I got 4 of these, not one was sealed for EU

[@Zero_x]

That looks great

[@Mnichu]

EU version is even more neatly packed. Small differences but I'm surprised there are any.

[@djgcue]

@Madlittlepixel the $10 refund is for your free shipping. Target charged you $10 shipping but refunded this amount.

[@TheKayliedGamerChannel-YouTube]

Never owned or played a Fire Emblem game, the packaging looks ok Ron 🤠

[@michaeladams9807]

👍👍

[@GamingNightsNeoMasaki]

Oh hey, you got all their names correct😂

[@Madlittlepixel]

Cool 😂, I think I missed a couple cards though as they were stuck to other cards so I suppose that helped my chances lol

[@dahjord]

the euro one has even nicer box

[@ronm6585]

👍🏻

[@HistoryBluff137]

Personally (based solely what I enjoy and in no way objective), I found Engage a step down. The weapon wheel return is great but most other decisions I find a step down. While the renders are objectively better in Engage, the style of Three Houses keeps it in the 1 spot for me. I prefer the more in-depth style social interactions of 3H. I love tactical rpgs but I want more than just the combat. The school made me feel more excited for the battles. Engage is good, but it's last of the 3 Fire Emblem games I've played. That art book is gorgeous though.

[@khalfanalmansoori1468]

i middel east in shops 155$

[@felipe1290]

Thats the second fire emblem I play, you should try three houses as well,rhe story is better. this one focuses more on gameplay, the story is a bit childish. But the gameplay loop is amazing

[@ferllrocks5627]

I love that game

[@Ayumuobsessed]

I know it's late but yesterday was the luckiest day of my life. My cousin drove me to GameStop so I can trade some old switch games for cash. It was then I saw the fire emblem engage divine edition on the shelf. I asked if it was on sale which she said it was. The employee mention someone came a few days ago to return it due to the box being slightly damaged and I know collectors can be very picky if they see a special edition box not being in great shape. Eventually I decided to buy it despite the box being damaged and use the money for the games I trade to pay for it. Finally, I gave away my standard edition to my sister to show her gratitude of taking care of me. Not to mention she is also a fire emblem fan too

[@incogneto3645]

Great. Now where’s Advance Wars.

[@Madlittlepixel]

I know, holy crap I want Advance Wars reboot camp bad.

[@ZeNex74]

seemed a waste of cash to me

[@rivilcur4509]

Not Worth

[@Material_Monkey]

Some cards you will never look at again, an artbook that is too small and doesnt show concept art (the reason you want an artbook), a poster that could just be part of the standard game. The only thing worth it is the steelcase but only for people that like stuff like this. I dont, because it looks weird on my shelf. Definetly not worth it.

[@jarredkrum9894]

Nope not worth it

[@alexkane3606]

My amazon divine edition seal was tampered with but nothing with missing. I think it was just rushed production. My Walmart definitive edition of xenoblade chronicles came the same way. At least it had everything, and didn’t screw up like Sony did with God of War