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Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Sells Strong in Japan Despite Early Gameplay Criticism
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Fortune's Weave's First Act Faces Pacing Criticism Despite Record Sales
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is selling exceptionally well in Japan, but early players are reporting that the game's first act suffers from slow pacing and repetitive combat mechanics, despite strong world-building and tactical depth.
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