That stylish aesthetic carries over to the combat too - which is where the crossover elements really come to life. Its dungeon design is simple and clean, with locations ranging from a feudal Japanese setting to a secret sci-fi base, and they're all brought to life with a vibrant color palette. Where TMS really shines, however, is in its core gameplay. Related: Fire Emblem Fans Will LOVE Advance Wars The fact that they're drip-fed to players at a steady rate means they'll rarely feel overwhelmed, and the intermissions between story chapters provide plenty of room to explore them. It's hard to predict where each short story will go next, and the game's fanciful tone makes it easy to adapt to these ever-changing sideshows. Most involve some kind of challenge, from helping a girl confront her social anxiety to exorcising restless ghosts and defeating mini-bosses with the power of seduction.
This setup will sound vaguely reminiscent of Persona to many players, but TMS' side quests are more than just Social Links by another name. From the adorably hapless Tsubasa to the talented but socially-inept Yashiro, every character gets the chance to shine throughout both the main campaign and their own unique quest lines. Despite (or perhaps precisely because) of its sheer wackiness, TMS has genuinely funny writing packed with a surprisingly expressive cast. It's not the most compelling drama, but the writers were clearly aware of this and, as such, the script doesn't take itself too seriously.
With a premise about magical monsters invading Tokyo, it's essentially a lighter version of the average Shin Megami Tensei story. Story-wise, Tokyo Mirage Sessions is admittedly nothing special. While certainly the black sheep of both families, TMS has enough going for it that any RPG fan owes it to themselves to look past the goofiness and try it for themselves. In fact, Tokyo Mirage Sessions earned a strong critical reception and won enough of a cult following to justify a Switch port.
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Related: How to Find and Play EVERY Main Series Persona Game It wasn't what fans of either franchise wanted, but that doesn't mean it wasn't good. With this in mind, it's easy to see why the reaction both fandoms had to Tokyo Mirage Sessions♯FE was the now-memetic, "There's been a fusion accident." Instead of the expected demonic conflict, players beheld a sparkling, rainbow-colored game about teenage pop stars summoning Fire Emblem-themed Personas. Fans thought the stage was set for a dark fantasy horror-strategy game like nothing they'd seen before. Both are classic JRPG franchises known for their strategic depth and challenging difficulty, and Fire Emblem's exploration of how war brings out the worst in people plays perfectly into SMT's apocalyptic themes. Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem was one of the most anticipated crossovers in Nintendo history.