Nintendo Launches 'Fire Emblem Heroes' On iOS And Android Devices

Action game "Fire Emblem Heroes" would get a new turn with the launch on both Android and iOS devices. Nintendo has been hesitant to step into Free-to-Play mode. Entering into mobile gaming arena is a huge event for Nintendo.

For the time being, "Fire Emblem Heroes" is available for Australian, Japanese and European Players on their mobile devices which will be expanded to other parts of the world very soon. MacRumors reported that the "Fire Emblem Heroes" will be played on mobile phones as tactical gameplay representing the popular brand.

Players have to drag their allies for launching an attack. Game plot rotates around "Story Maps" where players will infiltrate enemy defenses in order to conquer their installations and territory. Players earn Orbs during conquests who enable them to call "Fire Emblem Heroes" characters into war theater.

Orbs are the points where the "Fire Emblem Heroes" monetize. Orbs collection can be avoided while advancing but they can rather be purchased from the game store online. Nintendo has not issued details of available items on their online store but it is confirmed that "Fire Emblem Heroes" download will be free of cost.

Arena mode in the game allows players to fight enemies around the World which is an easy way to earn credits, avail high rankings and achieve objectives. There are exclusive rewards for players in the arena mode that enhances the power of each player.

Maps generated at the Training Towers will give a boost to the skills of heroes. According to the official website of Fire Emblem Heroes, heroes of the game are color-coded. Each color determines weapons for a specific hero and advantages of that specific weapon assigned to the color.

The official source further reveals that players can train their heroes with skills and arms through these color-coded systems. Players can summon heroes through Orbs and give them a task. Players can avail three types of skills Weapon, Assist, and Special which grant them different abilities.

Nintendo's stepping into the mobile world will create more opportunities for the company and competition among the gaming giants.