I didn’t realize RD goes for like $100 now. I recommend most FE games because I’m a big fan of the series, but if weak story is a dealbreaker for you, then maybe it’s not a great buy, especially at that price. There’s always Dolphin Emulator, if you’re into that?

I agree that Path of Radiance was better, but only if you ignore the sequel, Radiant Dawn, where things got a little too ridiculous.

It’s not. If Awakening was too cheesy or predictable, then the new one isn’t any better in that respect (I enjoyed both for other reasons, like gameplay and characters). The closest thing to “FE with good plot” for me was Stella Glow that released earlier this year. It’s also grid and turn based gameplay, although it…