The biggest error from Gamespot. Fire that reviewer!
To those unfamiliar with Game Cube library, this is a direct sequel to Fire Emblem Path of Radiance, and makes as much of fan service as introduce new characters and concepts.
First of all you'll start the campain in control of the Silver Haired Maiden - wich you will eventually fall in love. The plot turns arround a riot in the country defeaed in the last game.
Surprisingly, you end up fighting as other rival countries as well - where the level of Epic and Amazingness go trough the roof.
All characters from the previous game returns eventually and its a hard choice to choose who to put in your team. That if some of them dont get killed, cuz once they do - goodbye.
The game is insanely hard, but helps you a little. It shows damage, range and weapons from enemies, etc. Just know your moves and dont do anything too quick.
The game ends arround 50 hours of gameplay, so its very worth of your money. And after you beat it (if you can) youll most probably play again in MANIAC mode. Good luck ;)