Fire Emblem just pulled a wild villain twist in Act 2

In Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave, things take a dramatic turn in Act 2 as a tyrannical villain steps into power, and it sounds like he really goes all in on the role. If you've been following typical RPG tropes, this might catch you off guard.

I guess the game's not afraid to shake things up a bit.

While I appreciate that Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave is attempting to subvert RPG tropes, I can't help but feel these villain turns risk feeling like a familiar play in the genre. There's a fine line between surprising and just being contrived; hopefully, the execution is strong enough to justify the twist rather than relying on shock value alone. A well-crafted reveal can elevate a story, but it sounds like this one could fall flat if it doesn't bring something genuinely unique to the table.