Sometimes sequels are made to make up for a predecessor doing poorly or because they were set up to begin with. We are in an age of sequels and remakes, after all. Though I do believe that 9 sold well enough and I don't think 9 or 10 did poorly. Both were very fun. And Shadow Dragon was okay (No supports, no forgiveness) but 12 was a great make-up. My Unit creation was probably the big thing that helped sell the title, plus the addition of some semblance of supports. Shame we never got 12 in the West, but hey, we've got those wonderful individuals who gifted us with the FE12 patch. Also, Awakening comes out tomorrow! Celebrate! Shame that Spring classes at college also begin on the same day for me...