Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 606 Ratings

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  1. Ragnellrok
    Mar 1, 2016
    9
    Challenging, more subtle story, definitely worth playing through for any Fire Emblem fan.

    Problems may include the localization not being as great as it could have been.
  2. SuperMatt777
    Feb 26, 2016
    9
    Between Birthright and Conquest, it's clear that Conquest would challenge you and it certainly did for me. I started playing Fire Emblem with Awakening so I was used to having free opportunities to train my units and build support conversations so it made this game much trickier. I'll admit, I do like being a bit more free in what I do, but I can respect the path they chose to take thisBetween Birthright and Conquest, it's clear that Conquest would challenge you and it certainly did for me. I started playing Fire Emblem with Awakening so I was used to having free opportunities to train my units and build support conversations so it made this game much trickier. I'll admit, I do like being a bit more free in what I do, but I can respect the path they chose to take this game down. However I'm not going to say I was huge on not giving training opportunities. I appreciated the game's level of difficulty, but I still would've like some opportunities to train so I can better prepare for the challenges set before me. But that aside, the game's story and characters were great in their own sense. The story didn't have as many twists as Birthright did, but the twists it did have were brilliant. Overall, I very much enjoyed Conquest and even though I liked Birthright more, Conquest is a great game for anyone interested in a challenging strategy RPG.… Expand
  3. javiandre10
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    Fire Emblem en su máxima esencia, la dificultad de que se perdió en Awakening regresa y hace satisfactoria cada victoria, el modo castillo nos dan un respiro luego de las duras batallas estratégicas, las interacciones entre personajes, la historia y sus momento épicos, hubieron algunos recortes en las versiones occidentales, pero son cosas externas a lo que realmente es la esencia delFire Emblem en su máxima esencia, la dificultad de que se perdió en Awakening regresa y hace satisfactoria cada victoria, el modo castillo nos dan un respiro luego de las duras batallas estratégicas, las interacciones entre personajes, la historia y sus momento épicos, hubieron algunos recortes en las versiones occidentales, pero son cosas externas a lo que realmente es la esencia del juego, para todo usuario de 3DS que busque un juego Hardcore y que de muchas horas de duración, esta es la mejor opción.… Expand
  4. EpicLadySponge
    Feb 29, 2016
    8
    And again, here comes the part where there's more negative ratings than mixed ratings. Conquest is a good game, I can thank that. First of all, who cares about some whiny content? Second of all, you must be insanely crazy if you're going to think giving a negative rating would help you get any support.
  5. kiaxxl
    Feb 27, 2016
    10
    This is actually about an 8.8, but I raised it to balance out the blatantly unfair reviews by the anti censorship crowd, some of whom admit they don't even have the game. :)))))

    Gameplay is tight and even normal can be a challenge at times. Conquest has much more interesting maps and victory conditions than Birthright, so take that into equation if picking a side. Characters are mostly    This is actually about an 8.8, but I raised it to balance out the blatantly unfair reviews by the anti censorship crowd, some of whom admit they don't even have the game. :)))))

    Gameplay is tight and even normal can be a challenge at times. Conquest has much more interesting maps and victory conditions than Birthright, so take that into equation if picking a side. Characters are mostly interesting, there's a few tropey characters but a lot of enjoyable ones as well. Supports can range from fantastic to terrible; characters who don't really interact or connect in the story usually have substandard supports.

    The music is excellent and the graphics are quite nice for 3DS; the 3D also works pretty well if you like to see the portraits of the characters pop out.    … Expand
  6. blawren4
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    I'll make an equally stupid review to one I just saw that said excellent gameplay, graphics, and story, but gave a zero for localization. I've not played the game yet.
  7. r_lobo
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    Just amazing. So emotional, and well done that I had a really hard time choosing sides....
    This game, and Awakenings, stand at the top with the very best, in any console in any generation.
  8. jasongaarder
    Feb 26, 2016
    10
    This game is excellent. Remarkably challenging and intriguing. I care about the characters. The atmosphere is impeccable. Everything I loved about Fire Emblem on GBA. Definitely a "do not miss" title for the 3DS. Nintendo is once again proving its might.
  9. LannerBlack
    Feb 22, 2016
    10
    Fire Emblem Fates Conquest es el resultado de mas de 20 años de perfeccionamiento a nivel de gameplay teniendo un enfoque en lo tactico que nunca antes se había visto en la franquicia, una dificultad digna de las épocas lejanas de la SNES y la era en la que la dificultad dejo de ser relleno y culpa del juego para pasar a ser culpa del jugador por actuar sin pensar, y un enfoque en lasFire Emblem Fates Conquest es el resultado de mas de 20 años de perfeccionamiento a nivel de gameplay teniendo un enfoque en lo tactico que nunca antes se había visto en la franquicia, una dificultad digna de las épocas lejanas de la SNES y la era en la que la dificultad dejo de ser relleno y culpa del juego para pasar a ser culpa del jugador por actuar sin pensar, y un enfoque en las relaciones de los personajes que dan paso a una enorme cantidad de diálogos de lo mas interesantes en los que se desnuda la personalidad de cada uno de los personajes disponibles, lamentablemente la influencia de Nintendo Treehouse y sus extrañas politicas se hicieron presente cortando parte del contenido del juego como diálogos y el minijuego de caricias (elemento no del todo necesario pero que ayudaba mucho al momento de mejorar la relación entre personajes) con tal de disminuir la calificacion en la ESRB de un juego que en su tierra de origen era Cero/Mature y asi lograr mas ventas (ignorando que el juego mas vendido de la generacion es un juego Mature y que nadie se preocupa de la calificacion) pero dejando de lado los ridículos cambios del equipo de localización mas odiado del mundo del gaming es un excelente juego y vale totalmente la pena adquirirlo.… Expand
  10. NikoAmii
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    I'll start off by saying it was a pretty easy decision for me to choose Conquest over Birthright. The reason why I did is because I like darker, European styles and the Noir family definitely more my style. Conquest is a bit harder, and has darker themes, it's like picking the Sith over the Jedi. Ignoring that, I really enjoy playing Conquest. The plot is by far some of the best storyI'll start off by saying it was a pretty easy decision for me to choose Conquest over Birthright. The reason why I did is because I like darker, European styles and the Noir family definitely more my style. Conquest is a bit harder, and has darker themes, it's like picking the Sith over the Jedi. Ignoring that, I really enjoy playing Conquest. The plot is by far some of the best story telling I've seen in a video game in a long while. The idea of two families fighting to the death isn't a very creative one, but the storytelling behind it is. Not only is the plot great, but the graphics are by far the best I've see on the 3ds. The imagery in this game is fantastic. Play style wise, it's not much different than the average fire emblem game. It's a strategy RPG that is very, very intense. I've been playing on the regular mode, not the casual mode. This means when my soldiers die, they die for good. This adds an extra element of intensity in the game, which I appreciate. Overall, I prefer this game over Awakening, better graphics, a more intense story line, a pretty enjoyable multiplayer. It isn't miles better, but it's an improvement nonetheless. I really enjoyed playing this game, and if you enjoyed RPGs, i'm sure you will too.… Expand
  11. jholden3249
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Birthright and Revelations are a perfect 10. But Conquest, despite having a slightly weaker story, deserves an 11 for sheer gameplay brilliance. This is quite possibly the best video game I have ever played. I love all the games in the Fire Emblem series, but Fates is superior in nearly every aspect. Engaging, emotional story, gamely tuned to perfection, diverse maps, lovable and relatableBirthright and Revelations are a perfect 10. But Conquest, despite having a slightly weaker story, deserves an 11 for sheer gameplay brilliance. This is quite possibly the best video game I have ever played. I love all the games in the Fire Emblem series, but Fates is superior in nearly every aspect. Engaging, emotional story, gamely tuned to perfection, diverse maps, lovable and relatable characters, interesting new mechanics like Dragons's Vein and the new weapon triangle... And some of THE best art and music your senses have experienced to date.

    It's also an incredible value- all 3 paths are quite literally a full game- in fact, each path has more content than many $60 console games. All 3 paths are varied and unique with different characters, different story, different map objectives, the works. And what's more, the second and third game come at half price!

    Fire Emblem Fates nails it. It just nails it. Don't listen to any of the sourpuss reviews spouting a bunch of biased garbage- this is truly one of the greatest video games ever crafted.    … Expand
  12. saltyponiesgo
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Do you like hard games that are strategic? Look no further this game is for you. You will get dozens upon dozens of hours on content out of this games. Its perfect for people on a budget that could only afford a handful of games a year. Thhis game will eat up your time. Perfect distraction for when on the go.
  13. Metaru
    Feb 22, 2016
    9
    Fire Emblem Fates is the last title released for Nintendo's handheld console, Nintendo 3DS. In this 14th installment of the saga Fire Emblem wide tells of a war between two kingdoms Hoshido & Nohr in which a young prince called Corrin (or any other name depending on who plays him) tried to stop anyway, but should be decided between one of the two ways, defend "Hoshido" or fight withFire Emblem Fates is the last title released for Nintendo's handheld console, Nintendo 3DS. In this 14th installment of the saga Fire Emblem wide tells of a war between two kingdoms Hoshido & Nohr in which a young prince called Corrin (or any other name depending on who plays him) tried to stop anyway, but should be decided between one of the two ways, defend "Hoshido" or fight with "Nohr". Once coming into play we see that tells the story of Corrin, born in "Hoshido" and was kidnapped & raised by the royal family of Nohr, as chapters advances reveal more of the past of Corrin and the true intentions of king Garon, the tragic events in Hoshido and the beginning of the war in this part of the decision begins to take our destiny in one of the two kingdoms. I am going to focus more on Nohr is the Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest.
    Conquest is the way which will test for the most challenging and the most veteran of the Fire Emblem series, we reduce the amount of money and the amount of experience, to take the path of Nohr, our main objective is to conquer hoshido, through various places, to know more about the Yato, discovering the truths of those who accompany us in our adventure, there is no doubt that history shows us how Nohr Corrin and brothers Nohr to conquer Hoshido & stop this war.
    The game itself is quite good, nicely renovated 3D models, much better 3D environments of the awakening, but in the case of the voices are more or less, the Japanese version is noted more work than the North American version some voices they fit and expressions are not the astonishment of many people and in the case of the mini-game, in personal opinion it seems silly that NOA did when locating the game, after the controversy and censorship came only sufficient enough to change dialogues, in addition to not put the audio from the Japanese version among other more, if I had tried harder had given him the note "10" but that "10" will be the Japanese version, the North American receives a "9" .    … Expand
  14. Rtheom
    Feb 21, 2016
    8
    People aren't kidding when they say Conquest is unforgiving. It's the first time I've ever had to drop a difficulty level in a Fire Emblem game. If you want something more like Awakening, go get Birthright. If you're looking to hate life for a little while, get Conquest.

    Overall, a good game, but I'd say overall Awakening was better. If you have played Awakening, get Birthright, then    People aren't kidding when they say Conquest is unforgiving. It's the first time I've ever had to drop a difficulty level in a Fire Emblem game. If you want something more like Awakening, go get Birthright. If you're looking to hate life for a little while, get Conquest.

    Overall, a good game, but I'd say overall Awakening was better. If you have played Awakening, get Birthright, then this. If you haven't played Awakening, go find a used copy of it first/instead.    … Expand
  15. VonSeux
    Feb 19, 2016
    9
    Fates is the New Fire Emblem game that come to us as the accomplishment of everything this franchise fought to be; a big, epic game, on the path of Shinning Force III it also offers 3 full-blow scenarios, that might seem like milking too much, but's actually a game with so much beef that can last you a whole year. In Conquest you play as the "villains" on a harder path. The new classes,Fates is the New Fire Emblem game that come to us as the accomplishment of everything this franchise fought to be; a big, epic game, on the path of Shinning Force III it also offers 3 full-blow scenarios, that might seem like milking too much, but's actually a game with so much beef that can last you a whole year. In Conquest you play as the "villains" on a harder path. The new classes, maps and gimmicks will keep your FE heart beating fast.… Expand
  16. LoneWolfSones
    Feb 23, 2016
    9
    Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is a worthy followup to the critically acclaimed Fire Emblem Awakening. It needs to be said however that Conquest is designed to be more difficult. If you want a challenge? Conquest will test even the most seasoned FE fans.

    It needs to be said that FE:Fate's presentation is top notch. The cutscenes and character animations are well done. The character models    Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is a worthy followup to the critically acclaimed Fire Emblem Awakening. It needs to be said however that Conquest is designed to be more difficult. If you want a challenge? Conquest will test even the most seasoned FE fans.

    It needs to be said that FE:Fate's presentation is top notch. The cutscenes and character animations are well done. The character models themselves actually have feet! In areas like my castle you can tap the L shoulder button to zoom down and see your surroundings in 3rd person. In battle the camera shifts from top down to also zoom in on your surrounding terrain.

    Conquests' story can be best described as siding with your adopted family the Nohr empire. Birthright on the other hand has you siding with your blood relation of the Hoshido. But as any Fire Emblem vet can tell you; its a bit more nuanced than that. Birthright and Conquest essentially start the same. At mission 5 you will then branch off into that version's storyline. Birthright is the easier more accessible version. It allows you to grind and fight random battles to build up your party. Conquest on the other had requires careful thought and planning to succeed.

    Fates introduces some new mechanics that shake up some classic Fire Emblem staples. Weapons no longer take durability damage (aside from staves and rods). The map can be altered using what are called Dragon veins. These spots can create bridges, level mountains and more.

    The game also introduces a new area called My Castle. You can build buildings such as shops, mess hall, fishing pond and more. These often offer items that you can use in a number of ways. In my castle you can also invite party members to your private quarters to boost your relationship. The dating sim elements of Awakening have been expanded here in that once you marry you will have new options within your private quarters. You may also have to use the stylus to wake your significant other for instance.

    My castle also has a little bit of online multiplayer in it that allows you to siege other player's castles and defend your own as well.

    Its advisable to play Birthright first followed by Conquest and then Revelation. Buying physical copies of both is essentially a waste of money because you get the others at a cheaper price as a download once you own one version.

    Overall Conquest is an excellent part in one of the most expansive Fire Emblem tales to date.    … Expand
  17. lostinthefacts
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    This game is hard as fuhhh... Check it out if you like hard games and a fan of this series. If new I would recommend rebirth. Good soundtrack and fun gameplay mechanics. Good character designs.
  18. Rykoupad
    Feb 19, 2016
    10
    Conquest it's way more difficult than its counterpart, Birthright but nonetheless a very satisfying experience. The game it's packed with lots of content such as new classes and maps. Despite the fact i enjoyed my experience with Conquest, it's not a game i would recommend to anyone. Youngers players can frustrate easily due to the ommision of grinding.
  19. BasilZero
    Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Game: Fire Emblem Fates Conquest
    Genre: Strategy RPG
    Developer: Intelligent Systems Publisher: Nintendo System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS) Year of Release: 2016 Length of Playthrough: 56 Hours Total Score: 92/100 Value Score: 9.2/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 9/10 • Sound: 7/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 9/10 • Player    Game: Fire Emblem Fates Conquest
    Genre: Strategy RPG
    Developer: Intelligent Systems
    Publisher: Nintendo
    System: Nintendo 3DS (3DS)
    Year of Release: 2016
    Length of Playthrough: 56 Hours

    Total Score: 92/100
    Value Score: 9.2/10

    • Story: 10/10
    • Characters: 10/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 9/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 10/10
    • Replay Value: 9/10
    • Player Value: 10/10

    Pros
    +Great story and character interactions
    +Self contained story with a choice that affects characters being available or not
    +Marriage system in tact from Awakening
    +Art and character design as great as Awakening
    +Customizable town system
    +Sidequests available that are free and also from marriages

    Cons
    -Voice acting limited compared to Awakening
    -Full story divided into two other games and as separate DLC
    -No maps to grind for money or exp unless you buy them as DLC

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    Series Scorewise comparison sake

    Fire Emblem Awakening (3DS): 94
    Fire Emblem Fates Birthright (3DS): 93
    Fire Emblem Fates Conquest (3DS): 92
    Fire Emblem Echoes Shadows of Valentia (3DS): 90    … Expand
  20. marvs869
    Mar 11, 2017
    9
    I love this game because of the fact that it returned to its roots in regards to the challenges of each chapter. Chapters usually have a gimmick to gives an advantage/disadvantage to the players but this isn't apparent in Conquest. I was especially surprised in Chapter 10 which required you to defend the line for a number of turn.
    Gameplay is a 10, however Story is a sad 6 for me and    I love this game because of the fact that it returned to its roots in regards to the challenges of each chapter. Chapters usually have a gimmick to gives an advantage/disadvantage to the players but this isn't apparent in Conquest. I was especially surprised in Chapter 10 which required you to defend the line for a number of turn.
    Gameplay is a 10, however Story is a sad 6 for me and everything else like characters, QoL improvements eventually led me to a9    … Expand
  21. Rstiles7
    Apr 17, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is probably the game that I seem to have the most mixed opinions on. While I can say with no doubt in my mind that Conquest is an excellent game, there are most certainly quite a few problems with the game. First off and most important: the story. I'm not going to beat around the bush here, I'm just going to say it: the story sucks. The main villain, King Garon, is the most one-dimensional villain in the entire franchise, as he is basically evil for the purpose of being evil and no other reason. Also, there are no interesting plot twists to give the story variety, and even when a plot twist shows up it is executed terribly. For example, when Takumi shows up out of nowhere as the final boss of the game it is played out horribly and feels very anticlimactic. The story is nothing but a predictable, boring mess that desperately needs rewriting. Another major problem is the all-out broken RNG system of Fates. What I mean by this is that the hit percentages in this game always seem to go against you in every way possible, as I have had units miss with a 99% chance of hitting and had enemy units hit with just a 10% chance of hitting. It gets insanely frustrating and eliminates any fun real fast. Alright, now lets talk about the good parts, as there are definitely a lot. First off and most important, Conquest introduces some really fun and interesting gameplay elements that help to bring in quite a bit of variety, such as the dragon veins and greater involvement that the units can have within the maps. Speaking of which, Conquest has some really excellent level design with maps that feel very open-ended and free roam, like chapters 8, 11, 13, and 22. As far as the characters go, Conquest did introduce some great new characters, including Odin, Leo, Keaton, and Camilla, though there are some characters that are pretty lackluster. Well, in conclusion, even though it is flawed, Fire Emblem Fates Conquest is a really great entry into the franchise that all long time veterans of and maybe even newcomers to the Fire Emblem franchise should give a try.… Expand
  22. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    Despues de cambiar la formula en aweakaning, Fire emblem fates es una entrega que la toma y la mejora exibiendo una jugabilidad muy enriquesida en base a los mapas, esto, una historia increible y todos los elementos que hacen que te enarmores de un FE, mas una interaccion online muchisimo mejor que en la entrega anterior de la franquisia
  23. XV_
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    I like that Conquest doesn't f*ck around, from beginning to end it offers you a thrilling and challenging experience where a simple bad choice can lead you to say goodbye to your favorite unite or waifu if your'e in that kind of thing or even restart your game from zero. The music if not amazing is really good and as any FE game it has a ton of characters that are interesting for the mostI like that Conquest doesn't f*ck around, from beginning to end it offers you a thrilling and challenging experience where a simple bad choice can lead you to say goodbye to your favorite unite or waifu if your'e in that kind of thing or even restart your game from zero. The music if not amazing is really good and as any FE game it has a ton of characters that are interesting for the most part, the game play is brutal and you can't grind so you better choose a balanced team and stick with them till the end or be like me and use everyone and suffer from that. The thing is that the story and that was my only issue also with FE Awakening, at least for me doesn't match the heights of the game play or the characters it has, it feels so generic that you see everything coming from miles away, also the English dub is not that bad because there are a lot of lines but is kinda annoying and you can't switch it to Japanese. In the end Conquest offers a pretty solid game play and solid experience that puts you in the shoes of an strategist, if only the story was at least a little more original and interesting this game could be a masterpiece.… Expand
  24. ArcanaThe4th
    May 28, 2019
    8
    i'm not a long time fan of the series, so I haven't really felt the heavy disappointment some of them did, but I was always a fan of the strategic gameplay of Fire Emblem and I was glad to play this particular game. it was engaging and interesting as far as gameplay and some of the character relationships go, though I'll say, a lot of characters, especially the main one, leave things to bei'm not a long time fan of the series, so I haven't really felt the heavy disappointment some of them did, but I was always a fan of the strategic gameplay of Fire Emblem and I was glad to play this particular game. it was engaging and interesting as far as gameplay and some of the character relationships go, though I'll say, a lot of characters, especially the main one, leave things to be desired, and they come off pretty Mary Sue-ish, but the feel of the game and the challenges it present aren't half bad and I had quite a lot of fun playing through it. i was still sold on the addition of same sex relationships and I hope Fire Emblem will keep doing that because Niles' romance was amazing.… Expand
  25. Fenny86
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    First off, my rating of the game is under the condition by which I had no knowledge of the censorship in the content released in the Japanese release. I am rating the game as it is.

    Let's not assume that the censorship is a product of Nintendo thinking Western consumers are "stupid" as some other user reviews have suggested. Rather, the rating of the game would have been Mature based    First off, my rating of the game is under the condition by which I had no knowledge of the censorship in the content released in the Japanese release. I am rating the game as it is.

    Let's not assume that the censorship is a product of Nintendo thinking Western consumers are "stupid" as some other user reviews have suggested.

    Rather, the rating of the game would have been Mature based on the judgement of the ESRB. As such, though Nintendo decided to make changes on its own accord, there is a cultural coercion through capitalistic punishment (Mature rating) which would negatively impact game sales. Since, the target audience is ages 10-30+. Is it really Nintendo's fault that they would like to make games that a wide audience will be able to purchase? If anything we need to be critiquing the ESRB and American culture more generally with respect to social conservatism. The same has been said for movies which are coerced through ratings biases (same-sex relations,

    As a standalone game, this is by far my favorite 3DS game, ever slightly positioned above Fire Emblem: Awakening, Pokemon XY, Bravely Default, and Zelda: Link Between Worlds. All of these games are in the 9 range.

    Of course, I would have liked to see additions of the bonding, dialogue, and DLC, but without this knowledge I thoroughly enjoyed this game.

    New Mechanics:

    Weapons do not break
    Castle customization
    Online castle battles
    Greater customization of clothing
    New seals (partner, offspring, heart seals)
    Higher difficulty!
    Same-sex Marriage (Disappointed with lack of adoption or surrogate choices though!)

    Storyline:
    I am usually left a bit underwhelmed with the gravity of death and strains on characters' relationships in RPGs. However, The cut-scene in which the player must turn his or her back onto one of his families gives at least some sense of realistic anxiety and gravity to the story-line. Therefore, the story feels more compelling, thrilling, and satisfying as a true ROLE playing game.

    The character designs and personalities are MOSTLY good.

    Favorites (conquest)
    Camilla!!!!!!!

    And Xander, Elise, Corrin, Leo, Azura, Niles, Peri, Kaze, Effie, Arthur, Felicia, and Charlotte.

    Some characters were a bit underwhelming like Silas and Nyx. But, then again, there are plenty enough characters to build a team with.

    This game is just hands down the best on the 3ds, and likely to be one of my favorite games of all time. With that said little flaws would deduct .5 points off the 10/10 rating, plus the bit of censorship (which has been overstated, though it is justifiably disappointing).

    I will give this a 9/10.

    I honestly don't know any game that deserves a 10...maybe PM: TTYD, GTA:V, or Mario RPG?    … Expand
  26. FWordFizz
    Mar 7, 2016
    9
    It's really good. It's the classic Fire Emblem formula polished up with a few new shiny wheels, but everything you liked about the old games comes back. The characters are interesting enough to keep you occupied and the story is goofy (you essentially take a temp job for Satan while no one, including Satan himself, ever expected you to be working for him) but interesting enough to keep youIt's really good. It's the classic Fire Emblem formula polished up with a few new shiny wheels, but everything you liked about the old games comes back. The characters are interesting enough to keep you occupied and the story is goofy (you essentially take a temp job for Satan while no one, including Satan himself, ever expected you to be working for him) but interesting enough to keep you playing til the end. I know it got a well deserved beating for being heavily "Localized" (read censored) but it still holds up as a game, even if a more direct translation would have been better or whatever. Still worth your time and attention.… Expand
  27. Nodke
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    Fire Emblem Conquest dissapoints with a abudance of features that have no use in the game such as the Capture command being useless such as any character worth capturing is killed by the story for no reason even if they are not your enemy an Incomplete story unless you purchase revelations the game ends with your avatar simply wondering why this why that and no explanation whatsoever ifFire Emblem Conquest dissapoints with a abudance of features that have no use in the game such as the Capture command being useless such as any character worth capturing is killed by the story for no reason even if they are not your enemy an Incomplete story unless you purchase revelations the game ends with your avatar simply wondering why this why that and no explanation whatsoever if you wish to play FireEmblem Fates Buy FireEmblem Revelations, Revelations Shows you more of the Fates universe by chapter 7 than both BirthRight and Conquest by End Game Ch27.
    In the end this game is incomplete and your payng for half or even less than that worth of story and enjoyment if you purchase this game without the DLC.
    Good Money Steal Nintendo Good Money Steal    … Expand
  28. kyle_hyde
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    Even if this game has some content removed, this is easily one of the best 3DS of all time, even better than Awakening. the core elements that make fire emblem a great series are there, the gameplay is awesome, the difficult is more than welcome, I want to be challenged and this game gave me than challenge. The Nohr folks are funnier than the Hoshido Folks, certainly the european settingsEven if this game has some content removed, this is easily one of the best 3DS of all time, even better than Awakening. the core elements that make fire emblem a great series are there, the gameplay is awesome, the difficult is more than welcome, I want to be challenged and this game gave me than challenge. The Nohr folks are funnier than the Hoshido Folks, certainly the european settings are more fitting to the series. Don't let the nerdrage fool you, this is a must have for the 3ds… Expand
  29. iipotato
    Mar 28, 2016
    9
    I'm really taken aback by the user score, 6.8? I feel that this game deserves a much higher score!
    To clear anything up, I must say that I have only played Awakening before this game.
    Conquest was my first game out of the three in Fates, and I will not lie that there is a slight difficulty. However, the many reviews stating that Conquest is immensely difficult is a major exaggeration.    I'm really taken aback by the user score, 6.8? I feel that this game deserves a much higher score!
    To clear anything up, I must say that I have only played Awakening before this game.

    Conquest was my first game out of the three in Fates, and I will not lie that there is a slight difficulty. However, the many reviews stating that Conquest is immensely difficult is a major exaggeration. What I adore about Conquest is that it really DOES push you to think critically and precisely about your movements in battle in order to receive the best results. It is true that this game does not allow you to grind extra levels on the world map, so it is very crucial that you fight as much as you can on the chapter and paralogues. There are many cases in which enemies will keep spawning if you do not rout the boss, so I have no qualm about the absence of extra map battles.

    The My Castle map is a nice addition to the game, because it gives you more ways to grow attached to and understand your units. Your units run the shops, and some may even give discounts depending on who they are. There are things for entertainment, such as the arena or the hot springs, in which your units will have friendly conversations and banter with one another. The My Castle definitely brings the characters more to life--I feel like the characters are much more interesting than most of the Awakening characters. They all have these little quirks that stand out.

    The story is also very solid, and I think that the creators have done a great job at slowly building up the tension and drama as each chapter goes on. There are only 27 chapters, but there is just so much to take in. However, the things you have to take in is very spread out. So don't worry about becoming lost on the storyline.

    Censoring--oh man, that's such a trivial topic. It's only something that bothers you if you've paid so much attention to it before even receiving the game. I don't believe that the censorship has decreased value in gameplay. You'll still end up with over 40+ hours of gameplay, and there's still fun features that allow you to know the characters more. You don't necessarily need the ability to pet your units..or anything for that matter.

    So don't pass up this game. It's really worth it.    … Expand
  30. Twin2712
    Jul 1, 2016
    9
    + Great difficulty level with some amazing level design, its always fair and rewards tactical thinking, and turning off perma death is great for new players
    + watching your units relationships with eachother develop is rewarding and fun
    + Replay value, you can play through any of the campaigns again and have a new experience by favouring different units, trying out different romance    + Great difficulty level with some amazing level design, its always fair and rewards tactical thinking, and turning off perma death is great for new players
    + watching your units relationships with eachother develop is rewarding and fun
    + Replay value, you can play through any of the campaigns again and have a new experience by favouring different units, trying out different romance paths or upgrading units to different classes
    + Emotional story with believable characters...

    - ...Even if the dialogue is stilted at times    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best 3DS Game of 2016
3
#3 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
3
#3 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. Stevivor
    Jun 26, 2016
    90
    If you’re aiming for a steeply difficult strategy game that really makes you think ahead, Conquest is the way to go. I’d still recommend playing the Birthright path first, to be honest – the difficulty curve between the two works well, and Nohr’s story works well as an extension of your experience in Hoshido.
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  2. games(TM)
    Jun 26, 2016
    80
    A tough tactical adventure. [Issue#175, p.78]
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  3. NZGamer
    Jun 9, 2016
    90
    If you have a 3DS, Fire Emblem Fates is a must-buy; if you don’t, it’s yet another reason, on top of so many others, to get one. Just be sure you do your research, and stick to Birthright unless you’re absolutely ready for the challenge Conquest has to offer.
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