Fire Emblem Engage

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  1. TestingFreak
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Best Fire Emblem game I played.
    Gameplay is one of the best.
    Story is decent.
    Most Characters are interesting and fun.
    No weapon durability thank god.
  2. Traumvita
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Imo one of the weaker entries for Fire Emblem but still a real good game. Feels a little too reliant on the Engage system. Story sucks. Most characters are meh but a good chunk of them are likable. Level design is overall good with some nice variety and hazards. Giving the protagonist (Alear) a voice I feel was a good choice but not executed very well. Visuals are very very nice for switchImo one of the weaker entries for Fire Emblem but still a real good game. Feels a little too reliant on the Engage system. Story sucks. Most characters are meh but a good chunk of them are likable. Level design is overall good with some nice variety and hazards. Giving the protagonist (Alear) a voice I feel was a good choice but not executed very well. Visuals are very very nice for switch game. A big step up from the previous entry FE 3 Houses. Does mostly good but some noticeable annoyances and step backs. I would recommend to any FE fans.… Expand
  3. jamesxpktro
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    This game is almost perfect for me the thing that I really missed are the romance stories and different ending that kept me from replaying this
  4. Stepney55
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    It was a good time, a bit bare bones but it makes me more excited for the next game,
    it was a real good time though.
  5. russellg
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    I disagree with the haters on this one. Yeah, it lacks the social aspects of 3H. For some, that's a positive thing. I tend to skip those. The story?. Far better than I expected it to be. Simple, but interesting - with a few twists!. 7/10 for the story. The characters range from interesting to irritating. Too many anime trope characters. 5/10 for characters. Graphics are lovely,I disagree with the haters on this one. Yeah, it lacks the social aspects of 3H. For some, that's a positive thing. I tend to skip those. The story?. Far better than I expected it to be. Simple, but interesting - with a few twists!. 7/10 for the story. The characters range from interesting to irritating. Too many anime trope characters. 5/10 for characters. Graphics are lovely, bright and fun. 8/10 for that. Music and voice acting is great. 8/10. The battles are absolutely perfect. Peak FE combat. 10/10… Expand
  6. Wunpleum
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Love all the character in the game. And with a beautiful graphic and amazing gameplay, I enjoyed it a lot. Still meh story tho.
  7. Totoques22
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    BEST FIRE EMBLEM EXPERIENCE EVER The gameplay is so so so so good I wanted to replay the game as soon as I finished it the first time, it’s EXTREMELY well balanced as well you can go in hard or maddening blind and not be punished for it, the game also gives you what would be normally game breaking tool but somehow they don’t break the game and it’s still challenging, the map design is alsoBEST FIRE EMBLEM EXPERIENCE EVER The gameplay is so so so so good I wanted to replay the game as soon as I finished it the first time, it’s EXTREMELY well balanced as well you can go in hard or maddening blind and not be punished for it, the game also gives you what would be normally game breaking tool but somehow they don’t break the game and it’s still challenging, the map design is also top notch. Overall best gameplay in the series.

    Don’t listen to the Three houses fans being mad this isn’t three houses 2(and thank **** its not)

    The story is fine outside of a rough start and some cringe moment The characters are fun and enjoyable and after playing it every other FE has bland design in comparison The combat animations are absolutely fantastic they have impact on them like no other game and seing a cavalier go through a fence(because there was a fence on the map) before hitting someone will never stop looking good, there is also customized animations for every niche situations like fighting in stairs for example, sometimes instead of dodging an arrow it will be deflected and a dodges follow well into counterattacks I also love the art style and how the overall world look its colorful and pleasant to look at    … Expand
  8. Ira101
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    I played this game about 30 Hours so far. Really good mechanics and I like the Engage rings it adds more fundamentals to what character or teammates. The story really falls off when you lose Hero marth and the others. Really reminds me of the red wedding since half the rings are in captivity and the daughter of the main antagonist is now on your side. The side activities are just likeI played this game about 30 Hours so far. Really good mechanics and I like the Engage rings it adds more fundamentals to what character or teammates. The story really falls off when you lose Hero marth and the others. Really reminds me of the red wedding since half the rings are in captivity and the daughter of the main antagonist is now on your side. The side activities are just like three houses but the game design and are much better in your base than the previous one. The battle layout however feels quirky but the game really isnt all that bad. Alear is a great protagonist and at first i didn't like the design but the character felt more in tune than byleth in three houses.… Expand
  9. Lani337
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    While I understand everyone who doesn't like this game, I disagree. Yes, the story is very bad for Fire Emblem standards, however the gameplay might just be the best one in the series. The graphics look amazing, even though the artstyle is controversial, I liked it. Emblems are fun to use and need a lot of calculation to be used efficiently. The OST is great and the battle animations haveWhile I understand everyone who doesn't like this game, I disagree. Yes, the story is very bad for Fire Emblem standards, however the gameplay might just be the best one in the series. The graphics look amazing, even though the artstyle is controversial, I liked it. Emblems are fun to use and need a lot of calculation to be used efficiently. The OST is great and the battle animations have never been better. The Somniel is a way better feature than the monastery, since you aren't forced to be there in 50% of your gametime like in Three Houses. The new Characters on the other hand feel kinda boring and Supports aren't great. You can really feel that the Gameplay was made by people who love Fire Emblem. The Story and the characters however, are not.… Expand
  10. Serperiorgaming
    Jul 8, 2023
    8
    Although the story is bad and the dialogue is cringe the gameplay makes up for it. This is the most fun I've had on a fire emblem game
  11. yangfanhong
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    The Three Houses is better. But Engage is still a decent game. No need to be too harsh, right?
  12. svileng
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    My first Fire Emblem game. Overall I'm really enjoying it, it's a solid 8/10 for me. Dialogue between characters is pretty bland at times, and the overall story is average - these are the main downsides for me. Lots of people seem to hate the character design, but I personally like most of the characters and how they look. Not all are great, but the worst ones don't bother me at least. TheMy first Fire Emblem game. Overall I'm really enjoying it, it's a solid 8/10 for me. Dialogue between characters is pretty bland at times, and the overall story is average - these are the main downsides for me. Lots of people seem to hate the character design, but I personally like most of the characters and how they look. Not all are great, but the worst ones don't bother me at least. The combat system and mechanics are fantastic, battle choreography and animations are excellent, maps are interesting. It's fun enough to make me keep coming back after 75+ hours.… Expand
  13. Ripper36
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    I am a big Fire Emblem Fan and i know there cant be no "Three Houses" again But i have come to really
    like Engage. Yes the name sucks and the red/blue hair on Alear is lame but its still a great game. Story does not pick up until you are 6 or 7 Chapters in then i get decent. Again this is no Three Houses story but the really upd the combat. It really good prob the best in the series.    I am a big Fire Emblem Fan and i know there cant be no "Three Houses" again But i have come to really
    like Engage. Yes the name sucks and the red/blue hair on Alear is lame but its still a great game. Story does not pick up until you are 6 or 7 Chapters in then i get decent. Again this is no Three Houses story but the really upd the combat. It really good prob the best in the series. Now the Graphics really impressed me over.....big time. Its a nice looking game. All said, Its a very good game with alot of hr to put in. Good Job Nintendo!    … Expand
  14. jacktwelve
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Fire Emblem engage is a solid game with some weaker writing for the main story especially in comparison to the last 2 mainline games however what matters in video game is the gameplay and this game absolutely gets this right and that something that I actually think games does better than the last 2 games. As I as had much the combat mechanics of this than I did with the last 2 games. ButFire Emblem engage is a solid game with some weaker writing for the main story especially in comparison to the last 2 mainline games however what matters in video game is the gameplay and this game absolutely gets this right and that something that I actually think games does better than the last 2 games. As I as had much the combat mechanics of this than I did with the last 2 games. But one thing for this game is not a 6/10 game it’s definitely a 8/10 game. Also worth noting is that the game has a good cast it just introduces most of the boring party members/Units first before moving on the the more introducing the more better written meme era of the cast towards the middle of the game. Honestly I recommend this game and I think it a solid jrpg and a good addition to the legacy of the fire emblem franchise just go in not expecting much from the narrative prepare yourself for some fun and challenging battles.… Expand
  15. Keener01
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Not as good as Fire Emblem Three Houses, but still a very good game. I had lots of fun with the gameplay, but I wish we could of had more new characters in this game. Decent story too, but I cant grade this game any higher than an 8/10
  16. GamerDad2023
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Playing on hard was a joy due to the interesting yet challenging levels and immense depth to the tactics systems. I'd sum up the story, characters, and side content as quantity over quality. The amount of content is overwhelming with much of it mediocre and skippable.
  17. Arylon
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Great character design
    Great art direction
    Great OST
    Best gameplay in the franchise
    Good but simple story
    Good character writing
    Engage is at the very least a top 3 FE.
  18. Eirika
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Great Game. Was fun to play and had some fun mechanics. Is great for FE Fans.
  19. Kart01
    May 20, 2023
    10
    After Three Houses i thought that series will not return to the path of ONE properly made campaign. But it did! Oh boy what a joy it is to play a game that seems like a concentration of efforts, love and care, without content duplication in the name of lasting playthough like before.
    Graphics are pretty good this time. Battles are intense and interesting. Emblems give you more depths in    After Three Houses i thought that series will not return to the path of ONE properly made campaign. But it did! Oh boy what a joy it is to play a game that seems like a concentration of efforts, love and care, without content duplication in the name of lasting playthough like before.
    Graphics are pretty good this time. Battles are intense and interesting. Emblems give you more depths in tactics. Script in the other hand is a bit naive, but i'll prefer that and all other perks rather than "WE HAVE FOUR CAMPAIGNS! PLAY THEM ALL FOR THEY'R ALL SO DIFFRENT! (no lol)". This game are totaly deserve better userscore no matter the downsides. Especially after new Zelda with all her problems now getting 1210 what is truly an absurd.    … Expand
  20. greninjaX
    Apr 8, 2023
    8
    well, I gotta admit, that was one of the worst stories I've ever experienced in a video game, but it sure was fun to turn the brain off and play it.
  21. Ax3l__
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    This title of the FE series is not bad at all:
    GAMEPLAY 9/10 The best game of the franchise in this aspect (i only played three houses and the titles on the 3ds)
    STORY 6/10 pretty basic, the characters are nothing special ART STYLE 8/10 It gives me v-tuber vibes, not my favorite title in this aspect but after all is good MECHANICS 10/10 i really enjoy the engage mechanic GRAPHICS    This title of the FE series is not bad at all:
    GAMEPLAY 9/10 The best game of the franchise in this aspect (i only played three houses and the titles on the 3ds)
    STORY 6/10 pretty basic, the characters are nothing special
    ART STYLE 8/10 It gives me v-tuber vibes, not my favorite title in this aspect but after all is good
    MECHANICS 10/10 i really enjoy the engage mechanic
    GRAPHICS 7/10 better than three houses but not incredible    … Expand
  22. lemon8418
    Apr 3, 2023
    10
    Had a lot of fun, graphics are the best by far, gameplay is super polished. It's a fun entry.
  23. Brugohb
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Excelent game. Love all aspects. The changes made from tree houses is so wellcome.
  24. Albertomhg
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    Not as good as Three Houses but still a great game, new combat mechanics are really enjoyable and the new main character is better than the previous one, cons of this one is the plot isn't as interesting and it's a lot more repetitive
  25. shw079
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    This is my first fire emblem game and it is overall an enjoyable experience. The animation, voice acting, gameplay, and music are quite good, despite some occasional low frame rate when the map is large and crowded with enemies (still quite impressive for Switch games). I particularly like the personalities of some of the characters and their support conversations, which I find reallyThis is my first fire emblem game and it is overall an enjoyable experience. The animation, voice acting, gameplay, and music are quite good, despite some occasional low frame rate when the map is large and crowded with enemies (still quite impressive for Switch games). I particularly like the personalities of some of the characters and their support conversations, which I find really funny. One thing I don't like is the repetitive activities in Somniel, which I find annoying but I still feel compelled to do it for a few stats boost.… Expand
  26. PMG-Writer
    Mar 18, 2023
    9
    Nintendo and the developers from Intelligent Systems created another must-have game for the Nintendo Switch with Fire Emblem Engage. The storyline can leave you glued to the console for a long time with the damn pretty cutscenes and experienced a small animated movie in places. However, this disturbs the gameplay a bit. On the other hand, the fights in the course of the game have simplyNintendo and the developers from Intelligent Systems created another must-have game for the Nintendo Switch with Fire Emblem Engage. The storyline can leave you glued to the console for a long time with the damn pretty cutscenes and experienced a small animated movie in places. However, this disturbs the gameplay a bit. On the other hand, the fights in the course of the game have simply become more rounded and effective with the numerous improvements. The graphics and sound are also excellent and round off the great overall impression. In addition, the expansion pass is available for a fee and will gradually provide you with more content for the title. If you want to experience another top title on the Switch, you should definitely check out "Fire Emblem Engage".… Expand
  27. Apple5
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    I’ve put 150 hours plus into Fire Emblem Engage on hard mode/casual. I’m still not finished and have more I want to do. It is a great Fire Emblem game.
  28. DaileyBeating
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Fire emblem engage is a fantastic strategy RPG weighed down with a story that can rarely be taken seriously and a hub area that can slow down the pace to a crawl if you let it. Engage does a great job bringing back memories from previous games for veterans of the series while helping contextualize some characters past just being that sword guy from smash for new fans of the series. TheFire emblem engage is a fantastic strategy RPG weighed down with a story that can rarely be taken seriously and a hub area that can slow down the pace to a crawl if you let it. Engage does a great job bringing back memories from previous games for veterans of the series while helping contextualize some characters past just being that sword guy from smash for new fans of the series. The story is nothing to write home about, but was fun enough to keep me smiling, whether that be from a genuinely good moment or just laughing directly at the corny dialogue. The thing that matters the most though, the playing of the game, is the best it has ever been in my opinion, and I cant wait to see how the game can continue to surprise and challenge me in the future dlc. So yeah, while not my absolute favorite in the series, engage more than lived up the expectations I had for it, and is more than worth your time if you are a fan of RPGs.… Expand
  29. hyper06
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage is an amazing game and the review bombing of this game is ridiculous. It is my favourite FE game alongside Three Houses, but I love Engage for all the different reasons.

    The writing. This is what people are attacking in droves and honestly its nowhere near as bad as they say it is. First off, the story. Yeah if you compare this Engage's plot to Three Houses plot it is    Fire Emblem Engage is an amazing game and the review bombing of this game is ridiculous. It is my favourite FE game alongside Three Houses, but I love Engage for all the different reasons.

    The writing. This is what people are attacking in droves and honestly its nowhere near as bad as they say it is. First off, the story. Yeah if you compare this Engage's plot to Three Houses plot it is way worse but it's not really fair to compare the two. They had different priorities and the plot wasn't Engage's. In my opinion, Engage's plot is way better than anything Fates and Awakening had to offer. The same goes for characters. While Engage has a far less memorable cast compared to Three Houses, they are significantly better than the cast from Fates and Awakening. Honestly, that's all I could ask for.

    Now to what this game excels at, the gameplay. Engage offers a unique gameplay style that no other Fire Emblem game does. The weapon triangle is back and actually serves a purpose for the entire game. Instead of giving hit points, it now comes with the break system which prevents the affected unit to counterattack for 1 turn. The Engage system is super fun, every different Emblem (that isn't DLC, I haven't tried those out yet) are each unique and powerful in their own right. My favourites being Lyn, Lucina and Byleth.

    Up till now I've been praising this game, but now for some of the things that bothered me. First off, Engage's RNG is awful. In my opinion, worse than Thracia's. I raged a good couple of times due to the dumb stuff that the game did to me. So many 70s and 80%s missed by my units and the AI hits anything above 30% regularly. This was during my playthrough so I can't vouch for everyone, but all I have to say is prepare yourself mentally for the terrible RNG. Second the bright and colourful setting of the game. Fire Emblem is a game depicting medieval fantasy warfare and how terrible it is. People complained about Three Houses' gray and washed out setting, but Engage took it way too far with the bright colours and soft tone of the writing.

    In conclusion, Fire Emblem Engage is a fantastic game and a must play for both veterans of the series and newcomers. The plot is nowhere near as impressive as Three Houses' but it's nothing horrendous (it is really cheesy though).    … Expand
  30. Syhlcam
    Mar 4, 2023
    8
    Ainsi Fire Emblem Engage est un très bon jeu, et même un excellent RPG tactique avec son système de combat toujours aussi solide. Un système poussé avec la mécanique des emblèmes qui ajoute un plus non négligeable au côté tactique.
    Sachant qu'il est toujours possible de géré ses unités parfaitement comme on le souhaite pour s'adapté à notre jeu. Néanmoins, il pêche plus sur son univers,    Ainsi Fire Emblem Engage est un très bon jeu, et même un excellent RPG tactique avec son système de combat toujours aussi solide. Un système poussé avec la mécanique des emblèmes qui ajoute un plus non négligeable au côté tactique.
    Sachant qu'il est toujours possible de géré ses unités parfaitement comme on le souhaite pour s'adapté à notre jeu. Néanmoins, il pêche plus sur son univers, son scénario et les dialogues plus plat et moins intéressant que le précédent opus.
    Mais aussi dans ces chargements un peu long et dans l'ergonomie de certain menu. Là où par contre, il excelle dans sa direction artistique réussi mais aussi sa technique ou encore ces musiques. Sans oublié le multi-joueur qui ajoute un peu de rejouabilité au titre via des modes intéressant.

    FULL TEST : https://www.geekexperience.fr/jeux-video/avis/avis-fire-emblem-engage/    … Expand
  31. Sunshadow87
    Mar 1, 2023
    8
    Después de completar el juego, lo primero que he de decir es que estoy en desacuerdo con muchos de los puntos negativos que se le han achacado a engage desde el principio, mientras que he de recalcar que, ¡existen otros puntos, que personalmente si que son negativos, a los que la mayoría de reviews no les han prestado la mínima atención!

    En pocas palabras: fire emblem engage es una    Después de completar el juego, lo primero que he de decir es que estoy en desacuerdo con muchos de los puntos negativos que se le han achacado a engage desde el principio, mientras que he de recalcar que, ¡existen otros puntos, que personalmente si que son negativos, a los que la mayoría de reviews no les han prestado la mínima atención!

    En pocas palabras: fire emblem engage es una mezcla de decisiones de diseño, algunas excelentes, y otras horrendas. El resultado final sigue siendo un juego de notable alto, sobresaliente si los puntos negativos que explicare no te importan.

    - Lo positivo: sin lugar a dudas, las batallas. Esto coincido con prácticamente todos. El diseño de los mapas en feg es de los mejores de la saga, y con las misiones opcionales deben rondar las 40 batallas. El juego se siente fresco en esto, introduciendo nuevas mecánicas en la saga, como los jefes con varias barras de vida o ciertos "gimmicks" que aparecerán por primera vez incluso hacia el final del juego, aportando variedad hasta el final. La fusion con los emblemas es la principal forma de personalización de los personajes del juego (el cambio de clases es más costoso que en three houses, así que es normalmente mejor ajustarte a la evolución normal de las clases iniciales) y se recupera el triangulo de armas. También se ha dado a los "healers" un arma: las artes marciales, lo cual añade un nuevo nivel de estrategia al ser efectivos contra magos, arqueros... y, aunque su daño es debil, la mecánica de desarmar a las unidades al golpearlas con una debilidad añade un nuevo nivel de estrategia a esto (al quedar desarmadas no contraatacan y puedes a continuación atacar tranquilamente a un mago con tu general por ejemplo).

    Como otro aspecto positivo estaría... la historia. Y aqui evidentemente difiero con la mayoria. Sin considerar que la saga en general tiene las mejores historias salvo unas pocas entregas, la historia de feg sin ser de las mejores, debo decir que se encuentra por encima de la media. Existen muchos aspectos de la historia que realmente no arrancan hasta casi el final, pero una vez que todo concluye, te das cuenta de cuantas piezas bien puestas hay en ella. También presenta algunos de los mejores villanos, especialmente Griss y Zephia, cuyas acciones no son defendibles, pero si permiten empatizar con ellos cuando los entiendes (defenderlos en ningún caso eso sí). Sin embargo no hay que confundir la historia con otro aspecto que si hablare en el siguiente punto.

    - Lo negativo: los personajes. Sí, no la "historia", lo que es bastante mediocre de este juego son los personajes en sí y sus relaciones entre sí. Existen personajes salvables y algunos realmente buenos, pero el plantel de personajes es enorme (uniéndose ademas de 3 en 3 normalmente), y muchos son cliches sobreexagerados (aunque algunos esconden detrás de esos cliches cosas mas profundas, pero no todos). Otro punto que puede ser clasificado aquí es quizás la narrativa, aunque esto es más discutible: este fire emblem tiene un toque mucho más "naive", inocente y también sobreexagerado en muchas de sus escenas, lo cual pienso que justamente lo hace una entrega fácil para entrar en la saga a generaciones más jóvenes, pero que no será para gusto de todos.

    Y el principal problema con el juego: la economia esta rota y el somniel es un coñazo. El juego tiene multiples funciones online, y aparte de los modos puramente online, la principal forma de conseguir dinero es activar el online y recoger las "almas" de otros jugadores que perecieron en esa casilla durante las batallas (además de otros útiles). Esto, para aquellos que no tenemos online, significa que no hay forma de conseguir más dinero del que obtenemos puntualmente en la historia (no hay pepitas u otros items que podamos vender por mucho). Complete el juego en dificil con permadeath, y esto fue un infierno ya que no pude mejorar una sola arma hasta el final (ahorrando para poder mejorar 3 o 4 armas al final del juego), comprando solo bastones u objetos de promoción, llevando armas de hierro a batallas donde los enemigos ya me sacaban armas de plata como si fueran churros... esto esta francamente mal, y no me quiero imaginar intentar la máxima dificultad en estas condiciones...

    El somniel que es el lobby del juego donde estan los minijuegos y demás... se hace pesado y repetitivo conforme va creciendo. Deberían diseñar minijuegos que cuesten de dominar y te entretengan durante horas, pero una vez completados te puedas olvidar de ellos, y no tener que repetirlos cada vez porque las migajas que consigues en ello son necesarias (en dificil) para estar al día. Esto aumentaba artificialmente la duración del juego a practicamente el doble, ya que hacia el final puedes tirarte una hora haciendo esto entre batalla y batalla    … Expand
  32. Aurok11
    Mar 1, 2023
    10
    Honestly, after reading user reviews of FE Engage, I was a bit sceptical about the quality of the game, but as a Fire Emblem fan, I've decided to give it a chance. And honestly, I don't regret that. I agree that story in FE Engage is not on the same level as in FE Three Houses (it is still quite pleasant), but the game cancels this inconvenience with - in my opinion - one of the bestHonestly, after reading user reviews of FE Engage, I was a bit sceptical about the quality of the game, but as a Fire Emblem fan, I've decided to give it a chance. And honestly, I don't regret that. I agree that story in FE Engage is not on the same level as in FE Three Houses (it is still quite pleasant), but the game cancels this inconvenience with - in my opinion - one of the best gameplay in the whole series. Thanks to removing weapon-breaking mechanics, the skirmishes are more dynamic, the maps are varied with plenty of unique mechanics, and the weapon triangle did come back after it disappeared from FE Three Houses. All of those elements perfectly complement each other.

    Overall - in my honest opinion - if you like Fire Emblem Series for its tactical aspect, you will be rapturous. On the other hand, if the plot is the pivotal element to you, it (contrary to its predecessor) isn't a game with many possible routes, so after every subsequent playthrough, you'll see the same story again. Regardless of that, I would give this game a chance. The main plot should give you approximately 40 hours of solid tactical gameplay (more or less 60 hours with side quests).

    The game is strong 9/10, but due to the review bombing I gave it 10.    … Expand
  33. NeroSaber
    Feb 24, 2023
    9
    A Masterpiece. The tactical aspect has no flaws and the story is a step back from the last games, but in a good way !! The narrative is straight forward going back to the classic formula of the Good vs Evil and its very effective. Personally I would like to play a game with a more complex story, but Nintendo and IS has failed many times in this aspect. The Tatical aspect is near perfectionA Masterpiece. The tactical aspect has no flaws and the story is a step back from the last games, but in a good way !! The narrative is straight forward going back to the classic formula of the Good vs Evil and its very effective. Personally I would like to play a game with a more complex story, but Nintendo and IS has failed many times in this aspect. The Tatical aspect is near perfection being a great contender for the best tactical rpgs

    For the technical aspects the game is very beautiful with fluid movements and epic critical Animation going back to Echoes and GBA animation quality The game is the bets FE in years, it have its own problems of course but I can see a bright future to the franchise    … Expand
  34. dmztheone
    Feb 20, 2023
    9
    2nd Review (100 hours gameplay) Score: 9
    I highly recommend this game! I've been playing it almost daily for almost a month now and I am thoroughly impressed. Although the story and relationships may not be as strong as Three Houses, the battle mechanism is top-notch and the game's fluidness is unbeatable. The ring mechanism and various abilities that are unlocked throughout the game are    2nd Review (100 hours gameplay) Score: 9
    I highly recommend this game! I've been playing it almost daily for almost a month now and I am thoroughly impressed. Although the story and relationships may not be as strong as Three Houses, the battle mechanism is top-notch and the game's fluidness is unbeatable. The ring mechanism and various abilities that are unlocked throughout the game are both inventive and fun, adding an extra layer of replayability. Despite the missed opportunities in the story, the game's design is impressive and the battles are particularly outstanding. I encourage you to approach the game with an open mind and focus on the battles, as you'll be rewarded with an enjoyable experience. Personally, I am still exploring the ring mechanism and skills, which has added a lot of fun to my gameplay. I am hopeful that expansion packs will provide even more enjoyment in the future!

    1st Review (20 hours gameplay) Score: 7
    Fire Emblem: Engage is a solid strategy game that offers enjoyable battle mechanics, thanks to the addition of Emblem rings and Break mechanics. However, the game falls short in other areas, particularly in the story and character design. While I haven't completed the game yet and have only played around 20 hours, at this point, I can say that the overall experience is lacking in depth and fails to live up to the standard set by previous entries in the series. In my opinion, the game is worth playing for the battles alone, but don't expect much in terms of a compelling story or engaging characters. Overall, Fire Emblem: Engage is a decent way to pass the time, but I hope that Nintendo puts more effort into storytelling and character design in future games.    … Expand
  35. KonsoriGaming
    Feb 20, 2023
    9
    The story of the game is excellent, it does a good job bringing back old heroes and making them part of the story while giving room for the newer characters to shine. The game does feel a bit long if you do all the paralogues, which can feel repetitive. If you just do the main story it does not feel that way. Overall Alear’s story and family matters really made me feel attached to theThe story of the game is excellent, it does a good job bringing back old heroes and making them part of the story while giving room for the newer characters to shine. The game does feel a bit long if you do all the paralogues, which can feel repetitive. If you just do the main story it does not feel that way. Overall Alear’s story and family matters really made me feel attached to the character and his motivations. Would definitely recommend this if you are an old fan or new.… Expand
  36. deadz3n
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    FE Engage is a really good game. It's a shame to see so many low scores due to the lack of a good storyline or romance paths. I loved Three Houses for many reasons but gameplay-wise this is more enjoyable. Maps are variegated and enemy placement is improved. Emblem fusion is a really cool mechanic that makes team building fun and satisfying. Characters design may seem too over the topFE Engage is a really good game. It's a shame to see so many low scores due to the lack of a good storyline or romance paths. I loved Three Houses for many reasons but gameplay-wise this is more enjoyable. Maps are variegated and enemy placement is improved. Emblem fusion is a really cool mechanic that makes team building fun and satisfying. Characters design may seem too over the top compared to 3H, but some of them are quite interesting and surprisingly well written. I played on Maddening difficulty and it was much more challenging (as it should be) than its predecessor. After 100 hours and beating the game, I have only two complaints:

    -The main hub has better activities than the previous iterations, but they become almost useless towards the second half of the campaign. There's also no reason to stick around since there's no romance (but you can still improve your bonds by providing gifts to your units)

    -There is no NG+, which is a shame, but I can understand that since there are no narrative paths.

    The online features are a nice addition, but I haven't spent much time with those. Tower of Trials it's very grindy, I guess it can be useful to improve your weapons before entering the Relay modes.

    In conclusion, I would recommend this game to everyone who likes Fire Emblem, even if your first game was FE Three Houses, but… if you are mainly looking for a solid story, deep characters or just the romance, there are chances that you will not like Engage at all.    … Expand
  37. Ksjlmx
    Feb 19, 2023
    10
    I pre-ordered the divine edition for delivery (mistake), so I spent a good week after launch waiting for my copy and seeing all the negativity roll in. By the time my copy arrived, I was dreading trying it.
    I will 100% not be listening to the fandom again.
    Every fire emblem game they crap on everything wrong with the game instead of celebrating any part of it. This game has fantastic    I pre-ordered the divine edition for delivery (mistake), so I spent a good week after launch waiting for my copy and seeing all the negativity roll in. By the time my copy arrived, I was dreading trying it.
    I will 100% not be listening to the fandom again.

    Every fire emblem game they crap on everything wrong with the game instead of celebrating any part of it. This game has fantastic combat, beautiful graphics, and the pacing was spot on. I have played it twice now - once on normal and once on hard, going for maddening now - and am still enjoying it.
    Is the story shallow? Yes. But so is every fire emblem game. Including three houses to a point. The hub of three houses was also absolutely atrocious, the maps were bad, and multiple playthroughs felt like a chore. *Every* game has its flaws, but that doesn't mean you should rate a legitimately good game a 1. That just makes you bitter and dishonest.
    In conclusion, if you like fire emblem games - the combat, the camp of it all, and the aesthetics - I recommend trying this game.

    Would give this game a 8 if not for all the people being immature about scoring.    … Expand
  38. Beubeulti
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    Once we have established that the story is simpler than in previous games, that the writing of the characters has been partly massacred by lax translators, that the English version is sometimes over-acted, and that the designs characters is uneven and less accomplished. Once you get over all of this you end up with the best fire emblem game that has ever existed. I have exceeded 60Once we have established that the story is simpler than in previous games, that the writing of the characters has been partly massacred by lax translators, that the English version is sometimes over-acted, and that the designs characters is uneven and less accomplished. Once you get over all of this you end up with the best fire emblem game that has ever existed. I have exceeded 60 hours and the game is still fun and enjoyable to play. The quality of its gameplay and the many possibilities it offers make this game the richest FE in terms of strategy. Don't be fooled by first appearances behind this childish-looking game that hides a real gem, a must play.
    I increase my rating to 10 because the review bombing do not honor the real value of this game.    … Expand
  39. Aespro
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Engage is a modern throwback to the simpler times of the Fire Emblem series with some simple twists that don't change too much of the original gameplay the series is known for. The OST is excellent and the concept of the rings is fabulous. Seeing Sacred Stones to Path of Radiance throwbacks are nostalgic to my old soul.

    What I did not like about Three Houses has been pretty    Fire Emblem Engage is a modern throwback to the simpler times of the Fire Emblem series with some simple twists that don't change too much of the original gameplay the series is known for. The OST is excellent and the concept of the rings is fabulous. Seeing Sacred Stones to Path of Radiance throwbacks are nostalgic to my old soul.

    What I did not like about Three Houses has been pretty much removed in this game. Which in return, is a straight forward Fire Emblem experience.

    I hope this game inspires more to come.    … Expand
  40. MartinArganaraz
    Feb 16, 2023
    10
    I've played 3 houses and this Fire Emblem is way better. It has improved on everything as a game. The only stuff that is a little down is the story..... That's actually quite OK specially bear the end. The cut scenes are great. The models, the menues. They stream lined many options and info. Battle fields are much better. Animations are so over the top kind of anime style. And that's ok,I've played 3 houses and this Fire Emblem is way better. It has improved on everything as a game. The only stuff that is a little down is the story..... That's actually quite OK specially bear the end. The cut scenes are great. The models, the menues. They stream lined many options and info. Battle fields are much better. Animations are so over the top kind of anime style. And that's ok, it's what makes FE Engage different.
    Instead of doing different stories we get to know about twelve different emblems from the vast story of Fire Emblem. It's amazing.
    Seriously people who complain.... Don't judge this game on what you wanted to be a game but for what it offers. FE isn't a sim simulation nor a relationship simulator. But still we have a lot of content. And you can replay and use different characters and have fun, there are so many that you can't play with them all.
    Possibilities and combinations are endless.
    Totally recommended.    … Expand
  41. re9757
    Feb 16, 2023
    8
    Excellent map and game playing design.
    Battle animation has been improved a lot.
    Weak story and character design.
  42. marcololo
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    I think Engage is a great game. I started the series with Three Houses but, in the interim, went back to play some older entries - namely the 3DS titles, POR, and FE7. I think that left me with a different set of expectations than those who came to this game after only playing Three Houses.

    Social sim aspects definitely take a backseat to the gameplay here - and its the best Fire Emblem    I think Engage is a great game. I started the series with Three Houses but, in the interim, went back to play some older entries - namely the 3DS titles, POR, and FE7. I think that left me with a different set of expectations than those who came to this game after only playing Three Houses.

    Social sim aspects definitely take a backseat to the gameplay here - and its the best Fire Emblem gameplay I've experienced. The return of the weapons triangle and the addition of the "break" feature means that weapon selection and choice in character deployment is more important than ever. Compared to 3H, where I could just use the same characters pretty much every battle, I definitely find myself tweaking my roster and experimenting more here.

    Playing on hard/classic, Emblems are powerful but definitely don't break the game. Their abilities are very strong but, since they are limited to once per engage and the meter can take a bit to recharge without standing on a specific area, they don't feel overpowered and instead add a unique tactical element to the game. Finding the right time to engage can make or break a battle, and I found myself waiting for the right moment instead of using them at random since I didn't want to be caught off-guard by a tough foe.

    The story is generic, but that's fine for me. Lots of the Fire Emblem games revolve around there being a big bad and you needing to gather strength to face them, and this does that well enough. The campy tone is a nice change of pace compared to 3H, even if the story is comparatively lacking in depth and emotional punch. I still enjoyed the continent-trotting narrative here quite a bit.

    I don't quite understand the criticism I've seen of some with respect to the characters. I get that the design is a bit divisive (though I personally enjoy them well enough and love the use of vibrant colors) but the writing is still pretty solid. Fire Emblem has always taken the approach of characters with one defining trait that have some more depth as you get into their supports - it helps a lot when the player has to differentiate 30 or so. I think the characters work well in that regard, and I found a lot whose supports I enjoyed just as many in 3H.

    Presentation on the whole is great - the art style adopted here definitely works better within the hardware limitations of the Switch. Environments are much cleaner, there are less jagged lines, and animation quality has taken a big step up. Walking around the battlefields after one is over is also very novel, even if they are a bit lacking in things to do, and really showcases how nice the game looks.

    This takes me to my main criticism of the game - the Somniel. While I appreciate it trying to be a more streamlined Garreg Mach, it only partially succeeds. After every battle, for the most optimal playthrough, you still have to walk/fast travel around the place to pick up a bunch of items, choose a meal, pick support partners for activities, do some fishing, and gain some experience in the arena. That's fine at first, but quickly gets dull. I wish there was a button to automate at least some of this by the mid-game, like automatically picking up all items or running support activities on previously selected characters. Sommie is adorable, though, so that helps.

    All in all, I love this game. It's sucked me in just as much as Three Houses, but for different reasons. I care less about the story, but I am ore excited to jump into battles than ever - even if they are just skirmishes on repeated maps. I hope that future entries can step up the story a bit and streamline the hub world, or adopt more of series like Persona to make that aspect of the game more consistently engaging, but this game's focus on gameplay pays off in a big way. If you are a fan of tactical RPGs, this is definitely a can't miss in my book.    … Expand
  43. Spacemerune28
    Feb 14, 2023
    10
    Easily the best Fire Emblem to date. Incredible graphics, best combat yet. I'm glad they went more on combat this time around!
  44. IhSeVe
    Feb 13, 2023
    10
    The gameplay is fun and clean, the story may be kinda stupid but overall Fire Emblem Engage is a very solid game.
  45. Marcooooooooooo
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
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  46. awilson1978
    Feb 11, 2023
    9
    While the social link elements have definitely been toned down from Three Houses, the visuals are a definite step up, and the gameplay itself is some of the best the series has ever seen.
  47. Steyraus
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    The cry baby fanboys review bombing this game because it not a bloated visual novel like Three Houses, better not complain when we don't get another emblem game for eight to ten years. That what happens when you trash a perfectly great game just cause it tries something different and might not be exactly what you want. Engage was clearly tring to bring new people into the series and whatThe cry baby fanboys review bombing this game because it not a bloated visual novel like Three Houses, better not complain when we don't get another emblem game for eight to ten years. That what happens when you trash a perfectly great game just cause it tries something different and might not be exactly what you want. Engage was clearly tring to bring new people into the series and what do the origional fans do, cry offcourse.

    As someone who has never had an interest in the Fire Emblem Games I was drawn to Engage by its buetiful colourful Anime aesthetic and amazing sexy and cool character design. I has played Three Houses for a bit and found it utterly boring. Three hour has hours of reading and exposition it almost a visual novel. I was skeptical when getting Engage but luckily I was not disappointed, Engage lives up to the series high standard and I quickly fell in love with it tactics and world.
    Why a tiny handfull of Emblem fans are negative towards Engage is a mystery to me, but with complacent whiney fans that review bomb a great game like Engage its no wonder the Fire Emblem series never hits the heights of being main stream. These complacent fans clearly enjoy the dull visual novel approach to these games over good pacing and a focus on tactics and getting to the action. But for be Engage is the direction I wish the series to go.    … Expand
  48. Bkillinm
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This game is excellent, don’t let the poor user rating turn you away. People are just but hurt about the lack of social sim which is not a big deal. The battle system is superb and it looks amazing on the switch. Besides maybe the story and some of the characters being boring there’s not much else to complain about.
  49. Quilly89
    Feb 10, 2023
    9
    This is an interesting game. A lot of the people complaining about the game are newcomers to the series. (Yes. Even those of you whom started at awakening). This game is much more reminiscent of old school fire emblem than the newer titles. No Marriage, No Children, Basic Storyline. Does that mean the characters are bad? No. Is the story bad? No. Its more followable than a lotThis is an interesting game. A lot of the people complaining about the game are newcomers to the series. (Yes. Even those of you whom started at awakening). This game is much more reminiscent of old school fire emblem than the newer titles. No Marriage, No Children, Basic Storyline. Does that mean the characters are bad? No. Is the story bad? No. Its more followable than a lot of the previous titles. Sure. It isn't bad though. If you grew up with a Gameboy advance, give this one a try. You will likely enjoy it.… Expand
  50. Raulgarcia2
    Feb 9, 2023
    10
    Testing Testing. Making sure that this works. The combat is very nice. The weapon triangle is back which is good.
  51. aWiNkInGsKe3v3r
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Genuinely innovative on the gameplay; and it fixed my biggest gripe with the series, the lack of active abilities. I love resource management and this game does it amazingly, some things on maddening and with the class system I don’t like but overall phenomenal game
  52. 0nearmedbandit
    Feb 8, 2023
    8
    It's a step forward in terms of the combat, presentation, look, etc.
    But the story, dialogue and relationship systems are a step back from Three Houses.
    Ultimately I like this gameplay loop quite a bit! Yet I find myself not caring as much about most of the characters in previous games. As A 'classic FE fan' I really have a lot to love, and it might even be my favorite combat system...    It's a step forward in terms of the combat, presentation, look, etc.
    But the story, dialogue and relationship systems are a step back from Three Houses.
    Ultimately I like this gameplay loop quite a bit!
    Yet I find myself not caring as much about most of the characters in previous games. As A 'classic FE fan' I really have a lot to love, and it might even be my favorite combat system... but I have enough complaints to keep it from rising to my favorite FE game overall.    … Expand
  53. Nujanai
    Feb 7, 2023
    8
    Playthrough: 55hrs
    Score: 8/10
    The game itself is an absolute gem of a tactical JRPG. The gameplay is tight and most of the battles are well tuned. With that said, the story is shallow and falls short when the opportunities to be great are given. For my playthrough, I played the game on classic mode. This is the game setting that sets character deaths to permanent. The perma-death    Playthrough: 55hrs
    Score: 8/10

    The game itself is an absolute gem of a tactical JRPG. The gameplay is tight and most of the battles are well tuned. With that said, the story is shallow and falls short when the opportunities to be great are given.

    For my playthrough, I played the game on classic mode. This is the game setting that sets character deaths to permanent. The perma-death element surprised me by how much it added to not only the difficulty, but the richness of gameplay. Each move needed to be carefully considered. You can’t go all willy-nilly into battle or else characters will die and they will be gone for good. It made the battles so much more satisfying to play and beat.

    The developers did a good job allocating the Emblems throughout the game. Without going into too much detail to prevent spoilers. Due to the amount of Emblems in the game, they could have easily all blended into each other. Instead you are methodically introduced to each Emblem and given time to use and understand the mechanics of each Emblem.

    The menu system in the game is lacking. Incredibly un-intuitive. After 50+ hours in the game, I was still finding myself mis-selecting areas of the menu to check on basic tasks such as character equipment and inventor selection.

    After every battle you can return to the homebase called the “Somniel” and handle a list of duties. These duties range from checking in on your farm, fishing, cooking and battling. None of it is overly taxing on the player, but it is time consuming. Adding anywhere from additional 10-20 minutes of gameplay after each battle.

    The story is your very generic JRPG story setup with played out tropes. Thankfully, it largely took a backseat to the gameplay. What I came to think of the story, was that it more or less is the vessel to move the progress of the gameplay along rather than a core center point of the game that keeps you hooked. I do have to say the level of camp the writers managed to pack into the dialogue was so off the rails it was charming at times.

    Although the story is shallow. The life-sim elements of the game is where I found the most meaningful character development. In the Somniel you can grow your Emblem bonds and character support. The support dialogue with your characters were generally entertaining and provided more insight into the character’s backgrounds and motivation than any cutscene did throughout the game. Unfortunately, this was not the same with the Emblem bond dialogues. Dialogues with the Emblems were dry and generic. A missed opportunity in my book.

    After completing the story and all the paralogue missions I can say I enjoyed the core mechanics of the gameplay for my entire 55 hour playthrough, but was let down with the generic story.    … Expand
  54. remage
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    currently at 50hrs chapter 19 playing on hard classic.
    probably the most fun fire emblem game i ever play.
    starting from the colorful art. good gameplay fast loading and smooth animation! good story telling and voice acting. the new break mechanic is amazing at the same the very punishing :(
    this is probably the best fire emblem with single path story.
  55. Alex12345o
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Definitivamente se nota la mejora continua que ha tenido la saga fire emblem, aunque no es un género para todo el mundo, sin embargo si te gusta este tipo de videjuegos vas a quedar encantado
  56. henryg
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible gameplay, writing is very creative, and an all new, fresh and fun story, but respectful with the franchise. Actually, it's a real tribute to Fire Emblem, a gift to the fans. Beautiful game, good new mechanics and hours of enjoyment.… Expand
  57. h2o_hero
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage was a really fun experience for me. I honestly think the gameplay is some of the best we have seen from Fire Emblem. I would say the writing has some rough patches and I think the game being fully voiced actually makes those spots much worse. The voice actors did their job and it's more the tropey anime style direction that causes the issues many others are mentioning.Fire Emblem Engage was a really fun experience for me. I honestly think the gameplay is some of the best we have seen from Fire Emblem. I would say the writing has some rough patches and I think the game being fully voiced actually makes those spots much worse. The voice actors did their job and it's more the tropey anime style direction that causes the issues many others are mentioning.

    Despite the flaws in the story, I think the character cast is just as good as the last few entries of Fire Emblem games. I think the gameplay itself is outstanding and that's why I am rating this game highly. The Emblem Ring mechanic adds additional strategic depth and options that were extremely interesting and fun for me. I ended up with a core team at the end that I loved and felt comfortable with. But each map presented challenges and kept me on my toes.

    Overall, if you are looking for challenging turn based combat that Fire Emblem is known for then I think this game is worth playing. Come in with low expectations for the story and I think you will find a great game. The high level of customization makes this game feel good and makes you feel like a tactical genius when you put together great/powerful combinations.    … Expand
  58. Nox_b
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Intelligent Systems worked hard to make this game and it really shows. Here in this new installment of the fire emblem series we have everything that fans expect and more—well designed maps, always with new features and challenges, compelling characters, and a ton of support conversations and mini games you can do to bond with your units outside battle. If you're a fan or with you're a newIntelligent Systems worked hard to make this game and it really shows. Here in this new installment of the fire emblem series we have everything that fans expect and more—well designed maps, always with new features and challenges, compelling characters, and a ton of support conversations and mini games you can do to bond with your units outside battle. If you're a fan or with you're a new welcomer, I'm sure you will love the fun strategic, nail-biting stages, the quirky, unique characters, and overall one of the best recent fire emblem games.… Expand
  59. immortalphoenix
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    I'm 60 hours in and loving this game. I do agree that the overall story and the individual characters' backstories and support conversations are lacking when compared to Three Houses. However I like the designs for the most part. The gameplay is the best I've experienced since Conquest. The emblem/engage mechanic offers additional unit customization beyond class and weapon choice. OverallI'm 60 hours in and loving this game. I do agree that the overall story and the individual characters' backstories and support conversations are lacking when compared to Three Houses. However I like the designs for the most part. The gameplay is the best I've experienced since Conquest. The emblem/engage mechanic offers additional unit customization beyond class and weapon choice. Overall presentation is outstanding, with much better visuals than three houses, especially when it comes to combat animations. I hope they deliver a steady stream of new content in the expansion pass so I can continue to enjoy this game.… Expand
  60. 777Faron
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    The game is 9 but I give it 10 to counter all those zeros from review bombing.
  61. Dauvas
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Finally a true fire emblem game with focus on strategy and the war. No more school simulators which makes me love it even more!
  62. kamisamadesu19
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Major Performance and gameplay improvements

    More of this in future FE games if possible, with Tellius handling the lore/world building. FE3H staff could handle the characters.
  63. shoghidx
    Feb 5, 2023
    10
    Despite a simplistic approach to story (not necessarily bad by any means), the gameplay is peak fire emblem turn based strategy, and while not every character has the charm of 3 Houses or Awakening's cast, there are plenty of gems and is a wonderful experience start to finish for longtime fire emblem veterans
  64. hav0kfgc
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    If you like classic Fire Emblem, you will love this game. Players who only played Three Houses will likely be turned off by the drastic differences in the social interactions and downgrade to the story as it goes back to its more classic roots. Fantastic visuals coupled with some of the best gameplay in the series thanks to new mechanics and fantastic map design make it worth playing forIf you like classic Fire Emblem, you will love this game. Players who only played Three Houses will likely be turned off by the drastic differences in the social interactions and downgrade to the story as it goes back to its more classic roots. Fantastic visuals coupled with some of the best gameplay in the series thanks to new mechanics and fantastic map design make it worth playing for anyone who enjoys a good strategy game.… Expand
  65. manakete_lover
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Story isn't too interesting but it did have a few twists I didn't expect. The emblems make sure that non of the cast are bad with all the things you can do with inheritance. My only gripe is that there were no true manakete girls in this game.
  66. Kaoshunter6
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Fire emblem engage is not a perfect game, but it is a great fire emblem game. While the game doesn't have the most nuanced story it has a decent one. Like I can confidently say that the first few chapters are some of the worst chapters I have seen in a fire emblem game. The story has some questionable dialogue especially when it comes to hortensia in chapter 15. However, the lastFire emblem engage is not a perfect game, but it is a great fire emblem game. While the game doesn't have the most nuanced story it has a decent one. Like I can confidently say that the first few chapters are some of the worst chapters I have seen in a fire emblem game. The story has some questionable dialogue especially when it comes to hortensia in chapter 15. However, the last chapters genuinely come together to create this beautiful conclusion that long-time fans can appreciate, at least I did. I think even new fans can appreciate the game's story to some degree. Alear despite the very weird design they went with, is the most likable main character (maybe aside from robin) the series has had in a while. I also believe the gameplay can pick up the game when the story kinda lags behind. Even compared to three houses engage can hold up. There are bad characters in three houses and bad characters in engage. There are very bad story elements in three houses (especially the church route) and very bad elements in engage's story. What I am trying to get at is that comparisons between engage and three houses aren't quite fair. Just give the game a chance and you'll get something out of it.

    I am not sure what people were expecting from the game, the trailers and announcements have focused on emblem rings being items you need to collect to stop the big bad guy. Sure it is generic but the things that happen during the journey can be interesting. While three houses was a success with divergent storytelling, fates were not. It has been a mixed-bag concept for the fire emblem. While engage can be boring at times three houses can be too. You need to repeat the first 9/10 chapters at least 4 times in three houses to get to the good stuff. This can be boring. Three houses, unfortunately, has set this expectation that fire emblem must have a bigger focus on supports, and divergent story routes, it really doesn't. I don't mind if a bad review is given because someone didn't like the story. Don't get me wrong I have been through three houses at least 5 times, i really enjoyed the new teaching mechanics and bonding with your students, but I also understood that three houses was another iteration of what a fire emblem can be. But to say the game is a 0/10 because it isn't building on what three houses was or isn't replicating it, I disagree with that. The last thing we need is for Fire emblem to become another persona game, let it stay fire emblem. A series that continues to try new things even if they don't work every now and then.

    I am also not trying to invalidate the bad reviews I can see where they are coming from to some degree but some things are just superficial criticisms. Like the main character is held back by the weird hair. But does not make them bad main characters. Fire emblem has always mirrored anime character design. For example, look at awakening and how similar it is to anime released at its time. Localization is awful most of the time, but did you really want to romance anna (a child)? if anything I question the initial decision from intelligent systems (IS) to have anna as a romantic option in the beginning. Though changing up supports to be less romantic is quite annoying. Sure the story is extremely predictable but the execution in most significant parts of the story is quite good. Sure character supports have taken a back seat but that doesn't mean they are complete garbage. For the beginning cast sure the supports are pretty awful but as the more interesting characters begin to enter your army the supports improve.

    Overall this is very subjective. but in my opinion fire emblem engage for long-time fans, is a 8/10. But for new fans, it is most likely a 7/10 or at worst a 6/10 because the story has some questionable moments and the game relies on nostalgia quite a bit. Nostalgia, that new fans will not have which is understandable.    … Expand
  67. JuliusTops
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    This is pretty much what I've been wanting from a modern Fire Emblem game! And I've been playing the series for a long time since the GBA era, seeing the various kinds of worlds the series has to offer.

    I'd love to see more games with gameplay like Engage. The graphics are a huge step up from Three Houses, because that game was ugly as sin. The setting and story feels just like a GBA Fire    This is pretty much what I've been wanting from a modern Fire Emblem game! And I've been playing the series for a long time since the GBA era, seeing the various kinds of worlds the series has to offer.

    I'd love to see more games with gameplay like Engage. The graphics are a huge step up from Three Houses, because that game was ugly as sin. The setting and story feels just like a GBA Fire Emblem, simple and straight to the point! And the characters can be pretty charming and silly at times. Lots of fun designs with various inspirations.

    Being able to explore the battlefield after clearing a map is such a fun addition. I'd love to see that in more FE games.

    I think it's a great game to help introduce new players to some of the legendary main characters from across the series as well.
    It's like an All Stars-type celebration of the series.

    The biggest change I adore is that you can get right into battles way more easily than the last game. It always felt like such a hassle how much busywork Three Houses had you do.

    Fair warning though, the game can be tough if you're not careful!    … Expand
  68. Juniper_Jungby
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would like to start by saying I have played every single FE from 1-17 and this game is easily top 5 in the series.

    the gameplay is amazing, maps are varied with great level design the game was clearly made by the team who worked on conquest considering just how tight the gameplay is.
    the story isn't even that bad its mediocre and downright good at times and the main reason people are saying its bad is due to it not being a very serious story, it has good build up, twists and set ups.

    it is the best FE by far animation wise as well easily outdoing the rest of the series.
    The game also runs insanely well, I only had 2 frame drops in my entire first playthrough one of which I was trying to cause.

    this game is a labor of love by the devs, made by people who truly love the series and is easily going to be my goty

    I would give it a 9 but considering how many unfair 0 star reviews there are I will give it a 10 to help balance it out    … Expand
  69. Mrkitchenmagpie
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Great game with fantastic characters (and a lot to choose from). I don’t care what others say about it, I think it’s very fun and well done. The gameplay is excellent even if the story lacks (which most of these games do).
  70. linkgmf
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    The story is bare bones and the character design takes from vtubers but the gameplay is pristinely polished and a load of fun.
  71. kenziishy
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    I love this game! Awakening was my favorite in the series and I love going back in time to see the characters I loved so much come back to life. I was not too fond of the gameplay of 3 houses, it was way too tedious outside strategy, and I prefer to focus on the tactics rather than dating the other characters. The story was slow in the beginning for engage but it picked up really wellI love this game! Awakening was my favorite in the series and I love going back in time to see the characters I loved so much come back to life. I was not too fond of the gameplay of 3 houses, it was way too tedious outside strategy, and I prefer to focus on the tactics rather than dating the other characters. The story was slow in the beginning for engage but it picked up really well after about chapter 12 and I'm really enjoying it now! i think everyone who has given this game a 4 or below score never got to chapter 12 and that's kind of sad.… Expand
  72. ekgale92
    Feb 4, 2023
    8
    Overall, I enjoyed the game. Finished the game after putting 90 hours (On Classic, Hard). Battles were consistently fun, and I really enjoyed the depth of the combat system. Maps were varied with dynamics that made each one unique and present interesting challenges. There were a few social sim aspects in three houses that I would have liked to see but overall, I feel like paring down thoseOverall, I enjoyed the game. Finished the game after putting 90 hours (On Classic, Hard). Battles were consistently fun, and I really enjoyed the depth of the combat system. Maps were varied with dynamics that made each one unique and present interesting challenges. There were a few social sim aspects in three houses that I would have liked to see but overall, I feel like paring down those a little was the right call (less necessary social grinding as compared to three houses). What prevents me from giving it a higher score is that the story seemed cheesy to the extreme (and I generally dont mind cheesy). Didn't have high expectations but even compared to other fire emblem games (which weren't exactly bastions of narrative depth) it was really paint by the numbers. Seems like with a linear narrative they could have put something a little better together. I still recommend and if you are a cut scene skipper this is your perfect Fire Emblem Game. I just would have just liked to be more invested.… Expand
  73. kenduck
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This emblem ring mechanics is like a subclass system that you can build different customized classes.

    With weapon triangles,, chain attack, extra attack , and tons of different weapons and class/emblem skills, so much to considered, really provide so much fun. You can cast teleport to make the best use of goddess dance. The break system is not only useful in user phase but can also    This emblem ring mechanics is like a subclass system that you can build different customized classes.

    With weapon triangles,, chain attack, extra attack , and tons of different weapons and class/emblem skills, so much to considered, really provide so much fun.
    You can cast teleport to make the best use of goddess dance.
    The break system is not only useful in user phase but can also be used to lure different target in enemy's phase.
    Gameplay-wise, for me, it's amazing, and even in the last few battle it still surprise me.

    Map design is great. Battle animation is so cool I still watch it sometimes in the late game.

    Of course, some obvious flaws are there but mostly tolerable.
    Overall story is decent.
    I do hope they could modify some dialogues of protagonist, and add something for the boring early part.

    It's a pity the battle system and graphic team did a really great job while others don't.    … Expand
  74. neptune93a
    Jan 24, 2023
    10
    The best entry to FE since Awakening, Three Houses was great but its good to finally focus on what Fire Emblem is: A tactical RPG. The combat is fantastic. Great work Nintendo and Intelligent Systems.
  75. Tyvank123
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    My experience playing Fire emblem engage has been nothing but positive I think the gameplay is great and I enjoyed the addition of the emblems to help enhance the strategic approach it adds to the game. I also enjoy the gameplay mechanics quite a bit it's easy to understand and enjoyable. The game may be lacking a bit in the creative storyline but I honestly enjoyed every minute of it andMy experience playing Fire emblem engage has been nothing but positive I think the gameplay is great and I enjoyed the addition of the emblems to help enhance the strategic approach it adds to the game. I also enjoy the gameplay mechanics quite a bit it's easy to understand and enjoyable. The game may be lacking a bit in the creative storyline but I honestly enjoyed every minute of it and am still playing it even if the story isn't as good as other games I have played I still do not think it was completely terrible and the game is deserving of the rating I gave up and highly recommend to anyone who enjoys strategy games.… Expand
  76. Friendlyelites
    Feb 4, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage is a return to form for the FE series. Not only through well crafted callbacks to previous entries through returning iconic maps but also through the map and character design. The gameplay in Engage is the best in the series without question or debate, and while the story itself might be simple and otherwise predictable it left me attached to the cast and characters andFire Emblem Engage is a return to form for the FE series. Not only through well crafted callbacks to previous entries through returning iconic maps but also through the map and character design. The gameplay in Engage is the best in the series without question or debate, and while the story itself might be simple and otherwise predictable it left me attached to the cast and characters and deeply invested in how the story would end.

    If you're expecting a deeply political struggle this game is not for you. This game makes no pretense of being more than it is from the get-go with a Shonen style anime opening and easily identifiable character archetypes. But if you go in with the right expectations then Fire Emblem Engage will be one of the best titles in the series history.    … Expand
  77. Kasuga19
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Admittedly a fan service game at its core, but surprisingly provides one of the best FE gameplay.
  78. Alexynistre
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Didn't wanted too do that but since there is review bombing on this game, i'll give it a ten because i'm really enjoying this game, the character, the story, the Map, the combat system, all of that feel fresh and good
  79. Majimagoro19
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Game looks great, and is fun to play still, but mildly disappointed due to the lack of things to do in the base like in three houses, as I found those very fun just like in persona games, I do understand that its not the main point of these games, so that's a pass. Though it actually made me buy some of the older games, and on my way to finish those as well.
  80. TheSaltedEgg
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Thank god its actually good, and a game that you can play multiple times without being stuck in dialogues, etc.
  81. madtracking
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    I feel like a lot of people decided they hated this game before they got it. It's really great actually. The writing is good, the voice acting is great, ALL of the songs are bangers (except for the opening which I just wish was not in English), good crit animations are back, guys!, they obviously put a lot of love into this. No, it's not as crushingly hard as Thracia or Conquest, butI feel like a lot of people decided they hated this game before they got it. It's really great actually. The writing is good, the voice acting is great, ALL of the songs are bangers (except for the opening which I just wish was not in English), good crit animations are back, guys!, they obviously put a lot of love into this. No, it's not as crushingly hard as Thracia or Conquest, but that's a good thing. You'll be able to finish it. There's no missable side story you never knew was there. This isn't Fates, and that's also great. If you want your FE to be like Persona, go play Persona. I feel like there's a lot of toxicity in this fandom, but if you liked Sacred Stones, Echoes, 6&7, and just generally good gameplay with decent writing that's a lot of fun, you'll like this. It's more a fantasy story than a political intrigue, and it's well written. Please try it before you decide to just hate it. Or go play Fates again.… Expand
  82. Porte_st
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    It's not Three houses 2, and that isn't necessarily a flaw but something some people may have an issue with. Personally I believe this is by far the best gameplay the series has had, or it is among the best, so I think that it was a good game based on that. The side content do be lacking, and the world is as deep as a puddle, but I came for a challenging and replayable game and I got whatIt's not Three houses 2, and that isn't necessarily a flaw but something some people may have an issue with. Personally I believe this is by far the best gameplay the series has had, or it is among the best, so I think that it was a good game based on that. The side content do be lacking, and the world is as deep as a puddle, but I came for a challenging and replayable game and I got what I came for.… Expand
  83. rewq212
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Great game don’t listen to the negative reviews that are mostly from people who only played Three Houses. The story is solid, it’s the best looking FE to date, amazing voice overs, and gameplay mechanics are great. If you are a fan of FE as a whole and not just a Three Houses fan you’ll enjoy this game. Each FE is it’s own experience as a whole so I highly recommend giving it a shot toGreat game don’t listen to the negative reviews that are mostly from people who only played Three Houses. The story is solid, it’s the best looking FE to date, amazing voice overs, and gameplay mechanics are great. If you are a fan of FE as a whole and not just a Three Houses fan you’ll enjoy this game. Each FE is it’s own experience as a whole so I highly recommend giving it a shot to make your own judgement call. Excited to see what the next FE has in store!… Expand
  84. knguy136
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    The majority of negative reviews that I've seen, players are too upset at the rather generic story. The story and I wholeheartedly agree, is definitely not even close to being the best Fire Emblem has to offer. However, these individuals are far too polarized and fail to understand how to write a proper review. They list a few positive elements to add legitimacy to their review, yet blastThe majority of negative reviews that I've seen, players are too upset at the rather generic story. The story and I wholeheartedly agree, is definitely not even close to being the best Fire Emblem has to offer. However, these individuals are far too polarized and fail to understand how to write a proper review. They list a few positive elements to add legitimacy to their review, yet blast the game with everything they can think of that they dislike about the game. They fail to look at the game holistically, including artt design, character design, environmental design, music, plot, combat, etc. This isn't to say that I'm a master of writing reviews either, but I will at the very least write this trying to encompass the game as a whole rather than use this as a platform to vent and rant about what I don't like.

    Plot
    If you're playing this game for the story, be warned that it is by no means a great one. The plot points are generic and predictable a lot of the time. It is to the point where I genuinely believe even my infant cousins could predict what's going to happen next. However, the characters have their moments and I genuinely believe that they tried with the story; if you play the game and don't like it, say something. I think it definitely could have been better but I was satisfied with it.
    7/10

    Music
    Do not use the game's opening theme as a gauge for how good the music is; that opening song is hot garbage. Bar none, the worst thing I have ever heard in my life in Fire Emblem game. However, the rest of the soundtrack is absolutely fantastic. They fit the environment extremely well and had me stop combat just to stop and listen. Here is a link to the soundtrack on youtube, go to the comments and click some of the timestamps (avoid the final boss theme for spoilers as that track is just magnificent). My personal favorite is the Desert Battle theme (Bright Sandstorm). The soundtrack, like all the other recent FE games, is just phenomenal and the remixed themes belong to the older characters (Emblems) are good too and should bring a decent amount of nostalgia if you're a series veteran (I'm not, my first game was Awakening and even still I loved getting to hear Awakening's soundtrack again)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_JlgsTu35M&t=11546s
    10/10

    Character Design
    The main character looking like toothpaste pulled me at first. However, as I played it, I got used to them and even started slightly liking it. It was like looking at a master artist's attempt at drawing like a preschooler, a charming attempt at drawing something absurd. I understand why others would dislike a lot of the characters however, living in the medieval ages and running across someone with pink hair and star tattoos on their face would make you think some Vtubers are invading the dark ages. I was discontent with this at first but some of the characters, like Yunaka, grew on me. I don't LOVE how they look but learned to like them. However, some of the art conflicts with the times, as some characters have turbine wings when they Engage, which doesn't make sense as the most advanced thing in this time period is a goddamn windmill, so why? Very odd choices here and there that raise eyebrows, but overwhelmed by the number of fantastic choices when it comes to character design.
    8/10

    Art Design
    This game is one of the best-looking games available for the switch. The game looks so beautiful and so amazing that I cannot believe this dinosaur of a system is actually able to run it. The environments are detailed to the point where if you get hit through a fence in battle when you return to explore the map, the fence will still be broken. The game's art is fantastic with vivid environments, and fantastic architecture, and with the Switch's successor coming out within the next 1-2 years, this may very well be one of the best-looking games next to the upcoming Legend of Zelda game. The game looks and runs well!
    10/10
    Character development
    If you want Three Houses' level of development, do not play this game for it. You have to have dozens of support conversations just to learn the tiniest tidbit about characters and their emotions to the point where I was frustrated at how unnecessary this was. Awakening, Three Houses, and Fates revealed a decent amount about characters and what drives them through the cutscenes, events, and choices they make throughout the story. In this case, not many of the characters actually even APPEAR in the cutscenes. Only the Lords and your main character typically are involved in cutscenes and major story points, leaving your last hope of finding more about your favorite character to you spamming support, shoving gifts in their faces, and mixing and matching every single character's support combination till you finally learn some meaningful things. The characters though really won me over with their interactions at times and made it begrudgingly worth it
    8/10    … Expand
  85. francescoforza
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    O jogo tem tudo de melhor que a franquia já trouxe, é um verdadeiro acerto e celebração por mais de 30 anos de Fire Emblem. Eu indico e estou apaixonado por esse jogo. Dá pra ver que cada detalhe foi muito bem pensado e feito com o carinho que o jogo merece.

    Espero que cada vez mais e mais jogadores possam conhecer essa obra de arte!
  86. Patron1972
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Love the game, the mechanics are great and some of the best map designs since Conquest. Seeing such a low metacritic with the critics is one thing but I am shocked it's so low with the user scores. Story is Meh but everything else is great. Improved art, great animations, wonderful class design, the Emblem/persona stuff works, maps are great and the Somniel can be ignored if you don't wantLove the game, the mechanics are great and some of the best map designs since Conquest. Seeing such a low metacritic with the critics is one thing but I am shocked it's so low with the user scores. Story is Meh but everything else is great. Improved art, great animations, wonderful class design, the Emblem/persona stuff works, maps are great and the Somniel can be ignored if you don't want to do it like the Cathedral.… Expand
  87. AnonymousUser83
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Essentially Fire Emblem Awakening: 2. If you loved the entry that revived the franchise then you'll love this one.

    The introduction of emblems, as well as a less-advertised mechanic known as "Inherited Skills", and the ability to earn proficiency in any weapon simply through the use of 'Emblem Bonds' make this the most creative and flexible Fire Emblem game in the franchise. While    Essentially Fire Emblem Awakening: 2. If you loved the entry that revived the franchise then you'll love this one.

    The introduction of emblems, as well as a less-advertised mechanic known as "Inherited Skills", and the ability to earn proficiency in any weapon simply through the use of 'Emblem Bonds' make this the most creative and flexible Fire Emblem game in the franchise. While instructing does not make a return, units can pretty easily access any class and will likely be pushing nearly a dozen skills between their personal, emblem, class, and inherited skills by the mid-game, all up to your choosing.

    Where its story is comparatively more simple than its predecessor, especially in the first 5 chapters where it feels particularly weak, it makes up for it in its extremely versatile and addicting battle system, and Emblems and their bond skills feel 100 times more fleshed out and impactful than something like Three Houses's comparatively weak and 1-note 'adjutant', 'battalion', and 'combat arts' systems.

    Phenomenal game with loveable characters, I could probably sink a thousand hours into this game and not get bored. While it has some weak story beats near the beginning, I would absolutely would recommend, especially for new-comers to the series.    … Expand
  88. Jamesbdog
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Engage is a great game as it plays to fire emblems greatest strength the strong tactical gameplay and it increases the complexity of this gameplay with the added break and smash mechanics which are a great inclusion to the game. While the games story and characters may be a disappointment to some due to three houses setting a high bar. Engage does not need a great story to be aFire Emblem Engage is a great game as it plays to fire emblems greatest strength the strong tactical gameplay and it increases the complexity of this gameplay with the added break and smash mechanics which are a great inclusion to the game. While the games story and characters may be a disappointment to some due to three houses setting a high bar. Engage does not need a great story to be a good fire emblem game as fire emblem games such as fates have had bad stories but great gameplay like engage.… Expand
  89. njy200
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    One of the better tactical games for the switch that you can get, slick Ui, really good performance with barely any frame drops and really good sound design elevate this game to that nintendo polish level we are all so used to.
  90. Mist3rKincer
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    FE: Engage has the best gameplay I've seen in the series thus far. The story is predictable as everybody has said 1000x over but that isn't a huge distractor for me. The support conversation are some of the most fun to watch (depending on who is paired up). Everybody from Brodia on is significantly more interesting than the characters before. Ignore donations if you don't plan on doingFE: Engage has the best gameplay I've seen in the series thus far. The story is predictable as everybody has said 1000x over but that isn't a huge distractor for me. The support conversation are some of the most fun to watch (depending on who is paired up). Everybody from Brodia on is significantly more interesting than the characters before. Ignore donations if you don't plan on doing skirmishes. The amount of customizability is amazing and while SP is hard to come by, this feels like an intentional choice for balancing reasons. If you can get past a mediocre story, this game will be a treat.… Expand
  91. ColtenMunyon
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    This is the first Fire Emblem game to really keep me playing since Awakening. The combat is spot on, the maps are well thought out, and the difficulty is the right level of not too easy and not punishing on normal and hard.

    The story is good enough, nothing groundbreaking, but Fire Emblem hasn't had great story writing since Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn.
  92. Sultanofcereal
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Infinitely better than three houses. Gameplay is tight, and maddening is probably the best iteration of that difficulty level in the whole series. Fun characters, interesting maps, plot is mid.
  93. teler
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    For a maddening player the game manages to make player phase nearly as important as it was in three houses without sacrificing a good amount of the challenge as three houses did. The gameplay and animations are so enjoyable I can simply look past a horrendous start to the story, a few really bad character designs, and nostalgia that doesn't work for someone who started with 3H.
  94. iloveprotein
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    The schoolroom social mechanics of Three Houses took away from the core Fire Emblem gameplay and in my opinion made the game a real drag at times. Engage moves away from that and also moves away from the Pair-Up mechanic that Fates relied heavily upon. This leads to a much more straight-forward and pure version of the game, which I thoroughly enjoy. The story leaves something to beThe schoolroom social mechanics of Three Houses took away from the core Fire Emblem gameplay and in my opinion made the game a real drag at times. Engage moves away from that and also moves away from the Pair-Up mechanic that Fates relied heavily upon. This leads to a much more straight-forward and pure version of the game, which I thoroughly enjoy. The story leaves something to be desired, but Fire Emblem has never been about the stories for me, so isn't too big of a deal.… Expand
  95. Robertinho123
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    Absolutely loving this game. The story is average, but the gameplay is almost perfect.

    Almost cause there's still too much side-content, I think I'd prefer the game without Somniel, it feels like a slog to have to go there and do everything.

    Give me just the tactical battle and I'm happy!
  96. irishyardball
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Game has great gameplay, none of the forced fluff of 3 Houses. The story is driven by the battles, not the classroom. They are both good, they each aren’t perfect, but they are great entries. FE3H social sim aspect is my main complaint about that game, as it does take me out of the flow, and made it harder for me to want to keep moving through the chapters. I took a long break fromGame has great gameplay, none of the forced fluff of 3 Houses. The story is driven by the battles, not the classroom. They are both good, they each aren’t perfect, but they are great entries. FE3H social sim aspect is my main complaint about that game, as it does take me out of the flow, and made it harder for me to want to keep moving through the chapters. I took a long break from FE3H, only to finish up the last 8-10 chapters in Dec/Jan before FEE came out. I couldn’t put down FEE, finished by the 2nd Saturday after release. I think FEE is really going to be seen as that perfect point for newcomers to jump into the series and give them snapshots into the older games to entice them to want to play them. (Though a lot of those games are cost prohibitive at this point)

    FEE was super enjoyable and the only other “step back” is that I would have liked the Somniel to be more important overall like Garrett Mach was, and I do think a couple of the moments in the plot needed some work, but overall I’d say FE3H and FEE are very much both great games, and neither is perfect, but because they do have some of differences and the majority of the people i see not liking FEE call out the Persona-like limitations being the thing they didn’t like.

    Anyone review bombing the game cause of the lack of Persona elements, doesn't really like Fire Emblem.    … Expand
  97. AllyRose
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    While the game has it's faults, it's still an absolute blast with loveable characters and a story that while a bit simple, still gets the job done and is more in line with what the franchise usually is, plus the best gameplay and map design we've seen in a while. Don't knock the game just cause it's more anime in style or you're disappointed they didn't copy and paste 3H
  98. M4N0R4F43L
    Feb 3, 2023
    8
    Uma grata surpresa pra mim, minha primeira entrada na série e amei a jogabilidade e a maneira direta de como a história se desenvolve, porém o jogo peca em trazer uma história clichê e cheio de momentos previsíveis mas ainda sim é um excelente RPG tático
  99. ruanamoraes
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I am absolutely in love with this game. It's different, but a BETTER different. After all, if I wanted to play Fire Emblem Awakening or Three Houses, I could just come back and play those games.

    Fire Emblem Engage adds new life to the franchise, with intriguing story, exciting new mechanics, exceptional graphics at the Nintendo Switch and characters with complex personality. Everything is    I am absolutely in love with this game. It's different, but a BETTER different. After all, if I wanted to play Fire Emblem Awakening or Three Houses, I could just come back and play those games.

    Fire Emblem Engage adds new life to the franchise, with intriguing story, exciting new mechanics, exceptional graphics at the Nintendo Switch and characters with complex personality. Everything is at it's best here.

    So if you are unsure to play it because of some negative opinions here, just enjoy it and create your own opinion. The fan base sometimes can be unrational, lots of reviewers didn't even could have time to play it, maybe didn't, and just came here to be haters, not fans.

    Congrats Intelligent Sistems on this awesome job and for those intelligent enough to enjoy this masterpiece.    … Expand
  100. sonictonic
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    I believe I am about half-way through the game, and as a fan of the FE franchise since Awakening, I am in love. From the upbeat intro that gets me amped every time I put the game on, to the awesome gameplay and new ring mechanic, I am really enjoying this game. I loved Three Houses a lot, and that said, I think the mechanics in this game are a major improvement. I love the ring and emblemI believe I am about half-way through the game, and as a fan of the FE franchise since Awakening, I am in love. From the upbeat intro that gets me amped every time I put the game on, to the awesome gameplay and new ring mechanic, I am really enjoying this game. I loved Three Houses a lot, and that said, I think the mechanics in this game are a major improvement. I love the ring and emblem bonding, and seeing the classic characters from the franchise in this way is really cool. I love the production value of this entry, and the score, and the characters.... It's just awesome and well done. Even (most of) the voice acting is great. I was shocked when I heard it has mixed reviews here from "regular people" so I wanted to come and share my positive review. As a fan of FE, I really appreciate this game and the complexities and comprehensiveness I honestly didn't expect due to Nintendo's lack of marketing this game properly. I highly recommend any FE fan and any strategy fan pick this up. 100%.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 129 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 129
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 129
  3. Negative: 0 out of 129
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 24, 2024
    80
    Hogwarts Legacy is definitely a beautiful-looking game that doesn't have a groundbreaking story, but does have a beautiful world, a fun combat system, broomstick flying, and of course an incredible amount of side quests and missions. [Issue#325]
  2. Gamereactor Spain
    Oct 16, 2023
    80
    It’s a title where difficulty isn’t just about advancing mission after mission but doing so with as few casualties as possible. This makes Engage the perfect gateway to the series, as well as a handful of good memories for those already familiar with it. A game which perfectly balances periods of action with quiet, enjoyable interludes in which to chat with other characters, play minigames and try out new weapons.
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  3. Pocket-lint
    Jun 23, 2023
    90
    Fire Emblem Engage is a superb strategy game that has taken a major technical leap forward, graphically superior to its predecessor in every meaningful way.It tells a well-meaning story that still manages to pack in a few surprisng twists, and while its social features are a little extraneous this time, it's still super relaxing to fall into its world.Multiplayer expands things even further, leaving us confident that the future is very, very bright for this excellent series.
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