Fire Emblem Engage

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 822 Ratings

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  1. Smoove360
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I don't even like mobile games. Vtubers creep me out. Why did I buy this? Anyway this is the most fun I've had with a Fire Emblem game since Echoes or Radiant Dawn. Mid out of 10, no monastery to grind for 3 hours in between content.
  2. ronaldmcdonaldm
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Losers review bombing this game only because it has worlds better gameplay than their favorite fire emblem, lol. People acting like FE had the pinnacle of writing for video games, when literally only the Tellius series had good writing and maybe Jugdral series. Could the story of Engage been better? Absolutely yes! But dont act like this game is the worst offender Lmao. It also happens toLosers review bombing this game only because it has worlds better gameplay than their favorite fire emblem, lol. People acting like FE had the pinnacle of writing for video games, when literally only the Tellius series had good writing and maybe Jugdral series. Could the story of Engage been better? Absolutely yes! But dont act like this game is the worst offender Lmao. It also happens to be an anniversary title, btw.… Expand
  3. Yallahs9
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    A mí parecer un aire totalmente fresco para la saga FE y eso me gusta. Recomendado si sientes que " three houses" se te hizo pesado
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Kasuga19
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Admittedly a fan service game at its core, but surprisingly provides one of the best FE gameplay.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. Marcooooooooooo
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    amé, devoraron, almorzaron, desayunaron, publicaron, crearon, ejecutaron, diseñaron, comieron
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. 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
  34. Ragnellrok
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    I'm only writing this as a long time FE fan to counterbalance the negative reviews. I hit 24 hours played earlier today. Overworld map: is basically Awakening/Sacred Stones, so in my opinion one of the best overworld map styles in the series where you have an actual idea of where every battle was.
    Paralogues: Divine Paralogues seem to replicate specific maps, the Tiki one apparently    I'm only writing this as a long time FE fan to counterbalance the negative reviews. I hit 24 hours played earlier today. Overworld map: is basically Awakening/Sacred Stones, so in my opinion one of the best overworld map styles in the series where you have an actual idea of where every battle was.
    Paralogues: Divine Paralogues seem to replicate specific maps, the Tiki one apparently recreates a New Mystery of the Emblem map. Normal Paralogues... one gets you Anna, the other gets you the "Donny/Trainee/Midori/Cyril" character, like Cyril it's a personal skill and starts out in the healer class. The remaining paralogues unlock level 20 with the Ring Spirits.

    Some more details on Paralogues:
    Lucina's Paralogue recreates Two Falchions, yep, even Arena Ferox.
    So any Ring (not bracelet) recreates a map that the person would be associated with, so Lyn gets a paralogue celebrating the Saccae Plains, Byleth the Sacred Tomb, etc, etc.

    I think the characters are colorful if not easily mistaken for someone out of Genshin Impact, so, is that bad? Depends on taste, I've been playing since the GBA, I don't mind it, each game has been evolving the character models and formula with each entry, this is just a 3 Houses style evolution, which was an evolution on the game before, etc, etc. They wanted this artstyle and honestly, it mostly reminds me of FEH the most, of course that's skimming over map part, but the symbols are similar and much like FEH it is a celebration of all things Fire Emblem from Marth all the way to Byleth. Excellent game, definitely worth playing imho, but just be aware that the game is bright and colorful compared to even 3 Houses/Hopes and most titles before. But this did dethrone Pokémon in Japan... so um, game's good, just give it a chance.    … Expand
  35. abowman
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    This is a fantastic addition to the Fire Emblem series. The story isn't quite as good as three houses, and it stats off much slower. However by the time you get about 5-6 emblem rings, the combat and battle scenarios are absolutely fantastic. The emblems in addition to the class system allow for a huge amount of character and class customization.

    I wish they would make these games more    This is a fantastic addition to the Fire Emblem series. The story isn't quite as good as three houses, and it stats off much slower. However by the time you get about 5-6 emblem rings, the combat and battle scenarios are absolutely fantastic. The emblems in addition to the class system allow for a huge amount of character and class customization.

    I wish they would make these games more mature and move away from the bad anime troupes. If they would implement an adult, dark story in these games they would be much better received by a wider audience.    … Expand
  36. Zalabar22
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage is a colorful, fun, and beautiful game. There are so many characters to deploy and interact with, plus the Emblem Heroes bring a unique and strategic flair to each battle. I'm constantly swapping units and Emblems to maximize my armies battle capabilities and obtain victory on every map. Engage offers tons of replayability with a long campaign, random skirmishes, onlineFire Emblem Engage is a colorful, fun, and beautiful game. There are so many characters to deploy and interact with, plus the Emblem Heroes bring a unique and strategic flair to each battle. I'm constantly swapping units and Emblems to maximize my armies battle capabilities and obtain victory on every map. Engage offers tons of replayability with a long campaign, random skirmishes, online play, different characters to strategize with, and player made challenge maps to overcome. I'm glad the focus is back on the gameplay, and while there are less social options than Three Houses, I'm also enjoying the interactions you can have with your army and I'm interested and eager to have another interaction with the colorful and diverse cast of characters. Engage has a unique visual style that often makes it feel like a full blown anime; it might also be one of the best looking Nintendo Switch games that I've ever played! I haven't had any bugs or crashes in over 12 hours of play, and it runs smoothly in handheld and docked on my OLED Nintendo Switch. All in all, this is a game that's going to keep me "engaged" for some time to come.… Expand
  37. katieelizabeth
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    I have finished about half the game and I'm really annoyed at some of the reviews because Engage game is oozing with quality and polish. I think these reviews were unfair, placing expectations onto a game unfairly and not giving credit to many of the great things Engage does.

    The combat just feels so amazing. This is probably the best combat in Fire Emblem. The enemy phase is so snappy    I have finished about half the game and I'm really annoyed at some of the reviews because Engage game is oozing with quality and polish. I think these reviews were unfair, placing expectations onto a game unfairly and not giving credit to many of the great things Engage does.

    The combat just feels so amazing. This is probably the best combat in Fire Emblem. The enemy phase is so snappy and fluid - I really like how it's presented. It really does ooze with polish and I can tell they spent a lot of time rethinking things to make getting information easier. The UI is fantastic! I really love it so far.

    The map design and enemy placement is also extremely well done. You can tell the people designing the levels understood Fire Emblem well. They are a pleasure to play through.

    I really like the class design in Engage - each unit type is unique and has real pros/cons. A lot of units like thieves, armors and archers all seem like they got a bit of a buff in Engage - armors especially.

    One change I noticed almost immediately was something no review even bothered to mention - moving the character around gives battle forecasts by just putting your character near them. I know this is a small change, but it makes sense and it's better than the past games.

    I was not sure about the art style and samey faces, but I gotta admit it looks pretty great on a 4k television - the sharpness and color really pops. I actually like the art style for the most part, apart from the sillier outfits (Hortensia is an example of a pretty awful outfit, but that's just me I guess).

    I was worried about spending a ton of time on exploring maps after a battle looking for items and stuff, but once I realized there was a mini-map that indicated where everything is, I realized the developers really wanted to respect your time in these sections so you could do them quickly. Also, all the Bond Fragments are automatically collected if you don't talk to people, which really helps with replayability to get through these sections faster. Again, no review mentioned any of this, and it was a concern of mine going into Engage. The developers handled it correctly.

    The difficulty on Hard seems stiff but fair and feels really good. I definitely fear losing units and must position them correctly to make sure units don't die. Engage feels a bit harder than Three Houses did - more in line with Conquest or Radiant Dawn on Hard.

    And while I don't think I will ever like the avatar character in these games, I actually don't mind this one that much. At least Alear is not a Mary Sue/Gary Stu, although the avatar worship is still a bit cringy. The twins are kind of annoying and there are a couple of other annoying characters, but there are many characters that are likable too.

    Also the combat animations finally remind me of the gba games. They are probably the best in any Fire Emblem game, which says a lot because it took them awhile to create stellar animations in most of the 3D entries.

    The technicals in Engage are fantastic too. The frame rates just feel so much better than Three Houses all around, especially in the Somniel or exploring the maps after battles. The game runs really well on Switch.

    I really like how the Somniel is very optional. Much of the stuff on the ground is for food items and extra Bond Fragment, but none of it seems necessary and you'll be rolling in Bond Fragments by just playing through the game anyway. The mini-games and social activities also aren't that impactful to the long-term, so I feel it's okay to skip them. This is a huge upgrade from the Monastery, which outstayed its welcome in Three Houses when you replayed the game through all 4 routes. The monastery was very tedious, repetitive and took up a lot of time over a 40-50 hour playthrough. The worst part about the Monastery was that it was not optional and took so much time to optimize. The Somniel is nothing like that.

    I think the one thing I miss from Three Houses and the Tellius games is the deep world building that could immerse you into the game's world - it's not really there. The Story is also pretty familiar too - likely intentional. It's good enough just to get you from map to map and does the job. It's fine.

    Overall, I'm really impressed. This is a really fantastic Fire Emblem game and one that I will be coming back to multiple times after I beat it.    … Expand
  38. control9
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    If you came for 3H-like dating sim with a little sprinkle of battles between endless monastery sections -- then you wouldn't like it.
    If you came for FE game with sane map design, great combat system and are ready to skip cringeworthy dialogue -- then you came to a right place.
    Graphics - 9/10 (for a switch game) Gameplay - 10/10 Plot -- well, there is a plot / 10 Characters design -    If you came for 3H-like dating sim with a little sprinkle of battles between endless monastery sections -- then you wouldn't like it.
    If you came for FE game with sane map design, great combat system and are ready to skip cringeworthy dialogue -- then you came to a right place.
    Graphics - 9/10 (for a switch game)
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Plot -- well, there is a plot / 10
    Characters design - 5/10 - apart from protag they don't look that bad
    Character interaction (supports, other dialogues, etc) -- "my head hurts from facepalms"/10    … Expand
  39. Scratcher
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage despite drifting from very good three houses is not a disappointment. Game is going back to its roots, being more expansive and graphically impressive version of the 3ds games in the likes of awakening and echoes. As every FE game engage offers unique mechanic in summoning heroes from older games. Overall every fe should have a lot of fun with neatly prepared battlesFire Emblem Engage despite drifting from very good three houses is not a disappointment. Game is going back to its roots, being more expansive and graphically impressive version of the 3ds games in the likes of awakening and echoes. As every FE game engage offers unique mechanic in summoning heroes from older games. Overall every fe should have a lot of fun with neatly prepared battles with wide roster of characters. Let’s just hope intelligent systems will be back someday to some new innovative experiments in the likes of three houses. For second fe game on the system, engage is getting strong 9/10 from me… Expand
  40. 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.
  41. badlatency
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    Extremely solid FE game reminiscent of Awakening with elements of Echoes and the GBA games. Most highly recommend the female protagonist as I feel she best fits the story and emotional tone. While the English VA is not as strong as in Three Houses, it isn't out of place for an anime game. Visuals are gorgeous, and the OST is very good.
  42. HipsterOctorock
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Fantastic map design, great combat, memorable and fun characters, a campy, informal and yet fun plot, along with a trimming of the unnecessary fluff that Three Houses brought makes Engage a great game and an even better Fire Emblem game. For the Three Houses fans- I suggest giving this game a try before writing it off as a skip- A lot of the appeal to Fire Emblem is the wonderful SRPGFantastic map design, great combat, memorable and fun characters, a campy, informal and yet fun plot, along with a trimming of the unnecessary fluff that Three Houses brought makes Engage a great game and an even better Fire Emblem game. For the Three Houses fans- I suggest giving this game a try before writing it off as a skip- A lot of the appeal to Fire Emblem is the wonderful SRPG gameplay, which this game delivers in spades.
    The Class system is no longer "Make everyone a Wyvern Lord or Dark Flier", but rather encourages diversity in your team with the passive abilities attributed to units of different Class Types. A healthy mix of powerful combat units and useful utility units is the key to success on the game's hardest difficulty, Maddening.
    Map design is a return to form for the series, giving us fun and engaging maps that really test the player's problem solving abilities, especially on Maddening, while also removing or toning down gimmicks like Ambush reinforcements and enemy skills. Gone are the open field, deathball-able maps from games like Awakening and Three Houses, and instead are the fun and tight map design sensibilities from games like Thracia 776 and Binding Blade, offering different side objectives to the player to promote splitting the ever-invincible deathball. Making good use of staves like Obstruct, Freeze, and Warp can be the difference between letting a house be ransacked or receiving a quality reward that makes life easier.
    Most of the fluff removed from Three Houses is simply just removing important gameplay aspects from what should've been completely optional minigames. Now, in Engage, you can opt to spend all of 3 minutes in the Somniel forging your weapons and inheriting skills before moving on to the next chapter of the game and keeping that ball rolling. But for those players who need more downtime between the challenging and engaging battles, places like My Room, the Cafe, and minigames like working out and fishing are all available for one to enjoy.
    The story is campy and fun, taking the colourful cast of characters around the continent solving problems and escaping trouble all while on the tried-and-true Hero's Journey to collect the rings and defeat the Fell Dragon. With how campy the tone can get, one can only see the lighthearted story as something endearing and enjoyable, while also being a nice break from the heavy political intrigue, angst, and world-building of the previous entry.    … Expand
  43. Jonlol
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    The maps are much better designed than three houses. A lot more variety in objectives and map gimmicks. Graphic and animations are great. I personally like the character design and the simpler story and supports. It’s a more chilled experience compared to FE3H.
  44. 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!
  45. 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
  46. Game_Critical
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Loved it!

    Combat: Lots of good mechanics return from previous games, defence bonuses from forts, weapon triangles and fog of war. This is coupled with new hazard like quicksand and poison traps. This gives a nice spin on the already great tactical combat. Graphics: Despite being on Switch, the animations are quite good and the game runs solid. The game is very anime, which I don't    Loved it!

    Combat:
    Lots of good mechanics return from previous games, defence bonuses from forts, weapon triangles and fog of war. This is coupled with new hazard like quicksand and poison traps. This gives a nice spin on the already great tactical combat.

    Graphics:
    Despite being on Switch, the animations are quite good and the game runs solid. The game is very anime, which I don't mind, but it's not for everybody

    Story:
    The only minus of the game. I found the story to be somewhat barebones. You hunt for some rings like a sonic wannabe.

    Difficulty:
    For veterans I would recommend to play on hard or higher.

    Overall a 9/10, would be a 10/10 if they put some more thought into the story.    … Expand
  47. William142
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Fun game so far. I found normal difficulty is very much for beginners so if you have any experience with these games you may want to go higher. Definitely less fluff between battles than some other entries
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. FredtheMole
    Jan 22, 2023
    9
    Story and writing are pretty awful, but in a way that I think enhances the game, considering how funny it makes it. Gameplay is solid and, while the game is definitely worse than Three Houses, it's definitely a solid turn-based strategy experience.
  54. Phantasmagarlic
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    This feels more like an actual Fire Emblem, while 3 Houses is amazing, it always felt like a new iteration on the FE formula, and while many players fell in love with that iteration, pretty much all other Fire Emblem fans love the franchise because of the original formula. This game feels much more like an enhanced and fleshed out version of previous FE games and therefore still manages toThis feels more like an actual Fire Emblem, while 3 Houses is amazing, it always felt like a new iteration on the FE formula, and while many players fell in love with that iteration, pretty much all other Fire Emblem fans love the franchise because of the original formula. This game feels much more like an enhanced and fleshed out version of previous FE games and therefore still manages to feel new and refreshed, despite sidestepping the 3 House's 'iteration'. I'm happy to see Intelligent Systems still cares about fans who have been around before 3 Houses, because there are still a lot of us out here!! And we are loyal fans who love this kind of Fire Emblem!!… Expand
  55. bettergames
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    It's the best strategic game I played after Three Houses. I like the new art style and the colours. Most of the battle animations are very cool, but the animations of riders and fliers can be a bit weird. I think this is a problem persistent from the GameCube era. It seems that they cannot figure out how to animate riders and fliers attacking animation better. But those units are veryIt's the best strategic game I played after Three Houses. I like the new art style and the colours. Most of the battle animations are very cool, but the animations of riders and fliers can be a bit weird. I think this is a problem persistent from the GameCube era. It seems that they cannot figure out how to animate riders and fliers attacking animation better. But those units are very cool, so I hope they can do better there. It's a bit frustrating that there's no second promotion like in Radiant Dawn. There are only basic and advanced classes, no third tier. I don't like that idea. There's no dragonlord, only wyvern riding units. I hate that, as dragons look much cooler than wyverns. Or call it a wyvern, but give it two arms, please.… Expand
  56. SquidC4
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    An all round really solid Jrpg that restores Fire emblem closer to its roots. A consistent enjoyable soundtrack alongside some of the best visuals seen on the Switch all help to weive together the new narrative.
  57. MajinAndre
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Best gameplay in the series so far. Classic weapon triangle is back and with the engage system, combat is innovative but balanced enough to where you aren't OP. Could use better writing for the story, but characters and battles are plenty enough to keep you engaged. Fire emblem might finally be returned to form.
  58. 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
  59. crwestfall01
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Great entry for the switch! More personal rating because I prefer more traditional FE! Love the gameplay and character design
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. Ahbeek
    Jan 21, 2023
    9
    Plays like an old school fire emblem game, as a longtime fan of the series and someone who did not like the jrpg direction of three houses, It's a fantastic game.
  63. 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
  64. kawoods2
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    Visually, it looks great in handheld with awesome battle animations.
    Gameplay is great with straight forward battles and the triangle weapon system.
    Audio is good with most interactions being fully voice acted, with the voice acting being fairly decent. Story is mediocre with a fairly straightforward plot. Overall, I really enjoy the straightforward SRPG gameplay versus the social    Visually, it looks great in handheld with awesome battle animations.
    Gameplay is great with straight forward battles and the triangle weapon system.
    Audio is good with most interactions being fully voice acted, with the voice acting being fairly decent.
    Story is mediocre with a fairly straightforward plot.
    Overall, I really enjoy the straightforward SRPG gameplay versus the social aspects in Three Houses. If story and social aspects are what you enjoyed most about Three Houses, this may not be your favorite Fire Emblem.    … Expand
  65. FelypeHenrique
    Jan 23, 2023
    9
    great fire emblem just because it doesn't have so many unbearable mandatory social mechanics with the characters around the plot as in 3H so I thought it was amazing. the important thing for a good FE is there and refined with great mechanics in the combat that is the important thing in a fire emblem
  66. Urliel
    Jan 24, 2023
    9
    So I adore this game: toss backs to old Fire Emblems with returning faces, great look, battles are fun, and I love the freedom of the new home base.... but those skirmishes though..... It's hard to enjoy the game to it's fullest when all you wanna do is smash your Switch because the skirmishes diffulty scales too hard. Lol 10 skirmishes with silver weaponry when you can't even afford steelSo I adore this game: toss backs to old Fire Emblems with returning faces, great look, battles are fun, and I love the freedom of the new home base.... but those skirmishes though..... It's hard to enjoy the game to it's fullest when all you wanna do is smash your Switch because the skirmishes diffulty scales too hard. Lol 10 skirmishes with silver weaponry when you can't even afford steel weapons yet. It makes it impossible to grind money or lvls to enjoy the multitude of classes. There needs to be scaled territories like the first area being up to lvl 10 or normal difficulty is something like uour lvl -5 or something. I wanna enjoy and grind out my favorite things but it's impossible when all I do is focus on avoiding snapping my switch in half… Expand
  67. Connnnor93
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    Excellent Fire Emblem game. It's one that was definitely made for the fans. The art style may put some people off which is understandable. But saying it's a "bad" game because of character development are clearly people who have never played an entry before awakening. Just because it doesn't have romance building and a less developed support building in no way make it a worse game. TheExcellent Fire Emblem game. It's one that was definitely made for the fans. The art style may put some people off which is understandable. But saying it's a "bad" game because of character development are clearly people who have never played an entry before awakening. Just because it doesn't have romance building and a less developed support building in no way make it a worse game. The tactical gameplay which is what really matters is solid. It's most definitely an entry which has been made for the fans.

    The new break system can really start up a great strategy and clerics are now more viable, instead of just healing they can be effective against spell users, archers and thief classes.

    If you are a true fan of fire emblem from entries before awakening, then this game will appeal to you. Especially with the return of characters from previous entries in the form of 'emblems'.    … Expand
  68. GhoulStoryBro
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    I am very conflicted about this game. On one hand, the gameplay and map design are fantastic. They reminds me fondly of some of the better conquest maps. The engage mechanic works really well and keeps combat interesting. But the story and characters are just not up to those of three houses, or even the old-school fire emblem game. It's not fates level bad, but the story never grabbed meI am very conflicted about this game. On one hand, the gameplay and map design are fantastic. They reminds me fondly of some of the better conquest maps. The engage mechanic works really well and keeps combat interesting. But the story and characters are just not up to those of three houses, or even the old-school fire emblem game. It's not fates level bad, but the story never grabbed me and I never felt incentivized to max out the character's supports, as they were almost all lackluster and light on any meaningful dynamics. I was disappointed when I reached the end of the game and found out that they also didn't bother putting in paired endings for other characters,. The lack of a NG+ mode on launch is also disappointing, even if it is nice maddening difficulty is available day 1. Additionally, due to the non-branching story, it's much less replayable than three houses or fates. Overall, a great game if you're looking for a tactical RPG, but those seeking out a solid story and characters are better off going with the recently ported to switch (and much cheaper) persona titles.… Expand
  69. Veiox
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    I would be wary taking fair weather fan criticism as Gospel. If you play the first 3 chapters and are going to be upset that they removed all the anime love triangle filler then it isn’t for you. The story is very old school fire emblem and twists and turns quickly at the later chapters and the combat/maps is some of the best in the series. MASSIVE gameplay improvement over 3H.
  70. SoulFG
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    Fire Emblem Engage

    Pros Great Gameplay back to the more strategic style of Fire Emblem + fresh new ideas! Improved Graphics definitly the best looking Fire Emblem so far x good stable 30fps -Great Music as always ranges to soothing themes to rock but + some returning ost -Great way of telling the story with cgi cutscenes gone are the horrid 2d/3d hybrid cutscenes -Has online    Fire Emblem Engage

    Pros
    Great Gameplay back to the more strategic style of Fire Emblem + fresh new ideas!
    Improved Graphics definitly the best looking Fire Emblem so far x good stable 30fps
    -Great Music as always ranges to soothing themes to rock but + some returning ost
    -Great way of telling the story with cgi cutscenes gone are the horrid 2d/3d hybrid cutscenes
    -Has online feature Tower of Trials

    Cons
    Strange story pacing sometimes too fast sometimes to slow
    Weird dialogs because off strange localization choices

    Gameplay
    In my opinion Fire Emblem Engage is a fine return to its roots with more focus on the strategic elements which are visible trough the return of the weapon triangle, better map designs and new elements like Emblem rings and Break mechanics which takes things in a fresh direction.
    But it also took some notes from Three Houses with its hub base Somniel wheres you can talk with
    allies, collect items, buy/sell items & weapons, eat in caferteria, battle in the arena, tower of trial and more.

    Technical aspect
    By far the best looking FIre Emblem to date with improved graphic, colorful designs, well modeled character models (even if you don't like the design they still did an awesome job of modeling them), stable 30fps, faster loadtimes.

    Story
    The story this time is more akin to Awakening or Shadow Dragon and has one straight path instead of 2-3. The story is told in great cgi cutscenes and ingame cutscenes gone are the days of the horrible semi 2d /3d cgi cutscenes and the small frames pictures. The story felt more lighthearted and more like a saturday morning anime instead of a romance of three kingdoms story that the previous installment had. So in my opinions it's not bad just a different approach and depending on what you like more could be a good ir bad thing. The only bad thing is the strange pacing of the story and the weird choices of dialog in the localization.

    So if you are realy looking for a similar game like three houses with the exact style of gameplay and story you may get dissapointed but if you're looking for more superb and strategic approuch of gameplay and don't mind the new elements and design choices you will definitly have fun with this game!

    So decide for yourself its your life, your money buy it if you like the premise of the game anybody has right to have their opinion and should not be swayed by the internet.    … Expand
  71. Bassiewas
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
    I am actually glad we go back to the more traditional type of Fire Emblem games. Three Houses had so much pointless activities and filler, this game feels more balanced. Yeah story wise it's not that special, but it's still enjoyable.
  72. Jlpp35
    Jan 28, 2023
    9
    A love letter for new and old fans of the franchise. Great gameplay, excellent map design, very vanilla but good story (sometimes the writting feels a bit sloppy but only in some moments), tons of new features and mechanics well added, simple but great characters (some are more one note and others have more deep to them but nothing super complicated in most cases) and the best animationsA love letter for new and old fans of the franchise. Great gameplay, excellent map design, very vanilla but good story (sometimes the writting feels a bit sloppy but only in some moments), tons of new features and mechanics well added, simple but great characters (some are more one note and others have more deep to them but nothing super complicated in most cases) and the best animations the franchise has ever got. The normal difficulty is easy but still offers a challenge for newcomers while hard and Maddening can be really challenging but still feeling fair most of the time. And there are tons of references to past games that still make sense by themselves if you don't understand them. The supports could have been better but most of them are still good, and some of the designs or characters can feel a bit annoying but nothing super important.… Expand
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. 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
  76. 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
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. Brugohb
    Apr 2, 2023
    9
    Excelent game. Love all aspects. The changes made from tree houses is so wellcome.
  87. Eirika
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Great Game. Was fun to play and had some fun mechanics. Is great for FE Fans.
  88. 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
  89. night4
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    If anyone gives it a 0 because it's not a carbon copy of 3H, you can safely ignore their review.

    I'm very critical of games in general, and I have to say I'm *really* enjoying this one. I'd only recommend it to people who have played previous FE games, but to those people, it's going to be very enjoyable. I love the control you have over the characters and their classes,    If anyone gives it a 0 because it's not a carbon copy of 3H, you can safely ignore their review.

    I'm very critical of games in general, and I have to say I'm *really* enjoying this one. I'd only recommend it to people who have played previous FE games, but to those people, it's going to be very enjoyable.

    I love the control you have over the characters and their classes, changes/additions to weapons, and the whole Engage system is pretty cool too. The more I play it, the more I like it.    … Expand
  90. Cracker1
    Jan 25, 2023
    8
    The only people complaining about there being a lack of story are the people who jumped in at Three Houses, which wasn't actually a Fire Emblem title but an Otome Game with half-hearted strategy elements tacked on.
    This game looks much, much better than I initially thought looking at the screenshots, the soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay is good.
  91. Foxtina
    Jan 24, 2023
    8
    I'm glad that devs went back from Three Houses a little bit, it was too Persona-ish to me. But some elements still exists.
    At first I didn't like the idea "summoning" heroes from previous games (sounded like FE Heroes mobile), but now I kinda like it and I don't mind it at all.
    The combat really improved and art style as well (but red and blue color palette looks like a mess) Support    I'm glad that devs went back from Three Houses a little bit, it was too Persona-ish to me. But some elements still exists.
    At first I didn't like the idea "summoning" heroes from previous games (sounded like FE Heroes mobile), but now I kinda like it and I don't mind it at all.
    The combat really improved and art style as well (but red and blue color palette looks like a mess)
    Support conversations are boring as always, nothing new. Sadly no "S" support for other characters just only one for main protag.
    Animals, oh boy, that was unnecessary, people thought I was playing farming sim for a sec.
    Yay, another big evil dragon we need to kill. Same old story but I don't mind.
    Game is great, maybe I'm enjoying it more than 3Houses, but Awakening is still my favorite.    … Expand
  92. Stinsav
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    The biggest problem with Fire Emblem Engage is that it came after Three Houses.

    Overall the game is enjoyable, fun and is what I'd expect from a FE title. However, it is weak in several aspects. First, and probably the most obvious to anyone who played 3H and Awakening before it, its story. Fire Emblem Engage story is pretty much cliché and totally linear. One of the points that    The biggest problem with Fire Emblem Engage is that it came after Three Houses.

    Overall the game is enjoyable, fun and is what I'd expect from a FE title.

    However, it is weak in several aspects.

    First, and probably the most obvious to anyone who played 3H and Awakening before it, its story. Fire Emblem Engage story is pretty much cliché and totally linear. One of the points that attracted us players to 3H was its story and the ability to decide pretty much what country would rule the world. But I don't think that anyone praising 3H's whole story comparing to Engage remember that the first part of 3H is boring and pretty much the same exact thing regardless of which house you picked, it became interesting after the time lap.

    Now, the gameplay. Fire Emblem Engage's gameplay is a big step forward and is very fun and user friendly. A clear improvement from 3H's gameplay which was already good.

    Now, I see a lot of people complaining about the lack of ''character development''. When did Fire Emblem Awakening had any kind of character development, except for the main characters? 3H was the only exception to this rule, and yet again, it was for the 4 main characters. Alear does have some nice character development. You see him/her change, make more rational decisions and surpassing his/her worries and fears.

    Like I said, this game had the unfortunate fate of coming out after the masterpiece that as 3H and it made you all set your expectations way too high.    … Expand
  93. TheLastPlay
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Como fan de la saga he de decir que esta nueva entrega me recuerda a sus inicios, enfocado en un combate de esa época pero con la mejor calidad de vida en su gamplay que puede haber en la actualidad. Se ha dejado un poco más minimalista la interacción social que poseía tree houses y eso se echa en falta no obstante es una buena entrega que gustará a los fans.
  94. TJohn
    Jan 22, 2023
    8
    As others have said, it’s a solid game with excellent controls and a beautiful art style. The story isn’t as good as 3H and the characters aren’t as memorable, but aside from these differences it has made some welcome changes over 3H. The tactical combat is some of the best in the series, period, and I love the art style and relaxing vibe of the Somniel. The UI is also much better and itAs others have said, it’s a solid game with excellent controls and a beautiful art style. The story isn’t as good as 3H and the characters aren’t as memorable, but aside from these differences it has made some welcome changes over 3H. The tactical combat is some of the best in the series, period, and I love the art style and relaxing vibe of the Somniel. The UI is also much better and it feels way more streamlined to navigate.

    The emblems are also a cool addition, and the AI itself is much better in Engage making it more fun to try out different emblem combinations.

    I think in many respects this game is better than 3H, so giving it anything less than an 8 seems unjustified. Still I feel like 3H did such an incredible job with the characters, voice acting, and story, that this game just feels like it’s missing something by comparison. There are a few minor changes that do annoy me in this game. There are a lot of random lines that aren’t voice acted which seems like a strange choice after 3H voice acted nearly everything. I also felt like the tutorial/get to know the game on the beginning was too long, but these are minor gripes.

    Overall Engage is an excellent game that doesn’t quite have the same heart as 3 Houses, but definitely makes up for it with a beautiful art style and tight controls. 8/10    … Expand
  95. 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
  96. SkyVersa
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    The gameplay is a step up from Three Houses, as well as the graphics and character models.

    But the story isn't as good as in past Fire Emblem games. It's more similar to Fates, but a slight bit worse. But this shouldn't stop a Fire Emblem fan from purchasing this entry, as it's still Fire Emblem at it's core and a worthy addition to the series. Anyone who gives this game a very negative    The gameplay is a step up from Three Houses, as well as the graphics and character models.

    But the story isn't as good as in past Fire Emblem games. It's more similar to Fates, but a slight bit worse.

    But this shouldn't stop a Fire Emblem fan from purchasing this entry, as it's still Fire Emblem at it's core and a worthy addition to the series.

    Anyone who gives this game a very negative score probably just wished for Genology of the Holy War 2.    … Expand
  97. 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.
  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. 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
  100. yangfanhong
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    The Three Houses is better. But Engage is still a decent game. No need to be too harsh, right?
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  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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