Fire Emblem Engage

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6.6

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  1. kenduck
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    This emblem ring mechanics is like a subclass system that you can build different customized classes.

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

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

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

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

    It's a pity the battle system and graphic team did a really great job while others don't.    … Expand
  2. BestOfShirou
    Jan 25, 2023
    10
    Before even going on with my small review on this game I legit hope Metacritic will do something about this ridiculous review bombing full of free 0 made of invalid criticism because "It’s not like 3H" or localisation because they removed romance with a child. Whoever reads my review, I beg you to not pay attention to the 0s that are only here to bring down invalid points and things thatBefore even going on with my small review on this game I legit hope Metacritic will do something about this ridiculous review bombing full of free 0 made of invalid criticism because "It’s not like 3H" or localisation because they removed romance with a child. Whoever reads my review, I beg you to not pay attention to the 0s that are only here to bring down invalid points and things that actually have nothing to do with the game itself. There is a difference between a well constructed and fair opinion and slandering a game they probably didn’t even play yet lmao.

    Anyways, I will make a quick review about this game and give it a 10 because I’ve never had as much fun in a Fire Emblem game before than this one. The gameplay is absolute perfection and the engage mechanics, the skill inheritance offers an infinite amount of optimisation and strategy to build your team! In other words we are back to the cores of FE’s gameplay where 3H basically threw all of it away and had the most soulless and least FE gameplay (and story) out of them all.

    The OSTs are GODLY! Lots of them really caught me off guard and I was really happy about it!

    The Somniel is an upgrade compared to the Monastery. Upgrade would a be a very undervaluing how much better it is. Colorful, extremely lively (the more you recruit units) and the mini games are insanely fun and don’t feel like a chores. The Monastery felt like a chore and a very very annoying and quickly repetitive one. Here, you are absolutely free to do all the activities and progress the story whenever! Also you have Sommie, the cutest doggo as a pet which you can caress and play with (That alone should be enough to give this game a 10).

    The characters are pretty special. . . They’re so goofy in the best possible way, I literally keep loving them more and more. Alear the protagonist might be one of FE’s the greatest and both the male and female VA fantastically nailed them. All the other characters were nailed! A big congratulations to them! The supports are for the most part short but still very enjoyable. Pretty light hearted and some of them give the characters some depth without overly doing it.

    The story now. I suppose that’s what many people are wondering. I’ll be honest, it’s good.
    The cutscenes are fantastically well done and let’s not talk about the HD ones. The story itself was extremely well executed. It’s a simple and very classic story. You’ll get a bunch of older FE games from it. The first nine chapters is pretty slow but introduces very well the characters in the goofiest (in a good way) and funniest way possible for most of them. As I said, very classic FE story that is very well executed specifically in the later chapters that will continuously hook you in more and more.
    Whoever compared this story with Fates is just lying so hard. For a game that is meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fire Emblem, let me tell you that it perfectly succeeded as what it was meant to be. The way the story was handled with it’s fantastic cutscenes can only mean the best for the future of Fire Emblem. I can’t imagine how good the remakes would look good like this.

    10/10

    Side note : Whoever is whining about Alear being constantly referred as "Divine Dragon" this argument is beyond invalid and stupid. Y’all know it’s because the characters can’t say the MC’s name since it’s customisable. The same way Byleth is called by every single person "Professor". Other modern FE games didn’t have that because they weren’t fully voiced lmao.    … Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. DolphinReviews
    Jan 25, 2023
    0
    Awful. Anime is cringe as always. Turn based combat is outdated and dumb. Nintendo is Sintendo.
  8. Kart01
    May 20, 2023
    10
    After Three Houses i thought that series will not return to the path of ONE properly made campaign. But it did! Oh boy what a joy it is to play a game that seems like a concentration of efforts, love and care, without content duplication in the name of lasting playthough like before.
    Graphics are pretty good this time. Battles are intense and interesting. Emblems give you more depths in    After Three Houses i thought that series will not return to the path of ONE properly made campaign. But it did! Oh boy what a joy it is to play a game that seems like a concentration of efforts, love and care, without content duplication in the name of lasting playthough like before.
    Graphics are pretty good this time. Battles are intense and interesting. Emblems give you more depths in tactics. Script in the other hand is a bit naive, but i'll prefer that and all other perks rather than "WE HAVE FOUR CAMPAIGNS! PLAY THEM ALL FOR THEY'R ALL SO DIFFRENT! (no lol)". This game are totaly deserve better userscore no matter the downsides. Especially after new Zelda with all her problems now getting 1210 what is truly an absurd.    … Expand
  9. Arylon
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Great character design
    Great art direction
    Great OST
    Best gameplay in the franchise
    Good but simple story
    Good character writing
    Engage is at the very least a top 3 FE.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. yangfanhong
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    The Three Houses is better. But Engage is still a decent game. No need to be too harsh, right?
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. jacktwelve
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    Fire Emblem engage is a solid game with some weaker writing for the main story especially in comparison to the last 2 mainline games however what matters in video game is the gameplay and this game absolutely gets this right and that something that I actually think games does better than the last 2 games. As I as had much the combat mechanics of this than I did with the last 2 games. ButFire Emblem engage is a solid game with some weaker writing for the main story especially in comparison to the last 2 mainline games however what matters in video game is the gameplay and this game absolutely gets this right and that something that I actually think games does better than the last 2 games. As I as had much the combat mechanics of this than I did with the last 2 games. But one thing for this game is not a 6/10 game it’s definitely a 8/10 game. Also worth noting is that the game has a good cast it just introduces most of the boring party members/Units first before moving on the the more introducing the more better written meme era of the cast towards the middle of the game. Honestly I recommend this game and I think it a solid jrpg and a good addition to the legacy of the fire emblem franchise just go in not expecting much from the narrative prepare yourself for some fun and challenging battles.… Expand
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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!
  21. 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.
  22. Kasuga19
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    Admittedly a fan service game at its core, but surprisingly provides one of the best FE gameplay.
  23. Marcooooooooooo
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    amé, devoraron, almorzaron, desayunaron, publicaron, crearon, ejecutaron, diseñaron, comieron
  24. GamerDad2023
    Jun 18, 2023
    8
    Playing on hard was a joy due to the interesting yet challenging levels and immense depth to the tactics systems. I'd sum up the story, characters, and side content as quantity over quality. The amount of content is overwhelming with much of it mediocre and skippable.
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. Eirika
    May 31, 2023
    9
    Great Game. Was fun to play and had some fun mechanics. Is great for FE Fans.
  29. TruthSeaker
    Aug 11, 2023
    1
    Absolute failure.
    After phenomenal Three Houses, they decided to go with a weird and questionable V-Tuber route while ditching storytelling and characters alltogether.
    Balance is also completely broken if you decide to do at least a little bit of resource/SP farming.
    Even a decent combat system couldn't save this snoozefest of a game.
  30. fflatburger
    Aug 13, 2023
    6
    To many mechanics in the game, the story was incredibly stupid, and return trips to the Sominel were always tedious, it truly could have just been a menu on the world map and I would have been so much more satisfied.
  31. 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
  32. giannis2001
    Sep 11, 2023
    7
    Very good gameplay but forgettable characters and story. I really liked the combat in this game, it has a great variety in characters, classes, weapons, abilities, and combinations with the emblems. The maps are very good as well. However, the story and the characters are just boring and uninterested. I didn't care that much for the story or the characters throughout the game.
  33. 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.
  34. Blueking640
    Sep 8, 2023
    7
    Best gameplay in the series yet, with fun characters, but the story and world bulding is not as good as in Three Houses. This was an anniversary game, before it was delayed, and its clear that game does not take itself too seriously. Still a fun game, and the emblems add great gameplay variety.
  35. Traumvita
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Imo one of the weaker entries for Fire Emblem but still a real good game. Feels a little too reliant on the Engage system. Story sucks. Most characters are meh but a good chunk of them are likable. Level design is overall good with some nice variety and hazards. Giving the protagonist (Alear) a voice I feel was a good choice but not executed very well. Visuals are very very nice for switchImo one of the weaker entries for Fire Emblem but still a real good game. Feels a little too reliant on the Engage system. Story sucks. Most characters are meh but a good chunk of them are likable. Level design is overall good with some nice variety and hazards. Giving the protagonist (Alear) a voice I feel was a good choice but not executed very well. Visuals are very very nice for switch game. A big step up from the previous entry FE 3 Houses. Does mostly good but some noticeable annoyances and step backs. I would recommend to any FE fans.… Expand
  36. Lani337
    Jul 21, 2023
    8
    While I understand everyone who doesn't like this game, I disagree. Yes, the story is very bad for Fire Emblem standards, however the gameplay might just be the best one in the series. The graphics look amazing, even though the artstyle is controversial, I liked it. Emblems are fun to use and need a lot of calculation to be used efficiently. The OST is great and the battle animations haveWhile I understand everyone who doesn't like this game, I disagree. Yes, the story is very bad for Fire Emblem standards, however the gameplay might just be the best one in the series. The graphics look amazing, even though the artstyle is controversial, I liked it. Emblems are fun to use and need a lot of calculation to be used efficiently. The OST is great and the battle animations have never been better. The Somniel is a way better feature than the monastery, since you aren't forced to be there in 50% of your gametime like in Three Houses. The new Characters on the other hand feel kinda boring and Supports aren't great. You can really feel that the Gameplay was made by people who love Fire Emblem. The Story and the characters however, are not.… Expand
  37. Albertomhg
    Mar 25, 2023
    8
    Not as good as Three Houses but still a great game, new combat mechanics are really enjoyable and the new main character is better than the previous one, cons of this one is the plot isn't as interesting and it's a lot more repetitive
  38. Keener01
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    Not as good as Fire Emblem Three Houses, but still a very good game. I had lots of fun with the gameplay, but I wish we could of had more new characters in this game. Decent story too, but I cant grade this game any higher than an 8/10
  39. TestingFreak
    Sep 8, 2023
    8
    Best Fire Emblem game I played.
    Gameplay is one of the best.
    Story is decent.
    Most Characters are interesting and fun.
    No weapon durability thank god.
  40. Ira101
    Aug 1, 2023
    8
    I played this game about 30 Hours so far. Really good mechanics and I like the Engage rings it adds more fundamentals to what character or teammates. The story really falls off when you lose Hero marth and the others. Really reminds me of the red wedding since half the rings are in captivity and the daughter of the main antagonist is now on your side. The side activities are just likeI played this game about 30 Hours so far. Really good mechanics and I like the Engage rings it adds more fundamentals to what character or teammates. The story really falls off when you lose Hero marth and the others. Really reminds me of the red wedding since half the rings are in captivity and the daughter of the main antagonist is now on your side. The side activities are just like three houses but the game design and are much better in your base than the previous one. The battle layout however feels quirky but the game really isnt all that bad. Alear is a great protagonist and at first i didn't like the design but the character felt more in tune than byleth in three houses.… Expand
  41. 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
  42. Stepney55
    Aug 20, 2023
    8
    It was a good time, a bit bare bones but it makes me more excited for the next game,
    it was a real good time though.
  43. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    4
    this game is a sh*t poopy game and the characters act like f*cking youtubers that make videos for r*tarded infants with ere*tile dysfunton. 4 out of ten poopy game dissapointment
  44. jamesxpktro
    Aug 30, 2023
    8
    This game is almost perfect for me the thing that I really missed are the romance stories and different ending that kept me from replaying this
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 129 Critic Reviews

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