Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. Djpoling214
    Dec 5, 2020
    10
    Take everything you thought you knew about Fire Emblem and forget it. This game takes the series to a whole new level. This is the best tactical turn based rpg in the last 20 years.
  2. adrenilinmatt
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely my favorite part of my Switch library.

    Hundreds of hours of gameplay, on maddening, failure after failure, and im still as in love now as i was the very first day i bought the game. It's brutal but fair, long yet never boring, fully voice acted and beautifully so. The battles are well thought out and offer variety and incredible map design. The cast of characters with their    Absolutely my favorite part of my Switch library.

    Hundreds of hours of gameplay, on maddening, failure after failure, and im still as in love now as i was the very first day i bought the game. It's brutal but fair, long yet never boring, fully voice acted and beautifully so. The battles are well thought out and offer variety and incredible map design. The cast of characters with their quirks and personalities off and on the battlefield is amazing.

    It's a 10/10 for me. Easiest one ive ever given.    … Expand
  3. illcomply
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dmitri is such a good character. I love all the characters and the story. the gameplay is smooth and fun. I love this game so much. my first Fire Emblem game, and I was not disappointed at all!… Expand
  4. doproyee
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    this is my most favorite game in nintendo switch. attractive characters, deep and high quality storyline, soundtrack of this game is bloody good. and this game is very suitable for nintendo switch hardware. i had played a lot of time in cellular mode and sometimes, especially when i want to watch cut scene i played on TV mode. both of them so good for playing game.
  5. PyroFierceDeity
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    Excellent game and my personal game of the year of 2019. The music. the narrative, the content, how fun it is, it's all there. This game got me into Fire Emblem. What I love most about the Fire Emblem games is how much the gameplay reminds me of chess. All 4 paths were pretty good, Blue Lions being my favorite and arguably the best one. The church route felt kind of rushed and was theExcellent game and my personal game of the year of 2019. The music. the narrative, the content, how fun it is, it's all there. This game got me into Fire Emblem. What I love most about the Fire Emblem games is how much the gameplay reminds me of chess. All 4 paths were pretty good, Blue Lions being my favorite and arguably the best one. The church route felt kind of rushed and was the least memorable to me. My second favorite is the Black Eagles route. And Golden Deer taking 3rd place. I liked the Golden Deer route but towards the end that also felt kind of rushed. I clocked in about 200 hours beating all the routes.

    The character bonds you forge in this one are great and actually feel important too. It actually shapes the characters into who they are. It can also determine which character is going to marry who when you beat the game.

    What really made me fall in love with the game was the amount of interacting you can do with the characters as well as how beautifully crafted the music is. The music fits whatever is happening in the story so well, I haven't seen a game make the music fit the narrative this well since Undertale. A plus about this game too is it isn't too hard. I found the balance on normal classic to be perfect.

    I paid full price for this one and will gladly buy it again for full price if I could. If you own a switch you have to give it a try.    … Expand
  6. ziffgetsmeta
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    As someone new to both SRPGs and the Fire Emblem series, I was surprised how immediately hooked I became after the first few hours. I thought that meticulous planning before each battle would feel like a burden (I'm not usually a fan of menus upon menus in RPGs), but I was wrong. This might be my favorite Switch game, behind only BOTW.

    As the professor of one of three houses, you start    As someone new to both SRPGs and the Fire Emblem series, I was surprised how immediately hooked I became after the first few hours. I thought that meticulous planning before each battle would feel like a burden (I'm not usually a fan of menus upon menus in RPGs), but I was wrong. This might be my favorite Switch game, behind only BOTW.

    As the professor of one of three houses, you start to care so much for each of your students and become invested in their stories. Battles just feel more personal, because these are YOUR students, and you want them to bond as a team and grow individually. The story is one of the deepest and most interesting you can find on Switch, and battles are still fun (after logging 60+ hours). I never replay games, ever, but I can't wait to finish the game with my first house (I chose Blue Lions) so that I can start on the next one!    … Expand
  7. Maarten95
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    After awakening this is my favorite fire emblem game. I did wish the main evil was a bit more memorable.
  8. Scipione1
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    Battle mechanics are solid, character design is among the best in the series, most routes feel very different, and has tons of content, you can easily get 100 hours of content just by completing the plot and the side missions, and if you wanna feel pain, this game has the difficulty in it to hurt you
  9. cs_hauck
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    *Spoiler free*
    This was my first Fire Emblem game and man oh man, did I enjoy it. There are pretty much two parts to the game (there are some others too, but they are smaller and fit cleanly into one of the two categories): there’s the walking around the hub world and there are the battles. Those two different parts of gameplay are tied together by a phenomenal story, with twists and turns    *Spoiler free*
    This was my first Fire Emblem game and man oh man, did I enjoy it. There are pretty much two parts to the game (there are some others too, but they are smaller and fit cleanly into one of the two categories): there’s the walking around the hub world and there are the battles. Those two different parts of gameplay are tied together by a phenomenal story, with twists and turns that would make M. Night Shyamalan blush. The characters are compelling; they’ll make you laugh, they’ll make you cry, and every word of dialogue is voice acted with the most talented actors and actresses you’ll ever hear (in English, at least; haven’t played any other version). The battles are steeped in strategy that will give you a headache to keep up with at first, but by the end you’re so satisfied you’ve figured it out. Game of the year, every year, forever and ever.    … Expand
  10. heartless_vi
    Nov 11, 2020
    8
    Pros:
    - Artistic improvements and content such as visuals, UI, different paths and combat system.
    - Good story! It becomes engaging from the very beginning but it doesn't have a significant climax (Golden Deer Path). The path system adds a lot of replay value. - Excellent gameplay, easy to play and master. It really is a "Master class in war" as it says on the game box. Cons: -    Pros:
    - Artistic improvements and content such as visuals, UI, different paths and combat system.
    - Good story! It becomes engaging from the very beginning but it doesn't have a significant climax (Golden Deer Path). The path system adds a lot of replay value.
    - Excellent gameplay, easy to play and master. It really is a "Master class in war" as it says on the game box.

    Cons:
    - Compared to the 3DS titles, the story is not as powerful as it used to be.
    - Shallow character development. The absence of the marriage systems affects the depth of classmates's relationships.
    - Some plot holes like Sothis' role affect the story. Poorly explained rewind feature, but useful.
    - Overlapping animations. They should have put more effort in the main characters at least.

    Final Thoughts:
    A great game overall! It doesn't disappoint at all. I will definitely play another path to give it a second chance because the story lacks of a effective climax. The developer should have put more effort in the character animations and development.    … Expand
  11. sgg108
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Una evolución tremenda para la franquicia, un juego imprescindible de Nintendo Switch, he pasado horas jugándolo y conociendo las historias de cada personaje, además de un nivel de dificultad que genera un reto.
  12. ChunniZero
    Oct 31, 2020
    10
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a masterpiece in the Strategy RPG genre. With its compelling story, tactical gameplay, memorable cast, and legendary music, Three Houses is a must-play for any fan of JRPGs!
  13. Promotheus
    Oct 30, 2020
    0
    I like the Fire Emblem franchise so I decided to give this one a try out of sheer covid boredom. If you do not like anime aesthetics, or tropes when it comes to story telling and characters, give this one a pass. I understand that they are going for a Harry Potter thing with the three houses and all. But it makes zero sense to send young literally children out into war to be killed (not toI like the Fire Emblem franchise so I decided to give this one a try out of sheer covid boredom. If you do not like anime aesthetics, or tropes when it comes to story telling and characters, give this one a pass. I understand that they are going for a Harry Potter thing with the three houses and all. But it makes zero sense to send young literally children out into war to be killed (not to mention everyone being so casual about it).

    The characters are very stereotypical and predictable, you have your awkward shy emo girl who self quarantines even though there’s no pandemic and so on. The male characters are pretty much all this Japanese male ideal of being very thin and effeminate, which is fine it’s just a bit jarring as a westener.

    If you are Gen Z, and/or a weeb, you will love this game. Otherwise you will probably hate it like I do. It’s sad because the standard Fire Emblem tactical gameplay is fine, if only you didn’t have to deal with the chore of the dating sim/visual novel **** John Carmack said it best: ”Video games need a story just as much as a porn movie does”. I wish I could refund this but alas.    … Expand
  14. Reed_Reviews
    Oct 28, 2020
    9
    After my 300+ hours of playing, it becomes apparent how masterfully crafted Fire Emblem Three Houses is.

    The good: Gameplay has been refined with an improved and intuitive user-interface. Voice acting is professionally done and well executed. The overall narrative is deep and interconnected, thus rewarding repeat playthroughs. Each character is unique in terms of personality and stats,    After my 300+ hours of playing, it becomes apparent how masterfully crafted Fire Emblem Three Houses is.

    The good: Gameplay has been refined with an improved and intuitive user-interface. Voice acting is professionally done and well executed. The overall narrative is deep and interconnected, thus rewarding repeat playthroughs. Each character is unique in terms of personality and stats, thus creating a more personal and customizable journey. Cutscenes display a great degree of quality. Music is varied, with strong contrasts between Rain and Storm versions of songs during combat. The Divine Pulse quick reset feature is a wonderful quality of life mechanic. Delivering the game's themes with morally ambiguous characters added a sense of realism and intelligence to the game - there is not always a clear good or bad guy. Each of the game's paths tell a distinct story, be it of redemption, acceptance, or self-deliverance. Developers nailed the medieval monastery theme, creating a grounded and believable sense of worldbuilding.

    The bad: Many of the maps are stale, simple, and reused, thus making repeat combats less enjoyable and strategic.    … Expand
  15. Kerto
    Oct 21, 2020
    9
    4 finales con distinta historia, más maduro que otros Fire Emblem. Personajes que parecen topicazos pero que después resultan más complejos. Usa el "sistema de calendario" de Persona en el que pasa el tiempo y tú tienes que decidir en qué aprovechar ese tiempo. Un pero, la saga en sí no es precisamente puntero en lo técnico.
  16. Halyo
    Oct 8, 2020
    3
    The maps are boring and uninspired. No strategy at all.
    The classes suck and most of the old classes were removed.
    High school setting is just annoying and is only there as a distraction from the terrible gameplay and progression system.
    TRASH. Buy FE Conquest instead.
  17. MuntaX
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    No habia jugado nunca a un fire emblem ya que no me suelen llamar la atención los juegos de estrategia,pero este me llamó bastante la atención ya que implementaba elementos sociales y la verdad esque mi unica palabra para describir mi experiencia es la de juegazo.Las 3 casas tienen una historia que te mantienen enganchado hasta el final,y el sistema de combate es muy accesible yNo habia jugado nunca a un fire emblem ya que no me suelen llamar la atención los juegos de estrategia,pero este me llamó bastante la atención ya que implementaba elementos sociales y la verdad esque mi unica palabra para describir mi experiencia es la de juegazo.Las 3 casas tienen una historia que te mantienen enganchado hasta el final,y el sistema de combate es muy accesible y divertido.Recomendado 100%… Expand
  18. vvv123
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    For me, this was an amazing game and was my first FE. The story had a LOT of depth to it, the characters were fleshed out, the bond you have with your students grows throughout the game, and this all kept me going through the 54 hours I spent playing. Was my first tactical RPG but enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The music was great, especially during the boss fight. I don't have anyFor me, this was an amazing game and was my first FE. The story had a LOT of depth to it, the characters were fleshed out, the bond you have with your students grows throughout the game, and this all kept me going through the 54 hours I spent playing. Was my first tactical RPG but enjoyed the gameplay a lot. The music was great, especially during the boss fight. I don't have any complaints, looking forward to playing as the other two houses and hopefully another FE game in a few years!… Expand
  19. ThePSButton
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' es una de las exclusivas más interesantes del catálogo del Switch.

    Quitemos del camino lo peor del juego: su apartado técnico. En ocasiones se ve como juego de hace 10 años; texturas horribles, escenarios estériles, slowdown y demás. Es un juego que visualmente es "aceptable", pero que en sus peores momentos se ve bastante mediocre. Ya entrando en    'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' es una de las exclusivas más interesantes del catálogo del Switch.

    Quitemos del camino lo peor del juego: su apartado técnico.

    En ocasiones se ve como juego de hace 10 años; texturas horribles, escenarios estériles, slowdown y demás. Es un juego que visualmente es "aceptable", pero que en sus peores momentos se ve bastante mediocre.

    Ya entrando en materia de lo jugable, sus sistemas y mecánicas, tenemos una de las entregas más finas de la serie. La novedad principal es la ambientación escolar y que ahora todo está regido por un calendario.

    A fin de mes siempre hay una gran misión y tenemos varias semanas para prepararnos. Podemos llevar a cabo actividades sociales que beben de otros juegos de simulación social, para poco a poco ir fortaleciendo las relaciones entre personajes y su efectividad al pelear juntos.

    Al momento de las batallas todo es muy similar, pero hay cambios en los sistemas de habilidades y magias que hacen que el juego se sienta único. También tenemos un sistema de batallones que se pueden equipar a las unidades, lo que agrega una capa extra de personalización.

    Si eres fan de Fire Emblem estás ante una de sus entradas más solidas. Con un trama muy buena de múltiples ramificaciones, una colección entrañable de personajes y un sistema de juego delicioso y adictivo. Aunque en algunos apartados quede debiendo.    … Expand
  20. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Fire Emblem Three Houses est un jeu excellent, un très bon RPG Tactic. Le jeu est extrêmement complet avec énormément de paramètres à gérer, les relations, son niveau, les niveaux des élèves, le niveau en tant que professeur ou encore des escouades. Les combats sont très bien, avec de nombreuse possibilité et des mécaniques bien exploité. Le scénario selon les branches est très bienFire Emblem Three Houses est un jeu excellent, un très bon RPG Tactic. Le jeu est extrêmement complet avec énormément de paramètres à gérer, les relations, son niveau, les niveaux des élèves, le niveau en tant que professeur ou encore des escouades. Les combats sont très bien, avec de nombreuse possibilité et des mécaniques bien exploité. Le scénario selon les branches est très bien immersif, la possibilité de choix est intéressante et offre la possibilité de refaire plusieurs jeux selon les choix de maison et les choix en cours d'aventure. Les musiques sont excellentes et marque l'ambiance dans les différents moments en jeu. Le gros point noir, le jeu manque de finesse technique avec des graphismes qui laisse à désirer, malgré des décors qui pourrais parfois être magnifique.… Expand
  21. MicroShoe
    Sep 25, 2020
    8
    enjoyed the story and the characters even though some characters could be slightly better, some were not very interesting.
  22. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Characters: 10

    Amazing fire emblem game different take and defo has alot of content
  23. acoolguy
    Sep 16, 2020
    9
    Not as polished a game as Awakening, but I feel the things it does well (story concept, characters, customization) overshadow what it doesn't (story execution, technical issues, repetitive maps and monastery sections).
    Although the routes don't have enough unique aspects to justify playing through all four for anyone but the most dedicated fans, I think they do a great job of encouraging    Not as polished a game as Awakening, but I feel the things it does well (story concept, characters, customization) overshadow what it doesn't (story execution, technical issues, repetitive maps and monastery sections).
    Although the routes don't have enough unique aspects to justify playing through all four for anyone but the most dedicated fans, I think they do a great job of encouraging discussion about the game. It's really interesting to see the different perspectives of people who played the Blue Lions route vs. those who did the Black Eagles route, for example.
    I was disappointed to see Intelligent Systems ditch Hidari for character designs after how great Shadows of Valentia looked, but aside from that this game gave me a lot of hope for the future of the series.    … Expand
  24. daikengo
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    카가 쇼조가 주도했던 FC~SFC시대의 파이어 엠블렘을 능가하는 게임은 나오지 않을거라 믿었던 시절이 있었다. 이제 그 편견에서 벗어날 때가 되었다는 걸 이 게임을 플레이하며 깨달았다. 정말 훌륭한 게임. 1부를 반복 플레이하는게 너무나도 지겨운 것만 뻬면 다 좋다.
  25. Petrus303
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastische Story und ein extrem hohen wiederspiel wert macht dieses game zu meinen lieblings game.
  26. Akaneia
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Meilleur jeu proposé sur la Nintendo Switch sans discussion possible. Must have pour tout possesseur de celle-ci.

    Les + : 3 (5) histoires fondées avec des protagonistes charismatiques dont on est captivé par leurs récits. Les élèves qui ont chacun, eux aussi, leurs propres histoires en plus d'appartenir à leurs maisons. Un travail d'orfèvre apporté à chacun d'eux (Certe certains plus que    Meilleur jeu proposé sur la Nintendo Switch sans discussion possible. Must have pour tout possesseur de celle-ci.

    Les + : 3 (5) histoires fondées avec des protagonistes charismatiques dont on est captivé par leurs récits.

    Les élèves qui ont chacun, eux aussi, leurs propres histoires en plus d'appartenir à leurs maisons. Un travail d'orfèvre apporté à chacun d'eux (Certe certains plus que d'autres). Cara-design parfait. L'OST magique. Rien d'étonnant vu qu'il s'agit d'un Fire Emblem, qui est toujours une valeur sûre à ce niveau là. Les niveaux de difficulté ajustable en fonction de l'expérience d'un jeu de rôle tactique. Lysithea. Le DLC qui apporte une continuité de temps de jeu, sans pour autant être un incontournable il faut dire. Les - :

    Aucun.    … Expand
  27. Garlands
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Un excellent tactical rpg qui vous occupera pendant des dizaines d'heures voire plusieurs centaines !
  28. lorddiego
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    I adored this game when it came out and I still do. It is excellent on so many levels, however I do admit that the graphics on some backgrounds and models are pretty ugly, even for a portable game. This did not affect my experience in any way though.
  29. urlu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You can sink many hours replaying this game and it will still be fun. The main focus is on story/character development and combat. Which is all great for me, but I don't see everyone enjoying this game so much. Still, personal 10/10
  30. Swansonato
    Aug 25, 2020
    1
    I really like the Fire Emblem series, but I can't understand how someone can release a game that has unreadable fonts both in docked and in portable version. For me it makes the game unplayable and a total waste of money.
  31. MagicMikey
    Aug 22, 2020
    9
    I have never played a Fire Emblem game before this and it absolutely blew my mind. you are constantly doing so many things at once and there is so much repeatability to this game. The combat is super addicting, it's one of the most beautiful games on the switch and has so many amazing characters. a must own for the system
  32. Jopawho
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    C'est la toute première fois que je joue à un jeu de cette licence et aussi la première fois que je joue avec ce style de gameplay, j'ai vraiment adoré le scénario, le concept est cool j'ai vraiment hâte de voir ce que le prochain Fire Emblem nous réservera.
  33. KillProcess
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    My first FE game. And one of my favourites games of all time. Really worth the 134 hours of gameplay. There was so many mechanics to use and to think of, and I love it all. Characters were really likeable, the story was ok, and i absolute loved the battle system. And the game ended with perfection when they let me choose a male spouse to my male Byleth.
    The only things I think I would    My first FE game. And one of my favourites games of all time. Really worth the 134 hours of gameplay. There was so many mechanics to use and to think of, and I love it all. Characters were really likeable, the story was ok, and i absolute loved the battle system. And the game ended with perfection when they let me choose a male spouse to my male Byleth.
    The only things I think I would change is that the game got too easy over time ( I played normal-classic) and i wanted to change to hard-classic, but the game wouldnt let me. Also it would be nice to use a voice over with the main character

    Pt: Meu primeiro jogo de FE, e já virou um dos meus jogos favoritos de todos os tempos. Valeu muito a pena as 134 horas jogadas. Todas as mecânicas do jogo foram muito criativas e me prenderam muito. Os personagens era bem carismáticos, a história foi só ok, e o sistema luta foi perfeito. E jogo terminou com chave de ouro quando deixou eu escolher meu Byleth homem ser uma xixa em paz. Só queria ter podido mudar a dificuldade do jogo no meio, ele ficou muito fácil depois de um tempo. E queria alguém dublando o protagonista    … Expand
  34. irai16
    Aug 15, 2020
    7
    Pretty great gameplay, great characters, pretty good story (though with many unresolved plot points at the end, frustrating that the game expects you to play through all storylines in order to get the full plot), but by the end of the game I grew to hate the calendar system. It padded out the game by so much and felt so tedious after the timeskip. Could have been a 9 if they had gotten ridPretty great gameplay, great characters, pretty good story (though with many unresolved plot points at the end, frustrating that the game expects you to play through all storylines in order to get the full plot), but by the end of the game I grew to hate the calendar system. It padded out the game by so much and felt so tedious after the timeskip. Could have been a 9 if they had gotten rid of the calendar in the second half of the game. Oh yeah, and it's also painfully easy on normal difficulty, don't play it on normal if you've played other FE games before.… Expand
  35. realkinko
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is an absolute must-play for RPG fans. It is also the only game I've finished more than once in the last 20 years. There's so much content, so much story to explore - and the music.. Oh, the music. It's absolutely amazing.

    Granted, the various activities around the monastery got a little tedious the second playthrough but luckily you can automate    This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is an absolute must-play for RPG fans. It is also the only game I've finished more than once in the last 20 years. There's so much content, so much story to explore - and the music.. Oh, the music. It's absolutely amazing.

    Granted, the various activities around the monastery got a little tedious the second playthrough but luckily you can automate parts of that if you're not into that. Personally I really, really enjoyed strolling around and exploring the monastery the first playthrough at least.    … Expand
  36. jaroundy
    Aug 12, 2020
    9
    I was a first timer to fire emblem, so when I bought the game I was admittedly hesitant. But I soon found out how fun the game is! the battles were fun, and challenging(although I wouldn't play on casual or normal if you are looking for a real challenge) the cast of characters was enduring and charming. over all I found myself engrossed in fe amazing story. a few flaws would be theI was a first timer to fire emblem, so when I bought the game I was admittedly hesitant. But I soon found out how fun the game is! the battles were fun, and challenging(although I wouldn't play on casual or normal if you are looking for a real challenge) the cast of characters was enduring and charming. over all I found myself engrossed in fe amazing story. a few flaws would be the monastery exploration and small side quests do get old at times, but that is about my only complaint with this game.… Expand
  37. Luahanseng
    Aug 12, 2020
    6
    Freakin boring story and narrative. Things are a bit repetitive. you just want the game to end
  38. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Mais um bom jogo com a cara da Nintendo, que deveria focar mais em trazer jogos do mesmo gênero invés de toda hora um ''Mario''. Quem tiver Switch e estiver cansado de jogar a mesma coisa sempre, pegue-o que irão gostar.
  39. mosabbir
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Three Houses was my first forray into this franchise and I've been addicted to this game ever since. Must have put 60 hours into the game in 4 days since I started playing it.Not many games have that impact on me.

    I'd easily recommend this title to fans of games like FF tactics or real time strategy as well as social sim like Persona.
  40. gamejediben
    Aug 3, 2020
    9
    I've played every single Fire Emblem game ever made (even the ones left in Japan) and I gotta say this is the least like a Fire Emblem game I've seen (except for FE Warriors). But having said that, the changes to the formula are mostly welcome here.

    I love the whole school setting and the soundtrack is so good I listen to it in my car all the time. The graphics are very anime but also    I've played every single Fire Emblem game ever made (even the ones left in Japan) and I gotta say this is the least like a Fire Emblem game I've seen (except for FE Warriors). But having said that, the changes to the formula are mostly welcome here.

    I love the whole school setting and the soundtrack is so good I listen to it in my car all the time. The graphics are very anime but also very timeless looking and the story is definitely in the top 5 FE games.

    The plot and characters are nowhere near as great as FE4, 5, 7 or Path of Radiance, but there's a lot to like. My biggest gripe with the plot is that certain interesting characters die way too soon. There are 4 story paths and I've only finished the Red and Blue ones but I was engaged and wanting to see where it went.

    The classic strategy gameplay is just as addictive as its always been and I think this might be the single greatest franchise Nintendo has besides Zelda. I already can't wait for the next Fire Emblem game!    … Expand
  41. RaidenLucifer
    Jul 31, 2020
    7
    I had a lot of fun with the game, definitely a series one should try. Unfortunately the story can leave a few things to be desired, especially with some of the plot holes and conveniences they chose to make, some not ending up being as believable, beautiful soundtracks for the battles, online is a bit of a gimmick that makes the game easier, save your money on the nintendo online. Maps canI had a lot of fun with the game, definitely a series one should try. Unfortunately the story can leave a few things to be desired, especially with some of the plot holes and conveniences they chose to make, some not ending up being as believable, beautiful soundtracks for the battles, online is a bit of a gimmick that makes the game easier, save your money on the nintendo online. Maps can get a bit repetitive, some supports end without much of a finish. Be prepared for fishing minigame and micro managing chores. Overall a fine and fun experience… Expand
  42. tigermetals
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I've played all 3 paths. The attention to relationships, voice acting, the plot, and combat is the best to date. New combats features are welcome. Animated cutscenes are fantastic. The Lords are well done, especially Dimitri. The dialogue and character personalities are top-notch.

    Cons: Black Eagles with Edelgard path is not as fleshed out as the other paths. weapon degrading, not being    I've played all 3 paths. The attention to relationships, voice acting, the plot, and combat is the best to date. New combats features are welcome. Animated cutscenes are fantastic. The Lords are well done, especially Dimitri. The dialogue and character personalities are top-notch.

    Cons: Black Eagles with Edelgard path is not as fleshed out as the other paths. weapon degrading, not being able to manually pair your units romantically, recruiting classmates can be difficult in NG. I would like to see Byleth be fully voiced during dialogue.    … Expand
  43. DeadZenWalking
    Jul 28, 2020
    9
    Fantastic, fun game and the three houses have great individual storylines that shed light on the others, giving tons of replayability.
  44. mtkf
    Jul 26, 2020
    9
    Fantastic game with tons of replayability. It offers various degrees of difficulty so no matter if you're new to the franchise and wanna play it on a casual setting or if you're a die hard long term fan, this game is alot of fun and contains multiple story lines.
  45. Tri9322
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game is amazing. The story and characters are amazing. The combat is fun, and the difficulty options work to make the game great for anyone. The story is amazingly told through the 4 different routes. This truly is a phenomenal game. Good combat too.… Expand
  46. grit7
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My first FE game and I was blown away. Amazing characters, tactical gameplay and legendary music. When I read the review which stated that you can get more or less 300 hours of gameplay I was sceptical but it's true. After 230 h I still have one route to finish. 10/10. Must have on switch even if you're not into JRPG.
  47. Dorichannel
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    The DLC is a little lackluster, the Black Eagles Ending was a little anti-climactic, character interactions are interesting but way too many to count which can be a chore to listen to, and Blue Lions had some of the most BORING characters in the game. With that being said, the gameplay is the best in the series so far, the level grinding is actually not needed but very enjoyable, almostThe DLC is a little lackluster, the Black Eagles Ending was a little anti-climactic, character interactions are interesting but way too many to count which can be a chore to listen to, and Blue Lions had some of the most BORING characters in the game. With that being said, the gameplay is the best in the series so far, the level grinding is actually not needed but very enjoyable, almost all characters are unique in their own way (except Cyril), and the story is compelling enough to keep me engaged. Not the best story in the franchise, but definitely one of the best games made in it. Overall, it's a MUST BUY! I played this game nonstop for at least 4 months straight! It's addictive, exciting, and thrilling. Although some components of the game are tedious and redundant, they all come together to make one of the best FE experiences I've ever had. Near PERFECTION.… Expand
  48. Makolvalenzuela
    Jul 23, 2020
    9
    si bien en lo tecnico deja que desear, me encanta las historias que cuenta tipico de fire emblem, ojala le pongan mas empeño al proximo en lo tecnico, como me gustaria un fire emblem con graficos geniales
  49. Mordgesr
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Fire Emblem is my first switch game.

    And this is just a great role-playing turn-based RPG strategy. Yes, I know it sounds strange, but this is the most complete description of the genre.

    An interesting story, shown from different angles, and the final death of the heroes makes them treasure.
  50. MasterAsa
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    聖火系列作，滿滿的聖火元素+不錯的畫面，戰棋式的戰鬥模式更是需要思考戰鬥方式跟進程
  51. FlowInMyFlow
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    Incredibly well designed characters, deeply connected story lines. This game preserves the traditional difficult challenges, but it also has easier difficulties to allow many users to dive into the story.
    Its repetetive actions and combat maps are minus though.
  52. chaserman1104
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    THE game of 2019 for me. I’ve played other Fire Emblem games and enjoyed them, but this entry made me fall in love with the series as a whole. The story is amazing and without spoiling anything, you will need to spend a solid 200-300 hours playing through the game to fully understand the story. The characters are all so unique and amazingly crafted. There are characters I love, charactersTHE game of 2019 for me. I’ve played other Fire Emblem games and enjoyed them, but this entry made me fall in love with the series as a whole. The story is amazing and without spoiling anything, you will need to spend a solid 200-300 hours playing through the game to fully understand the story. The characters are all so unique and amazingly crafted. There are characters I love, characters I wish were real so I could date them, and characters I truly despise. No single game has ever come close to this one in inspiring real emotion towards non-physical beings. I recommend this game to anyone who likes RPG’s, deep moving stories, chess, or even Harry Potter. It’s just so wonderfully amazing and truly surprised me at how much I loved playing this game and couldn’t put it down. Also, tons of replay value. I strongly recommend this as a game to gift to someone who likes critical thinking or wants to challenge themselves in making strategic and tactile moves.… Expand
  53. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga, muy entretenido, sus personajes esta vez son mas carismaticos. UN rpg muy bueno y no del monton
  54. RamBamBoo
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Мастхэв для Свича.
    Прекрасная игра, что тут говорить. Шикарнейший геймплей, классный саунд, превосходный сюжет (Что очень странно для Nintendo), классные и расскрытые персонажи.
    Графика и оптимизация оставляют желать лучшего.    Мастхэв для Свича.
    Прекрасная игра, что тут говорить. Шикарнейший геймплей, классный саунд, превосходный сюжет (Что очень странно для Nintendo), классные и расскрытые персонажи.
    Графика и оптимизация оставляют желать лучшего.
  55. Cristiancs100
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, el sistema tactico genial y narrativa buenisima, de lo mejor de la switch
  56. rinleer
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    overall great game. some of the routes feel unfinished and/or similiar to others. but gameplay and music are fantastic!
  57. Sts3002
    Jul 18, 2020
    9
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has very complex, interesting characters that are used to create one of the most compelling stories I have seen in any videogame. The gameplay is highly varied, and determined by the player's choices. The cherry on top of the cake is the music: the epic soundtrack fits the gray plot just perfectly.

    However, some might feel turned off by the below-average    Fire Emblem: Three Houses, has very complex, interesting characters that are used to create one of the most compelling stories I have seen in any videogame. The gameplay is highly varied, and determined by the player's choices. The cherry on top of the cake is the music: the epic soundtrack fits the gray plot just perfectly.

    However, some might feel turned off by the below-average graphics and unimpressive maps, which aren't as varied as the units themselves.

    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a must buy for Nintendo Switch owners, especially for those of us who love deep, well crafted stories and characters.

    Don't miss out on this masterpiece! After all, it didn't win Player's Choice Award 2019 for nothing!

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    ++ Story and characters
    + Gameplay
    + Music
    + Replayablity
    - Graphics
    - Repetitive content if you are playing for a second time
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  58. wattmatrix
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I'm not going to say it's perfect but its close. For the price tag the sheer amount and quality of content is amazing.
  59. RageRuner
    Jul 14, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played through this game in a day, and plan to play the other 2 houses my first being the Blue Lion House, and holy **** this game is great. This game is a strategy game, I played it like a RPG and grinded exp, so I can't tell you how great they did that. Firstly, the characters: they kind are a mixed bag or stereo types and slightly altered stereo types. Each are great, I enjoyed all of their dialogue, my personal favorite and first bride was Bernie. The weapons do have a limited number of uses (skills using up more of it) but to prevent being defenseless against enemies, your weapon will do less damage instead, which is cool of them to not softlock/kill you. The twists are...well they are twists alright. This means recruiting is important, and also means you will have to kill characters not involved with your class. The relationship system is cool, it works like you'd expect, do what they like, they like you, do what they don't, they don't. Pretty simple. The story besides the characters were alright (though I guess I wasn't as invested in that). But, the basic idea is that you're a professor of a house/class (of your choosing) and you teach them skills, bond, listen to what they have to say, fight with them. You could play classic and have those characters die once defeated, but I'm a baby and wanted to keep my precious characters thank you very much. There are a lot of sad losses regardless, and I loved every second of this game. 60$ well spent.… Expand
  60. Cesar3
    Jul 11, 2020
    7
    Buen juego de la saga, nintendo nos esta acostumbrando mal con tanto juego bueno
  61. Ragnar22
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    Me compré la Switch más por el zelda y el Odyssey y este ha acabado siendo mi juego favorito de la consola hasta el momento. La historia atrapa desde el principio, y el estilo de combate por turnos, algo que me echaba para atrás en principio, me ha encantado. Los personajes son muy carismáticos salvo el protagonista (aunque hay motivo para ello). Es un juego realmente largo, pasarse cadaMe compré la Switch más por el zelda y el Odyssey y este ha acabado siendo mi juego favorito de la consola hasta el momento. La historia atrapa desde el principio, y el estilo de combate por turnos, algo que me echaba para atrás en principio, me ha encantado. Los personajes son muy carismáticos salvo el protagonista (aunque hay motivo para ello). Es un juego realmente largo, pasarse cada casa debe llevar facilmente más de 50 horas y hay 3 (con la expansión 4). Yo le he metido más de 130 horas y aún estoy por la tercera casa. Hay que decir que una de ellas tiene dos ramas, según tomes cierta decisión.
    Lo único que me ha gustado menos es el tiempo que hechas en la escuela, a veces se hace algo pesado tener que estar haciendo recados tontos como encontrar objetos y tal, sobretodo cuando los personajes no tienen nada que contarte, aún así hay bastantes cosas que hacer, como dedicarlas a combatir en misiones secundarias, dar clases extras o simplemente darte una vuelta.
    +Personajes, molan todos y cada uno de ellos, son profundos, aunque en un principio no lo parezcan y dan ganas de conocerlos.
    +Historia y Lore, muy interesantes
    +Duración, más de 150 horas facilmente pasártelo con cada una de las casas.
    +Combates, muy profundas y a veces exigentes, sobretodo en máxima dificultad y con las muertes permanentes activadas.
    +Clases de personajes y su desarrollo gracias a las clases, batallas, etc.
    -El tiempo dentro del castillo, a veces se hace un poco pesado, aunque puedes elegir hacer otras cosas en vez de dar vueltas, pero aún así habría metido alguna opción más.
    -El protagonista es anticarismático, aunque como digo más arriba tiene una razón argumental.
    -La primera mitad del camino argumental de cada casa, la historia cambia poco entre ellas, a partir de la segunda mitad es cuando cambian de verdad.    … Expand
  62. MinorTatu
    Jul 10, 2020
    9
    How do people straight up give a game 0. Like yeah, I get your nostalgia is strong, but your nostalgia also wouldn't sell in 2019.
    But anyways, as someone who played this as their first and so has nothing to compare it too and is unbiased, it's a pretty good game, though, your experience will vary depending on the route you choose. | hope you choose a good route
  63. Gonzaked
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    I used to play Fire Emblem on the GBA...
    I liked the story, i liked the mechanics...
    But this game is completely out of tone : You're a teacher managing students... Okay... I think King Marth would have appreciate a brighter tone. But you can still romance... Come on, some of them are 17 y-o ! The relationship teacher-student is illegal in some countries where this game is sold    I used to play Fire Emblem on the GBA...
    I liked the story, i liked the mechanics...

    But this game is completely out of tone :
    You're a teacher managing students...

    Okay... I think King Marth would have appreciate a brighter tone.

    But you can still romance... Come on, some of them are 17 y-o !
    The relationship teacher-student is illegal in some countries where this game is sold !

    The story is not bad, but too predictable...

    The graphism and sountrack can be better, but not atrocious.

    Some functionality are fun but the game as a whole is too easy compared to his ancestors, some battle mechanics have disappeared.

    Maybe my nostalgia of better Fire Emblem games makes me a grumpy ,

    Maybe it's a cool way to get a new public to the game (all the Waifu-ers or Anime fans) and maybe uncle Nintendo will remaster his oldies to make everybody happy.    … Expand
  64. Anonime
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Probably one of the best games in the series, if not the best. I fell in love in every way.

    The story caught me from start to finish. The different routes and their differences in history are great, giving you to understand that there are no good or bad, all with their ideals and motivations. It is difficult not to be attached to your students and suffer later when time passes in    Probably one of the best games in the series, if not the best. I fell in love in every way.

    The story caught me from start to finish. The different routes and their differences in history are great, giving you to understand that there are no good or bad, all with their ideals and motivations. It is difficult not to be attached to your students and suffer later when time passes in history. The music transmits a lot, it is great. And although it loses graphically and technically, and its gameplay is tedious at school, in the end you get used to everything because of the excellence of the rest of the game.

    Hours and hours that I have enjoyed as a child and that I will repeat many more times.    … Expand
  65. apollono
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Great game, but after playing the first route, it felt very repetitive. Incredibly enjoyable cast of characters though.
  66. ExplosPlankton
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is pretty much my first fire emblem game outside of playing fire emblem blazing blade on gba for about an hour before putting it down. At first I wasn't into three houses because of the monastery sections as playing all these mini games and running around talking to people etc was pretty boring. However, once I really dug in and gave it a chance, I was hooked and I would say now I'mThis is pretty much my first fire emblem game outside of playing fire emblem blazing blade on gba for about an hour before putting it down. At first I wasn't into three houses because of the monastery sections as playing all these mini games and running around talking to people etc was pretty boring. However, once I really dug in and gave it a chance, I was hooked and I would say now I'm even having fun running around trying to find all the items, raise support with my students, and generally be as efficient as possible. Certain things like fishing are still tedious however and make the game less replayable. For me, there could be improvements in certain areas like better end game class balance/diversity and making the students/units feel more unique. And despite it being a series staple, I'm not entirely sold on the idea of permadeath as pretty much any unit dying of yours is a reset, although divine pulse is a clever solution here. Overall, three houses is addicting fun once so I have to give it a 10. Looking forward to finishing my GD hard run and then playing through the BE route on maddening.… Expand
  67. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Easily my new favorite game in the series, this is a game I can see myself replaying a lot. It's tactical combat is just as fun as ever, and with more stuff to do and great characters to interact with, and 3 different classes to take, I can truly see myself replaying this a lot.
  68. desgraci
    Jul 6, 2020
    5
    Repetitive, and dull, low variety of maps, and the class system is just broken, but if you can look away from that is a decent game, not the new FFTactics for sure.
  69. jocariba
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    Un excelente juego, el error que tiene es que peca de repetitivo sobre todo en la escuela, las histórias son increibles, los personajes me encantan, la jugabilidad definitivamente la mejor en un Fire Emblem, es un juego muy recomendable
  70. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    A marriage of Fire Emblem Echoes' superior aesthetics and the botched branching storyline concept behind Fire Emblem Fates, Fire Emblem Three Houses delivers the content, even if some of it is not well-invested.
  71. Chababa
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    I played for the story and well not much for the gameplay because I'm new to Fire Emblem. I am not disappointed but rather compelled to finish all routes to understand the whole picture entirely. All's driven by what they think is right and it's all up to you to choose what is yours.
  72. Darros2
    Jun 30, 2020
    10
    Un muy buen juego, al inicio del mismo parece un juego algo diferente a los otros Fire Emblem, pero tras ciertos eventos el juego obtiene un salto de calidad en su historia. Es totalmente rejugable debido a que cuenta con 3 campañas que presentan diferencias entre sí y desde cierto punto son totalmente diferentes, incluso contando con una cuarta ruta secreta. La jugabilidad del mismo esUn muy buen juego, al inicio del mismo parece un juego algo diferente a los otros Fire Emblem, pero tras ciertos eventos el juego obtiene un salto de calidad en su historia. Es totalmente rejugable debido a que cuenta con 3 campañas que presentan diferencias entre sí y desde cierto punto son totalmente diferentes, incluso contando con una cuarta ruta secreta. La jugabilidad del mismo es bastante similar a los otros Fire Emblem pero contando con el añadido de que se puede deshabilitar la opción de que los miembros de tu ejercito mueran de forma permanente, además cuenta con 3 niveles de dificultad para adaptarse a todos los jugadores.… Expand
  73. SantiPar
    Jun 28, 2020
    8
    FIRE EMBLEM: THREE HOUSES reduces the canonical status of the plight of the migrant worker in post-war scenario through its frequent use of long takes.
  74. Danielshmbg
    Jun 27, 2020
    9
    Great story and gameplay with many different endings you would like to play it again and again.
  75. Bonso
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    El mejor fire emblem y uno de los mejores juegos de la gran N. Le moleste a quien le moleste, este juego es algo único.
  76. ThatOneTemplar
    Jun 23, 2020
    8
    140+ hours played:
    In short, it does all the improvements on the core gameplay that it can do at this point. The various routes you can take based on a couple of important decisions you can make are cool and interesting, however they can be very samey. Unless you take the Black Eagle route, the others are basically identical just with different units available and the fates of one or two    140+ hours played:
    In short, it does all the improvements on the core gameplay that it can do at this point. The various routes you can take based on a couple of important decisions you can make are cool and interesting, however they can be very samey. Unless you take the Black Eagle route, the others are basically identical just with different units available and the fates of one or two other characters altered. The ability to essentially customise any unit to your liking is also really cool. Theoretically, you can make your entire team full of mates or warriors, even if their optimal stats don't suggest you do.    … Expand
  77. BigDipper0208
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    The only shortcoming is that four different storylines are somewhat too similar. And I have to kill my student in the last round. All those offer me little incentive to play them all.
  78. Haudi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A great game with an even greater Storyline. Finished it very often and hardly got bored. If youre a fan of the Series or similar games this will live up to your expectations. Struggled bdtween 9 and 10, cause it has some flaws, but as a big fan of the game I think it compensates and you can overlook them.
  79. bingbang
    Jun 22, 2020
    8
    I love a game that refuses to offer any easy thesis statements about war and Three Houses does a great job at showing the cost of war, its conceited actors, and the fallibility and self-interestedness of its institutions. I just wish Byleth was more interesting beyond the circumstances of their birth and place in the world.
  80. Yhasai
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Para mi tanto su jugabilidad y su música son perfectas ya que un juego que no intenta ser perfecto lo termina siendo en fin me tarde horas descubriendo más allá de todas las historias relacionadas junto a todas las rutas del juego yo le pongo un 10/10… Expand
  81. Shapiro94
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. I've been waiting to see what this game could offer, especially on the nintendo switch and I have to say that it did not disappoint me at all.
  82. doramaramaramar
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    One of the best games for Nintendo Switch. Combat system is simple, but it can take you for hours. Story is smart and dramatic. But one thing which I liked the most is dating-sim mechanics. I spent something about 50 hours in this game to romance Shamir. But sometimes I felt bored. Even though it was amazing.
  83. Kluco
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Doesn't matter if you are a fan of the series or if this is your first Fire Emblem game, you can fully enjoy. Combat is nothing groundbreaking compared to previous games but is enjoyable nonetheless. The multiple story paths and many great characters the game offers will make you want to play through this game more than once.
  84. RegularWaffles
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece, I have played every fire emblem game and even fan-made games. The academy environment and harry potter feel is jaw-dropping. The gameplay is great, didn't enjoy the monster fights but everything else is fine. Worth every cent. Black eagles all the way!!
  85. Da3_who_knows
    Jun 19, 2020
    8
    i have played many Fire emblem games before, and i can say that this one is one of the best in the series, but there are a few thing that i would have improved.
    First thing first, this is an amazing game. Despite all the small problems that is has, i have finished all the storylines, played more that 170 hours in it. Gameplay is amazing, story is awesome, music is great (not as great as    i have played many Fire emblem games before, and i can say that this one is one of the best in the series, but there are a few thing that i would have improved.
    First thing first, this is an amazing game. Despite all the small problems that is has, i have finished all the storylines, played more that 170 hours in it. Gameplay is amazing, story is awesome, music is great (not as great as awakening thought imho). the fact that the weapons break is actually a great mechanics that i think should have been added long ago.
    i wish it had more relationship iterations, like the past fire emblems. And the fact that after playing all the storyline i still haven't found something that would agree with me. No story would leave me completely satisfied with the characters and their choices, so that kind of left me disappointed. However, all in all this is a great a great game and i would recommend it to anyone.    … Expand
  86. Luigichief
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    The world and the characters are VERY interesting. The story is good, it has 2 really remarkable moments, but the interesting thing about it are the routes. For me the gameplay of this game, even though it is good, is a little inferior to the original ones, even with some new mechanics. Being a teacher was awesome. The interactions with characters are good but they could be better and moreThe world and the characters are VERY interesting. The story is good, it has 2 really remarkable moments, but the interesting thing about it are the routes. For me the gameplay of this game, even though it is good, is a little inferior to the original ones, even with some new mechanics. Being a teacher was awesome. The interactions with characters are good but they could be better and more diverse. The dialogues you have monthly with them is one of the highlights of this game.… Expand
  87. Phoenix-Prince
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    I have exactly 485 hrs invested in this game, I love the story and it's colorful cast of characters, once I started I couldn't stop.
    There are multiple routes and was a blast to see them all, I noticed most of the routes had a little too much in common, but It never took me out of the experience. It plays like a tactics game and a JRPG but It blends them in really well. There's not a whole    I have exactly 485 hrs invested in this game, I love the story and it's colorful cast of characters, once I started I couldn't stop.
    There are multiple routes and was a blast to see them all, I noticed most of the routes had a little too much in common, but It never took me out of the experience. It plays like a tactics game and a JRPG but It blends them in really well. There's not a whole lot to not like here, but there is a few worth mentioning.
    You get to make a lot of choices but most of them except for which house you pick in the beginning and a certain choice you have to make in the black eagles route that I won't spoil, are really the only choices that affect the story, I still had fun and didn't even really notice until much later, but it's definitely worth mentioning.
    The DLCs weren't too great either, and I really hate it the last one, but I had to finish it so I could add a few characters to the main story, those characters are also very likable just not the side story in which you first meet them in.
    Other than those complaints this game is phenomenal and it's definitely one of the best I've ever played.
    I give Fire Emblem Three Houses; "10 crests of flames out of 10."    … Expand
  88. B0rn2_w1n
    Jun 13, 2020
    9
    Incredible game. One of my all time favourites for the Switch.

    Pros:
    - Amazing Story
    - Re-playable
    - Well balanced difficulty
    - Supper addictive
    - Narrative

    Cons:
    - Graphics? (not that they are that important for this kind of game)

    100% recommended
  89. Ughduty
    Jun 11, 2020
    4
    There is one bad thing that stands out and that is the handheld support. A lot of texts are far too small to be read comfortably.

    Further the tutorial is lacking and the in game documentation too. The learning curve at least for newcomers will therefore be relatively high. Other than that it is a very nice game so far. Currently around 15 hours in. The characters have a lot of    There is one bad thing that stands out and that is the handheld support. A lot of texts are far too small to be read comfortably.

    Further the tutorial is lacking and the in game documentation too. The learning curve at least for newcomers will therefore be relatively high.

    Other than that it is a very nice game so far. Currently around 15 hours in. The characters have a lot of personality and the longer the game goes on the more you are going to care about them. The things you can do between battle missions by exploring the monastery, talking to people, catch fish, grow plants and so on are a welcoming change. The strategic part of the game is demanding if you play the game on the hard difficulty. I chose to play in classic mode which means that if someone in battle dies he will be dead for good. However because you have a time turner to your availability that lets you go back up to 3 turns this is not such a big challenge. Up until now I haven‘t lost anyone.

    If they would make the texts better readable in handheld mode I would give the game a 9 out of 10.    … Expand
  90. DryToaster
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Genuinely don't understand the hate for the game. If you have a problem with it, then you probably don't like strategy games at all. Removing all the artistic aspects, this is the best Fire Emblem game without contest and the best strategy game I've ever played. It's just too much fun! You get to micromanage everything about your units if you want or you can choose to skip it if you can'tGenuinely don't understand the hate for the game. If you have a problem with it, then you probably don't like strategy games at all. Removing all the artistic aspects, this is the best Fire Emblem game without contest and the best strategy game I've ever played. It's just too much fun! You get to micromanage everything about your units if you want or you can choose to skip it if you can't be bothered with it. It has literally all the tech from other FE games (bar the WT and mines maybe...) and it all plays together so well! Artistic aspects included- Every battle seems to have a real significance in the plot. The music is amazing (God-Shattering Star, anyone?). Visuals need a lot of work, and the plot can be argued against, but under it all, it's a challenging game that makes planning ahead as far as possible the most fun it will ever be!… Expand
  91. ChadTyler
    Jun 5, 2020
    9
    Great game but way too easy. Hopefully they’ll update the difficulty options soon.

    Edit: Well maddening is definitely hard, guess I'll update my review.
  92. Sunshadow87
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    Uno de los mejores Fire Emblem y una pequeña evolución en la saga. Toma la idea de los múltiples caminos de FE Fates, pero bien llevada a cabo (y en el mismo cartucho). Continua incluyendo elementos que no me resultan favorables pero sé que tienen su fanbase (como las horas del té) pero también ha sido bien llevado y no resulta molesto.
    La libertad y posibilidad de desarrollo de los    Uno de los mejores Fire Emblem y una pequeña evolución en la saga. Toma la idea de los múltiples caminos de FE Fates, pero bien llevada a cabo (y en el mismo cartucho). Continua incluyendo elementos que no me resultan favorables pero sé que tienen su fanbase (como las horas del té) pero también ha sido bien llevado y no resulta molesto.
    La libertad y posibilidad de desarrollo de los personajes es enorme, y esta bien llevado en el sentido de que, aunque puedes volver a cualquier personaje en casi cualquier clase, hay ciertas que son más aptas para cada uno (tanto por personalidad como por estadísticas, aunque hay algunos con los que puedes experimentar bastante). Los personajes son también interesantes mayormente.
    Las diferentes lineas de la historia son interesantes (algunas más que otras), y jugar por múltiples caminos te da más detalles globales de ella, pero siendo todos los caminos igual de verdaderos.
    La dinámica de explorar la base es genial, sobre todo al principio, pero pierde cierta importancia hacía el final, cuando has maximizado muchas de las cosas que puedes hacer (y es puramente opcional si alguien quiere solo batallar).
    La dificultad del juego tiende hacia lo fácil en el modo normal, pudiendo levelear todo lo que quieras entre misiones, siendo genial para primerizos en la saga o gente que prefiera una experiencia diferente a la clásica de los FE. El modo difícil quita esta dinámica y es una experiencia más FE.
    Como puntos negativos, alguna mecánica de la base puede ser algo repetitiva sobre todo al comienzo del juego (la pesca...)

    Un juego de 10 con todas las de la ley, con una enorme cantidad de horas (no exageraban con las 50-70 horas que puede durarte completar una vez el modo historia.)    … Expand
  93. Camlost
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Un juego la verdad que divierte y se adapta muy bien al nintendo switch, brutal juego de estrategia. lo recomiendo 100%
  94. kiwijinxter
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Before I started this game, Monster Hunter was the game that kept me playing in excess of 200 hours per game. I couldn't imagine any other game which could match the MH series. Enter Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I have clocked nearly the 300 hour mark (including 4 playthroughs - I won't put spoilers here but you'll find out - of the main game and a playthrough of the DLC) and all this isBefore I started this game, Monster Hunter was the game that kept me playing in excess of 200 hours per game. I couldn't imagine any other game which could match the MH series. Enter Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I have clocked nearly the 300 hour mark (including 4 playthroughs - I won't put spoilers here but you'll find out - of the main game and a playthrough of the DLC) and all this is because of the combination of riveting stories and excellent gameplay. The Fire Emblem series is based on its turn-based, tactical and addictive gameplay.

    The reason we kept coming back for more is the outcomes of relationships between members, the multiple divergent paths you can take, and the diverse number of characters you can battle with, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. The difficulty level is completely up to you. You can play super-hard and have perma-death on your characters, or you can play on casual and have any dead characters mercifully revived in the next mission.

    The story is so well written, and the in-game animation during the "exploration" days in the monastery is utterly beautiful. There are so many things to do during exploration too, so it's not just a tactical turned-base game. This is hands-down the most unique, most beautiful game (characters especially) and character-driven Fire Emblem of all Fire Emblems. I cannot recommend enough of this game. It really caught me unaware how the game never grows old despite multiple playthroughs, because it feels different in each playthrough.

    I highly recommend this - well worth the money paid for both the main game and the DLC.    … Expand
  95. hazsch
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Brilliant. The best Fire Emblem game in years. I never once felt like a battle was tedious or boring, and the difficulty is spot on what I needed (playing on hard, casual since I liked the characters). The story is fantastic on the Blue Lions route and I'm about to start on my second run. 10/10, can't wait to see where Fire Emblem goes next.
  96. Thunder91
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Pros: Buena jugabilidad, bso (ost), buena historia con giros argumentales y rejugabilidad.
    Contras: Se puede hacer repetitivo, pocas opciones de personalización del personaje (por no decir ninguna).
  97. LEMS_90
    May 3, 2020
    7
    No es el mejor fire emblem pero tampoco el peor............................
  98. Razor7557
    May 3, 2020
    8
    Fire Emblem's return to glory after the localization-caused complete failure and insult to western audience's intelligence that was Fates. Story might not be groundbreaking, but it's still very good, gameplay is enjoyable, and characters are really fun to get to know better through the Support conversations. I certainly also enjoy that none of the sides is entirely "good" one, somethingFire Emblem's return to glory after the localization-caused complete failure and insult to western audience's intelligence that was Fates. Story might not be groundbreaking, but it's still very good, gameplay is enjoyable, and characters are really fun to get to know better through the Support conversations. I certainly also enjoy that none of the sides is entirely "good" one, something you notice if you play more than just one campaign(Talking especially to people who played only Blue Lions route... which I personally consider worst of four possible endings).

    I would give it a 9/10, however I can't help but notice that the game seems somewhat... "sanitized" in development, possibly to avoid offending certain easily offended scumbags who pretend to play games while in reality just being bunch of political activist whiners. For example, there is an odd lack of swimsuit or even towel outfits, which were usually available in Fire Emblem, even though the game has a Sauna, which should be more than enough of a reason for characters to wear towels... but instead they seem to wear really out of place looking potato sack outfits... I mean there is no proof there was any meddling in that regard, but nonetheless I find it suspicious.    … Expand
  99. J3iD
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I don’t like the games look like it, but Fire Emblem Three Houses has been one of my favorite games of all time
  100. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    In my opinion, the best nintendo switch RPG. A story of 10 with infinite choices and super charismatic characters. A little seedy in terms of user interface and in the artistic section in general, something that we are not used to in games of the quality of Nintendo, but it goes unnoticed by how fun and addictive their confrontations are. Very replayable since our decisions and the choiceIn my opinion, the best nintendo switch RPG. A story of 10 with infinite choices and super charismatic characters. A little seedy in terms of user interface and in the artistic section in general, something that we are not used to in games of the quality of Nintendo, but it goes unnoticed by how fun and addictive their confrontations are. Very replayable since our decisions and the choice of the house we want to belong to will alter the plot of the story. In short, 100% recommended for lovers of the genre.… Expand
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#4 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
  3. Negative: 0 out of 102
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    95
    There may be too much content here for busy adults to tackle! I don't know when I'm going to find the time to do full playthroughs of the other two Houses that I didn't choose to begin with! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 74]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 29, 2019
    90
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is one of Switch's best games of 2019 and a breeze of fresh air to this franchise. Unfortunately, its poor animations preclude any possibility of being the game of the year.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 11, 2019
    86
    Large selection of classes, good AI and wide variety of missions make Fire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best turn-based tactics. [Issue#240, p.50]
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