Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. en1gma
    Mar 11, 2021
    10
    Great characters, Great Music, Great Gameplay. This is a great step forward for the Fire Emblem Series making one of, if not, the best Fire Emblem games. It is more than just a life sim or visual novel game. It is a great tactical strategy RPG. You will spend lots of hours playing this game due to the sheer amount of content and the variety of options you have in your hands. The series has evolved
  4. gamingtime
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    My first fire emblem game and it is honestly really good. As a newcomer the job system is a bit puzzling in the beginning, but the game play stands out and serves as a good option for SLG games while adding a little taste of 恋愛ゲーム to the mix. I also really like the music (the Japanese ver of The edge of dawn is my favorite). The only problem I have is that playing it in console mode causesMy first fire emblem game and it is honestly really good. As a newcomer the job system is a bit puzzling in the beginning, but the game play stands out and serves as a good option for SLG games while adding a little taste of 恋愛ゲーム to the mix. I also really like the music (the Japanese ver of The edge of dawn is my favorite). The only problem I have is that playing it in console mode causes much strain on my eyes, as the text is too small for the console screen.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. Ridleymain
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This is my favorite Fire Emblem game (yes even better than Awakening, but its really good too) and one of my favorite games of all time. The characters are really likeable, the story is interesting, the music is great, and I enjoyed all of the additions so much. It was a huge improvement from Fates and I'm so happy I played this game.
  11. abrus
    Jan 20, 2023
    10
    Wow! What an amazingly complex game! I loved the story, the characters, the battles and all the monastery exploration! It took me 55 hours to complete my first run with the Black Eagles, and I'm seriously considering launching a fresh campaign to see how the story pans out from a different perspective. This is easily one of the best turn-based strategy games available. Fantastic!
  12. 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
  13. Petrus303
    Sep 14, 2020
    10
    Fantastische Story und ein extrem hohen wiederspiel wert macht dieses game zu meinen lieblings game.
  14. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 18, 2020
    10
    Story: 10
    Gameplay: 10
    Characters: 10

    Amazing fire emblem game different take and defo has alot of content
  15. 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!
  16. Bazzak
    Jul 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing story gameplay and ridiculous amounts of character development and dialogue. A perfect combo of gameplay and story. Couldn’t ask for more as an rpg player. Please keep making games like this
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. realityxaidan
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute blast. The fully-voice acted characters help bring the story to life in a way that no Fire Emblem game has done before! You really come to care for the characters throughout the campaign, which is a testament to the great writing of this game. If you don't care for all of the "relationship" elements of the game, you don't have to listen to the extra conversationsThis game is an absolute blast. The fully-voice acted characters help bring the story to life in a way that no Fire Emblem game has done before! You really come to care for the characters throughout the campaign, which is a testament to the great writing of this game. If you don't care for all of the "relationship" elements of the game, you don't have to listen to the extra conversations in the game, but they do provide a lot of insight into the backgrounds of the characters. The battle system is still super fun, and the story itself is an epic adventure that you won't want to end! It's great how players are given a lot of freedom in this entry, being able to choose between battling, exploring the monastery, or training units, so anyone can play the game the way they'd prefer. This game also has massive replayability, with 4 major story paths to take on (the 3 main ones, and 1 one that branches off from one of those 3, but I can't explain without spoiling). Playing through each path still feels like a pretty fresh experience thanks to the varied casts of characters. Anyone who likes strategy RPGs, or just wants a deep, engaging game, should definitely check out Fire Emblem: Three Houses.… Expand
  22. Stjepan3203
    Apr 30, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a masterpiece on it's own. Funny enough I first started the series with Engage but found myself in LOVE with this one. Three Houses has both amazing gameplay and deep emotional and complex story telling with a huge cast of characters. The art style is also very well choosen, I definitely prefer the more darker, grimy, sad atmosphere of Three Houses compared toFire Emblem Three Houses is a masterpiece on it's own. Funny enough I first started the series with Engage but found myself in LOVE with this one. Three Houses has both amazing gameplay and deep emotional and complex story telling with a huge cast of characters. The art style is also very well choosen, I definitely prefer the more darker, grimy, sad atmosphere of Three Houses compared to the colorful artwork of FE Engage.

    If you are a SRPG fan you should DEFINITELY pick this one up, it's a masterpiece and desirably so!    … Expand
  23. JohannLink
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Wow was this a surprise for me! I had never played a Fire Emblem game before, and decided to test the series on the Switch. Im glad I did so! The game is a blast the entire time. The story and charcarthers develop so well trhoughout the game, you get so emotionally attached to the charachters, its amazing! I even consider Dimitri, Dedue, hell, all the Blue Lions house as close as friends of mine.
  24. Luigi1011
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    The best thing about this game is its history. His combat system is very good. Exciting and fun. During the matches we find surprising plot twists.
  25. FinishedInk
    Dec 27, 2020
    10
    This game is honestly one of the best games I've ever played. Everything about the game smacks. If you're thinking of buying its worth every penny spent.
  26. Whitesox19
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Fantastic plot and strategy paired with a nice persona-esque life simulator.
  27. theprotagonist
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    One of the best Fire Emblem games. There is so much to do. The music is AMAZING. The strategy and level designs are well-thought-out. The characters are awesome (Bernie is the best!). No complaints.
  28. Kennanady
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    After playing through all of the story’s in this game and having 400+ hours on this game, I can say with confidence that if you’re a fan of (J)RPGs or Strategy Games and own a switch this is an absolute must-buy. I personally at first was put off by the games rather scary looking combat system and gameplay with this being my first fire emblem game, but I sank in immediately with the gamesAfter playing through all of the story’s in this game and having 400+ hours on this game, I can say with confidence that if you’re a fan of (J)RPGs or Strategy Games and own a switch this is an absolute must-buy. I personally at first was put off by the games rather scary looking combat system and gameplay with this being my first fire emblem game, but I sank in immediately with the games great demonstrations and (optional) tutorials which is always nice for doing a second play through. The personality-brimming characters really help pull you into the story and the fact that EVERYTHING is fully-voiced helps spare you from the usual monotonous mountain of dialogue that you’d be met with in other RPGs. The combat system and gameplay and everything is truly a delight in this game, well worth a perfect 10.… Expand
  29. HazeKaze
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Fantastic story lines, interesting characters with unending dialogues, outstanding visuals and an excellent soundtrack makes for one of the best JRPG experiences I've ever had. If you like strategy games with great writing for story this is just for you. Too bad that this franchise has been given a bad view from the smash bros players because this game deserves way more than what it's gotten.
  30. Wrecktangled
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    The characters are what make this game. The story is good, the combat is good, but what kept me coming back were the characters. I wanted to learn more about them and get to know them better. I have only finished one route (Black Eagles), but after a small break will def come back for more.
  31. Blizzia
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    This game is a must-play before you die. So do it. I honestly don't need to regurgitate what you've already read EVERYWHERE else. If you see this review, you're being foolish and looking for a way to justify not getting it. Just buy the game. You want it, and it's THAT good.
  32. Traumvita
    Sep 6, 2023
    10
    Another 10/10 game in the fire emblem franchise. The different branches are mostly done very well. 2 of them are weaker but still done well. Characters are great and a good chunk of them are memorable. The art design is great but visuals are rough. Especially after the visual spectacle done in FE Engage. Gameplay is great but I do wish maps were bigger overall. The persona like week byAnother 10/10 game in the fire emblem franchise. The different branches are mostly done very well. 2 of them are weaker but still done well. Characters are great and a good chunk of them are memorable. The art design is great but visuals are rough. Especially after the visual spectacle done in FE Engage. Gameplay is great but I do wish maps were bigger overall. The persona like week by week schedule compliments the game well but can be repetitive after multiple playthroughs. Music is top notch as well. For the first HD Fire Emblem game it was done amazing for an already prestigious franchise. Also, BLUE LIONS GANG… Expand
  33. Lani337
    Nov 24, 2022
    10
    A must have title for the nintendo switch. Amazing Story, Nice RPG elements and the greatest game play of the series
  34. Murry101
    May 14, 2021
    10
    The story is engaging, and the strategy gameplay is phenomenal. On maddening difficulty, this game will push your strategy skills to their limits and is incredibly fun! But what sets Three Houses apart from other games in the series is that it retains the traditional tactics-based combat while adding completely new elements of world interaction along with refined character development andThe story is engaging, and the strategy gameplay is phenomenal. On maddening difficulty, this game will push your strategy skills to their limits and is incredibly fun! But what sets Three Houses apart from other games in the series is that it retains the traditional tactics-based combat while adding completely new elements of world interaction along with refined character development and relationship building. The lighthearted exploration activities make a nice break from repeated combat.

    One potential downside is that the exploration and "support" building can take a long time and is no longer fresh on subsequent playthroughs, at which point it can feel rather grindy. To help prevent that, I would encourage NOT maximizing every relationship on the first playthrough. Try to prioritize a few characters and learn their stories, assuming you are interested in the story. On the next playthrough, pick some new characters. There are a few characters that are so good you will want them every time (particularly on maddening), but the game is flexible enough that you can pretty much play and succeed with whichever characters you want.

    Bottom line: the story is engaging and the combat delightfully challenging. This game is so good that I created a metacritic account just so I could leave this review. But don't take my word for it; give it a shot if you like strategy games, and see for yourself why it is one of the most highly rated Switch titles on this website.    … Expand
  35. beastmodeilleri
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    I don't even know where to begin with this. I'm absolutely in love with this game and love it more than I ever will do any woman. It's just amazing. I'm speechless.
    Smash bros really is an amazing business move as an advertiser for different games. I became interested in the Fire Emblem series when playing Smash bros, as Robin and Chrom in particular became 2 of my favorite characters in    I don't even know where to begin with this. I'm absolutely in love with this game and love it more than I ever will do any woman. It's just amazing. I'm speechless.
    Smash bros really is an amazing business move as an advertiser for different games. I became interested in the Fire Emblem series when playing Smash bros, as Robin and Chrom in particular became 2 of my favorite characters in the game. I wanted to play the game that they were featured in, but found that the installment (Awakening) only is available on the 3Ds and I didn't have access to that, but I did obviously own the Nintendo Switch, so instead of pursuing Awakening, I had no choice but to get Three Houses instead. One of the best decisions in my entire life. I watched the gameplay and it peaked my interest. Then I watched streams and read reviews that all were in favor of the game. I already had high expectations for the game and even felt a bit hyped upon getting it. However... I didn't expect something like this.

    I just **** love it. The game is pretty anime-like and the story is legendary. I won't go into why I feel like this about the story, as it would turn this already long review into a university M.D essay. The music and battle music in particular is amazing and epic. The gameplay and especially combat system is amazing. It's like chess, but way more complex. So many factors that plays into it, some examples being different abilities, crests, weapon effectiveness, stat modifiers from gambits and items, linked attacks and so much more.
    The cast individually are impressively written and complex individuals, most with backstories that fits and makes sense of their personalities and the main characters' motives. It makes them feel like alive, real world humans, hence is a big part of why you feel like a real professor with real adorable students when playing.
    The voice acting also is top-notch. I could go on and on with the positives of this game, but I actually have 1 complaint about this masterpiece.
    That being the graphics. In all honesty, the graphics and animation is terrible with today's standard. It almost looks like the game belongs to the N64.

    That being said, I have recently deep inside of me come to accept a harsh reality. The Zelda games is by far my favorite gaming franchise. It's not even close. Thus, I will always have a huge bias towards the Zelda games. Before getting this game, I thought that Breath of the Wild was the best game on the Nintendo Switch and I initially still thought so even after getting Three Houses. However, as the game slowly, but surely progressed in greatness, I started to doubt it. It was a harsh battle between the games. I would either say that they're equally good or that Breath of the Wild is slightly better. I always favored Zelda, because of what I expressed earlier, but as time went on I knew that it wasn't the case. I kept lying to myself until I couldn't take it anymore.
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses is the best game on the Nintendo Switch.

    I finally completed all of the routes recently and with 375+ hours in the bag, I figured that I was done and that I would buy the DLC later on and replay it. Nope. After a week I went ahead and started yet another playthrough. I still haven't even bought the DLC. I couldn't resist it. It's like trying to resist an extremely attractive, erection inducing woman who eventually drags you in.

    Story: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Music: 10/10
    Cast: 10/10
    Anime: 10/10
    Chess: 10/10
    Graphics: 2/10
    Everything: 10/10
    Total: 100/10    … Expand
  36. leonardo1606
    May 18, 2021
    10
    perfection in a game great story and gameplay perfect for rpg fans and very good for beginners with great soundtrack and lots of replayability highly recommended.
  37. Tiziown
    May 22, 2021
    10
    Fire Emblem never had truly amazing story or characters, or at least it didn't until Three Houses, which also set a very big lore and background making the world very deep and believable.
  38. igolrum
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Very good story, lore, characters and gameplay. It's also very long for its price. There's also a ton of unit customization. Everybody can become every class, for example.
    Downsides are that they clearly had too little budget for how large of a game this is. One route was clearly cut short and there's alot of recycled maps. Minor UI design problems exists aswell.
    Regardless, I'm still    Very good story, lore, characters and gameplay. It's also very long for its price. There's also a ton of unit customization. Everybody can become every class, for example.
    Downsides are that they clearly had too little budget for how large of a game this is. One route was clearly cut short and there's alot of recycled maps. Minor UI design problems exists aswell.

    Regardless, I'm still going to give it 10/10 in spite of that, because of how long of a very good game you get and because of how many hundreds of hours of enjoyment I got out of this.
    Actions speak louder than words and this is definitely one of my top games in terms of hours I have sunk into it. If it's one of my top games by hours, I have to give it a top rating aswell.

    Hopefully they will make a definitive edition or something at some point and actually complete the rushed, incomplete route.    … Expand
  39. awokendo
    Jun 1, 2021
    10
    Amazing game, i was never much into Fire Emblem series, but since this Title, i will be for sure. Nice graphics and sound, great written characters and stoy, which can be played and experienced from 4 different "points of view", every one of students is very well written and you can feel bound with every one of them, this is one hell of a writing from Intelligent Systems. One things whichAmazing game, i was never much into Fire Emblem series, but since this Title, i will be for sure. Nice graphics and sound, great written characters and stoy, which can be played and experienced from 4 different "points of view", every one of students is very well written and you can feel bound with every one of them, this is one hell of a writing from Intelligent Systems. One things which bothers me is repetitivness of a battles, after time its making you tired, because they (and i'm talking about those side battles to experience your students) are looking and feeling the same every time, on same maps with same enemies, they coud make it a little bit more variable from each other, there are ways for that for sure. Anyway, the game is great, hopefully we will get another FE Title soon… Expand
  40. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    This is such a good Fire Emblem game! I do enjoy the JRPG school part of the game too!
  41. Ripper36
    Dec 17, 2021
    10
    I must say i was blown away with this beauitful Game. The Stories are flawlessly put togather. Graphics are Awesome to add. Game play is near perfect. Great Job Nintendo!
  42. Jullai
    Jul 10, 2021
    10
    Fantastic gameplay and story. By far my favourite game on the switch! Three houses has great replay value, and the turn based battle system and management is very addictive.
  43. Hollowx
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've waited for a long time for when I had the time to properly enjoy the game which was this summer and this game absolutely does not disappoint. The story telling is amazing, the music and the characters are great and they added so many cool new gameplay mechanics (gambits, batallions, abilities, reworked job system and weapon level system.) For me it's ab10 and my favorite game on the switch… Expand
  44. Tarson84
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Great game, I love it so much. Like seriously, it’s super good. I like the characters, the gameplay, oh, and don’t even get me started on the story. Anyway, I love this game.
  45. Retroplayer1987
    Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Best game of the franchise, interesting way to tell the story and combat system is amazing and adictive.
  46. SoyJ0S3_
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    I loved it, it is my first fire emblem game and for some reason I stuck with it, when I write this I have over 600 hours on it.
    I love mechanics. although I do not feel safe to give an opinion
  47. Dosser
    Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece!! Best tactical rpg ever made it expands tremendously on the existing fire emblem formula by adding a great life sim variable into the mix.
  48. Gamerofwar
    Oct 26, 2021
    10
    Best fire emblem game I have ever played. From the amazingly well done voice acting to gameplay. Forming supports with allies are well done. The story was amazing from start to finish and beautiful animated cutscenes and battles. The 4 endings, fully voice story, massive cast of characters with unique personality, amazing battles, the supports were well done and of course the iceing on theBest fire emblem game I have ever played. From the amazingly well done voice acting to gameplay. Forming supports with allies are well done. The story was amazing from start to finish and beautiful animated cutscenes and battles. The 4 endings, fully voice story, massive cast of characters with unique personality, amazing battles, the supports were well done and of course the iceing on the cake is the music. The music is amazing from slow track to the battle tracks that pomp you up and to more emotional moment in the game to fit the mood. This game is a must and so is the DLC as well, the games price is well suited for how much content is in the game at about over 250 hours or maybe even more it depends. This game is worth getting if you like a turn based strategy roleplaying game with a anime style!… Expand
  49. crow_11__
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Perfection. The people who give this game any less than a 9 is a complete moron especially if all the critics can't see the epicness fantasy in this masterpece
  50. LeifLInden
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    A great Strategy RPG. You as a professor lead an excellent cast of characters that you can individually connect with through the main quest, side quests and teaching them at Garegg Mach Monastery. The setting is basic, but serves as a great way to move around, interacting with different students. Choosing one of the three houses will change the story dramatically, offering a lot ofA great Strategy RPG. You as a professor lead an excellent cast of characters that you can individually connect with through the main quest, side quests and teaching them at Garegg Mach Monastery. The setting is basic, but serves as a great way to move around, interacting with different students. Choosing one of the three houses will change the story dramatically, offering a lot of replayability. The story is compelling, with lots of surprising moments and the gameplay offers a lot depth and customization. I only played two routes, but both were excellent.… Expand
  51. KamaiJR
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    The Best Story telling Game.I have to spend 150+ hr. to play FE3H. I can't stop to play Many Students are interesting so much. Buy now It good value for time to play
  52. Sensou
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    Perfect Decision to buy this game. No regret at all!

    I love JRPG so much where Switch is like a home for the genre and holly molly, this game is insanely that good. It's tactical, turn based RPG so it's obviously not for everyone but for JRPG fan, I believe you already bought this game. Story, characters and how you improve as a professor is just an amazing experience besides tons    Perfect Decision to buy this game. No regret at all!

    I love JRPG so much where Switch is like a home for the genre and holly molly, this game is insanely that good.

    It's tactical, turn based RPG so it's obviously not for everyone but for JRPG fan, I believe you already bought this game.

    Story, characters and how you improve as a professor is just an amazing experience besides tons of feature and activity you can do in the game.

    Completely cannot fully described how good this game is as there are a lot to talk about, you can do lot of things besides combat in this game which is the charm of this game.

    If you just a casual gamer, you can give this game a try. If you are a hack & slash, action or adventure gamer, I don't think you'll enjoy this game. If you are into narrative or story-driven game, this game has a very engaging story lot of characters that you can nurture your relationship with.

    For you JRPG fan, get the hell out of here you Black Eagles and Golden Deer. I'm the professor of Blue Lions house.    … Expand
  53. buszmenn
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    9.5 / 10. This is my first game in this series and I already know that it will not be the last. I love games with clear rules, but lots of tactics. The game has great replayability. You can complain that the boards are repeated, but personally it did not bother me at all. Holy characters and the possibility of building a relationship between them.
  54. Rodionglu
    Jan 2, 2022
    10
    A pretty good game and a game of the year contender. Would recommend getting this game.
  55. Alpro
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing story, great strategy gameplay, everything you could want from a game like that!
  56. zealouz
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Let's put this way. I have never finished any of the switch games that I owned, this one is about be finished, and I am looking forward to replay with a different house and also DLC. Easily the most addictive game, perfect with portability of switch, I think this one is a bit better than the latest one from the Persona series which I also love.
  57. stinkyboy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    There is a plethora of things to do in this game, turning it into an experience like no other.
  58. Ventu
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses es un RPG táctico muy profundo e interesante, con partes de gestión y socialización para profundizar en los personajes. La historia es interesante, y muy rejugable, ya que tiene 4 rutas diferentes, donde cambian los finales y los personajes, según la clase que hayas elegido. Hay muchísimos personajes, y tendrán más o menos relevancia según la historia que elijas,Fire Emblem: Three Houses es un RPG táctico muy profundo e interesante, con partes de gestión y socialización para profundizar en los personajes. La historia es interesante, y muy rejugable, ya que tiene 4 rutas diferentes, donde cambian los finales y los personajes, según la clase que hayas elegido. Hay muchísimos personajes, y tendrán más o menos relevancia según la historia que elijas, siendo muchos de ellos muy memorables. El combate está muy bien desarrollado, siendo muy gratificante de jugar en dificil, y dando la posibilidad de activar la opción clásica de la saga de muerte permanente, que añade un punto de dificultad muy disfrutable. La parte de gestión del monasterio, si quieres profundizar en la historia de los personajes, es muy entretenida. En caso de que no te interese, puede omitirse. A nivel visual y sonoro es muy bonito, y perfectamente optimizado. Lo mejor es el equilibrio que tiene el juego, así como sus numerosos contenidos y alta rejugabilidad. Totalmente recomendable si te gusta el género, tanto si eres fan de la saga como si es tu primera experiencia.… Expand
  59. Lucas359
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Gracias a este titulo de la saga Fire Emblem termino de asentarse como una franquicia de interes mundial y gano el reconocimiento que siempre tuvo que tener.
    Este es claro ejemplo de series que no sabiamos que necesitabamos para la pantalla grande hasta que lo jugamos.
    Una historia increible,3 co-protagonistas con los que es imposible no simpatisar,uno mas que otro dependiendo de tu vision    Gracias a este titulo de la saga Fire Emblem termino de asentarse como una franquicia de interes mundial y gano el reconocimiento que siempre tuvo que tener.
    Este es claro ejemplo de series que no sabiamos que necesitabamos para la pantalla grande hasta que lo jugamos.
    Una historia increible,3 co-protagonistas con los que es imposible no simpatisar,uno mas que otro dependiendo de tu vision de lo que se debe hacer y del camino que se debe seguir.Todos los personajes son geniales y no tienen desperdicio.Una banda sonora que te pondra la piel de gallina en mas de una ocacion y escenas que te daran alegria/tristeteza/rabia en varias oportunidades.El camino a seguir es tuyo!    … Expand
  60. zalivka
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great game, finished it 2 times (Church and Edelgard) and going to finish it one more time for Alliance and Cloud. Cool story, cool tactical combat, romance and exploration. I'm waiting for the musou spinoff.
  61. Elias373
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Mein Lieblings-Switch-Spiel.
    Kämpfe sind besser als bei den letzten Fire Emblem Spiele und die Geschichte ist die beste von allen.
    Grafik ist dabei auch super
    Kein Mangel TOP
  62. Nintendist
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    this game is SO GOOD. one of the best game on Nintendo Switch and the BEST from Fire Emblem series
  63. Kogs2022
    Jul 2, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very Good game I love first srpg 10 of 10 And I play first fire emblem series I loved fire emblem

    Thank you    … Expand
  64. main01
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Spent over 100 hours on this game and finshed all 4 lines. Absolute one of the best games I've ever played.
  65. YamiKasai
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, a must-buy for all Switch owners. Story hits hard, soundtrack hits hard, Fire Emblem never disappoints.
  66. BetaPlayer
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    This is an excellent game not only for the switch but for the franchise in general, all the story are amazing, the four routes brings something special, that means that every playthrough is different to the last. One of the best games I've played in my life.
  67. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    this game is awesome, you can do very fun things. the music is so good, love it
  68. 6500
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The characters, story, and combat are all great. Among the Switch software, it is personally the best masterpiece.… Expand
  69. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is incredible, rewally amazing gameplay. i love this one and recommend it
  70. XiaoLiSoi
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    An absolute splendid game! Enticing gameplay, story and characters. Great for beginners and veterans of the series. By far the best entry so far, so good that we even got a spin-off for it! If you are debating purchasing this game, don't hesitate to make the choice, buy it! You wont regret it.
  71. tsbasilisk
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Make another one like this! It's the peak of battle academy game. Not the same rip-off Hope type though.
  72. Ulriken
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses was everything I wanted in a game that I didn't know I did before I actually played it. It's the game I've put more hours in on Nintendo Switch and the one where every playthrough offered something fresh and my knowledge about the game was steadily improved. It also helped to steer away from internet guides and opinions about the characters and their intentions, asFire Emblem Three Houses was everything I wanted in a game that I didn't know I did before I actually played it. It's the game I've put more hours in on Nintendo Switch and the one where every playthrough offered something fresh and my knowledge about the game was steadily improved. It also helped to steer away from internet guides and opinions about the characters and their intentions, as well as interpretations of the overall story. Almost every question will be answered by playing and exploring the game from all perspectives, and thinking over newly acquired knowledge. It was a personal journey to me, where I had my favorites, my least favorites, the ones I straight up disliked and a very small but meaningful pool of romantic interests. The characters/lore were extremely well written and thought out to accommodate broader notions than good/bad. The combat, well, it's Fire Emblem, so we are always in for one of the most fun and engaging battle systems in all of strategy rpgs. I'm a big fan of the series and even thought the game doesn't focus more on the combat side of things it never felt lacking in content. There's many battles to fight, places to go and people to see. Honestly, the biggest challenge about this game is letting it go, picking another game and moving on.… Expand
  73. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Video games really don’t get better than this. I have had two play throughs. Heard mixed things about the DLC so didn’t get that.
  74. Ignis_z
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra.
    Música, historia, dificultad ajustada, buena estrategia y la jugabilidad en el campanario es muy divertida. Es, de lejos, el mejor Fire emblem, y he jugado todos absolutamente todos.
  75. Macombee23
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    The blue lions path alone gets this game a 10 for me
    The story is amazing, the voice acting is great and there are some amazing characters in the game
  76. Plumbo2000
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    A true return to form for the franchise. The gameplay is standard FE fare but where the game really shines is in capturing the magic of the pre-Awakening game by being ambitious in its story and characters and taking its premise seriously, rather than descending into the campiness of the 3DS era.
  77. Kjr81
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game I have ever played. The story is deep and multidimensional. It’s very interesting to look at the details to understand the 5 different perspectives - Yes, 5! There are 5 main ways to see the story in the game. You can play 3.5-ish, and the rest is told through books and things the characters say.… Expand
  78. Goonie_80
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    With Fire Emblem: Awakening the best game of the series. I just like the story and characters better in Fire Emblem: Three Houses!
  79. PunchBunnie
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    i'm not very good at strategy games but Dimitri was hot and i got to romance him so 10/10
  80. GamerDad2023
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Just as Persona 5 was surprising for its impressive quality content, so too is Fire Emblem: 3 Houses. While the tactics gameplay mechanics haven't evolved much, when combined with a great story and role-playing aspects including story routes, character classes, and characters' stories, this becomes a masterpiece.
  81. Edele
    Feb 22, 2023
    10
    I played the game in the order of Azure Moon, Verdant Wind, Silver Snow, and Crimson Flower. Although there has been some criticism towards the Crimson Flower story, I found Edelgard to be the best video game character I have ever seen.

    Edelgard is a unique character, not a simple villain or hero. Many players overlook the fact that she is also a victim of the feudal system. The tragedy    I played the game in the order of Azure Moon, Verdant Wind, Silver Snow, and Crimson Flower. Although there has been some criticism towards the Crimson Flower story, I found Edelgard to be the best video game character I have ever seen.

    Edelgard is a unique character, not a simple villain or hero. Many players overlook the fact that she is also a victim of the feudal system. The tragedy that occurs is a result of the Church's long-term rule and their use of Crests as a system. Although this may have provided surface-level peace in Fodlan, the dark side has never been eliminated. Additionally, there is no indication in the story that the Church made any attempt to eliminate "those who slither in the dark."

    Edelgard is the one who raises the flag and fights for change. Although some may argue that war brings harm, as a leader, there are some things that cannot wait and must be taken care of immediately. Why ask her to believe that time can bring about the necessary changes? The unknown future may bring about an even worse outcome. Viewing the world from her perspective, Edelgard only aimed to fulfill her noble ideals.    … Expand
  82. imalynxcat
    Apr 1, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Romance system is very satisfying. Combat is the best turn-based combat so far. Seeing your students' progress is also satisfying 100/100
  83. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    One of my favourite Fire Emblem games, with great choice of characters for all the three houses and they all have so much depth and personality, you want to know more about every one of them, interact with them as much as possible and possibily find your romance interest. The main story is very engaging and is unique depending on the house you choose to play, so a lot of replayabilityOne of my favourite Fire Emblem games, with great choice of characters for all the three houses and they all have so much depth and personality, you want to know more about every one of them, interact with them as much as possible and possibily find your romance interest. The main story is very engaging and is unique depending on the house you choose to play, so a lot of replayability value. The gameplay and maps are well done. The story takes place in a military school with three different houses, an amazing concept which reminds of Harry Potter. I love how the artwork and the portraits of the characters overall.… Expand
  84. matharwords
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Very well presented story about perspective with developed lore and characters, highly recomend playing all routes
  85. Shrijan1995
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is an excellent video game , one of the best Nintendo Switch Exclusive Game and my favorite tactical role-playing video game i have ever played in my life. The characters with exceptional personality , the magnificent soundtrack and wonderful story of this game are the 3 best things about this game for me. It took me 27 hours to complete the game in my first play through.
  86. Hajime23
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    The best strategy RPG game and this is the game was creat this type of game
  87. drseven
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    My favorite Nintendo Switch game. As a lover of the genre and the saga, it seems to me a sublime game. The story is explained from three points of view and you choose which house to live it with. Very good script twists and decisions to make that influence the course of this. Being a teacher and making your perfect team is very entertaining. Between battle and battle it is appreciated toMy favorite Nintendo Switch game. As a lover of the genre and the saga, it seems to me a sublime game. The story is explained from three points of view and you choose which house to live it with. Very good script twists and decisions to make that influence the course of this. Being a teacher and making your perfect team is very entertaining. Between battle and battle it is appreciated to be able to spend some time with your students and manage them at will. As a negative aspect, the map design is not one of the best in the series.… Expand
  88. Snowberries
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is an absolutely amazing game. I've played all 4 routes at least twice and sunk 800 hours into it. A huge majority of characters have a compelling depth to them and the story is very enjoyabe! You can choose between one of four routes in each playthrough and thanks to that, the game has a lot of replayability. Since all characters, to some extent, are "unrelableFire Emblem Three Houses is an absolutely amazing game. I've played all 4 routes at least twice and sunk 800 hours into it. A huge majority of characters have a compelling depth to them and the story is very enjoyabe! You can choose between one of four routes in each playthrough and thanks to that, the game has a lot of replayability. Since all characters, to some extent, are "unrelable narrators" in their respective routes, it is on the player to uncover the truth of the story by playing all four of them. There's so much to discover and so much to discuss about. Highly recommend this game!… Expand
  89. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The game is full of memorable characters, each with their own unique personalities and stories. Players will grow attached to their students and be invested in their success. The gameplay is addictive and challenging, with a variety of maps and enemies to keep players on their toes. The game also features a deep customization system, allowing players to create their own unique units.
  90. Bugggger
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses will forever hold a very special place in my heart. Fire Emblem is one of, if not my favorite series of all time, and Three Houses is my favorite of all of them, There's nothing to say about it that hasn't already been said.
  91. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    this game is a very good game but i have one question: why does rhea angry, is she stupid?
  92. Mando44646
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    I love Fire Emblem, and Three Houses really moves the franchise forward in so many ways. The battles are great, the story is great, and the characters are great. I love taking time in the monastery to interact with everyone too.

    My only issue, and the only reason I didn't give it a 10, is the lack of inclusive romance options. In a cast with ~40 romance options (~20 each for male or    I love Fire Emblem, and Three Houses really moves the franchise forward in so many ways. The battles are great, the story is great, and the characters are great. I love taking time in the monastery to interact with everyone too.

    My only issue, and the only reason I didn't give it a 10, is the lack of inclusive romance options. In a cast with ~40 romance options (~20 each for male or female Byleth), they could only include a single gay male option? That's incredibly low-effort and Nintendo should be ashamed for such little effort put into it. Otherwise, that's the only annoyance I have    … Expand
  93. EnixSquared
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    Great game in just about every respect. The gameplay is a bit easier than prior games, even on hard mode, but it still provides a game that requires strategy and forward thinking to keep everybody alive. The characters and side stories are a lot of fun(I've only been playing Golden Deer so far, but I'm sure the other houses have just as interesting characters) It is rather disappointingGreat game in just about every respect. The gameplay is a bit easier than prior games, even on hard mode, but it still provides a game that requires strategy and forward thinking to keep everybody alive. The characters and side stories are a lot of fun(I've only been playing Golden Deer so far, but I'm sure the other houses have just as interesting characters) It is rather disappointing that you can't flesh out the relationships of most of the characters like you could in previous installments, but there is still plenty there in that respect to keep you busy and invested.… Expand
  94. keanex
    Mar 21, 2023
    9
    70 hours in this game, played through Silver Snow route as a first time player. Normal/Casual mode.

    Graphics & Sound: Decent looking game and a pleasant soundtrack, though forgettable. I loved how almost every character was voice acted. 3.25/5 Story: I loved the vibe of the game, the story was good enough to keep me engaged from start to finish. While the sim stuff eventually got a    70 hours in this game, played through Silver Snow route as a first time player. Normal/Casual mode.

    Graphics & Sound: Decent looking game and a pleasant soundtrack, though forgettable. I loved how almost every character was voice acted. 3.25/5

    Story: I loved the vibe of the game, the story was good enough to keep me engaged from start to finish. While the sim stuff eventually got a bit old, I genuinely loved it at first. It was a nice way to spend time in-between battles. Some memorable moments. 3.5/5

    Technicals: No bugs noticed, framerate was a bit rough at times. Didn't hurt my enjoyment, but could have been better. 3.5/5

    Gameplay: I loved upgrading the weapons, leveling up the classes, customizing my characters, and the challenge in some fights. The difficulty had some jarring spikes though. Tons of fun, I found myself constantly going, "One more battle..." 4/5

    Replayability: Multiple routes to go through, but the first-half felt very "samey" in my second play-through and I knew how to play a lot better so it made it mindlessly easy. Unfortunately you can not adjust difficulty to be harder. 4/5

    Overall: I really loved this game in my first play-through. I have issues with the game, but the sum of everything was greater than everything individually. I whole-heartedly recommend this to new-to-tactics players, it revitalized my love for the genre. 4.25/5    … Expand
  95. bonsai
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    UPDATE after 25 hours in.
    The game is a mix of chess, RPG elements and anime drama.
    I'm enjoying everything so far, and even if i hate weeb culture i find the characters fun. I'm playing in hard mode and the difficulty is literally perfect, even side missions are a challenge and you need to evaluate every move. This is the only game since Botw that hooked me, once a start playing it's    UPDATE after 25 hours in.
    The game is a mix of chess, RPG elements and anime drama.
    I'm enjoying everything so far, and even if i hate weeb culture i find the characters fun.
    I'm playing in hard mode and the difficulty is literally perfect, even side missions are a challenge and you need to evaluate every move.
    This is the only game since Botw that hooked me, once a start playing it's hard to stop, it gives you a ton of different things to do, resulting in an experience that will hardly bore the player.
    Overall i'l give this a 9, for me a 10 is only for masterpieces and perfect games and this is not one, but i could change my mind once i finish it.    … Expand
  96. 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.
  97. Elli27
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    as someone who always tried to like fire emblem ever since the GBA game the sacred stones Three houses really hooked me in this time around.

    I liked awakening but felt it put too much emphasis on the relationship that you would ditch the parents as soon as you get the children but here relationships are a side thing which helps but is not a main component the removal of the weapon    as someone who always tried to like fire emblem ever since the GBA game the sacred stones Three houses really hooked me in this time around.

    I liked awakening but felt it put too much emphasis on the relationship that you would ditch the parents as soon as you get the children but here relationships are a side thing which helps but is not a main component

    the removal of the weapon triangle is really refreshing and is a great way to ensure you won't be force into certain builds

    the school is really what stands out this time around.

    very solid game overall    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. myndpyre
    Oct 4, 2019
    9
    New to the series, new to the platform. Normally I am a PC gamer kinda guy. This is a great game, deep storyline, interesting combat that continues to evolve as the game goes on. You get almost immediate emotional attachment to your students, and satisfaction watching them succeed. My only complaint is that the text is a bit small on a switch-lite, us old guys need bigger text options. :)
  100. bulletchan
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    This is, by far, the best Fire Emblem game to date, and if you haven't picked it up already, go and do so.
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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
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  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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