Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. Emmett601
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is an ambitious game, no one is going to deny that. There is an impressive amount of scope covered between three lords under the same view points each with their own perspective and reactions to countless events with each cast each having their very own highs. Your first play though should be a lot of fun as you learn how the game operates and learn the unfoldingFire Emblem Three Houses is an ambitious game, no one is going to deny that. There is an impressive amount of scope covered between three lords under the same view points each with their own perspective and reactions to countless events with each cast each having their very own highs. Your first play though should be a lot of fun as you learn how the game operates and learn the unfolding of the maps and what strategies work, and once you finish you get the option for New Game+ to help you through getting to custom build how you want the world even more so than before.
    However the biggest flaw in the game is really that there is just way to much shared content in maps with a difficulty on par with Sacred Stones and with as tools as broken and plentiful as Awakening. I still had a great time with this game and put in countless hours but after your first playthrough it's a bit down hill compared to your first time through. Also not every route is equal.    … Expand
  2. FishieTheFirst
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    The game excels in all aspects, from storytelling to the characters, almost everything is great. The only issue is the graphics, which is sub par at best.
  3. Novaklefki
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    About 200 hours of gameplay and 4 different campaigns. This game combines fire emblem with elements of persona that work really well together. It’s super addicting, and it’s really easy to fall in love with the characters. One of Nintendo’s greatest games!
  4. Dc270880
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Una vuesta de tuerca a la saga fire emblem, con por ejemplo la forma de poder hacer a tus personajes cualquier profesión e ir haciendo a todos tus personajes a tu gusto, su sistema de enseñanza ya que tú eres el tutor de tus tropas, con una historia bien elaborada como es normal en esta saga, com más de 200 horas de juego si quieres ver todos los entresijos de su historia, y todos susUna vuesta de tuerca a la saga fire emblem, con por ejemplo la forma de poder hacer a tus personajes cualquier profesión e ir haciendo a todos tus personajes a tu gusto, su sistema de enseñanza ya que tú eres el tutor de tus tropas, con una historia bien elaborada como es normal en esta saga, com más de 200 horas de juego si quieres ver todos los entresijos de su historia, y todos sus puntos de vista.… Expand
  5. APlatypus
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Three houses is the best FE to come out since the GBA games. The emphasis is on quality storytelling and engaging combat. My only complaint is that the higher difficulty hasn't been released yet.
  6. TactlessCloud
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    After spending much time with the game, i can say that this is a great game to own for the switch. There is a big enough difference from the rest of the series to show that it is unique, but there is enough to show that it is a fire emblem game. The game-play is much easier to get into compared to past FE titles and the music is also great. Although there are a decent amount of negativeAfter spending much time with the game, i can say that this is a great game to own for the switch. There is a big enough difference from the rest of the series to show that it is unique, but there is enough to show that it is a fire emblem game. The game-play is much easier to get into compared to past FE titles and the music is also great. Although there are a decent amount of negative reviews, many of them are individuals who want a past fire emblem game or are unsatisfied with a part of Three Houses. The game itself is great with a ton of replayability. Comparing it to a past title and giving it a 0 because its not like it is being unfair to Three Houses. They made a great game that both newcomers and veterans can enjoy without there being a hard roadblock anywhere.… Expand
  7. Totalmage56
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Amazing game if you are huge fan of the fire emblem series this game great voice actors and intresting characters throught out whole game there are many plot twist and things you wont exspect when you play the game, there are varying difficulties for any type of casual player or a hardcore fan, this is a must buy if you have a switch its a 10/10
  8. btbt
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    FE3H is an amazing addition to the switch. The storyline and characters are captivating, creating an environment that the player can easily submerge themselves into. The battle system is very engaging, but I admit some of the classes have me bored. I can't wait for new unique classes as there is only one hidden class you can unlock thus far.

    Each house campaign is very unique, and    FE3H is an amazing addition to the switch. The storyline and characters are captivating, creating an environment that the player can easily submerge themselves into. The battle system is very engaging, but I admit some of the classes have me bored. I can't wait for new unique classes as there is only one hidden class you can unlock thus far.

    Each house campaign is very unique, and invites the player to keep exploring new routes in order to view the entire story as a whole. I can say any story based DLC for this game will be amazing! The only negative is waiting till the DLC is released. As far as time goes I am about 80 hours in and soon to begin my third campaign.

    I have not experienced frame rate drops like so many 0 raters have suggested. I have also not experienced loading lags when entering new areas of the monastery. I would suggest to ignore most 0-1 reviews, as they do not seem very helpful within their criticisms and may possibly be trolls at this point. If you are still on the fence, I would suggest watching some longer walkthrough videos. FE3H for me is by far the best game release for 2019, and I cannot wait for more content.    … Expand
  9. GojiLink
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    My first FE game. Never was very interested in strategy games, but I kept hearing great things about this series. Needless to say, I’m glad I gave it a try! Fantastic game!
  10. Kcpb
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, one of the best fire emblems, amazing story, lovable characters, lots of replayability.
  11. jzillacon
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    After 3 playthroughs already, this has become my favourite Fire Emblem game of all time. As a player that mainly wants a good story, Three Houses delivers on all fronts. The amount of worldbuilding this game has is unparalleled for a fire emblem game and the game does a genuinely good job of making you care for all of it. The characters that appear in game have actual depth and personalityAfter 3 playthroughs already, this has become my favourite Fire Emblem game of all time. As a player that mainly wants a good story, Three Houses delivers on all fronts. The amount of worldbuilding this game has is unparalleled for a fire emblem game and the game does a genuinely good job of making you care for all of it. The characters that appear in game have actual depth and personality to them and are far more than just cutouts of common tropes. There is also a lot of really good improvements on the gameplay side of things too, the quality of life changes are just astounding and they toned down many of the broken mechanics from the 3DS games so that players can actually have a fair and balanced experience. Speaking of fair and balanced, the actual maps themselves tend to be rather neutral, no ridiculous puzzle mechanics that are more annoying than interesting like certain maps in Fates notoriously had. Overall, for new and old players alike, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is well worth playing.… Expand
  12. SkyFox1
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is as story-rich as it should be. Never really wanted to play completionist, but this game makes me want to.
  13. Minnierzj28
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Loved it. My first FE game ever. Really scratched my Pereona 5 itch. Definitely recommend.
  14. ByMineus
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a great strategic JRPG that has loads of replayability and loads of stuff to do in each playthrough. Even if you don't play all routes,you can easily get up to 50 hours of joy for a single playthrough. The land of Fodlan is rich of interesting and good designed characters. Each voice actor was carefully picked and fit in both english and japanese. The only thingFire Emblem Three Houses is a great strategic JRPG that has loads of replayability and loads of stuff to do in each playthrough. Even if you don't play all routes,you can easily get up to 50 hours of joy for a single playthrough. The land of Fodlan is rich of interesting and good designed characters. Each voice actor was carefully picked and fit in both english and japanese. The only thing that keeps it away from a 10 out of 10 is the graphics which can be rather lackluster in certain places. Otherwise its a n experience and a must buy for switchc owners… Expand
  15. BuckeyeBrute
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Three Houses is possibly in the top 3 of the best entries to the Fire Emblem Franchise. The story is great and filled with many memorable characters no matter what route you choose. The world building is some of the best to come out of the series in recent years and the gameplay is top notch. If you want a game that scratches your tactical RPGs itch, this is probably one of the bestThree Houses is possibly in the top 3 of the best entries to the Fire Emblem Franchise. The story is great and filled with many memorable characters no matter what route you choose. The world building is some of the best to come out of the series in recent years and the gameplay is top notch. If you want a game that scratches your tactical RPGs itch, this is probably one of the best options available on the switch.… Expand
  16. Alwaysintune
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    I’ve never played a Fire Emblem game in my life, so I was a bit weary of picking it up. After my friend kept recommending the game over and over again I gave in and bought it day one after work. I was surprised that I had to go to three different stores since a lot of shops sold out quickly and I was being a bit impatient having to call each store to see if the game was available only toI’ve never played a Fire Emblem game in my life, so I was a bit weary of picking it up. After my friend kept recommending the game over and over again I gave in and bought it day one after work. I was surprised that I had to go to three different stores since a lot of shops sold out quickly and I was being a bit impatient having to call each store to see if the game was available only to find out they had a few and sold it a few minutes after arriving to the store. Let me tell you it’s the best decision I made to wait and go to the third store. The game was easy to understand and the story is very well written and executed. I had to have self control sometimes because I’d play for hours on end. It’s been a while since I’ve played a game for 5+ hours and I’m glad this is the game I did it with. Due to me having more responsibilities like having a full time job I haven’t made time to play video games because I just didn’t have the time or I felt like it wasn’t worth losing sleep over. The game does a good job letting the player know how to play the game and gives it options to have it on easy/normal to hard mode, and the classic or casual mode so it can accommodate new and veteran players.… Expand
  17. Asharkon
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A great game with amazing replayability. Graphics aren't anything special, but the entire rest of the game makes up for it. Free DLC in the future solves the problem of the game being easy, but even now the game is complete and excellent.
  18. Rikusorakh1
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I've been a fan since the first GBA Fire Emblem with Lyn, Hector and Eliwood. I absolutely love this series and this entry does not disappoint. You have many choices and paths to choose during your playthrough, the dialogue is great and is acted out in a way that its not just read here, skip this and that. If you haven't played Fire Emblem i highly suggest Three Houses.

    Have fun!
  19. MJBotte1
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best rpg's i've played this year. firstly, the combat. with amazing strategy, unique weapons and maps, and an incredible amount of character customization. but the part that i enjoyed the most, is the great story. Every. Single. Line of dialogue is fully voiced, with great voice acting. (Lorenz and Hilda are my 2 favorite characters, they are of theFire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best rpg's i've played this year. firstly, the combat. with amazing strategy, unique weapons and maps, and an incredible amount of character customization. but the part that i enjoyed the most, is the great story. Every. Single. Line of dialogue is fully voiced, with great voice acting. (Lorenz and Hilda are my 2 favorite characters, they are of the Golden Deer house.) not only is the story great, there are 4 amazing routes you can play, with each route having unique characters and lasting about 40 hours. although the game has some evidence of cut content, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is an amazing game that you should play. (also join the Golden Deer!)… Expand
  20. GrungleBungle
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This has to be my favourite FE game yet. The story is gripping no matter which route you play, the amount of replayability this game has is insane, and unlike many of the newer fe games, the characters don't feel like massive anime tropes. Overall, great game and would highly recommend.
  21. Karma2B
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is very fun and has a lot of replay-ability. Definitely the best Fire Emblem game to date.
  22. GreenJay
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    One of the best games I’ve played in a while. Highly recommend it to people who are interested in the tactical rpg genre. The game is very good for beginners who have never played the series before, but is still fun to enjoy for veterans of the series to enjoy. The game has so much replay ability because of the different paths you can take in the story and the different ways you can buildOne of the best games I’ve played in a while. Highly recommend it to people who are interested in the tactical rpg genre. The game is very good for beginners who have never played the series before, but is still fun to enjoy for veterans of the series to enjoy. The game has so much replay ability because of the different paths you can take in the story and the different ways you can build your characters. Speaking of the characters, they are the best part of the game. Each student and teacher have an interesting background that makes you feel and care for them. They have different endings depending on who you make them bond with over the game which adds more replay ability to the game. Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game that I would recommend to everyone.… Expand
  23. javiandre10
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses es el mayor salto de la saga, en cuanto a lo visual, estético, exploración, gestión, simulación y lo más importante, rol táctico y estrategia. Referente del género.
  24. GothChips
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    one of the best games I've played in my life, and definitely the best game to come out this year.
  25. Flubs
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Easily the best fire emblem game to come out in a long time and maybe even one of the best ever. Its good characters and fun gameplay as well as how long it takes to complete just one of its routes, will give you plenty of hours of gameplay, not to mention its replay ability. Welcoming for new players and with something to offer veterans, it should be a game you at least try out for yourself.
  26. Yobasoba
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best firemblem games! Everything from the past installments are build upon with new mechanics added in.
  27. yoki76
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I'm a long time fan of the FE series, but somehow this game got on me on a different level. Love the characters and the exploration, the dialogues are clever and cheesy and adorable at the same time. Also loving the battles as much as other games in the series. Amazing game.
  28. numbingVoid
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Ignore all the trolls giving this 0 or 1 those guys are sad PS fanboys. That said, this is an excellent entry for people new to the series. The characters have great back stories and the main plot is really compelling. The combat is fun to strategically place your units for victory. Overall a must buy
  29. xcJetx
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is incredible storywise, I can name very few examples of games that make you experience the horrible efects of war and how it scars both the characters and the world arround you.
    The emotional link with your students is something else. Gameplay is also amazing, maintaining the Fire Emblem essence without being completely unforgiving.
  30. zch13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is by far my favorite Fire Emblem game. The combat is as fun as ever but the three factions to choose from, relic weapons, and the training mechanic push it over the edge of awesome.
  31. Xuja
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Great game, it has over 180+ hours of content and great replay value, it has a charming cast of characters and has a great story on all 3 paths. Overall I give this game a 10 as it is easily the best fire emblem to date.
  32. dillypickle
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Fantastic addition to the series! I feel that there were many improvements to the standard system, as well as new mechanics to spice things up. I feel that the class mastery skills could have been different for some, but it is what is. Besides that, I really had fun with the characters and and their stories. Definitely worth buying!
  33. Readalie
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Just here to help offset the inane review bombing going on, but might as well leave my thoughts on the game while I’m here. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is incredibly addictive. It’s easy to load up on your lunch break and plan out your lessons for the week, share a few meals, or run through a battle map or two. The four routes allow for a ton of replayability and I’ve sunk well over 170Just here to help offset the inane review bombing going on, but might as well leave my thoughts on the game while I’m here. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is incredibly addictive. It’s easy to load up on your lunch break and plan out your lessons for the week, share a few meals, or run through a battle map or two. The four routes allow for a ton of replayability and I’ve sunk well over 170 hours into this game already. My only issue with it is that the included hard mode (the highest difficulty level included at launch, although two more have been announced as coming in a future free patch) is still very easy, especially in NG+. On the one hand this allows for more experimentation with class builds and team compositions (as things currently stand, there are no truly hopeless units and any character can be a part of a successful team) as well as trying out battlefield tactics that you may not otherwise have tried, but one of the biggest draws of Fire Emblem for me has always been the difficulty. Hopefully the upcoming patch will offset this complaint as it has promised it will.

    The game is amazing. The visuals aren’t always the best in the Monastery and the series beloved support scenes, but zooming into the battlefield and seeing all of the little details you might never have otherwise is an amazing experience, and being able to control characters at that level makes the game feel like a completely different genre at times! There are similar small touches throughout the game that weren’t needed but just make it clear how much the game is meant for fun. For example, the ability to control the little character on the loading screen—it’s absolutely adorable! That being said, the amount of loading screens can be a bit excessive. Normally this game would earn an 8/10 for me, maybe a 9/10 if the higher difficulty levels had been released, buuuuuut this game is currently in the process of being review bombed and I am marking it as 10/10 to offset that. I highly recommend this game if you have a Switch and, if you don’t have a Switch but have been considering getting one, this game could very well be the system seller for you.    … Expand
  34. Blarfer21
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game was one of the most enjoyable games I've ever played in my life. Definitely recommend it.
  35. Sugoi_boi
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    The review bombing for this title is hilarious. It’s a phenomenal game and a contender for GOTY in my opinion.
  36. Roleplayer21312
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    By far the most fun and suprising game I've ever played. The amazing characterization, the awesome storyline and great gameplay came out of nowhere for me but completely captured my jaded heart.
  37. Viciousblue
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Espectacular juego exclusivo para Nintendo Switch. Es adictivo a mas no poder, y puedes perfectamente llegar a mas de 150 horas de juego sin despeinarte. Es un gran regalo para toda la comunidad, sobretodo porque gracias a él muchos jugadores conocerán un genero que en Europa es bastante desconocido.

    Mi recomendación es que le deis una oportunidad, aunque debo decir que este juego no es    Espectacular juego exclusivo para Nintendo Switch. Es adictivo a mas no poder, y puedes perfectamente llegar a mas de 150 horas de juego sin despeinarte. Es un gran regalo para toda la comunidad, sobretodo porque gracias a él muchos jugadores conocerán un genero que en Europa es bastante desconocido.

    Mi recomendación es que le deis una oportunidad, aunque debo decir que este juego no es para todo el mundo. Debes decidir si puede gustarte o no, y para ello tendrás que echar un vistazo a varios gameplays.

    Puntos positivos:
    - Adictivo a mas no poder.
    - 150 horas de juego como poco.

    Puntos negativos:
    - Quizás es demasiado fácil, aunque pronto añadirán nuevas dificultades.    … Expand
  38. Dsmusci
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Great entry into the fire emblem franchise. Loved the mix of battle and school mechanics!
  39. dbrecht524
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Really great character development and classic tactical RPGs gameplay. Easy to get hooked. Basically 3 FE games in one.
  40. Kilby
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Wonderful game with at least 150 hours of game play. Some styles I did not like, like male byleth, but all around a great game.
  41. Lumy96
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game! Very excited about the franchise going forward. (This game is not Astral whatever, so it’s strange to see so many reviews for that here)
  42. truck
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    It’s a good game. However, I do think people give it a bit too much credit. The story is good, easily better than Awakening & Fates, but it suffers from some serious pacing issues in the second half of the game. It feels odd to have to wait so long for your next mission, and unlike Awakening & Fates, where this down time is when you buy & forge weapons, you can just do that on the battleIt’s a good game. However, I do think people give it a bit too much credit. The story is good, easily better than Awakening & Fates, but it suffers from some serious pacing issues in the second half of the game. It feels odd to have to wait so long for your next mission, and unlike Awakening & Fates, where this down time is when you buy & forge weapons, you can just do that on the battle prep screen. And speaking of battles, I have some problems with them. First, they’re way too easy. The warp spell in this game, while it pales in comparison to Gaiden & Thracia, is overpowered, allowing you to clear most maps in a single turn. And the maps, while not bad, are very repetitive. On my second play through, I didn’t encounter a single unique map until chapter 20, almost the end of the game. They even reused the final map from one of the other routes, and I thought that they would at least give the final chapter a unique map. My last big problem with the gameplay is the balance of classes. To put it bluntly, it sucks. There is little reason to not train your whole army to be a wyvern lord, as they can fly, have the highest movement stat in the game, and are incredible combat units. And to end this review on a positive note, Three Houses is one of, if not the most replayable games in the series, with 4 different stories & the ability to make any unit any class you want. Overall, it’s a solid game with some big flaws that keep me from rating it higher.… Expand
  43. rainsdeer
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    As a long time Fire Emblem fan, I was thoroughly hyped for Three Houses - and I was not disappointed! The game is a huge move toward a reinvention of the series. Lovingly crafted 3d models and settings allow for a more immersive experience in game. Characters are well thought out and struggle with topics that make them personable and charming. The game flows well and the plot draws you inAs a long time Fire Emblem fan, I was thoroughly hyped for Three Houses - and I was not disappointed! The game is a huge move toward a reinvention of the series. Lovingly crafted 3d models and settings allow for a more immersive experience in game. Characters are well thought out and struggle with topics that make them personable and charming. The game flows well and the plot draws you in - it's an emotional rollercoaster!
    People have complained about lack of diversity among the male/male romance options, but personally I feel that their proposed solution of an avatar who could romance everyone regardless of gender would cheapen the experience. The only problems I have with this game is that they removed the optimise equipment option and I miss the character customisation, although having the pre rendered cutscenes is a nice touch. Overall it looks like a bright future for Fire Emblem if they pursue this direction.    … Expand
  44. Jump
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game has amazing gameplay, characters, story, soundtrack, and settings, that convinced me to get back into the series after losing interest years ago. It’s a shame it’s getting review bombed by troll accounts and Sony fanboys, but if you enjoy Fire Emblem as a series, you’ll enjoy Three Houses.
  45. gasptheenemy
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    The gameplay, story, characters, music and voice acting in this game are amazing.
    Remember that Marianne best girl and Fear The Deer.
  46. LonelyRhodes
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I’ve played 200 hrs of this game, beaten it 4 times and am ready to play more. Love the characters, the story, and the game play. I’m addicted!
  47. Nekogeta
    Sep 2, 2019
    5
    I haven’t put this game down since I got it! I just finished all routes and am about to start some challenge runs until the dlc is released. Blue Lions ftw
  48. Korota-000
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is definitely a game you should pick up (if you're ok with being sucked into games.) and enjoy RPGs. Ignore the people supposedly review-bombing the game, copy-pasting the Astral Chain negative reviews.
  49. Pridess
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic. It is a great mix of life sim and strategy. I have already sunk over 50 hours into, and that was just on 1 of the 4 routes.
  50. JOOZPRO
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Un enorme y repito ENORME juego que me tiene encantado con su jugabilidad y la animación de la historia.
  51. SonyFansMad
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Everyone, it's time for the Hoes Mad Counterattack. Toxic Sony fans can't be reasoned with, so we must recycle their tactics and bombard the game with 700 10 point reviews for the rest of the day, written and unwritten. I've done the math and this would raise the score to a far more respectable 7.5. And if you'd like, you can employ this on Astral Chain and also do a negative review bombEveryone, it's time for the Hoes Mad Counterattack. Toxic Sony fans can't be reasoned with, so we must recycle their tactics and bombard the game with 700 10 point reviews for the rest of the day, written and unwritten. I've done the math and this would raise the score to a far more respectable 7.5. And if you'd like, you can employ this on Astral Chain and also do a negative review bomb on the next Sony exclusive. Would this be fanning the flames? For sure. Is it the only way, and would it encourage all 10 people who only look at user scores to buy the game? Absolutely. To war, brothers!

    And yes, the game is so good it got me acting like an actual war strategist lmao.    … Expand
  52. MagicHadi
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    To preface this: this is my first Fire Emblem hame. I’d heard of the series before playing, but I’d never touched it till now, and I gotta say I’m impressed.

    First of all, the gameplay surprised me with how engaged I became with it. Things that I thought would be boring when I saw the trailers turned out to be massive time sinks. There are 2 main gameplay segments: the battles and    To preface this: this is my first Fire Emblem hame. I’d heard of the series before playing, but I’d never touched it till now, and I gotta say I’m impressed.

    First of all, the gameplay surprised me with how engaged I became with it. Things that I thought would be boring when I saw the trailers turned out to be massive time sinks. There are 2 main gameplay segments: the battles and exploring the monastery.

    The battle mechanics in Fire Emblem are unique, and cant really be found anywhere else-not to this extent atleast. I’ll spare you the details as you can just find videos of the battles, but as a first-timer playing on the hardest difficulty I found them decently challenging. If youre a fire emblem veteran, though, its definitely going to be easier..

    In the monastery you can perform many activities to bond with your students or give yourself some bonuses. You can plant and harvest crops in the greenhouse, fish on the lake, have dinner with pairs of students, go to choir practice, or just have tea with students or faculty. Participating in these activities is essential to building support between your characters and increasing student motivation-both of which are optional but highly recommended for the full experience. Increasing support with your characters allows them to gain certain bonuses while newr each other in battle, but also unlocks support conversations. This brings us to the next part of the game: the characters. I’m happy to report that every single character in this game is complex, and just *feels* real. They all have doubts and fears, things that excite and motivate them, flaws and little ticks that get you invested in them. theyre all overflowing with so much character thats evident in every interaction you have with them, and this is just accentuated by the spectacular voicework the VAs have done. As you unlock more support conversations with characters you feel your bond deepen with them, and you genuinely want to protect them-adding an entire new layer to the story.

    Speaking of the story, its just as good as the characters are. Its a war epic that starts tame, and relatively happy-go-lucky in the first part, before getting dark and gloomy in the second. It deals with themes of morality and oppression and handles them masterfully. In the second part you discover that no characters are strictly “good” people. Everyone operates in a grey area, just like in real life. The main antagonist has views many would agree with, but methods many would consider extreme and it all comes together in a way that makes fighting against them morally conflicting.

    The music in the game is nothing to write home about, but is serviceable. Theres a really nice credit song and one out of the two battle songs is great, but nothing is that memorable.

    Performance on the switch is stable for the most part, but in the larger battles near the end of the game it tends to dip pretty heavily. Ive also found a few rare frame drops even in the monastery, but overall nothing spoils the rest of the game.

    Overall, I highly recommend this game for any jrpg fan, and even strategy game fans who dont particularly like jrpgs will enjoy the combat. The story is nothing like classic jrpgs (which tend to be filled with tropes and cliches) so if thats worrying you then be at ease. The game has 3 main routes, but I’d highly recommend starting with the Black Eagles route first, as there are some extra story details there not found in other routes.    … Expand
  53. ImLivingFailure
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I love this game. I love the combat, the social aspects, the story, how your decisions actually make a difference, and the replay value is amazing with 4 different endings with ng+makes it all better. But the best part of the game is the Amiibo feature, the location where you use your Amiibos is called The Amiibo Gazebo. Which is absolutely fantastic.
  54. Leatherwing
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    One of the most enjoyable games I have played. I'm already deep into my 4th playthrough as this game is just begging to be played multiple times!
  55. LogiWeeb
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best games on the switch! Truly amazing story with a great cast of characters!
  56. Eretik
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is really fantastic game.

    The only draw back I have found is impossibility to pause game during battle which may be really long.
  57. Deviljho126
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    A great addition to the fire emblem series featuring many quality of life updates that were not in the previous games. As someone who has played most Fire Emblem games this is definitely one of my favorites.
  58. yuggietheshark
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I’m rating this game full marks to offset whoever is giving it zeroes. It’s an amazing game.
  59. MKKingley
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Really fun game with a great story and great character. It's a must but for Nintendo switch owners.
  60. Xereneth
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game is excellent. Some people are still stuck in the past with Fire Emblem but Three houses is a nice direction for Fire Emblem with the three lords all feeling like their own characters with unique personalities and motivations. The class system was a really interesting change and one I actually enjoyed.
    The soundtrack is one step above even Echoes which easily had the best Fire    This game is excellent. Some people are still stuck in the past with Fire Emblem but Three houses is a nice direction for Fire Emblem with the three lords all feeling like their own characters with unique personalities and motivations. The class system was a really interesting change and one I actually enjoyed.
    The soundtrack is one step above even Echoes which easily had the best Fire Emblem soundtrack. It feels like the games just keep one upping themselves when it comes to that.
    All in all after 54 hours of completely the Golden Deer path I can say that it was worth the wait.    … Expand
  61. Boom309
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Great game which pleases both old and new fire emblem fans by balancing between the waifus and the strategy.
  62. Cade83
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This games takes the Fire Emblem series to the next level. It tells a fascinating story set in a very well developed world where a huge number of in depth characters act believably and make decisions based on their past. Both the classic Fire Emblem tactical maps and the new addition of the school mode make for a great variety in content, meaning a player is going to have a very hard timeThis games takes the Fire Emblem series to the next level. It tells a fascinating story set in a very well developed world where a huge number of in depth characters act believably and make decisions based on their past. Both the classic Fire Emblem tactical maps and the new addition of the school mode make for a great variety in content, meaning a player is going to have a very hard time finding anything monotonous or boring. Overall, the game is stellar. Highly recommend.… Expand
  63. Sadeko
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Awesome. All four routes are fun. Social simulation aspects are compelling and the tactical battles, as always, are super fun.
  64. JessH
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Honestly this game is great! Has a nice look and feel to the game while still maintaining all that charm and strategy that you expect out of a FE title! Love it.

    Don’t listen to the copy and pasted reviews. I am not saying that some are not genuine, but please don’t base a game off a review or score system. Play it. Decide if YOU like it. That is what is most important.
  65. Knight_Arcturus
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Pretty good game. Only rating to help with the review bombing, hope it gets cleared up.
  66. teler
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    An incredible game that, while flawed in a few ways, is exceptional on so many fronts that it constitutes the best squad based tactical rpg I have ever played. I bought a Nintendo console for the first time in over a decade and couldn't be happier at my decision.

    The vast majority of the criticisms I have seen are based in nostalgia, such as the affinity for the weapon triangle, a    An incredible game that, while flawed in a few ways, is exceptional on so many fronts that it constitutes the best squad based tactical rpg I have ever played. I bought a Nintendo console for the first time in over a decade and couldn't be happier at my decision.

    The vast majority of the criticisms I have seen are based in nostalgia, such as the affinity for the weapon triangle, a mechanic which broke immersion by having nonsense like unshielded axes countering spears which in actual combat is a recipe for getting impaled. For fans of xcom, dragon age, and other games here you will find a synthesis of those great games into something truly exceptional.    … Expand
  67. Diaversity55
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, this should not deserve such a bad review just because some people decided to review bomb this game
  68. Rom420
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    300 hours into the game and I'm still ready to play more. Captivating story and characters and addictive gameplay.
  69. ZaWaldo
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    As a long time Fire Emblem fan, this is a game that was a nice oasis in the desert that was the fan service loaded games that preceded it. It's a fantastic game that I'd recommend to Fire Emblem fans, strategy game fans, or really anyone. Great game 6/9 will play again.
  70. Chloe-demi
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Has the fun of the fire emblem battle system, but adds much more gameplay by allowing Byleth to wander the campus and complete quests. Most the characters are designed well and interesting. Loved the story and music.
  71. Ernest_Figueroa
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Si te gusta el estilo de combate de este tipo de juego, este es posiblemente el mejor de su genero.
  72. lizardsoft
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    really great, recommended for young people, the history is amazing and the characters
  73. mishi631
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    I loved how the game constantly keeps you doing so many things, that you end up knowing every corner of the map.
    *- Much waifus hahaha
  74. MoonKnight_99
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This game doesn't deserve anything close to a zero and the Sony Fanboys are just trolling again.
  75. Drhoward
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Fun strategy game, I love the blue lions campaign and story.
    I wish the negative reviews wasnt just asssjole tellius fans demanding another POR game. It just shows how stupid user scores are, and troll can easily **** it up
  76. marcain
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games on the Switch. Haven't played anything else since I got it.
  77. jc726
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    After 60 hours of the Golden Deer route, all I can say is that this defied all of my expectations. The classic Fire Emblem gameplay is as tight as ever and the soundtrack is amazing. I can't wait to begin the other routes.
  78. Chari
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game toke me 100 hours of my life away and this is just the second playthrough. The combat is great and I like the art style.
    And to everyone how thinks to review bomb a game because it's not on you console, grow up you little **** and stop acting like a ****    … Expand
  79. RobocopOak
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    El juego es profundo y lo suficienteme complejo como para hacerte pasar un rato en la estratrgia de la siguiente batalla, las historias son geniales y variadas. Un juego bastante entretenido
  80. Noguest
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Loved Fire Emblem Three Houses. Great story for every characters. Sad of funny, they all give emotions.
    Play only on hard and higher to get great experience from tactical combat and char development.
    New game+ is waiting for me !!!
  81. DanDonato
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Incredible game. GOTY 2019 without a doubt.
    Jogo incrível. GOTY 2019 sem sombra de dúvidas.
    Haters gonna hate.
  82. MelaKaden
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    Incredible experience. The only single-player game I've finished multiple times. I can't believe how much content is in this game. This is the best Fire Emblem game yet, and I can't wait to see what's next for the series on Switch.
  83. cobradactyl
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    FE3H is a wonderful game for the switch. More of a mix of Persona and FE than the usual fair... but it melds nicely and the replayability is enormous.

    User scores have always been kind of worthless. Now with the review bombs of zeroes being thrown at excellent Switch games like FE3H and Astral Chain, user scores mean absolutely nothing. These troll scores being made by children that cant    FE3H is a wonderful game for the switch. More of a mix of Persona and FE than the usual fair... but it melds nicely and the replayability is enormous.

    User scores have always been kind of worthless. Now with the review bombs of zeroes being thrown at excellent Switch games like FE3H and Astral Chain, user scores mean absolutely nothing. These troll scores being made by children that cant handle the fact that their preferred console doesn't have the exclusives the Switch has been getting flooded with lately is pathetic. I fear Daemon X Machina will be next in line. Do yourself a favor and find another site, message board or stream of the game itself to see if the game is to your liking. Metacritic is too easily abused and has no credibility at this point.    … Expand
  84. FumoZumo
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Best Fire Emblem game, but not 10 because havent real couples and future Childs like awakening.
  85. Drakoon
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    User reviews are so meaningless. The 0 and 1 scores are given by people who don't even have the game or played it.
  86. Megax60
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    this game...has a lot of COONTEENT, good story, goood gameplay, and very addictive
  87. Ateumaster
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Excelente jogo. Nintendo soube dosar bem as batalhas e as tarefas no monastério. Os tutoriais do jogo ajudam muito os marinheiros de primeira viagem dessa excelente franquia.
  88. Grapeguy477
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    The writing is really good , and the characters are really deep and interesting. The Gameplay is also very fun as well. This is a really good and true evolution of the series. My first fire emblem was fire emblem fates birthright. If you like that game you will definitely like this game too.
  89. juanlobo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    so sad that people that don't own the switch nor the game just vote 0 because they can't accept that people like the switch and that it have good games
  90. Azantii
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This title is being REVIEW BOMBED like Astral Chain was. Proceed carefully.

    Best Fire Emblem to date. Despite the easy difficulty, the maps are awesome, the stories interesting, and the characters charming.
  91. Ness128
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Simplemente un juegazo como para más de 200 horas de juego, hermoso juegos como solo los fire emblem pueden see
  92. greninjaX
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    yeah, this is probably the best fire emblem. if this doesn't make you like fire emblem, nothing will
  93. Starlord87
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Tattico a turni esaltante e soddisfacente, storja eccellente. Gli do 9 perché ha cali di frame nell'esplorazione del monastero e la parte del monastero è pico soddisfacente
  94. ryuugue
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    I spent around 70 hours on the game... within the first 2 weeks. Three houses is seriously addicting, fun, and best of all - replayable. You can make your characters into any class that you like, the story is amazing, and the soundtracks are just phenomenal. If there is only one game you can pick to play this year, make it this one - you won't regret it.
  95. MarioArauz
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    Repetitiveness aside,Fire Emblem Three Houses is truly a fantastic entry to the series, the combat system has been redesigned again like with each entry and it really works for me, by limiting the amount of time to grind and reclass, the game presents itself as a really big challenge making you plan ahead because you can never stop time from going by, the level cap is now 99 with no resetsRepetitiveness aside,Fire Emblem Three Houses is truly a fantastic entry to the series, the combat system has been redesigned again like with each entry and it really works for me, by limiting the amount of time to grind and reclass, the game presents itself as a really big challenge making you plan ahead because you can never stop time from going by, the level cap is now 99 with no resets every time a unit is reclassed which makes the combat system a lot more satisfying and less tedious, the characters are very well written and the path system has improved considerably in comparison to Fates the only issue I have with the game is the weekend activities that initially come out as fun and entertaining but become boring and repetitive by the time you’re 30 hours in, despite that this really is in my opinion one of the best games made for the Switch… Expand
  96. Stormyrise
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    It’s definitely a great game though it sometimes can be confusing. It’s more for people who either love the series or love chess. The battles are turn based and have to be done strategically making it almost like a game of chess. Great job and beautiful story.
  97. Christryker7
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    The best game in the series, the school mechanic is a welcome addition. The fighting aspect is very entertaining
  98. caotri1986
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Just finish the main story game after 80 hours. In the first time fire emblem on HD resolution now and this is amazing. Story, graphic, sound and music was so good on nintendo switch.
  99. Skullracker
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Fire emblem Three Houses is my first time that I experienced a Fire Emblem game. Fire Emblem should be either game of the year or best RPG and JRPG of this year.
  100. Rhein
    Aug 30, 2019
    10
    Love this game so much, I just finish the Black Eagles and Church Route, now I am on Golden Deer. This game is so precious and awesome. It has been the first time I put some 150+ hours in a game in a long time and love every seconds of it, AND seems like I still have another 100hrs to do haha. The story telling is wonderful, this game makes you attach to the characters so well. WordsLove this game so much, I just finish the Black Eagles and Church Route, now I am on Golden Deer. This game is so precious and awesome. It has been the first time I put some 150+ hours in a game in a long time and love every seconds of it, AND seems like I still have another 100hrs to do haha. The story telling is wonderful, this game makes you attach to the characters so well. Words aren't enough to describe how addicted I am to this. Definitely GOTY contender for me. Hopefully, FE series would continue with this calibre in the future.… 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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