Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2891 Ratings

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  1. TWDwonde
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    So first of all I have to say that I really do not understand all the negative reviews. Many people say the story would be bad and there are better stories and I feel like they’ve never played a Fire Emblem Game. GBA’s has bad stories and shadow dragon also had a bad story. Personally I think Awakening’s story wasn’t that good either. I’m short I like the story as far as I have playedSo first of all I have to say that I really do not understand all the negative reviews. Many people say the story would be bad and there are better stories and I feel like they’ve never played a Fire Emblem Game. GBA’s has bad stories and shadow dragon also had a bad story. Personally I think Awakening’s story wasn’t that good either. I’m short I like the story as far as I have played (about 15 hours in Chapter 8). The characters are well written and have a lot of depth. Graphics could be better but they’re totally okay. School system is a great innovation and fits perfectly to Fire Emblem. What people tend to oversee is that they’re finally changing the formula of a Fire Emblem and it works so well. We do not have the typical generic Fire Emblem, we have something new and it’s great !… Expand
  2. Adriandigigames
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Espectacular! Juego de 10 , banda sonora de 10 y jugabilidad muy refinada muy RPG!
  3. jholden3249
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. The natural evolution of Fire Emblem. It even outdoes Persona at its own game. Just incredible. Lot of 0/10 review bombing from salty fanboys... you guys know the drill. Just look at all the people saying it’s a masterpiece. The choice of who you believe is up to you
  4. arealyawner
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    The best Fire Emblem game to date. Incredible depth, great playtime, enough features to get lost in without being overbearing. A must buy for the switch.
  5. Wodan
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Played around 15 hours and I'm really engaged in the story. I'm really having fun with this title and I recommend it to those who love the genre
  6. Vexxen
    Jul 27, 2019
    0
    I had to return the game once I found out it literally copied and pasted from Persona 5. The studio essentially took what Harry Potter did and implemented into their school system. Not only that but they also took alot from trails of cold steel 1 and 2 . I'll BE saving my money for an original abd innovative game like outer worlds. Devs like Obsidian that focus on making new games insteadI had to return the game once I found out it literally copied and pasted from Persona 5. The studio essentially took what Harry Potter did and implemented into their school system. Not only that but they also took alot from trails of cold steel 1 and 2 . I'll BE saving my money for an original abd innovative game like outer worlds. Devs like Obsidian that focus on making new games instead of ripping off other less known games.… Expand
  7. Kenzii
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    People who gave it a bad score are those who are stuck in the past and rely on the same game mechanic each new release. Personally I've been a fan of fire emblem for a few generations now and I love the new game. The story, characters and style is a breath of fresh air for this underated game series.
  8. AUMDragon
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    An absolute beautiful masterpiece of a game, so much hate from the kids with no attention span. There isn't much I could say negative about this game it's perfect as a tactical rpg/ rpg! Being fully honest I may give this game a 9 due to some minor resolution/ visual and frame rate issues, but the graphics are really good, no it's not another open world game, boo hoo! Still I give it a 10An absolute beautiful masterpiece of a game, so much hate from the kids with no attention span. There isn't much I could say negative about this game it's perfect as a tactical rpg/ rpg! Being fully honest I may give this game a 9 due to some minor resolution/ visual and frame rate issues, but the graphics are really good, no it's not another open world game, boo hoo! Still I give it a 10 to balance all the undeserved 0s seriously people, must be special! Again this is a deserved masterpiece a work of art.… Expand
  9. Bondzberg
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    Well... this whole section seems to be a big old dumpster fire. I would ignore all the 0 and 1, they are all pretty much fanboys from the pre-awakening that don't talk about the current game at all. If you are interested in all the salty tears, here are some of my favorite quotes:

    "This is not REAL Fire Emblem, it is some Harry Potter style school nonsense!" - 1/10 "My faith for this    Well... this whole section seems to be a big old dumpster fire. I would ignore all the 0 and 1, they are all pretty much fanboys from the pre-awakening that don't talk about the current game at all. If you are interested in all the salty tears, here are some of my favorite quotes:

    "This is not REAL Fire Emblem, it is some Harry Potter style school nonsense!" - 1/10

    "My faith for this saga died from Awakening... in other J-RPG's I wouldn't criticize this" - 0/10

    "I thought it would be a good fusion of what Tellius was on the Wii with the mechanics of handheld consoles, but the central mechanics of the game have not finished curdling for me." - 0/10

    "Essentially without Persona 5 this game wouldn't be a thing...and if it was it would be rated much much lower" - 0/10

    "It's a good game, but a bad Fire Emblem, and as Fire Emblem I will judge it." - 0/10

    The list goes on and on, you can probably find a lot more than what I found.

    If you somehow got here because you want my opinion on the game:
    It's a good game. It's pretty story heavy with a lot of cutscenes and dialogue, but I quite enjoy it. If the trailers look interesting this may be the game for you.    … Expand
  10. PervasiveFire
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    Not the best Fire Emblem in recent memory, but not even close to being a bad game. Three Houses feels like a huge step forward for the series, but still as the first of the franchise on the Switch, it has teething problems. I'd give the game a 10 except for two reasons, the battle scenes are not as polished as I would expect, and there is so much micro-managing that you need to do to getNot the best Fire Emblem in recent memory, but not even close to being a bad game. Three Houses feels like a huge step forward for the series, but still as the first of the franchise on the Switch, it has teething problems. I'd give the game a 10 except for two reasons, the battle scenes are not as polished as I would expect, and there is so much micro-managing that you need to do to get the most out of the game. I also dont know how welcoming this entry is for gamers that are new to the franchise, honestly I'd recommend grabbing Shadows or a slightly older game to get acquainted with the series before taking the dive into Three Houses. All in all I love this game and I look forward to what the future holds for FE.… Expand
  11. XxZANDATSUxX
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It's a good game and haters are going to hate, has great gameplay, unique story and asthetically pleasing art style. There is more to life then Zelda, and Mario guys, who cares if smash has 7 Characters get over it
  12. PabloDesigns
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best Fire Emblem games I've played in a while.
    First of all, all the guys judging the story... UGH. WHY ARE YOU CRITICIZING THE STORY OF AN 80 HOURS LONG GAME WHEN YOU HAVE PLAYED 10 OR EVEN LESS. All of you who have been saying things like "uhhm I miss radiant dawn era when the story was about the cruelty of the war and..." OH BOY, THIS GAME (specially after 30-40    This is one of the best Fire Emblem games I've played in a while.
    First of all, all the guys judging the story... UGH. WHY ARE YOU CRITICIZING THE STORY OF AN 80 HOURS LONG GAME WHEN YOU HAVE PLAYED 10 OR EVEN LESS. All of you who have been saying things like "uhhm I miss radiant dawn era when the story was about the cruelty of the war and..." OH BOY, THIS GAME (specially after 30-40 hours in) IS MORE MATURE THAN HALF OF THE GAMES IN THE SAGA. Incluiding your f***ing radiant dawn. I would mention why but, oops, spoilers.
    I'm not gonna judge you if you don't like the dating system, how the game plays in the monastery, the "anime" visuals or how the UI is managed, because those are things that each person will like more or less, but that's not a reason to give it a zero.    … Expand
  13. Pax_Ag
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I loved how the game constantly keeps you doing so many things, that you end up knowing every corner of the map
  14. Pestudkaru
    Jul 27, 2019
    0
    Horrible! I hate Nintendo right now! It's two thousand and effin nineteen! Get with the times Nintendo! Only one same sex relationship option!?! And even that is with a weird drunk guy?!? Also the main character is not customizable at all other than boy/girl and he's mute?!? Doesn't make a peep! This installment is at least a few steps back from the previous one!
  15. RPGatWill
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Firstly, yes this game is not perfect. The frame rate can be somewhat choppy, load times in the monastery leave a little bit to be desired and the environments aren’t drop dead gorgeous.

    However I believe fully this is the BEST Fire Emblem experience to date. Plenty of options that people can do or completely ignore if they prefer, for both stat leveling and learning more about your    Firstly, yes this game is not perfect. The frame rate can be somewhat choppy, load times in the monastery leave a little bit to be desired and the environments aren’t drop dead gorgeous.

    However I believe fully this is the BEST Fire Emblem experience to date. Plenty of options that people can do or completely ignore if they prefer, for both stat leveling and learning more about your compatriots. A lore rich world centered by the main hub, spectacular characters in each and every house all hiding nuances that make me love and adore them. Not to mention that timeskip. If you have even a passing interest in Fire Emblem, strategy RPGs or just good games, you owe it to yours yourself to pick up this game. Immediately took my current game of the year spot and may even make it on to my favorite games of all time. That is why it earns a 10 from me.    … Expand
  16. vicente252
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This game is one of the best games i played on my nintendo switch good graphics and very good rpg style the strategic fight's are so good and the game is so long i played 20h and still surprising me how long is this master piece. Very recommend 10/10.
  17. mrme5
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I love this game, it's so fantastic. Characters are fun, the fighting is clean and polished, the interactions are wholesome. Everything about this game is great and it's giving me not only the same but more joy than awakening. I'm just having a blast playing this.
  18. rlosey13
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    This is my first Fire Emblem game and I’m loving it so far! The story is engaging and you actually end up caring about the characters. I also really like the fact that you don’t have to play the previous games to understand the story; each game is independent of the others. Must buy for RPG fans!
  19. Konstantos
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    Brilliant game so far. Fun characters, well written support conversations, great customization and interesting story. Only issue is some textures are poor quality and occasional fps drops that are easily ignored once you get used to them.
  20. CraftYoshi
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It's very very very very very very very very very very very very very very good
  21. Akin91
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I cant stop playing this beautiful game! Much better than expected. Game of the year for me.
  22. Tylerjj
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Some of these fire emblem elitist are insufferable. Just ignore them like everyone else and try the game for yourself. Im about 8 hours in and its by far my favorite fire emblem game already.
  23. PringleMan
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I love it, really good strategy turn-based rpg with a bunch of charming, interesting and deep characters
  24. japesy176
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Characters are always engaging and most are completely surprising, Music kept battles engaging right to the very end of the game, and I can’t wait to try out the Black Eagles and golden Deer though if the game was just the Blie Lions story it would still be fantastic
  25. Lumostark
    Jul 27, 2019
    5
    I don't know who is more ridiculous, the blind fanboys giving 10s or the haters giving 0s when none of them played the game (only a few hours at best). This is what always happens and it's why I think that user scores are really useless. Here it goes a 5 to balance things out. Also, looking at the bad graphics and presentation, the teenager and childish writing and all the borderline pedoI don't know who is more ridiculous, the blind fanboys giving 10s or the haters giving 0s when none of them played the game (only a few hours at best). This is what always happens and it's why I think that user scores are really useless. Here it goes a 5 to balance things out. Also, looking at the bad graphics and presentation, the teenager and childish writing and all the borderline pedo content in the game, it doesn't deserve more anyway.… Expand
  26. Yunus_Edros
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    The game is absolutely amazing 10/10 and for all those kids ranting about how it's got bad graphics and got a bad story probably dont even have the game because this game is a masterpiece and they must have lost it in there heads.
  27. VG_maniac
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This game remind me old good Fire Emblems from gamecube and SNES. Tellius and Jugdral vibes pretty strong in Three Houses. Pure gold!
  28. irrael
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It was good and enjoyable. I liked the graphics and the water looked good. Buy it
  29. Ukato
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    I’m 10 hours in and this is my first fire emblem game, so I’m no expert on what I’m saying here, but:

    The gameplay feels incredible The social aspects remind me of persona, which I love

    Almost everything is fully voiced, with a great dub

    I’ve just got no negatives
  30. RandomNetizen
    Jul 27, 2019
    2
    I was looking forward this game, after all the announcements about gay relationships and featuring a BoysLove artist for the character designs, but after release it became clear that this game is little progress compared to its predecessors in this regard and Nintendo still doesn't care about its anti-LGBT-messages in its games.
  31. Rpg89
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is great. Only for intelligent minded individuals, simpletons should look elsewhere, cause this game isn't for you to play.… Expand
  32. Torshon
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Oozing with charm mixed with new mechanics and great support convos = a great game!
  33. Ryft
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It is a very fun and entertaining game with good chatacters and good story.
  34. Livault
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love how every character is unique. Everyone has its own hobbies, interests, likes, dislikes and stories to tell. Who they are, where they’re coming from, what they did before, why they’re in the academy now etc. I started to love everyone right.

    In the library of the academy, you can read TONS of books about the history of Fodlan and all its houses, kingdoms, religion and more.

    The lore and environment in this game is crazy!    … Expand
  35. Jhox
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    10/10 goty enough said
  36. ToshiKusakihara
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    I only played a few hours and I have said that it has been a disappointing experience, I was sparing a better graphic performance for a Switch game, but this seems like PS2 game, and the story seems pretty boring, it doesn't hook me.
  37. DarkF
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Excellent game, I love ever minute of it. I don’t know why people are review bombing it
  38. Javen
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I love this game! The gameplay is good ,but story is not bad which is rich But the the graphic is not good.
  39. N_realdeep2002
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing! I've never been a huge fan but I got it give it a chance and I was pleasantly surprised. I like the game on the mobile and this one takes that to a whole new level.
  40. SharonMeier
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    I thought it would be a good fusion of what Tellius was on the Wii with the mechanics of handheld consoles, but the central mechanics of the game have not finished curdling for me. Previous games like Shadows of Valentia were much better, people are giving this game a very high score. I think it's a pretty deficient Fire Emblem to call it the "best."
  41. MovieCriticSD
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    The game is fire emblem meets persona meets harry potter. Not very innovative, but still a decent game as it combines mechanics from previous successful jrpgs.
  42. AlexSuprem06
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    Fire emblem three houses is my first FE game and it’s very good. The character are very fun to interact with during your journey as a professor. I like the whole professor idea also. Pick up this game for a nice experience
  43. Jhomelma
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Fire emblem three houses is a good ass games it will be nominated as one of the best games of the year and to all the haters trying to get the metacritic score down suck my bbc.
  44. QueenAegis
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I think it's completely ridiculous people are rating this game a 0 just cause they can't get passed th overhaul of the old style, as played most fire emblem games I think it's a good game for old and new fans alike
  45. nausx
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game. I've been waiting to see what this game could offer, especially on the nintendo switch and I have to say that it did not disappoint me at all. The soundtrack is phenomenal, I used to listen to FE Echoe's ost religiously but boy was I not ready for TH's soundtrack. The writing seems to be alot better than fate's and I definitely enjoyed TH a lot more than awakening and echoes.Amazing game. I've been waiting to see what this game could offer, especially on the nintendo switch and I have to say that it did not disappoint me at all. The soundtrack is phenomenal, I used to listen to FE Echoe's ost religiously but boy was I not ready for TH's soundtrack. The writing seems to be alot better than fate's and I definitely enjoyed TH a lot more than awakening and echoes. Of course there's alot that can be improved on but for me, this is easily my top fire emblem game so far. Personally, I really enjoyed this game and I hope others will too. My favourite switch game so far.

    For those who didn't like the new changes to fire emblem/want to go back to the tellius series, you have to agree that awakening made the series more popular than it already was. Awakening wasn't the best fire emblem I played too, but I didn't mind trying the new features and gave it a go instead of whinging. Plus if you viewed it less as some weeaboo waifu bs and more as Support dialogues (which past games had too) it wouldn't be too bad. Having houses/school life/magic =/= harry potter btw    … Expand
  46. Khearm
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Epic storylines with action packed strategic battles. There are too many likeable characters to nurture. Besides this game allows users to play at least three times!
  47. Jax360
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Presentation. 100/100
    Graphics TV. 89/100
    Graphics Handheld. 84/100
    Music. 95./100
    Controls. 100/100
    Content & Replayability. 100/100
    Funfactor. 95/100
    Score. 95/100
  48. bigphil0006
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    This is a real solid fire emblem game so far. I've about 8 hours in so far. Most of these people that are rating this game a 0 have no business rating games. That's why metacritic user ratings are a joke. Most of these kids dont probably even own the game.
  49. Ebly1
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    este juego es increible el mejor fire emblem se merece estar nomindo a juego del año
  50. Dngregg
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Being only near the beginning of the game i can already tell this will be a tremendous journey. Leveling up my characteres is fun and just what i wanted.
  51. Blbftw
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This is why I own a switch. Nuff said
  52. Drawnimo
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    DO NOT trust the user score for this game. So many people are giving it zeroes despite the game only being out for less than a day at this point. I will update my score once I have finished my first playthrough, but for right now, I hope that this ten balances out a few of the undeserving zeroes. This game is not a zero. It is probably not a ten either. But seriously, it's as if those areDO NOT trust the user score for this game. So many people are giving it zeroes despite the game only being out for less than a day at this point. I will update my score once I have finished my first playthrough, but for right now, I hope that this ten balances out a few of the undeserving zeroes. This game is not a zero. It is probably not a ten either. But seriously, it's as if those are the only two numbers that some people are willing to choose. As of right now, I believe that this game is a solid 8.… Expand
  53. thedreadedzero
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Love the new monastery and all the new elements it brings to the game. Also liking a lot of the characters. Edelgard, Bernadetta, and Petra are my favorites. Doing side missions on your off days is fun, and getting to know the characters deeply is rewarding. The slightly altered battle system also feels fresh. The graphics don’t push the system but the style serves its purpose. I feel likeLove the new monastery and all the new elements it brings to the game. Also liking a lot of the characters. Edelgard, Bernadetta, and Petra are my favorites. Doing side missions on your off days is fun, and getting to know the characters deeply is rewarding. The slightly altered battle system also feels fresh. The graphics don’t push the system but the style serves its purpose. I feel like I can pour hours into this game.… Expand
  54. Larien
    Jul 26, 2019
    5
    I was waiting a fire emblem, a tactical game not a simulator/rpg, the animations ist i was expected dont looks so smoth, the videos are in 20/30 fps, i was expecting more.
  55. mattyjjenkins
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Ive loved FireEmblem for years now, long before IntelligentSystems brought it to the west. This is definitely a return to form for the series! And Im so glad its hit home consoles again! Not gunna go in to it too much but after seeing a few super negative comments and reviews I had to step in and say don't believe them, buy this game, buy it now!
  56. Germaniumer
    Jul 26, 2019
    1
    Graphics and animations have progressed from those of FEs on 3DS.
    But level design,system, and UI became worse.
  57. KarlitoZans
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    It's ridiculous how they overvalue this game, it's really not that good, the story is not the best in the saga, the artstyle is poor and generic, and the gameplay is somewhat broken.
  58. Philistine21
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    An absolute blast to play, one of the best turn based strategy games I've ever played.

    Great leveling and unit training system make the perfect counterpart to an enjoyable combat system and it's all rounded out with interesting story and characters as the cherry on top.
  59. GloriaVic
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    It's not the best Fire Emblem, and nor is't close to being one of the best, this saga has lost every drop of its essence and original charm. I've played it for several hours and I can come to the conclusion that it's more of the same anime weaboo pandering, Fire Emblem will be Fire Emblem again when they worry about creating mature stories and stop implementing dating systems.
  60. MeleeKunis
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Nearly 20 hours in I can honestly say that this truly is my new game of the year, and a return to form for the Fire Emblem series following Fates (which, while granted not a bad game by no means, was not my cup of tea). That said the game does not 'grab me' in terms of story that Awakening does; that, coupled with occasional technical issues prevent me from labelling it the best FireNearly 20 hours in I can honestly say that this truly is my new game of the year, and a return to form for the Fire Emblem series following Fates (which, while granted not a bad game by no means, was not my cup of tea). That said the game does not 'grab me' in terms of story that Awakening does; that, coupled with occasional technical issues prevent me from labelling it the best Fire Emblem game of the last decade. Regardless, if you are a Fire Emblem fan, or TRPG fan in general I'd highly recommend this game to you.… Expand
  61. komali
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año..
  62. Pizzaking777
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    The game is absolutely incredible to the point where it's hard to put down. It has classic fire emblem gameplay as well as tons of great new features.
  63. Dogboy678
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    I have only played the beginning portion of the game but already am I captivated by the the charisma of all the characters and just how fun the gameplay is. They make choosing a house really hard in this game. Only complaint so far is the male s-support options for male byleth truthfully the only s-support for him that’s actually romantic is Linhardt. Still fantastic regardless!
  64. Gamer77077
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Sick of these playstation 4 fanboys coming on here with there zeros this games is awesome to say the least . So far game of the year in my opinion
  65. pdecou
    Jul 26, 2019
    5
    it's different from the old fire emblems but it doesn't seem like a bad game after 8 hours, but the part in the academy isn't much fun to carry on.
    unfortunately the graphics are ugly, almost like the new pokemon. much better games come out on switch like dragon quest or valkyria chronicles, these results are unacceptable from nintendo.
  66. Onishini
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, amazing characters besides edelgard , don’t pass up this spectacular game.
  67. FlamingAssassin
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This game is truly a massive step forward for the Fire Emblem franchise. Every detail from the beautifully crafted and complex narrative to each and every weapon feels perfect. Of course, this is a fire emblem game, ignore the trolls who rank this a 0/10 because they can't move on from the old games, this is a great game, I've put 40+ hours (I got an early copy) and have not regretted aThis game is truly a massive step forward for the Fire Emblem franchise. Every detail from the beautifully crafted and complex narrative to each and every weapon feels perfect. Of course, this is a fire emblem game, ignore the trolls who rank this a 0/10 because they can't move on from the old games, this is a great game, I've put 40+ hours (I got an early copy) and have not regretted a moment of it!… Expand
  68. Untimbo
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic. It’s my first FE game and i couldn’t be happier with it, i’m addicted and people are just trolling with all these zeros.
    Buy it, is a great experience and a very fun one.
  69. Heero
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    El juego es muy bueno en muchos aspectos, la historia es entretenida e interesante , el gameplay ha mejorado mucho respecto a los juegos de la 3DS y la banda sonora es fenomenal , además de darte harta horas de juegos.
  70. BricktheBlunt
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This game gives Fire Emblem franchise a breath of fresh air after stagnating on the same old formula with Fates. This is a fantastic entrypoint into the Fire Emblem series, coming after Birthright and Conquest's lackluster storytelling.
  71. Iskander090
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I've played almost every Fire Emblem aside from tharcia776 and gaiden(played echoes)
    and I gotta say, the first few trailers really turned me off on this game.

    But after the more recent trailers and previews I ended up buying it.

    9 hours of no sleep later I gotta say, this is a return to form.
    this is what happens when you take inspiration from the best game of the series
    Genealogy.
  72. seaprot
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game, one of the best entrance in the Fire Emblem series. Great music, amazing story telling and voice acting, nice character development. A must buy on Switch for people who like strategic games
  73. Cloudmoon
    Jul 26, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is a great game aweson gameplay and i loke this so much enjoy this game is so cool , good story an grat gamplay… Expand
  74. seaprot1
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Perfect game, it's a must buy on Switch the same way as Zelda BoTW and Mario Odyssey
  75. Lesalee
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    Not only do I love classics FE games but I adore the new options offered in Three Houses. The class system is way more fun than I initially thought it would be and I love the dynamics that exist within each of the three house. So far, 4 hours in, I am completely in love with this game.
  76. Earthquakemass
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Fun game, a great of fresh air.
    Also why are trolls review bombing a game that just came out?
  77. MNSUAngel
    Jul 26, 2019
    9
    As always, straight to the scores:

    Graphics quality: 9/10. Almost every game that releases is capable of looking better, and FE3H is no exception. However, whether it is the animated cutscenes, traversing the monastery, or engaging in large-scale tactical battles, FE3H looks beautiful. I genuinely believe this is one of the reasons the game pulled me in so quickly, and I am so happy to    As always, straight to the scores:

    Graphics quality: 9/10. Almost every game that releases is capable of looking better, and FE3H is no exception. However, whether it is the animated cutscenes, traversing the monastery, or engaging in large-scale tactical battles, FE3H looks beautiful. I genuinely believe this is one of the reasons the game pulled me in so quickly, and I am so happy to see that time was taken to ensure the game looks as good as it does.

    Animation: 9/10. Again, same thing. Beautiful. I was very happy to see things that were not previously animated, being animated. The best way I can describe this is that there are smaller things you will notice from time to time that you never thought would make a difference - like the fact that there is no longer an animation for "entering" an attack. Those things make a difference. All of the difference.

    Story: 9/10. "Harry Potter" is not an accurate description of this game's story, because the only thing FE3H shares with Harry Potter is a House system. House systems are a tradition of England's schooling dating back hundreds of years. If anything, FE3H is historically accurate. And I am really disappointed that some of my fellow Fire Emblem veterans have simply dismissed the game for this reason, because the nuance of the story is something I really appreciate as opposed to many of FE's former titles. I won't tell you what to do, but in short, I do not believe you can actually "play" the game and walk away thinking it is like Harry Potter, so if I were you, I would strongly disregard anyone who brings that view to the table.

    Characters: 10/10. Characters in this game are excellent. Dialog is snappy, and time spent with students really draws you into the world and its story. If you do not spend time with these characters, you will be missing a HUGE part of the game. Take the time to individually "instruct" them when the time comes and you will see that you care a lot about your students and their progress. You will definitely be invested in them and their lives.

    Customization: 10/10. Your students progress is the foundation for FE3H customization options. Every single student has the ability to become so many different classes. It is your responsibility to see to it that they achieve their goals, true. But it is also your responsibility to ensure they try new things. If you do, you will find that some characters have a knack for classes they had no interest in - just like real life. This is a really fun part of the game that I think a lot of people are overlooking, so take your time with it.

    Gameplay: 10/10. Honestly, FE3H feels as great as FE always has. They brought back weapon durability, which adds some busy work, in my opinion, but the classic battle system is there with just a few more layers to keep veterans interested. And its great! I also think the battle-to-schooling ratio is perfect, making battles feel more intense and more important then previous titles.

    Voice-acting quality: 10/10. This entire game is voice acted. This ENTIRE game. I love the voices involved and I am really happy with all of the casting choices. I recognize many of the names, but generally the voices are a "good fit" for the characters you are speaking with.

    Music: 8/10. The music is well implemented. There some interesting decisions with sound design in the battles that I think I just need to play more to understand, but it seems like the music shifts depending on what is occurring, which is cool. None of the tracks stand out to me so far though, which is a shame. "You are the ocean's gray waves" comes into my mind every so often, and I miss that.

    Price of game: 10/10. No MTX BS, no content cut before launch just to sell as DLC. Just a really great game for $60.

    Extrinsic positive/negatives: +0/-1 points for auto advance/auto-scroll during conversations not being as tight as it should be. This may seem like a minor nitpick to some, but when the story and the characters are this good, I just want to enjoy them like a movie, not continuously click after their lines are delivered.

    Average score: 9.3/10. I got the game a day early and said, "oh wth, I will just play an hour or two." I had planned to play considerably the next day, but since it came a day early, why not, right? Well, I ended up playing for five or six hours and I did not realize it. Because I was just having fun. Having said that, I am only about eight hours in now, so I will be returning to update this review as I play through the rest of the game.

    I hope this review helps you make an informed decision!    … Expand
  78. HighRy
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Great game so far. About 10+ hours in already and I'm loving it. Combat is very strategic. Soundtrack in game sounds gorgeous. IMO they couldn't have don't a better job on this game. Even great for newcomers to the series
  79. Atlas500
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This expansion on the formula, otherwise most recently changed by Awakening, is the shot in the arm this game needs, and it's absolutely chock-full with content and soul, with a great homage to FE4. Also, what's up with the negative user reviews shooting straight to 0? Online fans on aggregate sites really trying to drag this title down.
  80. zdemigodx
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, looks beautiful, plays beautifully, we need more strategy rpgs!
  81. PanxiCosta
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Un juego increíble, con una historia, que hasta donde e jugado, espectacular. Gráficamente el juego se ve muy bien y el diseño de los personajes está perfecto.
    El sistema de combate es excelente, una pena que no se tenga conservado el triángulo de armas. Le doy un 10 en casi todos los aspectos.
  82. Pandaboy5k
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Really great game! I can’t believe how well they’ve been able to work the story and gameplay together. The series is definitely on the uptick and this game hopefully will be one of many to come on the Nintendo Switch! Everything is just so well done. All the way down to the minor details. The relationships you can establish is just amazing!
  83. Nelszack5
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This games has what some would say a slow start but in the second part it is phenomenal
  84. AceAscendus
    Jul 26, 2019
    0
    This is not REAL Fire Emblem, it is some Harry Potter style school nonsense! Bring back Path of Radiance era Fire Emblem.
  85. Yuddy022
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Reaaly good game for this summer, it's been a long time for a really good game on the switch since Xenoblade or zelda. Enjoy :)
  86. Davidrabd
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Just fantastic, im so addicted to this game that i cannot stop playing it. Love ir
  87. MrG-Link
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    One of the best games this year great story fantastic lore with fun combat system but it’s little easy
  88. Gamingking007
    Jul 26, 2019
    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 masterpiece !
  89. UnionJack0714
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This is my first FE game. Going into this I wasn't expecting much... but man was I wrong. This is the perfect tactical strategy game, I've been playing for 8 hours straight and I am seriously impressed with how well the gameplay mechanics work, how well written and developed the characters are, how harmonious yet chaotic the music is and even how well it is visually which to be honest IThis is my first FE game. Going into this I wasn't expecting much... but man was I wrong. This is the perfect tactical strategy game, I've been playing for 8 hours straight and I am seriously impressed with how well the gameplay mechanics work, how well written and developed the characters are, how harmonious yet chaotic the music is and even how well it is visually which to be honest I was worried about. There are even Persona inspired elements to it which I love. I'm 8 hours in, and I loving every moment of it. The fact that there are three choices scares me as I could be playing this for 100s of hours. Get this as soon as possible, its a Switch must own title. 10/10… Expand
  90. nghiazzz1112
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I've been playing for couples of hours and i gotta say this game is super awesome. The soundtracks, gameplay, visual effect, character design,... everything is great! The hype is real guys
  91. jmstreya
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    This is the best fire emblem ever...the botw fire emblem!! Intelligent systems has made a huge work!
  92. whdgns464
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    I am not a big fan of SRPG games. I also wasnt familiar with FE series. However I decided to try this one because everyone around me was hyped and i wanted to find out what this game really is. Turned out....this game was master piece. The most important thing is this game is super addictive!!!! Characters, game mechanics, music, artworks, story ...everything is so harmonious. Just stopI am not a big fan of SRPG games. I also wasnt familiar with FE series. However I decided to try this one because everyone around me was hyped and i wanted to find out what this game really is. Turned out....this game was master piece. The most important thing is this game is super addictive!!!! Characters, game mechanics, music, artworks, story ...everything is so harmonious. Just stop hesitating! Go get this title… 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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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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