Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. rodericrinehart
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    This is the best Fire Emblem game ever and my favorite turn-based strategy game (surpassing XCOM, Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics, Into the Breach, Advance Wars, and all the rest).

    Great storyline and well-developed characters. Superb replay value with the three houses and branching storylines. I love the direction Nintendo has taken with the last three Fire Emblems, and so    This is the best Fire Emblem game ever and my favorite turn-based strategy game (surpassing XCOM, Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics, Into the Breach, Advance Wars, and all the rest).

    Great storyline and well-developed characters.

    Superb replay value with the three houses and branching storylines.

    I love the direction Nintendo has taken with the last three Fire Emblems, and so happy to finally have it back on my TV *and* on the go at the same time!    … Expand
  2. 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 !
  3. 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
  4. Greggor
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Outstanding gameplay. This game has me addicted moreso than any previous installment in the series. The addition of the training and social aspect of the academy is a welcome breath of fresh air. I find the school atmosphere vaguely (just vaguely) reminiscent of the Persona series, but the strategy and mechanics are definitely going to feel familiar and interesting to fans of the olderOutstanding gameplay. This game has me addicted moreso than any previous installment in the series. The addition of the training and social aspect of the academy is a welcome breath of fresh air. I find the school atmosphere vaguely (just vaguely) reminiscent of the Persona series, but the strategy and mechanics are definitely going to feel familiar and interesting to fans of the older games. The story is captivating, and I can feel myself conflicted during certain parts and empathizing with the characters I've met as well. Overall, I've found so far that this installment is more accessible to casual gamers and yet has more than enough to sink your teeth into for hardcore gamers. I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to.… Expand
  5. pcuk
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    I don't frequently replay games right away, but this one I jumped right back in. The NG+ options are excellent. If you like TRPGs, JRPGs, any Fire Emblem games, or just... good games, you will likely love this one.
  6. thekylekurtz
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    The culmination of the series so far. The only slight complaint is the backgrounds sometimes look poor, but everything else is sublime. The characters, story, gameplay and music are all wonderful and memorable. The review bombs are a shame, as it's unlikely they even purchased the game they detest on some sort of principle.
  7. Okami195
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Incredibly in depth and addictive strategy game with brilliant relationship aspects and an exciting storyline one of the best games on Switch
  8. ExplosPlankton
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is pretty much my first fire emblem game outside of playing fire emblem blazing blade on gba for about an hour before putting it down. At first I wasn't into three houses because of the monastery sections as playing all these mini games and running around talking to people etc was pretty boring. However, once I really dug in and gave it a chance, I was hooked and I would say now I'mThis is pretty much my first fire emblem game outside of playing fire emblem blazing blade on gba for about an hour before putting it down. At first I wasn't into three houses because of the monastery sections as playing all these mini games and running around talking to people etc was pretty boring. However, once I really dug in and gave it a chance, I was hooked and I would say now I'm even having fun running around trying to find all the items, raise support with my students, and generally be as efficient as possible. Certain things like fishing are still tedious however and make the game less replayable. For me, there could be improvements in certain areas like better end game class balance/diversity and making the students/units feel more unique. And despite it being a series staple, I'm not entirely sold on the idea of permadeath as pretty much any unit dying of yours is a reset, although divine pulse is a clever solution here. Overall, three houses is addicting fun once so I have to give it a 10. Looking forward to finishing my GD hard run and then playing through the BE route on maddening.… Expand
  9. Kenmei
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Easily the best game to come out on the Switch this year and a top 3 game for the system. The story is wonderful full of great characters and with tons of replay ability as there are 3 factions to take through it, each with their own perspective on the things happening. The battle system has been simplified a bit from previous games but it still works very well. This is easily the totalEasily the best game to come out on the Switch this year and a top 3 game for the system. The story is wonderful full of great characters and with tons of replay ability as there are 3 factions to take through it, each with their own perspective on the things happening. The battle system has been simplified a bit from previous games but it still works very well. This is easily the total package for SRPG fans. There are some very minor annoyances that creep up here and there but they are negligible compared to the rest of the game. If you own and Switch, and are even sort of a fan of the FE games, this is a no brainer.… Expand
  10. kiwijinxter
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Before I started this game, Monster Hunter was the game that kept me playing in excess of 200 hours per game. I couldn't imagine any other game which could match the MH series. Enter Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I have clocked nearly the 300 hour mark (including 4 playthroughs - I won't put spoilers here but you'll find out - of the main game and a playthrough of the DLC) and all this isBefore I started this game, Monster Hunter was the game that kept me playing in excess of 200 hours per game. I couldn't imagine any other game which could match the MH series. Enter Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I have clocked nearly the 300 hour mark (including 4 playthroughs - I won't put spoilers here but you'll find out - of the main game and a playthrough of the DLC) and all this is because of the combination of riveting stories and excellent gameplay. The Fire Emblem series is based on its turn-based, tactical and addictive gameplay.

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

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

    I highly recommend this - well worth the money paid for both the main game and the DLC.    … Expand
  11. CrazyRah
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    - OST and Visually it's up there with the best. Now by visually I mean the art style they went with is one that the Switch got no problem handling and is a massive step up from what Awakening and Fates had with them being on handheld. Animations are great with surprisingly few mistakes which is great to see. OST is.. it's Fire Emblem so of course it's fantastic.

    - Combat is mostly like    - OST and Visually it's up there with the best. Now by visually I mean the art style they went with is one that the Switch got no problem handling and is a massive step up from what Awakening and Fates had with them being on handheld. Animations are great with surprisingly few mistakes which is great to see. OST is.. it's Fire Emblem so of course it's fantastic.

    - Combat is mostly like it's been in Fire Emblem and it's still as enjoyable as ever. Missions are overall the best out of Awakenings and Fates. Not every mission is mega memorable but they gradually got better and better as the story and narrative progressed.

    - Characters are improved upon in comparison to the ones in Awakenings and Fates, By that I mean that the ones in 3H are in general more fleshed out, more reasonable and less reliant on "unique" character traits that replace any semblence of the character being an actual person. Still a few of those characters are there and that's fine, they are minority now and not the main portion    … Expand
  12. Constipator
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Easily the best game in the series. IS worked with Koei-Tecmo to create an unforgettable masterpiece. If you're new to FE, deciding where you should start, and don't want to start with Awakening(because maybe you feel it's dated) then I highly recommend this game. Some of the old school players don't like the improvements made to the games over the years but I quite enjoy it. It's like theEasily the best game in the series. IS worked with Koei-Tecmo to create an unforgettable masterpiece. If you're new to FE, deciding where you should start, and don't want to start with Awakening(because maybe you feel it's dated) then I highly recommend this game. Some of the old school players don't like the improvements made to the games over the years but I quite enjoy it. It's like the development took notes from Persona and found ways to implement them in the game. It's kinda cool to have a self insert protagonist(but they really need to stray them away from using swords). They keep trying to make the games have an open world/sandboxy mechanic. Also, as someone who enjoys persona it was refreshing that they added a new experience to a beloved franchise.
    Lastly, the in game CG for cutscenes has improved from their previous ports, the music is timeless, and the character design are great(Marianne is my favorite).    … Expand
  13. iozay
    Dec 17, 2019
    10
    This game is simply amazing :) (Hint! Try replaying it multiple times, you might miss a few things in the first playthough :) )
  14. Ozzybananas
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Do not listen to the haters... They just hate and This game is pure love.

    Do you like anime? do you like rpgs? do you like japan? do you like strategy? do you like the switch? This is the game for you!!!! Best game i've ever played... Period!! The story is deep.. from any angle. I've played 120 hours and I can't put the game down. It's that good!. Now, if your are dumb.. then you    Do not listen to the haters... They just hate and This game is pure love.

    Do you like anime? do you like rpgs? do you like japan? do you like strategy? do you like the switch? This is the game for you!!!! Best game i've ever played... Period!!

    The story is deep.. from any angle. I've played 120 hours and I can't put the game down. It's that good!.

    Now, if your are dumb.. then you won't like the game.    … Expand
  15. theirrelephants
    Feb 7, 2020
    10
    On the 3rd branching plot line out of 4 and I have to say it's been a fun ride. Let me put it this way: I spent ~$200+ for a Switch and this game and I don't regret it.

    I beat it on casual once, almost on hard (made it all the way to enbarr and got stuck because it put my death knight killer on the wrong side of the map) once, and hopefully on hard this run. I hope to do maddening on    On the 3rd branching plot line out of 4 and I have to say it's been a fun ride. Let me put it this way: I spent ~$200+ for a Switch and this game and I don't regret it.

    I beat it on casual once, almost on hard (made it all the way to enbarr and got stuck because it put my death knight killer on the wrong side of the map) once, and hopefully on hard this run. I hope to do maddening on my 4th.

    The characters are largely fun, with a few being one dimensional and boring but that's par for the course for this genre. With well over a dozen characters you're not going to like everyone.

    I enjoyed the story more than awakenings, and something something dragons something something. If you've played a fire emblem game you know what I mean.

    The mechanics are hard to judge because I am complete trash at turn based combat games like this. I didn't even realize you could swap out abilities until my second run. Maybe it's difficult, maybe it isn't. Play it and find out for yourself.    … Expand
  16. wattmatrix
    Jul 16, 2020
    10
    I'm not going to say it's perfect but its close. For the price tag the sheer amount and quality of content is amazing.
  17. adrenilinmatt
    Dec 3, 2020
    10
    Absolutely my favorite part of my Switch library.

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

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

    It's a 10/10 for me. Easiest one ive ever given.    … Expand
  18. Dragonred1700
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece of a game. Ignore the haters(they’re just salty fanboys lol)
  19. kaitgamer
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    I very rarely speak up in games. If you enjoy strategy games with a story this is as good as it gets
    The battles themselves are well done. They are not as difficult as prior games but I am happy for that. The time spent between battles is just AAA+ quality. Lots of choices. Lots of systems. Lots of personal relationships. One thing that amazed me is that every character can have    I very rarely speak up in games. If you enjoy strategy games with a story this is as good as it gets
    The battles themselves are well done. They are not as difficult as prior games but I am happy for that. The time spent between battles is just AAA+ quality. Lots of choices. Lots of systems. Lots of personal relationships. One thing that amazed me is that every character can have meaningful interactions with every other character. Many of the meetings between characters are poignant, informative or LOL funny. Have Bernadette the shy girl talk to Sylvian the flirt. The back story is one of the few game stories I have ever cared about. There is mystery, politics and a real sense of loss. The main character doesn’t talk but their story is very interesting and gets more interesting over time. This is my strategy game of the year.    … Expand
  20. FirstAidErrata
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Game is more of a 9 or 9.5 but have to give a 10 since all the 0s! I've played a lot of FE and welcome the changes made to the series. Been playing it 3 days straight. It's super addicting and rewards you for putting the time in. Hard classic mode is the regular mode you should be playing on if you're a veteran.
  21. rammsteks
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Great game. Very enjoyable to me( i play 120 hours almost an a row)
    Class system the best i ever seen
  22. Leo13
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    FINALLY!!! Another Fire Emblem I enjoy as much as Fire Emblem Awakening! Don't hesitate just buy this game. The story has me completely sucked in.
  23. 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
  24. germanik
    Nov 28, 2019
    10
    10 из 10! Это произведение искусства, созданное мастерами тактики и стратегии. Обожаю!
  25. irrael
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It was good and enjoyable. I liked the graphics and the water looked good. Buy it
  26. 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
  27. coolflare
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    People who are giving this game a 0 (zero) is very disturbing (or just butt hurt individuals?)

    No matter if its the audio, visuals or just the baseline combat system, this game deserves more than that. Its a nicely polished game that weaves interesting characters, stories and combat we love. The people who are complaining that the saga changed in 'Awakening' and degraded, are the    People who are giving this game a 0 (zero) is very disturbing (or just butt hurt individuals?)

    No matter if its the audio, visuals or just the baseline combat system, this game deserves more than that. Its a nicely polished game that weaves interesting characters, stories and combat we love.

    The people who are complaining that the saga changed in 'Awakening' and degraded, are the people who don't understand that Fire Emblem only survived BECAUSE of awakening. That was the game that kept this franchise from being closed down by Nintendo. So of course they are going to continue with the same formula that kept the game success. I'm glad they did :). This is a fun game, it may not be perfect due to how much it throws at you especially if you are new (I feel they could do better with this) but definitely 7/10 or higher score is well deserved.    … Expand
  28. YoSahop
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This game just gets better and better. A must buy to play. Strategy, high replay value, and choosing a house is stressful but rewarding.
  29. mosabbir
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    Three Houses was my first forray into this franchise and I've been addicted to this game ever since. Must have put 60 hours into the game in 4 days since I started playing it.Not many games have that impact on me.

    I'd easily recommend this title to fans of games like FF tactics or real time strategy as well as social sim like Persona.
  30. 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.
  31. sarisa
    Jul 27, 2021
    10
    Wow. Now this is a game!
    This game reminds me Attack on Titan anime in so many aspects: well expanded relationships between characters, astonishing music (strongest point in the game); various plots & twists; superb story involving real politics or strategy.
    I rarely give high notes for games. But this time it's well deserved 10 out of 10. Sure, this game has some problems -    Wow. Now this is a game!
    This game reminds me Attack on Titan anime in so many aspects: well expanded relationships between characters, astonishing music (strongest point in the game); various plots & twists; superb story involving real politics or strategy.
    I rarely give high notes for games. But this time it's well deserved 10 out of 10.

    Sure, this game has some problems - difficulty level called "normal" is way too easy.
    Some aspects about controlls like moving Byleth in monastery are, well... strange. Especially if you face even little drift in your joycon. Sure, some activities could be developed better, with more heart involved. They feel in generall like being little superficiall. But again, the game should always maintain proper balance. And it is what this game does.
    I never liked tactical RPGs, but this game is simply great. And I feel now being more interested in the genre. I want more!    … Expand
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. Linearskillz
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    [edit: finished first route after 80hrs, is amazing throughout]

    I haven't finished the game yet, having played around 40 hours in 5 days, but I absolutely love this game. It's extremely addicting with lots of variety and replayability to explore the various houses and action choices throughout the campaign. It's a huge game with deep customization and just enough randomness to keep    [edit: finished first route after 80hrs, is amazing throughout]

    I haven't finished the game yet, having played around 40 hours in 5 days, but I absolutely love this game. It's extremely addicting with lots of variety and replayability to explore the various houses and action choices throughout the campaign. It's a huge game with deep customization and just enough randomness to keep things interesting but fair.

    I have found the characters and storyline to be far more engaging than in both Awakening and Fates, the two previous entries that I played. I am far more invested in the teaching Academy aspect than I expected to be.

    My only complaints would be that hard difficulty is a bit easy if you do even a little bit of optimization of your time. Also that the UI is bad with regards to inventory management.    … Expand
  35. Doughkey
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Genuinely the best Fire Emblem game to date. It has polished a lot of old mechanics, and added a lot of new, it has taken the series to a different level which many gatekeepers are scared of
  36. Markyh76
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    I won't repeat what you can read about the plot, mechanics etc in other reviews. What I will say is this game has a incredible hook. It nails a great balance between the strategy RPG battles and the Persona 5 influenced daily life. They are integrated perfectly so that everything you do seems worthwhile. If you have a switch and like RPGs this is an essential purchase.
  37. Mrbuckminster
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Wow wow wow! Absolutely loved this game from start to finish. I am currently on my second play through. Absolute game of the year material!
  38. SmiX
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    Amazing turn based strategy game with deep story and multiple endings, loveable characters and permadeath. A must have for every strategist.

    Warning : "Just one more battle" ... Oops it's 3 a.m.?
  39. slim1985
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is the best jrpg this year. it has 3 lengthy stories with 3 different characters, choose a family and guide them as a professor. its not a hard game yet still have depth in gameplay. i highly recommend this game for switch owners.
  40. MikeyGunz0
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    This is a really fantastic game so far... about 20 hours in, and the mechanics are awesome.
  41. 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
  42. ziffgetsmeta
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    As someone new to both SRPGs and the Fire Emblem series, I was surprised how immediately hooked I became after the first few hours. I thought that meticulous planning before each battle would feel like a burden (I'm not usually a fan of menus upon menus in RPGs), but I was wrong. This might be my favorite Switch game, behind only BOTW.

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

    As the professor of one of three houses, you start to care so much for each of your students and become invested in their stories. Battles just feel more personal, because these are YOUR students, and you want them to bond as a team and grow individually. The story is one of the deepest and most interesting you can find on Switch, and battles are still fun (after logging 60+ hours). I never replay games, ever, but I can't wait to finish the game with my first house (I chose Blue Lions) so that I can start on the next one!    … Expand
  43. mitolxx
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    My first fire emblem experience. What a game!, is pretty awesome - story and combat are top. Don't miss this opportunity to play this amazing game
  44. Obby360
    Nov 30, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is an immersive game that adds a fresh perspective to the series and is a must have for any Nintendo Switch user.

    While the sheer amount of things to do is quite overwhelming the game does notice that by only giving you a set number of options to use very week- and the key of this game is in the planning. The world is complex, the characters unique and    Fire Emblem Three Houses is an immersive game that adds a fresh perspective to the series and is a must have for any Nintendo Switch user.

    While the sheer amount of things to do is quite overwhelming the game does notice that by only giving you a set number of options to use very week- and the key of this game is in the planning.

    The world is complex, the characters unique and intriguing and the plot is extremely entertaining.
    Make no mistake that whatever house you choose in the very beginning of the game will only get you through 60 to 70 hours of that houses story. You will have learned a lot, but there are two more houses you would have to pick again (if you want to get the full story ).

    This game keeps up the pace with every single week being more and more insightful into the lives of the students and the teachers.
    In part social in part tactical the game combines the best of both worlds with you the player being able to teach and interact with you students, motivate them, make decisions together that truly impact the game. At the same time also giving you a fair share of combat where you are forced to rely on your tactical skills to reach the end (and here I admissive most fervently to play in Classic mode)

    The main character does not speak, and his story might not be the most compelling of them all, but the game never once lets you get bored. You have a dozen or more fully realised characters that require just as much attention and have incredible stories of their own- And this is probably the greatest part about the game.

    I fully recommend this incredible game for this storytelling skills, strong characters and tactical combat.    … Expand
  45. snakekill321
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    After playing through all 4 endings, I can see the appeal of Edlegards more and more Tje Golden Deer ending was cathartic, it was nice, as the ending didnt have alot to do with the turmoil centered around the other 3

    The Blue Kions ending was great, as Dimitri was best boi The Church route, was cliche honestly, and while it was powerful, it didnt touch me the way the others did,    After playing through all 4 endings, I can see the appeal of Edlegards more and more Tje Golden Deer ending was cathartic, it was nice, as the ending didnt have alot to do with the turmoil centered around the other 3

    The Blue Kions ending was great, as Dimitri was best boi

    The Church route, was cliche honestly, and while it was powerful, it didnt touch me the way the others did,

    But the way that Edelgard was written, the way the war played out, how everyone was fleshed out, It felt great. You can tell this was probably supposed to be the big ending, I do wish Dimitri did live, but thats the beauty of this game;

    Its written froma human standpoint. Not everyone will live. Every other Fire emblem was cliche, in the sense that you just battle and battle, the ramifications of war really never showed unless you lost a unit, but here, youre grown to all the units, you bond with them, and then in the second part, you are forced to fight and kill them    … Expand
  46. 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.
  47. 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.
  48. Roild
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    After playing through two paths and starting my third, I've got to say this is easily the best Fire Emblem story in the series. The characters are charming and the game-play is what I'd expect from Fire Emblem. Every character is viable and so are the classes. The amount of content in a single path was mind boggling, but starting over for a different path kept everything fresh. This isAfter playing through two paths and starting my third, I've got to say this is easily the best Fire Emblem story in the series. The characters are charming and the game-play is what I'd expect from Fire Emblem. Every character is viable and so are the classes. The amount of content in a single path was mind boggling, but starting over for a different path kept everything fresh. This is the best FE package all-around and I'm extremely happy the franchise has stuck to its roots while moving forward in such a constructive way.… Expand
  49. owenw218
    Aug 4, 2019
    10
    This is my first foray into a Fire Emblem game. Played FE Awakening for a couple hours and just didn’t like it. I’m 25 hours into this game and it has completely sucked me in. It’s quite approachable without knowing much about previous games. I really enjoy the battle system, but what keeps me so engaged is the diversity in gameplay. There are battles of course, but you also spend timeThis is my first foray into a Fire Emblem game. Played FE Awakening for a couple hours and just didn’t like it. I’m 25 hours into this game and it has completely sucked me in. It’s quite approachable without knowing much about previous games. I really enjoy the battle system, but what keeps me so engaged is the diversity in gameplay. There are battles of course, but you also spend time leveling up your professor level which helps you accomplish more each week. The relationships between you and your students are actually engaging, I feel like you get what you put into it in terms of character arcs. So far, I feel the diverse game play, compelling stories, and enjoyable battling and leveling system make this a wonderful entry point for newcomers. I also look forward to newgame plus to see other stories / houses. The renown you earn is similar to GRADE in the tales series which makes me look forward to the next playthrough even more!… Expand
  50. dundee
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Love this game like the previous entries. I have waifu that can fight alongside with me.
  51. hinst
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This is going to be a personal-opinion review where I will not try too hard to be objective.

    Fire Emblem Three Houses is pretty close to being the best game of all time, only rivaled by The Witcher 3 and Elden Ring Let's start with the negative stuff. What I disliked: * Locked on Nintendo Switch and not (easily) available on PC * Lackluster graphics; this is directly connected to    This is going to be a personal-opinion review where I will not try too hard to be objective.

    Fire Emblem Three Houses is pretty close to being the best game of all time, only rivaled by The Witcher 3 and Elden Ring

    Let's start with the negative stuff. What I disliked:
    * Locked on Nintendo Switch and not (easily) available on PC
    * Lackluster graphics; this is directly connected to the first point... The graphics could be better on platforms that are not as technically-challenged as Nintendo Switch
    * Paid DLCs

    Now here are the things that I liked:
    * A perfect length of 40 hours - not long enough to get bored
    * Tactical battles with many unique situations and challenges
    * No endless RPG grind, no RPG level-up BS: on normal difficulty, the number of battles you can fight is strictly limited, so the player starts each story-mission with what they've got and you cannot go back into an "open world" to level up a few more times. This is great for game balance; you will rarely feel overpowered
    * Awesome voiced dialogues that are neither too short nor too long. It is up to you whether you want to say something that people want to hear in response, or just have fun
    * The voice lines in combat are great too: attack, defense, concern, cheer up - they're all nicely done, and without those voice lines, the battles would not feel as immersive
    * Decent lore and story, which is way more than most games released since 2017 can offer
    * You can play favorites with the students. Of course, you will help everyone in the end, because the success of the mission depends on each one's ability, but you will just put that extra bit of care into teaching and equipping the few select students that you like the most. And before you judge me, remember that this is just human nature, and it always happens in real life whether we want it or not. We can completely eliminate favoritism only when we remove human supervisors from the equation entirely.
    * Flashy combat animations, detailed equipment and armors. Almost each piece of equipment has its own unique model
    * A cool protagonist. I usually pick female player character when I play games, but for my Fire Emblem 3-Houses walkthrough I picked a dude; and, surprisingly, I did not regret it! The dude is the very definition of "cool". This is again a stark contrast with the majority of modern games... Although the player character is silent and makes only few decisions that influence the story, it did not stop me from feeling impressed. The game makes you feel that you are the person who can get everyone alive through every battle, no matter the circumstances
    * The combat moves of the protagonist are satisfying to watch every single time, and protag's clothes & armors are nicely designed; this is equally true for both male and female versions.
    * A great selection of wives. In this regard, Fire Emblem 3 Houses is better than most "erotic" games could ever hope to be; because Fire Emblem presents you people with actual stories, personalities; it gives you the sense of bonding with someone who have been through a lot with you. You can go into battle with your "loved one" and observe the real consequences of your care: oh, you forgot to pack a healing potion for your wife? Well, tough luck! Now she's surrounded by bandits with no hope of escaping. Same goes for shields, swords and stuff. You better not misjudge what sort of weapon will be adequate for the next mission. The danger of failure makes you worried; however, seeing your "loved one" do well fills you with joy. When you see your wife dispatch bandits and crazed wolves with ease, or maybe save some of your students from an otherwise-hopeless situation, it is a very special feeling
    * A satisfying ending that does not feel rushed; which is something that many story-driven games struggle get right

    Overall a great game that prolly deserves it's score of 8.8 on MetaCritic at the time when I wrote this review; I hope that Nintendo will cOnSiDeR creating a new Fire Emblem game after they release the upcoming Xenoblade 3.    … Expand
  52. Lift_M
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Game of the year to Switch!! Persona game style x10. There were doubts looking at the reviews, but they were not confirmed! Best Anime Game of the Year !!
  53. StickmanRyan
    Aug 21, 2019
    10
    The best game I’ve played on the switch so far. It is the first fire emblem game I have played so I can’t compare it to those, but I loved how it essentially felt like two games that were affecting one another. Walking around the school and learning about all the characters was interesting in itself, and whilst the quests were a bit dull and repetitive, they were pretty quick to complete.The best game I’ve played on the switch so far. It is the first fire emblem game I have played so I can’t compare it to those, but I loved how it essentially felt like two games that were affecting one another. Walking around the school and learning about all the characters was interesting in itself, and whilst the quests were a bit dull and repetitive, they were pretty quick to complete. The great thing about learning about the characters is you feel a connection, and it’s even more devastating when one dies. The battles are great fun and I felt were fair but easy to be punished if you’re not paying attention. If you’re a newbie to the series like myself I’d recommend playing on normal difficulty first, not so much for the battles but it’s more forgiving if you have been leveling your characters wrong. Replayabiliy is high. I have now completed it on both normal and hard with two different houses, and I’m looking forward to playing another run through. The only thing I would say is missing is a skirmish mode or multiplayer versus, but there’s still plenty of game here to make it an easy 10.… Expand
  54. kiaxxl
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    GameFAQS users are purposefully trolling the reviews, dropping 0s. If you want to read proper reviews, read the ones from the critics. I would rank this an 8.5 but am giving a 10 to balance out troll idiocy.
  55. TheMegaGodz
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    This game was nonstop fun! Even during moments of the game with no action, I was still enjoying myself. A huge step in the right direction for Fire Emblem! Can't wait for whatever may come next!
  56. 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!
  57. MMC
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    I came into this game ridiculously hyped. This was my most anticipated game of the year. Somehow, against all odds, it surpassed my expectations. The characters are so damned good and well written. The main lords are easily the best in the franchise. Dimitri, in particular, is such a fascinating lord. The way this game tackled things like loss, revenge, guilt, etc. completely blew me away.I came into this game ridiculously hyped. This was my most anticipated game of the year. Somehow, against all odds, it surpassed my expectations. The characters are so damned good and well written. The main lords are easily the best in the franchise. Dimitri, in particular, is such a fascinating lord. The way this game tackled things like loss, revenge, guilt, etc. completely blew me away. This is easily top 3 of all time for me. It ranks alongside Persona 5 and Breath of the Wild for me.… Expand
  58. The3AcademySins
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    It's been a long time since a game has so completely engrossed me as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I'm completely obsessed by the characters, the artwork, the world and the lore, the combat, the beautiful soundtrack, and the complex. multi-layered story. Koei Tecmo and Intelligent Systems joining forces to make this game was a brilliant idea, and the fruits of their labors are a game that isIt's been a long time since a game has so completely engrossed me as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I'm completely obsessed by the characters, the artwork, the world and the lore, the combat, the beautiful soundtrack, and the complex. multi-layered story. Koei Tecmo and Intelligent Systems joining forces to make this game was a brilliant idea, and the fruits of their labors are a game that is chock full of content and replayability.

    The smartest choice this game made was putting the characters front-and-center. Everyone in the cast is so well written and well developed that letting characters die is simply not an option like in previous Fire Emblem games. The voice acting is impeccable, and certainly sells each character. The game is fully voiced, and is a delight for the ears.

    This game is a masterpiece, and one of the best games currently out for the Switch. Fire Emblem: Three Houses in a nutshell is Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones: The Anime. This is a game I'll be playing and replaying for years to come.    … Expand
  59. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Three Houses marks the return of Fire Emblem to a main line console. The last entry on a home console was Radiant Dawn on Wii and before that, Path of Radiance on Gamecube.

    So how did it fare? Pretty well. Fire Emblem saw a resurgence in popularity after the 3DS title Awakening and has since gone form strength to strength bolstered by it's presence in Smash Bros. Three Houses ditched    Three Houses marks the return of Fire Emblem to a main line console. The last entry on a home console was Radiant Dawn on Wii and before that, Path of Radiance on Gamecube.

    So how did it fare? Pretty well. Fire Emblem saw a resurgence in popularity after the 3DS title Awakening and has since gone form strength to strength bolstered by it's presence in Smash Bros.

    Three Houses ditched the three different versions that Fire Emblem Fates had with Birthright, Conquest and Revelations. Instead it opted for one game with three branching paths based on which house you chose.

    There is a lot of replay value here to be sure. Many of the core tenants from the series carry over like support conversations and yes even romance and marriage for a given pairing. Though they have scaled back in that only the main protagonist and one of their choosing can marry and gone are the offspring that can then be recruited into child soldiers.

    Now you can hire battalions to aid you in battle and the gameplay remains much the same. There are a few new mechanics here or there. But generally speaking if you have played Fire Emblem before you will know what to expect.

    The Monastery of Gareg Mach is where you spend much of your time as it serves as a hub with many activities to engage in. You can teach your students, partake in cooking, etc. All of this goes toward increasing skills. It's a novel approach and it works well. After a time skip it becomes your headquarters of sorts.

    All the dialogue is fully voiced and the actors really commit themselves to their roles here. I didn't really find any cringe inducing lines of dialogue that I can think of. It's an enjoyable story too.

    Easily one of the Switch's best.    … Expand
  60. Anarchy23smith
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hands down a ray of hope in a day and age of incomplete garbage games.Great story and even better gameplay.My game of the year!… Expand
  61. 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.
  62. Reed618
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    I'm surprised to see so many babies giving this a zero after clearly not having even played it.

    This is a strong contender for rpg of the year. Story is subjective and I'm not far enough in to state whether or not it's amazing but so far I'm really enjoying it, especially the characters. This is my first Fire Emblem so it's my first taste of this style of combat and I really like it    I'm surprised to see so many babies giving this a zero after clearly not having even played it.

    This is a strong contender for rpg of the year. Story is subjective and I'm not far enough in to state whether or not it's amazing but so far I'm really enjoying it, especially the characters.

    This is my first Fire Emblem so it's my first taste of this style of combat and I really like it a lot. I've spent a lot of time doing additional battles to level up my characters mainly because it's so much fun.
    There's also a lot to do around the monastery in the form of activities like fishing, studying, singing, eating, cooking or offering advice. This stuff is largely optional though so it can all be skipped quite easily. It does seem helpful as a means of boosting your team's motivation levels or giving them additional perks in battle.

    Replayability seems to be one of the standout qualities of this game. I can easily see myself doing two or three playthroughs as there are different battles, characters, final bosses and endings.

    My only criticism is that the beginning is quite slow and it'll take a while before you get to fight anyone but it's still been enjoyable throughout.
    Some people here seem to criticize it for borrowing ideas from Persona 5 but is that a bad thing? It's not like Persona is an annual franchise. There was an 8 year gap between persona 4 and 5... might be a while before we play another one so if other games want to take inspiration from it then they can go right ahead.    … Expand
  63. marcain
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    One of the best games on the Switch. Haven't played anything else since I got it.
  64. SuperRon
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    As someone who love FF tactics and JRPG in general, i feel like this game as a bit of everything.
    The mission are paced with some exploration, and social simulator where you can choose to improve affinity or recrut new character, very high customization and replayability, Very long campaign and multiple paths!
    This game stay accesible enough in it's difficulty, even if there is a lot to    As someone who love FF tactics and JRPG in general, i feel like this game as a bit of everything.
    The mission are paced with some exploration, and social simulator where you can choose to improve affinity or recrut new character, very high customization and replayability, Very long campaign and multiple paths!
    This game stay accesible enough in it's difficulty, even if there is a lot to digest at first, you pick up the pace pretty quickly and learn as you do.
    The graphics aren't too impressive, and maybe i would have loved a bit more track, but i put a 10 to counterbalance the stupid day one zero that add no value to explaining you what the game is realy about.
    I can't wait to see this game in final form with all the new difficulties and additional stuff!    … Expand
  65. xxSxx
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Definitely my GOTY for 2019, as I expected it to be.
    Right now, I'm 30 hours into the game and just got into Part 2 of the Blue Lions House.
    This is my first Fire Emblem game, and after I'm 'done' with this game, I'll certainly catch up on some of the older games. But damn, this game is great. The battles are quite fast, and I actually spend most of my time roaming around, looking for    Definitely my GOTY for 2019, as I expected it to be.
    Right now, I'm 30 hours into the game and just got into Part 2 of the Blue Lions House.
    This is my first Fire Emblem game, and after I'm 'done' with this game, I'll certainly catch up on some of the older games.
    But damn, this game is great. The battles are quite fast, and I actually spend most of my time roaming around, looking for objects and talking with NPCs. The back stories of some of these characters are very interesting too.

    And for the people who just want a pure Tactical-RPG experience...you can skip most(like 90%) of the cutscenes. And really focus on the training and battles. But believe me, you really want to train your characters.    … Expand
  66. 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
  67. weskergamer
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    I just love this game, i spend 200 hours and never got bored. The story is so good and the characters so perfect that i didn't hate anyone of them. Recommended to every Switch owner
  68. FoxFire22
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. The game starts quickly, letting you experience the action without the typical hour long tutorial and it hooks you almost right away. The opposite segments of school and combat are perfectly balanced so that it won't even feel like time is passing by. The story is excellent as well, with a sense of mystery that's very exciting.
  69. 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
  70. komali
    Jul 26, 2019
    10
    Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año.. Juego del año..
  71. 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
  72. natsukashii
    Aug 5, 2019
    10
    FE Three Houses reinvented the series. The game feels new and exciting unlike Fates which was trying too hard to be Awakening 2.0. Considering how terrible the writing was for Fates, I wasn't expecting much from Three Houses. The negative reviews on the site also got me questioning if I even wanted to buy the game, but I did and I'm glad I did. The story is so much darker than I thought itFE Three Houses reinvented the series. The game feels new and exciting unlike Fates which was trying too hard to be Awakening 2.0. Considering how terrible the writing was for Fates, I wasn't expecting much from Three Houses. The negative reviews on the site also got me questioning if I even wanted to buy the game, but I did and I'm glad I did. The story is so much darker than I thought it would be and the support conversations are a lot more interesting than the ones in previous installments. I absolutely love the characters. They feel a lot more fleshed out and those in your house stay relevant as the story progresses. While the beginning is a bit slow, it definitely picks up in the second part.

    The gameplay is standard for FE games, but I do think this installment is easier than the others because of a certain mechanism that allows you to rewind time. The maps are fun with the addition of new kinds of enemies. Also, life at the monastery gives you plenty of new things to do like cooking, fishing, dining, etc. The quests can be a bit tedious, but I do enjoy what this aspect of the game has to offer.

    It took me about 50 hours to finish my first play-through, but I'm definitely not done with the game. Each route leaves a few questions that can only be answered by playing through the others. I can easily see myself devoting days of nonstop playing to complete the rest of the routes. In my opinion, Fire Emblem Three Houses is certainly worth the $60.    … Expand
  73. 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.
  74. peepeetime
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    This is a great game. The narrative/lore are interesting and the gameplay is fun. Be sure to play through the paralogues this time around if you've neglected them in past games. The rewards are almost always worth it.
  75. Caracaveinossa
    Apr 8, 2020
    10
    Incredible story, amazing combat, thrilling cutscenes, this game is just perfect for the quarantine.
  76. Method__Man
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Lets out it this way. I vowed to only play a single path of this game before starting.

    Fast forward I have played ALL 4 paths and enjoy them all immensely. This is a wonderful game. Battles are challenging, customization deep, exploration of the monastery truly indulging, and most importantly... the story is marvellous. This game alone is worth buying a switch for. Ignore the haters, trust me
  77. 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
  78. BillyBillyBoBil
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that truly makes good use of the switch, both in looks, gameplay, and sound, its art style helps compensate for the fact the switch is a low performer showing the devs knew what they had to work with, with a kicking soundtrack that suits each encounter scene and situation and the gameplay is fun with options for both the casual and hardcore so no one is left out, highly reccomended… Expand
  79. Dalura
    Jun 10, 2022
    10
    This is by far the best fire emblem entery in the series with multiple rutes/endings, a ton of characters, astonishing soundtrack and an incredibly fun gameplay! Loved the game from beginning to end! There are still scenes where you can see that the development of the game was pretty rushed but all in all it's an incredible experience and i highly recommend this game to every switch owner!
  80. Kallenovsky
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    FE3H is a fantastic game with some minor issues. The most glaring issues come in visuals with some slow down in areas of the monastery. The most significant is when you approach the online visitors section of the map. In addition to the slow down there, seeing students with different names "visiting" the monastery can be immersion breaking for some, so I suggest avoiding it since theFE3H is a fantastic game with some minor issues. The most glaring issues come in visuals with some slow down in areas of the monastery. The most significant is when you approach the online visitors section of the map. In addition to the slow down there, seeing students with different names "visiting" the monastery can be immersion breaking for some, so I suggest avoiding it since the payoffs are often not worth the effort anyway.

    Voice acting and dialogues between characters are fantastic, for the most part. My only gripes are with repetition for a few and the direction for the character Petra. People that struggle with a foreign language do not speak the way she does. It is really immersion breaking and makes you want to ditch the character all together, which is a shame because her design is fantastic. Other than that, in my play through with the Blue Lions I thoroughly enjoyed just about every character—some more so the more I got to know them, such as Dedue.

    The art in the game is great if you're into that type of anime style. The transitional artwork between chapters is my favorite so far. I love those sections each time I pass a major battle to finish a month.

    As for gameplay, if you're new to Fire Emblem be aware that the higher difficulty will be quite tough to manage, so start at normal. If you're okay with losing characters, go ahead and skip casual mode. There are plenty of students to recruit and you always have the ability to rewind time if someone dies, so long as you use your tactics wisely. Maps are mostly good, though some can be a mess to get around. People will complain about the weapon triangle being gone, but the way the battles work it just doesn't matter. If anything, they're less predictable now, so I see that being where most of the complaints are coming from.

    I understand the Persona comparisons, but aside from the art style FE3H's monastery feels more like Mass Effect 2 to me. Like ME, you're building relationships in one area that changes character positions after each major objective in the story. There are also support building paralogues with characters to complete, just like ME2 in the lead up to the finale. The major difference here is that instead of a space ship you're in a giant monastery and there are far less loading times.

    For those of you looking to start this series, and you're into long playthroughs with a lot of depth and character building, then give this one a go. Think of FE more like a chess game with cool battles each time pieces move on the board. If you like that type of strategy, don't pass this one up.

    If you're looking at the negative reviews on here stating that this game detracts from the older FE titles, don't bother with them. Games cannot remain the same, just as music or art do not. If they remain the same then they will become stale and a series will lose interest and die out. That's why the Awakening release was so popular. This is another natural change and a welcome one for the FE series.    … Expand
  81. MauiWowie
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Best Fire Emblem to date. People giving it 0's or even scores less than a 9 are just trying to drag the score down because they're hating on it. Why are they so butthurt? Because of the romancing options. Boo-hoo, grow up and stop whining like kids taking temper tantrums.
    The game is absolutely fantastic! Excellent writing, music, lots and lots of customization. Lots of side activities!    Best Fire Emblem to date. People giving it 0's or even scores less than a 9 are just trying to drag the score down because they're hating on it. Why are they so butthurt? Because of the romancing options. Boo-hoo, grow up and stop whining like kids taking temper tantrums.
    The game is absolutely fantastic! Excellent writing, music, lots and lots of customization. Lots of side activities! Graphics are very good and art style is wonderful. Be warned though, once you start playing the game, hours and hours will disappear. You won't want to stop playing! It's sooo addictive!

    Edit: whole lot of goofs didn't like me review, wah wah wah some more hahaha    … Expand
  82. Immu222
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game a must buy for switch owners. Personally FF3H is my GOTY for 2019 yet. I have spent 100+ hours just to complete 1 route in BE houses and still playing to finish all routes, unlock all supports with every character. The game play, the story and the characters are all absolutely great. Can't wait for the Dlc story that's in the work.
  83. Lyvins
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Finished 2 out of 3 houses so far ... the game is the definition of perfection. Really fun , combat is great , story is brilliant !

    The graphics might not be what people expect but honestly now if that is your issue and you give a 0/10 you should just stop gaming in general.
  84. guizaum
    Aug 24, 2019
    10
    I already have 25 hour of gameplay, and Im loving it! They created a amazing mechanics to improve your unitis using the schol. But the surprising history makes the game no repetetive and surprizely
  85. THEGRIFFINATOR1
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Listen friends, this game is the absolute bomb. is it perfect? No. But is it absolutely worth the 200+ hours I've put into it? You bet your *ss it is.
    Ignore the petty review bombers. This game is the real deal and worth every penny spent on it.
  86. SainxtrichX
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    One of the best Fire Emblem to date, comparisons with PERSON 5 are obvious but that only flaunts the quality of this game.
    Recommended for all who start in this saga for its flexible difficulty levels and for veterans of the saga like me its hard mode does not deseprate at all.
  87. WingmakerPrime
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    AN EVOLUTION WITH SOUL OF RADIANT DAWN!

    A Fire Emblem with all its letters. We are what I think is the best Fire Emblem ever made, even above the savior of the Fire Emblem Awakening franchise. Graphically conservative, although it gives us scenarios, characters and best of all voices. Each dialogue, each cinematic, is perfectly dubbed into English and / or Japanese depending on the    AN EVOLUTION WITH SOUL OF RADIANT DAWN!

    A Fire Emblem with all its letters.
    We are what I think is the best Fire Emblem ever made, even above the savior of the Fire Emblem Awakening franchise.
    Graphically conservative, although it gives us scenarios, characters and best of all voices. Each dialogue, each cinematic, is perfectly dubbed into English and / or Japanese depending on the language you choose, something that had not been seen in any other game in the saga, in addition to this clear evolution we have the already famous animations in Japanese Anime style that They are a waste of quality as little.
    With nothing more and nothing less than 4 different stories to complete this title is outlined for one of the most extensive of the saga and that as of the date of this review we still have no news of the DLC coming in the near future.
    Given that these DLCs have nothing to do with the main campaign and they are not cuts to it, I have nothing bad to say or mention about it.
    Simply a game that you must have in your collection if you own a Nintendo Switch, highly recommended.

    SPANISH:

    ¡UNA EVOLUCION CON ALMA DE RADIANT DAWN!
    Un Fire Emblem con todas sus letras.
    Estamos a lo que a mi parecer es el mejor Fire Emblem que se ha **** jamás, por encima incluso del salvador de la franquicia Fire Emblem Awakening.
    Gráficamente conservador, aunque nos regala escenarios, personajes y lo mejor de todo voces. Cada dialogo, cada cinemática, está perfectamente doblada al inglés y/o japonés dependiendo del idioma que elijas, cosa que no se había visto en ningún otro juego de la saga, además de esta clara evolución tenemos las ya famosas animaciones en estilo Anime Japonés que son un derroche de calidad como poco.
    Con nada más y nada menos que 4 historias diferentes que completar este título se perfila para uno de los más extensos de la saga y eso que a la fecha de esta reseña aún no tenemos noticias de los DLC que vienen en un futuro cercano.
    Teniendo en cuenta que dichos DLC no tienen nada que ver con la campaña principal y tampoco son recortes de la misma no tengo nada malo que decir o mencionar al respecto.
    Sencillamente un juego que debes de tener en tu colección si eres poseedor de un Nintendo Switch, altamente recomendable.    … Expand
  88. DulceLinux
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Que hermosa experiencia es este juego, la manera en que logra que te encariñes con tus estudiantes, que sientas el deseo de hacer que les vaya de lo mejor en la vida, de protegerlos, etc. Sin duda un juego excepcional.
  89. JosePaz
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    N I C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E e
  90. lvninja08
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Best FE game. Taking inspiration from a game like Persona was just beautiful.
  91. 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
  92. BenRiley83
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    This is everything you could ever want from a strategy JRPG! There’s so much to do and all of it is really fun! There’s so much to learn and manage and the replay ability is insane! Amazing voice acting and music! Nintendo’s best game since Mario Odyssey
  93. maxtor27
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    First Fire Emblem game, and I am in love. The game is split into two parts, teaching in the monastery and fighting alongside your class. Both are highly enjoyable, and you get rewarded with support conversations between each character in the game. These build up relationships and makes characters have much more depth.
    The story is also incredible. The game has four different routes, and    First Fire Emblem game, and I am in love. The game is split into two parts, teaching in the monastery and fighting alongside your class. Both are highly enjoyable, and you get rewarded with support conversations between each character in the game. These build up relationships and makes characters have much more depth.
    The story is also incredible. The game has four different routes, and they all have different perspectives on the story. They are each distinct, and in my opinion worth playing through all of them. Also, music is masterful. gud game    … Expand
  94. Shapiro94
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing game. I've been waiting to see what this game could offer, especially on the nintendo switch and I have to say that it did not disappoint me at all.
  95. AveChill77
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    All these idiots review bombing this is ridiculous. The game is fine. People are just needy.
  96. josip23
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Best fire emblem hands down for me, the added mechanics really improve the experience
  97. 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
  98. Darkfire10
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Juegazo, tenía algo de experencia con otros Fire Emblem, pero la verdad es que este me está pareciendo el mejor. Una historia muy buena, y el combate a un nivel increible. Completamente recomendable.
  99. KillProcess
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    My first FE game. And one of my favourites games of all time. Really worth the 134 hours of gameplay. There was so many mechanics to use and to think of, and I love it all. Characters were really likeable, the story was ok, and i absolute loved the battle system. And the game ended with perfection when they let me choose a male spouse to my male Byleth.
    The only things I think I would    My first FE game. And one of my favourites games of all time. Really worth the 134 hours of gameplay. There was so many mechanics to use and to think of, and I love it all. Characters were really likeable, the story was ok, and i absolute loved the battle system. And the game ended with perfection when they let me choose a male spouse to my male Byleth.
    The only things I think I would change is that the game got too easy over time ( I played normal-classic) and i wanted to change to hard-classic, but the game wouldnt let me. Also it would be nice to use a voice over with the main character

    Pt: Meu primeiro jogo de FE, e já virou um dos meus jogos favoritos de todos os tempos. Valeu muito a pena as 134 horas jogadas. Todas as mecânicas do jogo foram muito criativas e me prenderam muito. Os personagens era bem carismáticos, a história foi só ok, e o sistema luta foi perfeito. E jogo terminou com chave de ouro quando deixou eu escolher meu Byleth homem ser uma xixa em paz. Só queria ter podido mudar a dificuldade do jogo no meio, ele ficou muito fácil depois de um tempo. E queria alguém dublando o protagonista    … Expand
  100. Ben37
    Aug 3, 2019
    10
    Loads of great characters and character development, interesting story with secret routes and endings based on what house you choose. Engaging battles and good music plus all the actual dlc with content that's coming and no dumb micro transactions. This is a great game you need on your switch.
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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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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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