Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2891 Ratings

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  1. fanmadeendings
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    The combat system is impressive and the character interactions are incredibly deep. Graphics could be better and it's a little frustrating that you need to replay White Clouds over and over to get all routes, but it having multiple routes in the first place is also a big strength!
  2. sergioeidi
    Mar 15, 2020
    8
    Don't get me wrong: this game is very good. All the reviews above attest that.
    But let me talk about the flaws - some so obvious that it's really incredible Nintendo haven't added a free DLC to "patch" them already (there is not even a payd DLC to remedy this):
    - Classes: The classes suck. It starts ok with the most basic classes evolving to the intermediate ones. Their progress make    Don't get me wrong: this game is very good. All the reviews above attest that.
    But let me talk about the flaws - some so obvious that it's really incredible Nintendo haven't added a free DLC to "patch" them already (there is not even a payd DLC to remedy this):

    - Classes: The classes suck. It starts ok with the most basic classes evolving to the intermediate ones. Their progress make sense, although the habilities and requiremets to do so are a liitle to be contested. Then comes the Advanced and the dreaded Master classes - that really suck.
    And they suck because Master classes are really limited, not innovative, and are sex dependant - some classes are only available for men, some only for woman. Raised a gal to be a powerful magician? Good for you! But good luck trying to find a master class for Hannemann, or Linhardt. You'll find yourself trying to level up habilities that are very unnatural to them just so you can make them better fighters.
    A DLC, or even an update with more classes not only would make FETH much more replayable, but also add a lot in terms of strategy and character planning.

    - Maps: although fairly different between them, there are not a lot of maps on the main game. You´ll find yourself fighting on the same maps over and over again. That changes a little bit on the main quest but the side quests always recycle the boring maps. And that fog of war gimmick is really underexplored - maybe 2, 3 maps used it. Sell all your torches.

    - The animations are kinda too poor and the character stories are repetitive, stereotipical. There is a lot of character content, which makes the game a little too "visual novel", but they do not add too much in character development or charisma.

    - Exploring the Monasterium gets old and boring very quickly. The quests are repetitive and do not add much to the game, nor the story, nor the fun. Fishing minigame is a joke.

    - Combat is fun. Some maps are not. Managing Battalions is not fun at all.

    Again, it's still a good game, although not the best FE of the series at all. But the FE debut on the Switch could be better, and it's not too late to fix this.    … Expand
  3. hazsch
    May 28, 2020
    10
    Brilliant. The best Fire Emblem game in years. I never once felt like a battle was tedious or boring, and the difficulty is spot on what I needed (playing on hard, casual since I liked the characters). The story is fantastic on the Blue Lions route and I'm about to start on my second run. 10/10, can't wait to see where Fire Emblem goes next.
  4. The_Final_Boss
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Solid 65 hour play through and that's just 1 out of the 4 arcs. Easily 100+ hours worth of game play to make your experience worth the bang for the buck. Flushed out and developed characters, you will learn lots about each and every house member. The combat system is fun. And the life sim at the school is an experience in itself. Give it a try.
  5. ThePSButton
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    'Fire Emblem: Three Houses' es una de las exclusivas más interesantes del catálogo del Switch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Si eres fan de Fire Emblem estás ante una de sus entradas más solidas. Con un trama muy buena de múltiples ramificaciones, una colección entrañable de personajes y un sistema de juego delicioso y adictivo. Aunque en algunos apartados quede debiendo.    … Expand
  6. Elk_
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    I've played through the game 6 times so far and each time has been great. I think I am done with the game for a while right now actually. I bought the game and dlc pass upon release and have had no regrets. Great characters, story, battle mechanics and just about everything that fire emblem series fans have come to expect. This game is a must have for FE fans and strategy game enthusiasts.
  7. OneTimeUse
    Apr 6, 2020
    10
    I have played all the routes (including dlc) and I can ansolutely recommend this game. Its beginner friendly even if you have never played a strategy game before. The characters are really good, the story is captivating. All around its a.good entry into this series. My two tips are: don't start with Black Eagles and also DO NOT LISTEN TO SMASH BROS FANS. Smash bros fans are toxic and hateI have played all the routes (including dlc) and I can ansolutely recommend this game. Its beginner friendly even if you have never played a strategy game before. The characters are really good, the story is captivating. All around its a.good entry into this series. My two tips are: don't start with Black Eagles and also DO NOT LISTEN TO SMASH BROS FANS. Smash bros fans are toxic and hate on this game and series even though they have never played one before.… Expand
  8. DigaHole
    Apr 6, 2020
    9
    Brilliant story with multiple endings. It is said to be like Persona 5 (did not play that), but I love the rich cast of characters and great story.
  9. CrazyRunner
    Apr 10, 2020
    10
    Amazing game! Tons of choices. Great story, great strategy, great casual fun in teaching and forming relationships. Thus game is a MUST HAVE!
  10. DJehil
    Apr 16, 2020
    10
    Woow, me tiene enviado, casi no duermo por no dejar de jugar, siempre digo una batalla más pero no puedo parar, hacía tanto tiempo que un juego no me apasionaba tanto. Lo recomiendo ampliamente =D
  11. ThreeHousesStan
    Apr 21, 2020
    10
    This game is just fantastic. From the story, to the characters, to the world. Everything is just so good and this game is quite possibly my favourite game of all time.
  12. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    In my opinion, the best nintendo switch RPG. A story of 10 with infinite choices and super charismatic characters. A little seedy in terms of user interface and in the artistic section in general, something that we are not used to in games of the quality of Nintendo, but it goes unnoticed by how fun and addictive their confrontations are. Very replayable since our decisions and the choiceIn my opinion, the best nintendo switch RPG. A story of 10 with infinite choices and super charismatic characters. A little seedy in terms of user interface and in the artistic section in general, something that we are not used to in games of the quality of Nintendo, but it goes unnoticed by how fun and addictive their confrontations are. Very replayable since our decisions and the choice of the house we want to belong to will alter the plot of the story. In short, 100% recommended for lovers of the genre.… Expand
  13. Duncs12345
    Oct 1, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed this strategy game, each battle was well thought out.
    The effort that has gone into the script and voice acting is huge. The characters were so likable.
    It's amazing that this game can be played in so many different ways due to the variety of paths which can be taken.
    My only criticism is that the monastery becomes repetitive towards the end.
  14. yangfanhong
    Feb 3, 2022
    9
    Great gameplay, attractive characters, intriguing story. It is worthy to try a second or more gameplay to view the story from other perspectives
  15. tuanchuong789
    Oct 14, 2021
    9
    I love the gameplay, the story, and the characters in this game. It has a lot of romance options as well, but I wish that the game could have added more to the endings of those romantic relationships despite the well-done side stories and interactions between the MC and romanceable NPCs
  16. Camlost
    Jun 2, 2020
    10
    Un juego la verdad que divierte y se adapta muy bien al nintendo switch, brutal juego de estrategia. lo recomiendo 100%
  17. DryToaster
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    Genuinely don't understand the hate for the game. If you have a problem with it, then you probably don't like strategy games at all. Removing all the artistic aspects, this is the best Fire Emblem game without contest and the best strategy game I've ever played. It's just too much fun! You get to micromanage everything about your units if you want or you can choose to skip it if you can'tGenuinely don't understand the hate for the game. If you have a problem with it, then you probably don't like strategy games at all. Removing all the artistic aspects, this is the best Fire Emblem game without contest and the best strategy game I've ever played. It's just too much fun! You get to micromanage everything about your units if you want or you can choose to skip it if you can't be bothered with it. It has literally all the tech from other FE games (bar the WT and mines maybe...) and it all plays together so well! Artistic aspects included- Every battle seems to have a real significance in the plot. The music is amazing (God-Shattering Star, anyone?). Visuals need a lot of work, and the plot can be argued against, but under it all, it's a challenging game that makes planning ahead as far as possible the most fun it will ever be!… Expand
  18. Luigichief
    Jun 18, 2020
    9
    The world and the characters are VERY interesting. The story is good, it has 2 really remarkable moments, but the interesting thing about it are the routes. For me the gameplay of this game, even though it is good, is a little inferior to the original ones, even with some new mechanics. Being a teacher was awesome. The interactions with characters are good but they could be better and moreThe world and the characters are VERY interesting. The story is good, it has 2 really remarkable moments, but the interesting thing about it are the routes. For me the gameplay of this game, even though it is good, is a little inferior to the original ones, even with some new mechanics. Being a teacher was awesome. The interactions with characters are good but they could be better and more diverse. The dialogues you have monthly with them is one of the highlights of this game.… Expand
  19. Phoenix-Prince
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    I have exactly 485 hrs invested in this game, I love the story and it's colorful cast of characters, once I started I couldn't stop.
    There are multiple routes and was a blast to see them all, I noticed most of the routes had a little too much in common, but It never took me out of the experience. It plays like a tactics game and a JRPG but It blends them in really well. There's not a whole    I have exactly 485 hrs invested in this game, I love the story and it's colorful cast of characters, once I started I couldn't stop.
    There are multiple routes and was a blast to see them all, I noticed most of the routes had a little too much in common, but It never took me out of the experience. It plays like a tactics game and a JRPG but It blends them in really well. There's not a whole lot to not like here, but there is a few worth mentioning.
    You get to make a lot of choices but most of them except for which house you pick in the beginning and a certain choice you have to make in the black eagles route that I won't spoil, are really the only choices that affect the story, I still had fun and didn't even really notice until much later, but it's definitely worth mentioning.
    The DLCs weren't too great either, and I really hate it the last one, but I had to finish it so I could add a few characters to the main story, those characters are also very likable just not the side story in which you first meet them in.
    Other than those complaints this game is phenomenal and it's definitely one of the best I've ever played.
    I give Fire Emblem Three Houses; "10 crests of flames out of 10."    … Expand
  20. urlu
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    You can sink many hours replaying this game and it will still be fun. The main focus is on story/character development and combat. Which is all great for me, but I don't see everyone enjoying this game so much. Still, personal 10/10
  21. Mordgesr
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    The Fire Emblem is my first switch game.

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

    An interesting story, shown from different angles, and the final death of the heroes makes them treasure.
  22. lalahand
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. The only thing I’m not satisfied with is that I hope there are more stories in DLC
  23. Cristiancs100
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    Muy buen juego, el sistema tactico genial y narrativa buenisima, de lo mejor de la switch
  24. daldingo
    Jan 1, 2022
    10
    This game is great. It's not perfect, but it greatly improves a lot of the character systems, like skills and classes. Your characters can be molded pretty much into whatever roll you want them to. Each character still keeps its own identity and feel with natural preferences for certain skills/weapons, but there is so much freedom in this game. The story is definitely one of the betterThis game is great. It's not perfect, but it greatly improves a lot of the character systems, like skills and classes. Your characters can be molded pretty much into whatever roll you want them to. Each character still keeps its own identity and feel with natural preferences for certain skills/weapons, but there is so much freedom in this game. The story is definitely one of the better ones for the Fire Emblem series. You'll find yourself very invested in your house. Although the game does seem like it expects you to play through each house, because if you don't you'll miss key details in the overall story. So be prepared to spend A LOT of time playing if you want the full experience. The game definitely provides plenty of content.… Expand
  25. RegularWaffles
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece, I have played every fire emblem game and even fan-made games. The academy environment and harry potter feel is jaw-dropping. The gameplay is great, didn't enjoy the monster fights but everything else is fine. Worth every cent. Black eagles all the way!!
  26. Kluco
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Amazing game. Doesn't matter if you are a fan of the series or if this is your first Fire Emblem game, you can fully enjoy. Combat is nothing groundbreaking compared to previous games but is enjoyable nonetheless. The multiple story paths and many great characters the game offers will make you want to play through this game more than once.
  27. thehairyscreame
    Mar 23, 2021
    9
    this is my first fire emblem game and probably one of the best places to start. i got this game a few months ago and i have been a fan ever since it came out. i've played echoes and awakening and both are pretty good games but this is probably the best starting point. also it has a fishing mini game, all great games have a fishing mini game.
  28. Haudi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A great game with an even greater Storyline. Finished it very often and hardly got bored. If youre a fan of the Series or similar games this will live up to your expectations. Struggled bdtween 9 and 10, cause it has some flaws, but as a big fan of the game I think it compensates and you can overlook them.
  29. BigDipper0208
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    The only shortcoming is that four different storylines are somewhat too similar. And I have to kill my student in the last round. All those offer me little incentive to play them all.
  30. omglioromg
    May 5, 2021
    10
    Ok I wanted to leave high score despite not being prepered to write a review.
    Since that the case I will be brief and straight to the point.
    The game deserves the near 100/100 it gets.
    Come to this game and get days (possibly months) worth of content.
    The season pass worths it.
    10/10.
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Awards & Rankings

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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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