Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2891 Ratings

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  1. ColaFairy
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    It's absolutely amazing. It has elements of the older FE titles and newer ones. The storyline is extremely engaging and it's really interesting to look the storyline according to the views that are presented in the different routes. The voice acting is also great.
  2. al20milla
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Hands down the best Fire Emblem in the series, It has a great story, tons of replayability and engaging gameplay. Oddly it does not scale back in interesting and deep mechanisms. At first I was a bit hesitant due to the school / academy theme, but don't let that stop you from trying this game, it is borderline perfect.
  3. JudgeMethos
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Can't say how addicted to this game I am. I started with the Blue Lions! Great characters. 30 hours in. Lovely music. This game is just friggin awesome
  4. ZeoN
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    Uno de los mejores juegos del año. Un JRPG con varias rutas y distintas posibilidades. Una jugabilidad muy buena para los amantes del género. Banda sonora de calidad e historia elaborada,
    Como puntos negativos está el apartado técnico y que a cierta altura del juego puede hacerse algo repetitivo pero si lo miras en conjunto es un gran título
  5. Nookling
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've been playing since Awakening. This is truly my favourite Fire Emblem game ever. Very polished, great balance between story and combat. Well worth the money… Expand
  6. Resistingprawn5
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    great game, just counter-acting all the zeros made by sony ponies. its a fun game though and you should get it.
  7. gilrope
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    This is a great game to start with if you want to get into Fire Emblem. The characters are lovable and endearing, and if probably you started disliking someone at the beginning, they will make you change your mind. I wasn't really into strategy games, but adding the teaching side to the game made everything flow in a great pace.
  8. Calvotoxico
    Sep 5, 2019
    1
    Es un juego que objetivamente hablando no es del todo muy convincente. No me gusta la base ni los gráficos.. Quizá lo venda antes que se devalue.
  9. death12123
    Sep 5, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game I very much enjoyed. I feel some characters got the short end of the stick or I wanted more from them.
    A unique take on Fire Emblem and what blows me away with this one is the characters and their personalities. Although I don't think the story was as good as Radiant Dawn, the three stories on their own are all worth checking out with my favorite being    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game I very much enjoyed. I feel some characters got the short end of the stick or I wanted more from them.
    A unique take on Fire Emblem and what blows me away with this one is the characters and their personalities. Although I don't think the story was as good as Radiant Dawn, the three stories on their own are all worth checking out with my favorite being the Golden Deer.
    The soundtrack is great and the new mechanics to the tactics game feel nice. Pretty much everything in this game is voiced and let me tell you, the English cast did beautifully it makes me just want to hear them way more nonstop. (Note: I don't really play JP voices in majority of games)

    The only thing holding me back from giving the game a 10 is the fact that the stages are WAY too big. Making promoting to mounts a must in Three Houses.    … Expand
  10. 7Thunderhead7
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    It's an incredible game, and probably my favorite Fire Emblem title (and I've played all of them, except Thracia). It's replayability is amazing, it's story is original and engaging, and it's soundtrack is simply a masterpiece.
  11. Willypooh11
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    Art Style - 8/10
    Story - 10/10
    Direction - 9/10
    Gameplay - 9/10
    Multiplayer - na
  12. Vwphoton
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Great homage to the GBA times of Fire Emblem with beautiful graphics and a deep story.
  13. RangerJio
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    This game really kept me hooked. The game play on its own kept me entertained for hours. I'm not one to sink many hours into games, but this one has already reached my highest played game on the switch. It is a worthy investment for anyone who owns a switch and is interested in role playing games.
  14. TheAdRock
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's not a combat game, it's a social sim with a combat element, and honestly after you get half way through the game, the combat gets so easy that it's actually a broken combat system. I hope they fix it to add difficulty, because I can one shot kill anything by half way through the game. You can't lose at combat.… Expand
  15. Engiru
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Una evolución hacia el camino acertado, buena historia, sentimientos y a pesar de haber rutas muy diferentes, lo sacaron todo en 1 juego y no se marcaron un pokémon.
  16. TheBestMarioFan
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    I'm currently really enjoying this game. The gameplay is awesome and the hub world is really fun to explore. Some things can get a bit repetitive, but not that fast and there is always something else to do!
  17. arciery
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    mas de 100 horas y sigo pegado mes gustaria una dlc que una las rutas. siento que se renovo totalmente el juego
  18. 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.
  19. lkkvtm
    Sep 4, 2019
    7
    Too huge, I liked FE more when it was compact handheld 20-hour experience, not 100h grindfest with dating and school like persona 5. Still good game though, if you're looking for something to dive into for a long time, definitely worth your money.
  20. velvet01
    Sep 4, 2019
    1
    muy mal juego ,, graficas pobres ,, todo repetitivo ... arrastra los mismos errores que tiene la franquicia desde el 3DS.
  21. dundee
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Love this game like the previous entries. I have waifu that can fight alongside with me.
  22. Elli27
    Sep 4, 2019
    9
    as someone who always tried to like fire emblem ever since the GBA game the sacred stones Three houses really hooked me in this time around.

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

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

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

    the school is really what stands out this time around.

    very solid game overall    … Expand
  23. Darkside24
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Good game very funny thanks nintendo for this game im going to play a lot :) :)
  24. Airufino23
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Un juego echo con mimo y a la antigua usanza con unas historias muy buenas,obra maestra
  25. 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.
  26. Micknilla
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    The first game I have not been able to put down to reach over 50 hours played! I own a slew of Nintendo AAA titles on the switch: BOTW, Splatoon 2, SMO, Octopath Traveler, SSBU, MK8D. Along with other crossovers like Rocket League, Stardew Valley, Cuphead; and indies like Golf Story and Overcooked. But FETH has been a nonstop burn from the start that keeps me thinking about the gameThe first game I have not been able to put down to reach over 50 hours played! I own a slew of Nintendo AAA titles on the switch: BOTW, Splatoon 2, SMO, Octopath Traveler, SSBU, MK8D. Along with other crossovers like Rocket League, Stardew Valley, Cuphead; and indies like Golf Story and Overcooked. But FETH has been a nonstop burn from the start that keeps me thinking about the game throughout the day like no other game I’ve experienced. The story is rich with details and side conversations (that could be otherwise missed) which provide even more depth and lore into the world of Fódlan. Every interaction the player chooses causes a change in the relationships with others and the numerous ways you gain support prep up a really engaging game. The combat is thoughtful and I’ve felt very strategic as I’ve learned to play. I remember when characters like Marth and Roy we’re added to previous Super Smash Bros. games and I didn’t know what they were from or why they were there. This has been my first Fire Emblem game and now I understand. This game has turned me into an instant fan and I’m kicking myself now for not playing the previous games. I would recommend this game to anyone that loves a strategy heavy JRPG.… Expand
  27. AGNM32
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    It's the best Fire emblem game I've ever tried.
    Its playability is excellent, no doubt an essential game.
  28. BirdSquanchy
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    The best tactic RPG i have ever played. Great history with such different routes, lovely characters, and the most important: nice gameplay.
  29. Kamui76312
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    La música, las batallas, toda la interacción que se puede tener con los personajes hasta conocerlos bien por su personalidad, esas emociones que chocan cuando tienes que pelear y hasta matar a un antiguo estudiante, la verdad es increíble la historia entre las 4 rutas se va complementando, sin duda es como tener 4 o solo 3 juegos en uno, su único punto malo son los gráficos pero esoLa música, las batallas, toda la interacción que se puede tener con los personajes hasta conocerlos bien por su personalidad, esas emociones que chocan cuando tienes que pelear y hasta matar a un antiguo estudiante, la verdad es increíble la historia entre las 4 rutas se va complementando, sin duda es como tener 4 o solo 3 juegos en uno, su único punto malo son los gráficos pero eso realmente pasa de lado cuando te metes a este hermoso juego… Expand
  30. Juan92acg
    Sep 4, 2019
    7
    Demasiado texto , llega aburrir y no se pueden evitar....la jugabilidad y el juego en si esta bien pero tanto texto.... te hace perder demasiado tiempo
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#4 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 102 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 98 out of 102
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 102
  3. Negative: 0 out of 102
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    95
    There may be too much content here for busy adults to tackle! I don't know when I'm going to find the time to do full playthroughs of the other two Houses that I didn't choose to begin with! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 74]
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Oct 29, 2019
    90
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is one of Switch's best games of 2019 and a breeze of fresh air to this franchise. Unfortunately, its poor animations preclude any possibility of being the game of the year.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Oct 11, 2019
    86
    Large selection of classes, good AI and wide variety of missions make Fire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best turn-based tactics. [Issue#240, p.50]
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