Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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

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

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

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

    Have fun!
  19. MJBotte1
    Sep 2, 2019
    8
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best rpg's i've played this year. firstly, the combat. with amazing strategy, unique weapons and maps, and an incredible amount of character customization. but the part that i enjoyed the most, is the great story. Every. Single. Line of dialogue is fully voiced, with great voice acting. (Lorenz and Hilda are my 2 favorite characters, they are of theFire Emblem: Three Houses one of the best rpg's i've played this year. firstly, the combat. with amazing strategy, unique weapons and maps, and an incredible amount of character customization. but the part that i enjoyed the most, is the great story. Every. Single. Line of dialogue is fully voiced, with great voice acting. (Lorenz and Hilda are my 2 favorite characters, they are of the Golden Deer house.) not only is the story great, there are 4 amazing routes you can play, with each route having unique characters and lasting about 40 hours. although the game has some evidence of cut content, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is an amazing game that you should play. (also join the Golden Deer!)… Expand
  20. GrungleBungle
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This has to be my favourite FE game yet. The story is gripping no matter which route you play, the amount of replayability this game has is insane, and unlike many of the newer fe games, the characters don't feel like massive anime tropes. Overall, great game and would highly recommend.
  21. Karma2B
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is very fun and has a lot of replay-ability. Definitely the best Fire Emblem game to date.
  22. GreenJay
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    One of the best games I’ve played in a while. Highly recommend it to people who are interested in the tactical rpg genre. The game is very good for beginners who have never played the series before, but is still fun to enjoy for veterans of the series to enjoy. The game has so much replay ability because of the different paths you can take in the story and the different ways you can buildOne of the best games I’ve played in a while. Highly recommend it to people who are interested in the tactical rpg genre. The game is very good for beginners who have never played the series before, but is still fun to enjoy for veterans of the series to enjoy. The game has so much replay ability because of the different paths you can take in the story and the different ways you can build your characters. Speaking of the characters, they are the best part of the game. Each student and teacher have an interesting background that makes you feel and care for them. They have different endings depending on who you make them bond with over the game which adds more replay ability to the game. Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game that I would recommend to everyone.… Expand
  23. javiandre10
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem Three Houses es el mayor salto de la saga, en cuanto a lo visual, estético, exploración, gestión, simulación y lo más importante, rol táctico y estrategia. Referente del género.
  24. GothChips
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    one of the best games I've played in my life, and definitely the best game to come out this year.
  25. Flubs
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Easily the best fire emblem game to come out in a long time and maybe even one of the best ever. Its good characters and fun gameplay as well as how long it takes to complete just one of its routes, will give you plenty of hours of gameplay, not to mention its replay ability. Welcoming for new players and with something to offer veterans, it should be a game you at least try out for yourself.
  26. Yobasoba
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best firemblem games! Everything from the past installments are build upon with new mechanics added in.
  27. yoki76
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    I'm a long time fan of the FE series, but somehow this game got on me on a different level. Love the characters and the exploration, the dialogues are clever and cheesy and adorable at the same time. Also loving the battles as much as other games in the series. Amazing game.
  28. numbingVoid
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Ignore all the trolls giving this 0 or 1 those guys are sad PS fanboys. That said, this is an excellent entry for people new to the series. The characters have great back stories and the main plot is really compelling. The combat is fun to strategically place your units for victory. Overall a must buy
  29. xcJetx
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is incredible storywise, I can name very few examples of games that make you experience the horrible efects of war and how it scars both the characters and the world arround you.
    The emotional link with your students is something else. Gameplay is also amazing, maintaining the Fire Emblem essence without being completely unforgiving.
  30. zch13
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is by far my favorite Fire Emblem game. The combat is as fun as ever but the three factions to choose from, relic weapons, and the training mechanic push it over the edge of awesome.
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#4 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
4
#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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