Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. mknight
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Graphics are great, combat and gameplay are all fun, and the story has multiple paths to follow over a long period of time. Well worth the money. What's not to like? Anyone review-blasting this game (or any other game on any platform) just for being an exclusive to that platform is a complete tool. I don't think anyone review-blasted Halo for being exclusive to XBox years ago, orGraphics are great, combat and gameplay are all fun, and the story has multiple paths to follow over a long period of time. Well worth the money. What's not to like? Anyone review-blasting this game (or any other game on any platform) just for being an exclusive to that platform is a complete tool. I don't think anyone review-blasted Halo for being exclusive to XBox years ago, or review-blasting last year's Spider-Man on PS4 for being a Sony exclusive. People really need to grow up.… Expand
  2. Trek
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game with an amazingly deep story. I've put in over 75 hours and there's still new and wonderful content
  3. HoesGlad
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Lmao at all the Sony fans trying to bomb this game because of Astral Chain and then getting Thanosed out of existence. Does the biggest and best VG maker deserve or even appreciate these kinds of fans? Very disappointed in humanity.
  4. DigablePlanets
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    This game packs a ton of variety and depth into a neat package. There's enough here to keep even dedicated gamers entertained for weeks on end.
  5. mattmamba
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Haven't been this immersed in a video game in a long time! Highly recommended for new players and veterans alike
  6. Raphtalia
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    I am not guided by the graphics and i like the gameplay of the games and i like very much the gameplay of the FAITH Three Houses because i liked the end of the Golden Deer and the very good about it is that it takes many weeks to spend 1 single house and the game is very long.
  7. jbutrica
    Sep 3, 2019
    9
    Espectacular! Juego de 10 , banda sonora de 10 y jugabilidad muy refinada muy RPG
  8. Brickwall
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    I’ve been a fan of the Fire Emblem games since the launch of Awakening, and although I was wary about this title when it was first revealed it far surpassed my wildest expectations. The freedom you get in this game is so liberating and I love seeing how much I can stretch the limits of each character.

    NG+ is particularly enjoyable since it lets you push your boundaries even further,    I’ve been a fan of the Fire Emblem games since the launch of Awakening, and although I was wary about this title when it was first revealed it far surpassed my wildest expectations. The freedom you get in this game is so liberating and I love seeing how much I can stretch the limits of each character.

    NG+ is particularly enjoyable since it lets you push your boundaries even further, allowing you to make your best magic users physical fighters and visa versa, allowing for amusing combinations of character specific and learned abilities and skills. I can’t stop playing this game and I already have over 200 hours in it.

    My only negative is that multiple routes share a large portion of maps, but seeing as most games only have 1 main route, it’s not too big of a deal. Each houses students drive a lot of the variety in gameplay if you don’t recruit too much as I did on purpose.

    This game is just absolutely fantastic    … Expand
  9. Daigo
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Three Houses is probably the best Fire Emblem in a long, long time. Is Perfect
  10. 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
  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. 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.
  14. imran_meerkat
    Oct 20, 2019
    9
    I did 50 hours on this game. absolutely loved it. persona 5 meets harry potter. great twist midway through the story. one of the best games of 2019!
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. Nihilem
    Sep 6, 2019
    9
    This is how a franchise should make the jump to the home console system. The traditional FE System like the battle system und the support are nicely included into the school setting. Also the different views onto the story create a high replayability, leading to 40 - 120 hours of gameplay, depending if you want to see everything or are satisfied with one side of the story.

    Only major    This is how a franchise should make the jump to the home console system. The traditional FE System like the battle system und the support are nicely included into the school setting. Also the different views onto the story create a high replayability, leading to 40 - 120 hours of gameplay, depending if you want to see everything or are satisfied with one side of the story.

    Only major dislike are the repeating maps for side missions.    … Expand
  20. Minadora
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    87 hours as of now and very pleased. I had a falling out with the Fire Emblen franchise and this game restored my love for it.
  21. funkeys2
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    This game has caught me so much, haven't experienced this in many years, spent about 10 hrs a day in Fire Emblem. Completed it in 50 hrs, 6 days, the re-playability is amazing and you can easily spend over 130+ hrs at this game.
  22. Bnois
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    The only bad thing about it is that such games require a lot of effort and time to be done. Which means no new Fire Emblem for next 2-3 years.
  23. Yaniel_
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Great game, I recommend it if you like a good entertaining game, great graphics, solid story, enjoy
  24. Silvermooncat
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Awesome game to play even if you are a new player. Smart game design is in play here.
  25. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    Easily my new favorite game in the series, this is a game I can see myself replaying a lot. It's tactical combat is just as fun as ever, and with more stuff to do and great characters to interact with, and 3 different classes to take, I can truly see myself replaying this a lot.
  26. AranCab
    Sep 8, 2019
    9
    Fun gameplay, beautiful story, charming characters, it makes you feel so much emotion with the story, a really good game in general.
  27. AlecoWG
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    So why should you get Three Houses? To put it in it's simplest terms, this is the best gameplay and story you can experience this year in my opinion. By far the best game in the series. One of the best games ever made, and maybe even the best game ever made.

    If you haven't played Fire Emblem or a game of this genre before they play like a version of chess. Every unit has certain attacks    So why should you get Three Houses? To put it in it's simplest terms, this is the best gameplay and story you can experience this year in my opinion. By far the best game in the series. One of the best games ever made, and maybe even the best game ever made.

    If you haven't played Fire Emblem or a game of this genre before they play like a version of chess. Every unit has certain attacks and certain movements that they can make, and different weapons will preform better against certain adversaries. For example, flying units a very weak to bows. This system creates a feeling I have not seen replicated in any other game, though not for lack of trying. This game makes you feel like an actual strategist and takes real thought and good planning and knowledge of how every unit will work if you want to be good. I will admit that this is probably the easiest game of the series though, but I think this just makes the game much more accessible. The gameplay here is as great as it always has been, but that's not the main reason I like it.

    The story is where this game excels more than almost any other. The world that has been created feels somehow very far from reality but also very relatable, tackling issues that many will have experienced in often beautiful and heartwarming scenes. The game, early on, very clearly separates your students into two different groups, nobles and commoners. There is a very interesting conflict between these two groups, wherein both groups really hate the position they were put in by their birth. This isn't a topic I have seen explored much in gaming and I think the devs do an excellent job here.

    Another aspect of the story that I feel is very unique is the perspective it has on war and conflict in general. A lot of games we play today glorify war (COD, Battlefield, etc.) And while I obviously don't think these games support war in any way or have any negative impacts on the world, I think the way it is portrayed in Three Houses is much more interesting and refreshing. You will have many moments where you have to do some things that you don't want to do. The fighting is not glorified, good people die for seemingly no reason, your students will complain about the amount of killing they have experienced and mourn those that are lost. There is not really, in my opinion, a villian. There are multiple sides that each have their own reason and that don't want to fight each other, but they have to. I don't want to spoil much but I haven't ever played a game where I had to train kids to be killers and watch them grow up to live up to that training and then watch them resent the position they are in, it's refreshing, and a lot of the time depressing, and I love it.

    Another huge aspect of the game is the support system. Every character has a set of supports, which are basically bonds with other characters in the game, that will evolve throughout the game as the characters relationships change. This is where a lot of the smaller and more relatable topics are handled, such as depression, loneliness, the burdens that are thrust upon people at birth and more. These moments are where the more heartwarming moments that I mentioned earlier come in as you watch your friends overcome their issues and become better for it.

    This is my first time making a post like this so it's probably all over the place but I finished the game just a few hours ago and I want to make sure that as many people as possible are able to play this game and support everyone who has made this masterpiece. Please do yourself a favor and check it out, I don't think you'll regret it.

    The soundtrack is also beautiful and amazing. Especially the tracks during the last few battles. Nothing much more to be said here, I love it.    … Expand
  28. pradocaetano
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    No spoilers here, ok?
    Zelda BOTW is better than Three Houses? "Technically" yes. But the thing is: Fire Emblem Three Houses does not have a couple months released yet, and I already have MORE time played. And man. I played Zelda big time... I played a LOT of it! Fire Emblem Three Houses simply have the best replay value I ever tried so far. I am a huge fan of Three Houses now. Just don't    No spoilers here, ok?
    Zelda BOTW is better than Three Houses? "Technically" yes. But the thing is: Fire Emblem Three Houses does not have a couple months released yet, and I already have MORE time played. And man. I played Zelda big time... I played a LOT of it! Fire Emblem Three Houses simply have the best replay value I ever tried so far. I am a huge fan of Three Houses now. Just don't know how to stop. Finished twice, and going for third time. Yesterday Nintendo just released a FREE DLC, and i'm planning to play for a forth and fifth time (to see the complete story). Don't listen to the bad reviews. You should not try that game. You should have it. This is one of those games that you know that you are playing a classic.
    What a game friends... Huge production.    … Expand
  29. Englishdarkness
    Sep 13, 2019
    8
    It's an improvement from the previous games but also a step back in some points. The additional routes in story add more replay value, but basic gameplay is hindered. Having to repair weapons or rank up has a massive cost that regular gameplay doesn't cover. I find Fates to have the stronger game play and story. Also you can't design your own character, I understand this is because theyIt's an improvement from the previous games but also a step back in some points. The additional routes in story add more replay value, but basic gameplay is hindered. Having to repair weapons or rank up has a massive cost that regular gameplay doesn't cover. I find Fates to have the stronger game play and story. Also you can't design your own character, I understand this is because they have now animated their cut scenes but it takes away from the game. Also not all the story plots are animated.… Expand
  30. Darvinspike
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    Excelente, trae muchas misiones, demasiado trabajo particular con cada estudiante, para los que seguimos este juego desde sus inicios, entendemos, que el juego se centra en la estrategia y aquí está bien hecha. 10 de 10 para FE 3H
  31. Nitsuga
    Sep 15, 2019
    9
    Amazing game, decisions completely change the course of the story, has a good challenge when on max difficulty. The negative points are maybe fishing and the fact that your dead units are still "alive" somewhere.
  32. Peter19
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    The game offers an incredible experience from beginning to end. The story is so beautiful, interesting and emotional that certainly deserves to be viewed from more than one perspective.
  33. YTG_GAMING
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    An epic tactical RPG adventure! When I say epic, I’m saying epic to the point I don’t actually know how long and extensive this game is. I am 80 hours in playing one of the (three) titles story arcs with the Black Eagles and I don’t think I’m near the end yet. I am playing on Classic Hard.

    In this you play the role of Byleth who unexpectedly gets enrolled as a new professor at Garreg    An epic tactical RPG adventure! When I say epic, I’m saying epic to the point I don’t actually know how long and extensive this game is. I am 80 hours in playing one of the (three) titles story arcs with the Black Eagles and I don’t think I’m near the end yet. I am playing on Classic Hard.

    In this you play the role of Byleth who unexpectedly gets enrolled as a new professor at Garreg Mach Monastery and customization goes as far as picking your gender and giving Byleth a first name. You are given some brief background to his current place in the world working as a Mercenary with his father Jeralt enforcing the lands and supporting local villages in trouble with bandits and other unsavoury types. Your first big choice and what initially captivated me with Three Houses is what made me choose the Black Eagles. Most RPGS offer stat screens, starting gear, a starting class and other pre-set builds that help you decide how you want to begin. In the tutorial, you are introduced to the three main leaders of each house. And you get a chance to get to know them a bit better. This is where I broke off the path of usual RPG tropes and instead of focusing on what each house could offer me in the long run – stats, equipment and specialties wise. I focussed instead on which leader I liked the most, their personalities, their background, their aims and dreams and their attitude. For the first time in years, it felt like I didn’t have to research each character online before making my decision. The writing is so exceptional, it felt like these characters were real and I knew them in real life. This doesn’t just count for the house leaders, every single character in this game has such in-depth character development and no doubt you will be fully invested in these characters. From Bernadetta, the archer who suffers with extreme social anxiety and is riddled with such a low self-esteem, to Caspar, the young cocky wipper-snapper who’s naivety sometimes gets the better of him, to Hubert, the brooding sinister ‘Snape- like’ character who’s nose is nestled so far up Lady Edelgards bottom to the point of uncomfortable obsession. To add to the character development, you have relationship building, social class politics, side-activities, character specific side quests, role/class and stat building (achieved by teaching and exams), each is as equally important as the other and what you get is an in-depth ‘social’ sim alongside the tactical action side. This all happens in the exploration side of the game where you are given free reign of the academy.

    In terms of the action, initially I thought it was very basic. I haven’t played any previous FE titles but I am accustomed to SRPGs so I had a rough idea of what to expect. You will expect the same if you’ve ever played an SRPG. You take turns managing your whole team by moving, attacking, healing etc then it’s the enemy’s turn to do the same on their side. Each team member can do one action per turn so you have to use this one action wisely to give yourself the advantage. What I initially thought was quite a basic battle system, becomes a lot more in-depth as your students grow and develop new abilities. They grow accordingly with the difficulty as well. I found the game gradually got more and more difficult as your options expand. There is an extremely useful ability that involves time travel which definitely helps in the later stages but you are limited to a certain amount so they are to be spent wisely. Despite the time travelling ability, it is still very possible to lose. All in all, combat is exactly what is expected and it isn’t ground breaking, this however doesn’t lose Three Houses points. It is extremely satisfying when a plan comes together and is a solid battle system overall. If you love a challenge, I recommend playing on Hard mode, I’ve read numerous accounts that normal is far too easy and requires virtually no thinking. I am looking forward to trying out lunatic mode after finishing my first playthrough.

    Not many downsides I can think of really, I guess sometimes there can be too much talking but I only found that frustrating after a long play session so that’s my problem really. Only other downside I have is that Three Houses has one of the most tedious, boring fishing mini-games I’ve ever played and I usually love fishing mini-games – rewards are pretty minimal as well even though it is a prominent way of bringing in money for your house.

    A solid 9/10 game, packed with content.    … Expand
  34. Parkkcore
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Best Fire Emblem game I've ever played. As of right now my choice for Game of the Year
  35. Swinghammer
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    I’ve beat it once via the BL route and an partially through the BE route and am planning on playing through it st least one more time as GD. This game is tons of fun and the most I have gotten sucked into a game in years.
  36. Zen_Clark
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have played on the Switch so far. The gameplay is great with lots of flexibility to how the characters can progress so multiple play styles can be chosen. The storyline and characters are detailed and engaging, with many different routes and choices that can be made throughout the game adds a large amount of replayability. I do not currently expect there to be aThis is the best game I have played on the Switch so far. The gameplay is great with lots of flexibility to how the characters can progress so multiple play styles can be chosen. The storyline and characters are detailed and engaging, with many different routes and choices that can be made throughout the game adds a large amount of replayability. I do not currently expect there to be a better game available for the Switch for many years.… Expand
  37. MasonTwin
    Sep 24, 2019
    9
    I never really liked tactical checker-board games in general having played Civ 6, FE Fates, and Mario/Rabbids. I was willing to try out this game because of all the hype surrounding it which was well deserved. The gameplay was fun, really fun. I loved how weapons could break in the game to prevent it from getting boring because to be frank a lot of weapons practically insta kill whichI never really liked tactical checker-board games in general having played Civ 6, FE Fates, and Mario/Rabbids. I was willing to try out this game because of all the hype surrounding it which was well deserved. The gameplay was fun, really fun. I loved how weapons could break in the game to prevent it from getting boring because to be frank a lot of weapons practically insta kill which anyone would've abused. Switching from top down checkerboard to a close up 3D view was incredible as both of them played amazingly.

    Story isn't something I care too much for and I don't often expect much of one out of a Nintendo game but the one in FE is no non-sense. For the base characters everyone speaks like human beings that can't be said of most anime artistic games. And the protagonist, Byleth, is absolutely ruthless and doesn't bring up the cliche pacifist trope.    … Expand
  38. tigermetals
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    I've played all 3 paths. The attention to relationships, voice acting, the plot, and combat is the best to date. New combats features are welcome. Animated cutscenes are fantastic. The Lords are well done, especially Dimitri. The dialogue and character personalities are top-notch.

    Cons: Black Eagles with Edelgard path is not as fleshed out as the other paths. weapon degrading, not being    I've played all 3 paths. The attention to relationships, voice acting, the plot, and combat is the best to date. New combats features are welcome. Animated cutscenes are fantastic. The Lords are well done, especially Dimitri. The dialogue and character personalities are top-notch.

    Cons: Black Eagles with Edelgard path is not as fleshed out as the other paths. weapon degrading, not being able to manually pair your units romantically, recruiting classmates can be difficult in NG. I would like to see Byleth be fully voiced during dialogue.    … Expand
  39. Jorgendo
    Sep 29, 2019
    9
    Es un muy buen juego, con buena historia y muy buena banda sonora, el diseño de personajes es preciso.
  40. Crow_11
    Sep 30, 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
  41. Sacredtenshi
    Sep 30, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a fantastic game, worth your time! There are 4 different routes, so it has great replay ability. There are many characters to play with, each which has their own flushed out personality. The game gives you MANY things to do during each week. Each route gives you a different perspective of the story, and helps fill in the gaps from other routes. You must playFire Emblem: Three Houses is a fantastic game, worth your time! There are 4 different routes, so it has great replay ability. There are many characters to play with, each which has their own flushed out personality. The game gives you MANY things to do during each week. Each route gives you a different perspective of the story, and helps fill in the gaps from other routes. You must play all 4 routes to know everything! The DLC is also fantastic. They added some new costumes, and a new game + mode, which makes playing the other routes faster, and more enjoyable. There is also more story DLC coming out in 2020! I highly recommend this game to any RPG fan.… Expand
  42. TheBloodWolfe
    Oct 2, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a very robust, turn-based strategy title from Intelligent Systems. The game features multiple story routes, all of which are absolutely incredible. The game has dropped certain features from previous titles in the series such as the weapon triangle, but they have been replaced by other wonderfully developed systems such as the battalion system. As far as FireFire Emblem: Three Houses is a very robust, turn-based strategy title from Intelligent Systems. The game features multiple story routes, all of which are absolutely incredible. The game has dropped certain features from previous titles in the series such as the weapon triangle, but they have been replaced by other wonderfully developed systems such as the battalion system. As far as Fire Emblem games go, Three Houses is a fresh take on the series, and is a must play regardless of whether you are familiar with the IP or not… Expand
  43. Spud_543
    Oct 8, 2019
    10
    Just broke past 250 hours and as a series veteran I got the itch to make an account just to review Intelligent system's magnum opus. This game takes the positives (timewheel, things to do between missions, multiple routes, magic) of the modern games, mixes it with the great story and character development of most older entries in the franchise, somehow pumps up all these things to 11 andJust broke past 250 hours and as a series veteran I got the itch to make an account just to review Intelligent system's magnum opus. This game takes the positives (timewheel, things to do between missions, multiple routes, magic) of the modern games, mixes it with the great story and character development of most older entries in the franchise, somehow pumps up all these things to 11 and still manages to include risky but rewarding changes completely unique to this entry all the while not feeling overloaded or cluttered. Magic and archery are even more rewarding, valuable and unique than ever with magic now having limited uses per mission instead of being tied to items or costing hp and archery finally feeling like a balanced and not absurdly over or underpowered mechanic. Character progression and choice in character progression is also better than ever with the ability to train specific skills outside of combat and promotion trees being far more open and accessible than previous series entries. The story is also a triumph of character writing with each faction truly believing they are right yet having their own faults. No faction has all the answers and it is up to you the player to decide which ending is the best for the characters. Speaking of characters the main and supporting cast of Three Houses is by far the strongest and most consistent of any series entry. Every last support line leads to some kind of character development on one or both ends and even entirely new information on characters is found which often is only found in that one support which truly incentivizes the player to recruit as many units as possible and level up every single support which is once again made far more convenient with activities that can be done between missions. This is the fire emblem game fans have been waiting the entire lifespan of the series to play and if it is an indication of the future of fire emblem I am extremely excited. Easily a must buy for the switch and likely the best entry point yet for newcomers to the series. If I could give this game a 100/10 I would. It does literally everything the series is meant to be about perfectly and then some and the only reason people should think twice before buying it immediately is if they don't have over a hundred hours to sink into it.

    Oh yeah also the soundtrack is goddamn amazing.    … Expand
  44. ahluche
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    One of the best games in this franchise. Oh and Edelgard is best girl. Okay.
  45. jxdrxxn
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    PERFECT we need an anime of this series, animations are 10/10 and loved the voicd acting, the game mechanics etc. THANK YOU NINTENDO
  46. valdyk
    Oct 21, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Traditional turn-based combat that certainly hook me up with tactical approach for every battle....also this game make me thinking for hours before s-support… Expand
  47. Imrahill001
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    If you love playing JRPG then you have no reason to not play this game, the rosters starts at a bunch of generic characters who fit the standard archetype, but as soon you start digging up the surface you will find very good scripted characters; the narrative fills its purpose very well, and while its not fully unpredictable it doesn't make it feel weaker.
    The tutoring system and sunday    If you love playing JRPG then you have no reason to not play this game, the rosters starts at a bunch of generic characters who fit the standard archetype, but as soon you start digging up the surface you will find very good scripted characters; the narrative fills its purpose very well, and while its not fully unpredictable it doesn't make it feel weaker.
    The tutoring system and sunday exploration may cause a bit of frustration to players that doesn't like that kind of simulation but you can skip it and the game will do it for you letting to go straight to the history; I don't advice to do this however as that will make feel characters a bit shallow but if you want to focus in battles then you can do it.
    The most important of a JRPG its is battle system and AI challenge and this game does have that for medium players, if you are a hardcore JRPG the standard difficulty will seems a bit low at start but that will compensate as you move forward into the history, the system allows to play as you want and that freedom can be a bit overwhelming if you don't want to dig in that but you don't have to if you don't want, also if you are hardsteel hardcore fan of RPG you can take the maddening difficulty and you will feel happy there, specially if you are no using a new game+ save to start from scratch and even if you use it the game will still challenge you.
    It sound is lovely, relaxing when you are wandering around the monastery, exciting in the battles and even glee if the situation requires it; if you value the sound of a game highly this game won't disappoint you at all.
    And finally the only con of this game, its graphics are a bit low matched to other games, that only when talking about the wallpapers which to be true are a low quality; but if you are playing to play and RPG the graphics won't bother at allow, the characters designs are beautiful, the game moves fluidly and there is no reason you should bother on the wallpapers as they don't meddles with the gameplay.    … Expand
  48. GoldyTrez
    Oct 31, 2019
    8
    I really need to play this game more, fun gameplay features and characters. I can tell this game has massive potential so I'll certainly update this review in the future.
  49. Not_Elias
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    I may kinda maybe slightly perhaps be on my 7th. play through, please send help.
  50. Govninjo
    Nov 5, 2019
    10
    One of the best games in this generation. Fun and addictive gameplay with a lot of opportunities for building classes. Lots of well-written charismatic characters with tons of dialogues between them. 3 different storylines each with its own unique conclusion and interactions. Definitely would recommend .
  51. grit7
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    My first FE game and I was blown away. Amazing characters, tactical gameplay and legendary music. When I read the review which stated that you can get more or less 300 hours of gameplay I was sceptical but it's true. After 230 h I still have one route to finish. 10/10. Must have on switch even if you're not into JRPG.
  52. Hiddenkeys
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    This game successfully did what Fates was trying to do in terms of emotional/moral conflictions.
  53. meritum
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    ONE OF THE BEST GAMES!!! Story is interesting, combat is AMAZING. I am not a fan of strategy games but this is awesome
  54. KiiRaKrYz
    Nov 5, 2019
    9
    Super powerful. Each character has dimensions in the role. You may need up to 200 hours to get to the core of the game.
  55. MorbidFable
    May 25, 2021
    10
    Let me preface by saying I have never played a Fire Emblem game, and I am not a big tactics style game fan, but I don't hate them, I just tend to find them lacking story and the gameplay isn't engaging enough, however Fire Emblem Three Houses perhaps may be the best game in the genre.

    The story is quite honestly, perhaps the best story on a nintendo console in years. The game is not    Let me preface by saying I have never played a Fire Emblem game, and I am not a big tactics style game fan, but I don't hate them, I just tend to find them lacking story and the gameplay isn't engaging enough, however Fire Emblem Three Houses perhaps may be the best game in the genre.

    The story is quite honestly, perhaps the best story on a nintendo console in years. The game is not surprisingly dark, and the game takes risks in that regard, but it pays off. I would not label it edgy, but I'm more than willing to say its darker than expected. I know nothing of the fire emblem universe, its tropes or practices and knew very little about the game other than you picked a house out of three and played as them. I was wholly unaware that the game took place in a religious setting, however the game's religious themes often can take a backseat, and it's usually for the better. The story is not supremely complex, but it is very rich and there's a whole universe after this game I would've loved to explore.
    There is much I could put here about various plot elements, and more that I could express my love for but that would likely spoil or set expectations for those and I don't want to ruin anything for anyone, it should be experienced naturally.

    The characters are phenomenal in this game. Every single one with a developed back story that you can unearth by growing closer with them. Many are nobles, sent to learn by their parents to defend their families land, conversely there are nobles who are almost resentful at their nobility. The commoners are not neglected, they're looked down upon by some characters and respected by others. Some of the most interesting characters are poor and their families worked incredibly hard to send everything they could to get their kids through this school. Each one has flaws, hobbies, unique abilities and they can all fit into classes of your choice. Most are obviously geared towards a specific class or style due to their abilities, but that's not bad.

    Classes and class diversity is not something I really struggled with. I found quickly though that the game really likes to lean heavily onto mounted units with almost every single "master" class being mounted on a flying creature or a horse. This kind of disappointed me and annoyed me as I never saw some of my characters like that, however I found that the leap between master and the tier before it is not required to beat the game or even all that necessary. It's very doable without it, in fact at one point i got one of my characters into a master class, found i didn't like it and just swapped them down one tier with no issues, no expenses, nothing. The ability to adjust your units before a battle to suit what you'd be undertaking is great. Late game classes are generally hybrids so do not think you can get away just dumping all your points into one stat and not struggle to get a master class, but as I said, it's not really required if you aren't fond of that.

    In gameplay, it's deceptively simple. On a surface level, the game looks like chess and you trade units until you complete the objective but there is so much nuance that can be learned by playing. Every unit gets a gambit ability which is effectively their special move and can be used very limitedly in a single battle. On top of that, weapons all have durability, and combat arts are special moves that give increased or decreased effectiveness in certain areas but they drain your durability more. The shops are easily accessible though, before and after a fight, so repair, replacement, and forging into a better weapon is always a menu away. You do have a limited inventory, so between trinkets or accessories, weapons, healing items and tools such as keys, you might have to store things on your character, who when stood next to by any other unit can access your armies gear.

    I have only completed the game once, however, there are at least three other main story lines to complete. This game is more of an RPG than I ever expected it to be. One thing I would've preferred is more character customization, from what i gather there is a bit if you own DLC but it's just preset outfits. Your characters face, hair, height, weight and more are all the same no matter what. Still an excellent RPG regardless with its branching stories, character relations and stat based gameplay.

    Now, in regards to other complaints. It is rather difficult to explain these without going into spoilers but not impossible so I will do it regardless.

    I wrote much more other minor complaints but I hit the character limit, however these complaints are minute compared to how fantastic this game is. It is a must have, full price isn't too steep if you plan on multiple play throughs, however on sale it's a steal. Cannot recommend it enough. I rarely give 10s, but this is by far one of the best games in its genre.    … Expand
  56. Turboturtle
    Nov 13, 2019
    10
    This is the best game I have plated in a long time. Every character was well written. The combat is fun. The story is amazing. This game is a must play whether you are new to the series or a longtime fan.
  57. Grijandor
    Nov 11, 2019
    10
    Tenía un poco de miedo antes de empezar a jugarlo ya que consideraba esta saga fue decayendo tras los geniales inicios en game boy advance, pero el nuevo enfoque que le han dado en la escuela me parece de lo más entretenido, hay un montón de personajes con los que entablar relacion, cada uno con historias y personalidades muy diferentes y misiones secundarias. Tambien están las tres casasTenía un poco de miedo antes de empezar a jugarlo ya que consideraba esta saga fue decayendo tras los geniales inicios en game boy advance, pero el nuevo enfoque que le han dado en la escuela me parece de lo más entretenido, hay un montón de personajes con los que entablar relacion, cada uno con historias y personalidades muy diferentes y misiones secundarias. Tambien están las tres casas y la historia alternativa de una de ellas, total que entre todo eso tenemos un montón de horas de juego y partidas que van a tener builds muy diferentes.… Expand
  58. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    9
    Fire Emblem Three Houses est un jeu excellent, un très bon RPG Tactic. Le jeu est extrêmement complet avec énormément de paramètres à gérer, les relations, son niveau, les niveaux des élèves, le niveau en tant que professeur ou encore des escouades. Les combats sont très bien, avec de nombreuse possibilité et des mécaniques bien exploité. Le scénario selon les branches est très bienFire Emblem Three Houses est un jeu excellent, un très bon RPG Tactic. Le jeu est extrêmement complet avec énormément de paramètres à gérer, les relations, son niveau, les niveaux des élèves, le niveau en tant que professeur ou encore des escouades. Les combats sont très bien, avec de nombreuse possibilité et des mécaniques bien exploité. Le scénario selon les branches est très bien immersif, la possibilité de choix est intéressante et offre la possibilité de refaire plusieurs jeux selon les choix de maison et les choix en cours d'aventure. Les musiques sont excellentes et marque l'ambiance dans les différents moments en jeu. Le gros point noir, le jeu manque de finesse technique avec des graphismes qui laisse à désirer, malgré des décors qui pourrais parfois être magnifique.… Expand
  59. KitsuneMask
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Just my GOTY and one of my favourite games of the switch. So lovely characters and cool history
  60. RouteTheBandits
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. The lack of polish on graphics was not something that even crossed my mind. The replay ability, character depth, satisfaction from leveling and progressing makes this one of, if not the best game on Switch for 2019. Pokémon may have found some competition on the Switch, for main line RPG.
  61. Blundell92
    Nov 24, 2019
    8
    The animations, narrative and gameplay kept me hooked for hours. Played through Blue Lions, Black Eagles and now working on Golden Deer. Unexpectedly LOVED the gameplay in between battles, fishing minigame, sharing meals with characters and building relationships with them. Tea parties were strangely fun as well. If you own a switch this game should be in your catalog.
  62. Jack1600o
    Nov 14, 2019
    10
    When aglorious soundtrack is combines with a deep and well-structured story, a work of the caliber of this game is born.
  63. Pikappa93
    Nov 14, 2019
    9
    This is one of the best entries in the series, if not the best. While graphics leave a lot to be desired, everything else absolutely shines. The two pillars of the series, plot and gameplay, are extremely well executed. The full voice acting also helps character building a lot and the voice actors were all great. I have 200+ hours in game and I regret nothing. One of the best entries forThis is one of the best entries in the series, if not the best. While graphics leave a lot to be desired, everything else absolutely shines. The two pillars of the series, plot and gameplay, are extremely well executed. The full voice acting also helps character building a lot and the voice actors were all great. I have 200+ hours in game and I regret nothing. One of the best entries for Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  64. welliforgot
    Nov 15, 2019
    9
    This is a game that focuses greatly on its strengths.

    Fire Emblem has always been a series about fun strategic combat with a varied cast of personalities at your command. If it had some weak points, it would be that the main plot would often feel contrived and bland, but this game doubles down on its strengths while lessening the impact of its weaknesses. Combat is now more varied than    This is a game that focuses greatly on its strengths.

    Fire Emblem has always been a series about fun strategic combat with a varied cast of personalities at your command. If it had some weak points, it would be that the main plot would often feel contrived and bland, but this game doubles down on its strengths while lessening the impact of its weaknesses. Combat is now more varied than ever, with a stronger emphasis on customizable progression. As a professor, you have the ability to greatly influence the rate your characters learn skills and improve in specific areas. You can also choose battalions for your characters, a new addition to this entry, that adds more skills to use in combat. No other srpg just flows better and feels as fun to play. It's very enjoyable and engaging throughout the full 40+ hour campaign. Or I should say campaigns, since this game is highly re-playable with its branching stories. Also, the colorful cast of characters have somehow become even more colorful than before. Characters are now fully voiced and interact a lot with each others through conversations. It is a lot of fun to learn the history and personalities of each and every character through these, and some are quite surprisingly interesting the more you find out about them.

    Unfortunately, its weaknesses are still present, even if they're less glaring than before. The overall plot will still feel convoluted or just silly sometimes, when the game is begging to be taken seriously. But again, because the other areas of this game are just so enjoyable it does not lessen my enjoyment of this game in the slightest. If you have liked any of the past entries of this series, you will enjoy this game greatly as it adds to their strengths. Highly recommended to any fans of the tactical rpg genre as well.    … Expand
  65. MrWeeb
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    A short and simple love letter to my favorite game of 2019
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game I genuinely fell in love with when I started playing. This almost flawless game (With those flaws being so minor they don’t really matter) is one I can recommend any day of the week. With an amazing cast of lovable characters all with unique personalities, complex but never to hard strategy RPG    A short and simple love letter to my favorite game of 2019
    Fire Emblem Three Houses is a game I genuinely fell in love with when I started playing. This almost flawless game (With those flaws being so minor they don’t really matter) is one I can recommend any day of the week. With an amazing cast of lovable characters all with unique personalities, complex but never to hard strategy RPG mechanics, a very gripping and emotional story and a lot of things to do outside of that, Three Houses is genuinely a beautiful game that sparked my love for this franchise.    … Expand
  66. WhiteWolf_965
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Great Game but play it on a hard to have fun.Great story fun gameplay. I loved this game.
  67. Pr0x
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    FE3H is first game in series for me. And I must addmit that it's a real diamond. If You are interested in story - normal-casual mode is Your choice. You are looking for a real challenge - try insomnia-calssic! Must buy game.
  68. telecaster23
    Dec 13, 2019
    9
    I have always been a fan of Fire Emblem (FE) games, and this one didn't disappoint. It's addicting, entertaining, and can feel emotional after diving into the story deeper.

    Its quality of life is something gamers should be thankful for, despite sinking in 120+ hours into the game, it doesn't bore you with too many unnecessary cutscenes and fluffs like other RPGs have. The fast forward    I have always been a fan of Fire Emblem (FE) games, and this one didn't disappoint. It's addicting, entertaining, and can feel emotional after diving into the story deeper.

    Its quality of life is something gamers should be thankful for, despite sinking in 120+ hours into the game, it doesn't bore you with too many unnecessary cutscenes and fluffs like other RPGs have. The fast forward function during cutscenes helps players become more engaged and not get burnt-out.

    The gameplay is like any other FE games, it's solid. Depending on the difficulty you are playing at, you'll get different challenges from finishing the game too easily, to making you kill your controller due to the AI's painful maddening difficulty. Though that being said, the game doesn't suffer if you play on easier modes, I do believe that you'll still get the FE experience you're looking for.

    The story is excellent. There are three possible endings (possibly four, depending on the choices you make) and the writers did a good job of not making it feel repetitive if you try to play all houses since they did a good job giving the player specific scenarios exclusive to each house that helps unfold more backstories for the characters.

    I've spent 120+ hours of gameplay (and counting) and have completed two endings. That only means there's another 100+ hours waiting for me if I continue to play and unlock the other endings for the other houses.

    Overall, if you're a tactical JRPG fan, then you should definitely buy this game and add them to your collection. The content is packed, and the game assures you that your $60 was well spent.    … Expand
  69. Real1Gaming
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    The best Fire Emblem since Radiant Dawn on Wii. There is so much to do and if you want to see it all, you'll get more than 200 hours out of this game easily. It might be lacking in map variety and the backgrounds during support conversations are blurry... But that's pretty much all that's bad.
  70. Starfree
    Nov 19, 2019
    9
    This game is incredible. The characters flushed out really well and there is way more content then we paid for. My only complaint is that when you want to start a different story, the first part is very repetitive. There are a few differences with each house but for the most part the game is basically the same until you get to post time skip.
  71. joash
    May 30, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece in terms of game play, story, characters, music, and many many more. Whoever gives this game a 0 really needs to find their brain back.
  72. Franny12345
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    Beautifully captivating game! The soundtrack was powerful and the characters were engaging. Moreover, the game allows for replayability. Totally deserves a Game Of The Year Nomination!
  73. Been23
    Nov 25, 2019
    10
    I have played this game for over 200 hours and have to say there is so much more content left and I have enjoyed every bit of it.

    I highly suggest playing it if you have enjoyed previous fire emblem titles, and is a good start for those who are new to the series. If you enjoy turn based strategy games, or if you enjoy games with a good story and very memorable characters, then you will    I have played this game for over 200 hours and have to say there is so much more content left and I have enjoyed every bit of it.

    I highly suggest playing it if you have enjoyed previous fire emblem titles, and is a good start for those who are new to the series. If you enjoy turn based strategy games, or if you enjoy games with a good story and very memorable characters, then you will enjoy fire emblem.

    I could write more about the game, like the amazing music, the fully voice acted cast, or the new game mechanics, but then I would be spending my time not playing fire emblem, and that's no fun for me.    … Expand
  74. Jhitch
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    Played through 2 of the 4 routes in the game and have had no reason to stop, these games are pure fun all the time no matter how much you want to play.
  75. izumi
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Fire Emblem is a franchise I had only ever shown a passing interest in prior to Three Houses. I played the 3DS games to the end of their respective stories and left it at that. After playing Three Houses, I can say with full confidence that my interest in this franchise is no longer passing.

    Three Houses stands about its 3DS counterparts for the fantastic narrative it creates, tied    Fire Emblem is a franchise I had only ever shown a passing interest in prior to Three Houses. I played the 3DS games to the end of their respective stories and left it at that. After playing Three Houses, I can say with full confidence that my interest in this franchise is no longer passing.

    Three Houses stands about its 3DS counterparts for the fantastic narrative it creates, tied together by interesting characters, an immersive world, engaging gameplay and outstanding sound direction. Having spent 125 hours playing through 2 of the 4 potential endings, I can say my time with Three Houses has been one of my most memorable gaming experiences in my adult life.

    The most obvious point of comparison here is with the Persona franchise, as both games try to supplement their main stories with added side content based around the game's characters on a more personal level. The Persona system of Social Links and Confidants has the advantage of being a much more refined system than is found in Three Houses, thanks to the fact that Atlus introduced these features early in the series' lifespan. Yet Three Houses still manages to create an engaging social aspect to the world it creates. Seeing my favourite characters meet, react to each other and develop as people felt just as rewarding as it does in Persona.

    However, the main failing of Three Houses is also best portrayed with a comparison to the Persona series. Persona 3, 4 and especially 5 have received recognition for their striking visual styles. Persona 5 in particular pushed the boundaries in terms of game design and art style, seamlessly blending game interface and game art. Three Houses does not accomplish anything near this level. To be frank, Three Houses can be ugly at times. The character design is outstanding, but this is often devalued by poor environmental design outside of battle. Cutscenes with 3D models are often, if not always, accompanied by ugly 2D backdrops. This is Fire Emblem Three Houses' biggest weakness.

    Yet, I am glad to say visuals are perhaps Three Houses' only real weakness. Combat is particularly engaging, arguably more so than Persona's turn based system. As Three Houses is a strategy RPG, there is a great deal of thought that must go into every move on the battlefield. It requires a sharp mind, or else a character may be lost (Unless you're soft resetting or playing on casual ofc). I found most battles to not only be a test of my strategic thought, but also as perhaps the most entertaining part of the game.

    To keep the review somewhat short, I'd say Fire Emblem is one of the best games not only on the Switch, but one of the best games this year. Gameplay, story and side activities make the game engaging, interesting and almost infinitely repayable. What is perhaps a somewhat vain criticism, the game does not look good in the slightest, this is something I would very much like to see improved in the next entry. Aside from this, Fire Emblem is outstanding on the Switch, in the RPG genre, and gaming as a whole. This decade has been a roller-coaster for the Fire Emblem series, from almost total irrelevance in 2010 to what is perhaps the series high in 2019. I cannot recommend this game enough.    … Expand
  76. Lv266
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    This game is highly addictive and the routes offer enough depth to keep the player engaged in the story, the characters and the fictional world of Fodlán. The cast of characters is strong and charismatic with the three main characters standing out among the rest of the cast as one would expect.
  77. Rare289
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    This is my game of the year for 2019!! I loved all the characters and the music is just amazing!! I did pick Blue Lions for my first route because I love Dimitri and I loved every single minute of it. Currently playing through Golden Deer, but I'm definitely playing all the routes available to me. I'll definitely be playing this game alot for many years.
  78. doramaramaramar
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    One of the best games for Nintendo Switch. Combat system is simple, but it can take you for hours. Story is smart and dramatic. But one thing which I liked the most is dating-sim mechanics. I spent something about 50 hours in this game to romance Shamir. But sometimes I felt bored. Even though it was amazing.
  79. Riophilip
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Absolutely Magnificent. Flawless character building, Fun game play, beautiful visuals, well-animated cut scenes, interesting story, balanced characters, this game, in my opinion is simply flawless. I cannot stress how much it is worth your time. This alone is a reason to buy a switch.

    The Battle phase is well done, with a good mental challenge and fun visuals. The teaching is    Absolutely Magnificent. Flawless character building, Fun game play, beautiful visuals, well-animated cut scenes, interesting story, balanced characters, this game, in my opinion is simply flawless. I cannot stress how much it is worth your time. This alone is a reason to buy a switch.

    The Battle phase is well done, with a good mental challenge and fun visuals. The teaching is streamlined, easy and has a nice theme, and the exploration is outfitted with interactive things, such as having tea or fishing. The monastery is very large and fun to run around in.

    Some Things to remember are that 1.) You must do all supports to get the full experience, 2.) The game starts of a bit slow, but certainly speeds up, 2.) There is a secret 4th route.

    All in all, the game is great. Do it.    … Expand
  80. J3iD
    May 2, 2020
    10
    I don’t like the games look like it, but Fire Emblem Three Houses has been one of my favorite games of all time
  81. Elves3790
    Dec 28, 2019
    10
    It such a fun game to play and so addicting. This is my first game in the series and I enjoy it so much
  82. jhg62700
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game. The academy system (and the tea time...) works really well in terms of making each character persuasive (except for Cyril maybe), which I believe is a major improvement compared to Awakening. The graphics are not superb and all those cut-and-paste motions can be annoying sometimes, but you don't play FE for beautiful graphics.

    For Japanese SRPG fans, this is a must-play.    Fantastic game. The academy system (and the tea time...) works really well in terms of making each character persuasive (except for Cyril maybe), which I believe is a major improvement compared to Awakening. The graphics are not superb and all those cut-and-paste motions can be annoying sometimes, but you don't play FE for beautiful graphics.

    For Japanese SRPG fans, this is a must-play. I gave 9 instead of 10 because (1) the Black Eagles routes are a bit too short and jumpy and (2) the combat could have been more challenging - I felt the lunatic mode was not challenging, but just unfair.    … Expand
  83. Arileath
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    An absolute joy to play. The addicting and engaging gameplay dynamic with battles, exploration of the monastery and teaching never got old despite the four playthroughs I went through. The music was beautiful with a wide range of tracks and the graphics though not groundbreaking, were great. Characters, for the most part, felt well developed and interesting especially post time skip and IAn absolute joy to play. The addicting and engaging gameplay dynamic with battles, exploration of the monastery and teaching never got old despite the four playthroughs I went through. The music was beautiful with a wide range of tracks and the graphics though not groundbreaking, were great. Characters, for the most part, felt well developed and interesting especially post time skip and I never had an issue with anyone's voice acting. There's very little to criticise in my opinion however this was my first fire emblem and really first strategy game so I could see long term fans having some gripes with the game. For example, the masterclasses even to me felt a little undeveloped and there could be some more maps to battle on. I could also see some people getting tired of the exploration and teaching systems, although personally I never did. My only real complaint would be the S tier supports or marriages as it felt like a missed opportunity to further develop your relationship with your desired partner. Also, I noticed there weren't many same-sex options for male byleth, didn't affect me but I know that will disappoint some people. Overall though, fantastic game and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  84. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    8
    Mais um bom jogo com a cara da Nintendo, que deveria focar mais em trazer jogos do mesmo gênero invés de toda hora um ''Mario''. Quem tiver Switch e estiver cansado de jogar a mesma coisa sempre, pegue-o que irão gostar.
  85. disposable
    Jan 13, 2020
    9
    Three Houses is a superb Fire Emblem entry that brings mainstream appeal to the otherwise niche series. Fire Emblem Awakening is the other entry that had similar appeal, but Three Houses truly brings Fire Emblem to a new frontier: Aping Persona. The reason why Persona is so appealing while other JRPGs are passed over is perhaps one of the great mysteries of the modern age. If imitation isThree Houses is a superb Fire Emblem entry that brings mainstream appeal to the otherwise niche series. Fire Emblem Awakening is the other entry that had similar appeal, but Three Houses truly brings Fire Emblem to a new frontier: Aping Persona. The reason why Persona is so appealing while other JRPGs are passed over is perhaps one of the great mysteries of the modern age. If imitation is flattery, Persona must be feeling pretty good right now.

    Jokes aside, Three Houses leans heavily on its plot and characters. A dark, inherently flawed continent replaces the traditional evil country vs. super good nation with blue haired prince Fire Emblem dynamic, and it's very well received. The characters bear the flaws of their surroundings with them, underneath posh character designs that belie the brutality of their medieval setting. It's as if Fire Emblem has realized what it always should have been.

    The leads, in particular, are phenomenally written. Edelgard is worlds of depth away from any Fire Emblem character before her, perhaps because she's partly based on one of Fire Emblem's earlier best characters. Dimitri is perhaps a more standard tragic protagonist on paper, but the design team, the writers, and Dimitri's superb voice actor make his characterization among the best in gaming. The rest of the students are no slouches either, each having plenty of depth for the player to encounter through their supports and other interactions around the monastery. Fire Emblem's trademark depth of cast is on full display here, perhaps more than ever before.

    Gameplay itself is ok. Intelligent Systems seems to have more or less abandoned balance in favor of entertainment. That's fine, just don't go in expecting a fair, ungameable challenge. If you make your whole army (or even most of it) wyvern knights, you can trivialize most of the game. Still, it's not like you have to do that, so plenty of fun to be had regardless. Monsters are a new and perfectly designed addition to Fire Emblem, complimenting gambits quite well. Proper preparation with multiple units is required to succeed in the more complicated monster maps. Game Freak should take notice, since this is similar to the Dynamax pokemon method of difficulty spiking. Intelligent Systems has done it right here.

    You do have to play through 4 routes to see all that Three Houses has to offer. While they can get repetitive at times, I still found myself wishing there was a fifth after completing all 4. Three Houses is the sort of experience that fans of Persona and SRPGs would do well to have.    … Expand
  86. Witchduck
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Very solid overall game but if you find the monastery tedious its basically impossible to escape, fun the first time, fine the second time, after that a bit of slog. Story could be stronger but if the avatar is inevitable, byleth was better handled than chris or corrin. Overall it's still fire emblem, with the benefits of time the game has been polished to be complete mostly.
  87. Lucasdocs86
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Um jogo fantástico e com fato replay único, história envolvente, marcante e com bom desenrolar.
  88. kaiengelmusic
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    I’ve 420 hours on 4 walkthoughts and dlc. For now and for me this is the best game I’ve ever played. I can not express how deeply I fell in love with it. I only wish that next game will be no less great.

    Btw, I’ve not played match with dating mechanics, but was able to up support between ALL characters in each walkthought. So existence of this mechanics is nothing, game goes not force to    I’ve 420 hours on 4 walkthoughts and dlc. For now and for me this is the best game I’ve ever played. I can not express how deeply I fell in love with it. I only wish that next game will be no less great.

    Btw, I’ve not played match with dating mechanics, but was able to up support between ALL characters in each walkthought.
    So existence of this mechanics is nothing, game goes not force to do this things.

    And don’t believe people who say that they played 10 hours and game is boring. The Story is so epic and full of twists. May be the only problem here - this twists are possible only in different paths, and please do Black Eagles as last one (my suggestion kingdom and church as first and second walkthought, after first 9 chapters you can do dlc, then Deer, and then Eagle - that’s the best experience you can get, and my 10/10 is for this experience)    … Expand
  89. Bendak
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    Juego entretenido con una buena historia y varias opciones (de historia) que invitan a la rejugabilidad.
  90. TrustedReviews
    Feb 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best JRPG's on Switch, and a must-own for fans of the genre. Fire Emblem: Three Houses, released on July 26th of 2019, marks yet another new beginning for the storied Nintendo franchise after the renaissance it had already experienced with 2013's Fire Emblem Awakening, both refining and polishing already existing mechanics while making other interesting additions to the typicalOne of the best JRPG's on Switch, and a must-own for fans of the genre. Fire Emblem: Three Houses, released on July 26th of 2019, marks yet another new beginning for the storied Nintendo franchise after the renaissance it had already experienced with 2013's Fire Emblem Awakening, both refining and polishing already existing mechanics while making other interesting additions to the typical strategy formula in the same way that Gaiden and its 3DS remake, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia did.
    Overall, Fire Emblem: Three Houses provides dozens of hours of addicting tactics, lovable characters, a brilliant soundtrack that puts more of an electronic tinge on the typical orchestral scores, and a serviceable story split up into three/four diverging routes. Many negative reviews designed to lower the game's score will tell you this game isn't a real Fire Emblem, or that it's characters and story is boring and it's gameplay basic, or even giving it 0's based on comparisons to another series that bears social sim mechanics, the Persona series; it is advised to ignore these reviews. A game should never be judged on any merits other than it's own, and for all this game provides, it is an amazing experience.
    One downside, inevitably comes with the visuals. Although visuals will almost never dock a point in our scores, the graphical fidelity of Fire Emblem: Three Houses ranges from passable to embarrassing. Dimitri's tunic, one of the three house leaders, is completely pixelated, some textures are muddy or blurry and the clouds the player sees when roaming the monastery look like they came out of a Super Nintendo or Game Boy Advance. Other than that, the game excels in everything it sets out to do.
    It took us nearly sixty hours to clear our first route, the Golden Deer route, and upon inspecting New Game + with the Blue Lions, there are large swaths of content unique to each route that combined may add up to 120 hours of unique content depending on what you choose to do on the off-days that the in-game calendar gives to you.
    This is a strong recommend, and a must-own game for Nintendo Switch. There is a reason the Fire Emblem community banded together for this entry, and it is gaining so much attention. Fire Emblem: Three Houses won Strategy Game of the Year and Player's Choice (the true Game of the Year), the only categories it was nominated in at The Game Awards 2019, and likely would have won more had there been a more diverse and fair jury selecting the nominees. It would likely go down as an all-time classic had the visuals not brought it down for many, and although some may have their nit-picks, there is no denying that Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a stellar title.
    09/10.    … Expand
  91. Comycat
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    Very good game, amazing music, addicting to play and most importantly AMAZING CHARACTERS that will have you thinking about them months later!
  92. EAG
    Feb 5, 2020
    10
    When I first got my hands on this game, sure I was excited, but what got was do much better than anything I expected this is an experience
  93. abYss123
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    Best game ever!!!! I had non stop fun each play though I did (all three houses). Pleased with every second. The combat is easy to pick up but hard to master. The story is very fluid and makes sense.
  94. Kevandre
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    I wish I could rate this game higher than 10. I've thrown more than 400 hours into this game and am not sick of it still. I finish playing through a route and immediately feel tempted to start a new one. The Tactics-gameplay is well thought out and satisfying, while giving many opportunities for customizing your units and making each run-through different. Want to make your whole armyI wish I could rate this game higher than 10. I've thrown more than 400 hours into this game and am not sick of it still. I finish playing through a route and immediately feel tempted to start a new one. The Tactics-gameplay is well thought out and satisfying, while giving many opportunities for customizing your units and making each run-through different. Want to make your whole army fliers? You can (and probably should) do that. Looking at a mage and think he should be a physical based class instead this time? Go right ahead, no restrictions outside of a few gender-exclusive classes.

    The characters, amazing. Even the ones I "dislike" are still really fleshed out and well-acted by the English voice cast, very few of which I was familiar with prior to 3H but I certainly am now.

    The overarching plot? Incredible! There's no true "good" or "bad" choice, because all sides truly have a good point, which makes it all the more intriguing. The different routes, too, make for a ton of replay-value since you're not getting the same thing every time.

    ...tldr, this game is absolutely incredible. If it was the kind of game where graphics mattered at all I might have given it a 9/10 but... they really don't, not for this title. It may not be the prettiest game around but I've got absolutely no issue staring at it for hundreds of hours, apparently. Even then, I bet that if this game had been made for a more powerful console like the Xbox One, even that wouldn't have been an issue. The prerendered cutscenes are breathtaking, I think the in-game stuff is partially hardware constraints, but probably mostly a need to focus efforts on more important aspects of the game.

    But yeah. 15/10 if I could. I plan to spend many many MORE hours with it.    … Expand
  95. Buckles9000
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    As my first dedicated foray into fire emblem series, but having familiarity with turn based games going back to age of wonders. I entered this game with a general idea of what to expect in it's battle phases. I did not expect to encounter a game with as much story and character development as this game provided. I found this game to exceed almost all of my expectations.
  96. BenjaminTruong
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    I have spent 200h for this game and i really love it so much. The experience is great, i look forward for more update in the future
  97. AllShallParrish
    Feb 14, 2020
    10
    Reviewing as a first time Fire Emblem player and RPG/JRPG vet. This game is a masterpiece. Whether the story on par with old Final Fantasy games, the ambition of Witcher or old Bethesda games, or the challenge (on hard especially) of SoulsBorne/Sekiro entices you, do yourself a favor and buy this game. I don’t consider myself an anime fan but the characters and atmosphere areReviewing as a first time Fire Emblem player and RPG/JRPG vet. This game is a masterpiece. Whether the story on par with old Final Fantasy games, the ambition of Witcher or old Bethesda games, or the challenge (on hard especially) of SoulsBorne/Sekiro entices you, do yourself a favor and buy this game. I don’t consider myself an anime fan but the characters and atmosphere are unforgettable. Gameplay is incredible and forces you to strategize and innovate. Story is, albeit long, engaging and worthwhile. Replay ability is so good that Resident Evil 4 is jealous. The review bombs are clearly graphic snobs who’s first console was a ps3/ 360 or casual gamers (no offense intended.)… Expand
  98. GoSunMan
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Three Houses is a very good Fire Emblem game but not the best one. if you're new to the series then this is a good place to start not the best starting place but a good one at the least. I love the characters all the hours of content the music and story is great and a gives me hope for future (Fire Emblem) games plots since fates had me worried for a bit. if you want to know what house isThree Houses is a very good Fire Emblem game but not the best one. if you're new to the series then this is a good place to start not the best starting place but a good one at the least. I love the characters all the hours of content the music and story is great and a gives me hope for future (Fire Emblem) games plots since fates had me worried for a bit. if you want to know what house is the best to start with I would say Blue lions I think it has the best story and Lord I also find it to be the easiest of all the paths (game play wise).… Expand
  99. Adriella01
    Feb 22, 2020
    8
    This is my first Fireemblem game from the franchise.
    I liked the leveling system in general, as you have the freedom to level different stats just like in the classic old rpgs. It was refreshing to see this leveling style after a bunch of games through the last years. The story is genuinely nice, but i felt a bit rushed with the coming deadlines every month, so I could'nt enjoy the game    This is my first Fireemblem game from the franchise.
    I liked the leveling system in general, as you have the freedom to level different stats just like in the classic old rpgs. It was refreshing to see this leveling style after a bunch of games through the last years. The story is genuinely nice, but i felt a bit rushed with the coming deadlines every month, so I could'nt enjoy the game completely. If they wanted me to feel like I was back to school stress, they did manage this lol.    … Expand
  100. plisken_snake
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    This a fantastic game which everybody should try. The only other fire emblem I've played is the demo for awakening on 3ds which I also enjoyed but I never got around to playing the full game, and as I am writing this review it has been a day since I beat my first run of the game with 28 and a half hours, though I have already started a new run of the game. What i enjoyed most outside ofThis a fantastic game which everybody should try. The only other fire emblem I've played is the demo for awakening on 3ds which I also enjoyed but I never got around to playing the full game, and as I am writing this review it has been a day since I beat my first run of the game with 28 and a half hours, though I have already started a new run of the game. What i enjoyed most outside of the core game-play which is a mix of being a professor and teaching class and running around the monastery doing things like returning lost items and entering 1-1 tournaments for special rewards and battles which from an outside perspective play like most other fire emblem games, is the fully voice acted story line which in my experience at least doesn't drag out longer then it should and has great characters and goes in a really interesting direction at least on my run of the game. The presentation is great asides from the really muddy and low-res textures on the environments which make it look like a 3ds game and is the reason this game isn't a 10 for me, asides from that though the actual characters look great and the music and voice acting(for the most part and in comparison to other recent jrpgs like dq11) is incredible. Everybody should play this game.… Expand
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#4 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#4 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#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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