Fire Emblem: Three Houses

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  1. titoim
    Jan 18, 2022
    6
    I really like the tactical adventure style of Fire Emblem series as a whole, but this one I really couldn't get into. It has a lot of complex systems that doesn't really matter at the end, and a very slow-paced university section.
  2. zealouz
    Jan 19, 2022
    10
    Let's put this way. I have never finished any of the switch games that I owned, this one is about be finished, and I am looking forward to replay with a different house and also DLC. Easily the most addictive game, perfect with portability of switch, I think this one is a bit better than the latest one from the Persona series which I also love.
  3. stinkyboy
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    There is a plethora of things to do in this game, turning it into an experience like no other.
  4. Ventu
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses es un RPG táctico muy profundo e interesante, con partes de gestión y socialización para profundizar en los personajes. La historia es interesante, y muy rejugable, ya que tiene 4 rutas diferentes, donde cambian los finales y los personajes, según la clase que hayas elegido. Hay muchísimos personajes, y tendrán más o menos relevancia según la historia que elijas,Fire Emblem: Three Houses es un RPG táctico muy profundo e interesante, con partes de gestión y socialización para profundizar en los personajes. La historia es interesante, y muy rejugable, ya que tiene 4 rutas diferentes, donde cambian los finales y los personajes, según la clase que hayas elegido. Hay muchísimos personajes, y tendrán más o menos relevancia según la historia que elijas, siendo muchos de ellos muy memorables. El combate está muy bien desarrollado, siendo muy gratificante de jugar en dificil, y dando la posibilidad de activar la opción clásica de la saga de muerte permanente, que añade un punto de dificultad muy disfrutable. La parte de gestión del monasterio, si quieres profundizar en la historia de los personajes, es muy entretenida. En caso de que no te interese, puede omitirse. A nivel visual y sonoro es muy bonito, y perfectamente optimizado. Lo mejor es el equilibrio que tiene el juego, así como sus numerosos contenidos y alta rejugabilidad. Totalmente recomendable si te gusta el género, tanto si eres fan de la saga como si es tu primera experiencia.… Expand
  5. Lucas359
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Gracias a este titulo de la saga Fire Emblem termino de asentarse como una franquicia de interes mundial y gano el reconocimiento que siempre tuvo que tener.
    Este es claro ejemplo de series que no sabiamos que necesitabamos para la pantalla grande hasta que lo jugamos.
    Una historia increible,3 co-protagonistas con los que es imposible no simpatisar,uno mas que otro dependiendo de tu vision    Gracias a este titulo de la saga Fire Emblem termino de asentarse como una franquicia de interes mundial y gano el reconocimiento que siempre tuvo que tener.
    Este es claro ejemplo de series que no sabiamos que necesitabamos para la pantalla grande hasta que lo jugamos.
    Una historia increible,3 co-protagonistas con los que es imposible no simpatisar,uno mas que otro dependiendo de tu vision de lo que se debe hacer y del camino que se debe seguir.Todos los personajes son geniales y no tienen desperdicio.Una banda sonora que te pondra la piel de gallina en mas de una ocacion y escenas que te daran alegria/tristeteza/rabia en varias oportunidades.El camino a seguir es tuyo!    … Expand
  6. jorge1102
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    Playing as a teacher to train students

    Very fun SRPG

    The three main lines are integrated into one game, which is very valuable
  7. zalivka
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Great game, finished it 2 times (Church and Edelgard) and going to finish it one more time for Alliance and Cloud. Cool story, cool tactical combat, romance and exploration. I'm waiting for the musou spinoff.
  8. Galaron
    Mar 6, 2022
    9
    Intro:
    * This is a no-spoiler review. It will only go as deep as strictly needed. Everything more will be properly marked as spoiler.
    * I played the game without ever using the online functions, thus they will not be discussed * This review takes into consideration only the game itself, without any type of comparison with previous games of the series. * The game features four different    Intro:
    * This is a no-spoiler review. It will only go as deep as strictly needed. Everything more will be properly marked as spoiler.
    * I played the game without ever using the online functions, thus they will not be discussed
    * This review takes into consideration only the game itself, without any type of comparison with previous games of the series.
    * The game features four different routes. Three of them are chosen at the beginning of the game, while the fourth one (called “Crimson Flower”) can only be unlocked midgame during a specific other route. For this reason, throughout this review I will refer to it as the “Secret Route”.

    Pro:
    + Selectable difficulty from Normal to Maddening
    + Selectable mode (Casual and Classic), which makes you decide whether you want the perma-death of your units or not
    + Mechanic to “turn back time” during the combat (only for a limited number of time per stage) in order to modify previous wrong actions
    + Even though there is half game of “common route”, it has different insights of the story in each different route, thus not making it boring to replay
    + Many different things to do in the game (support conversations, minigames, chatting with characters, build them with an RPG system and turn-based grid battles)
    + More than 30 different playable characters
    + Most of the characters are interesting and well written, and different from each other
    + Really good variety of support conversations between paris of characters
    + Really good soundtrack
    + Many build possibilities for the characters
    + The DLC adds an interesting side-story, four new classes and characters and many features for improving replayability
    + Many (and good) characters’ endings
    + Good gameplay variety
    + Huge amount of content (each of the four routes is roughly ~40 hours)
    + To “fully” cover the main story, two routes are enough if chosen correctly
    + Possibility to romance characters with the protagonist and to create romances between pairs of characters
    + Many optional side quests, and most of the ones with important rewards have a way of getting the reward later if previously missed
    + Many possible strategies and builds at low Difficulties
    + Really good voice acting both in japanese and in english, except for a few exceptions
    + [Minor Spoiler] Good differences in characters (also visually) pre and post timeskip

    Cons:
    - Some of the (many) tutorials are not really clear
    - Since you can only do a certain amount of “actions” before being forced to do the following main story battle, it is possible to be hard-locked (even more if playing with perma-death mode)
    - Characters have only two fixed body-type for classes, so a slim mage will visually have a muscular body if reclassed to a brawler class
    - With perma-death, if a character dies, there will be not a single line about that from the other characters; the only difference will be that there will be missing dialogue from that character in the cutscenes
    - The classes’ requirements should be better displayed in all the menus in which they could be useful
    - Some classes are genderlock with absolutely no good reason
    - The DLC’s english translations are really bad
    - The Secret Route is incomplete, with also missing cutscenes
    - Many side activities become extremely boring to do when replaying the game for the different routes
    - Bad division between main story, support conversations and documents (like important information for the main story are in some optional support conversations and vice-versa)
    - Items’ menus suck
    - There are few same-sex marriage endings (unless the protagoinist is involved) and some have no reasons not to be avilable
    - Really slow loadings
    - Some mechanics (like gardening) have a random seed that makes them incomprehensible
    - A few characters have no character development
    - Background elements are really low-res
    - A very powerful and useful class is DLC-only
    - Routes are made artificially different in some points even though it doesn’t make much sense just to keep them all unique
    - [Minor Spoiler] Some Support discussion are locked after the timeskip if not done before it, even though they could have used something like flashbacks

    Miscellanous:
    * Routes are not meant to be a “what if”, but they are actually different stories. For example, if in a Route a character was doing something in the shadows, it might not be doing it in another Route even though nothing related to that character has changed in the story * Characters’ weapons have durability, but it is well balanced * As mentioned before, each route takes around 40 hours to complete, for a total of ~160 hours to play them all. The DLC side story is long ~8 hours    … Expand
  9. Elias373
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    Mein Lieblings-Switch-Spiel.
    Kämpfe sind besser als bei den letzten Fire Emblem Spiele und die Geschichte ist die beste von allen.
    Grafik ist dabei auch super
    Kein Mangel TOP
  10. BorgenIsBigBoy
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    One of the best games on the Switch! I personally believe that this game is a must have for anyone who owns a switch or is interested in tactical RPGs or RTSs. Fire Emblem: Three Houses offers a surprisingly deep story and lore supported by some of the best written characters in any RPG I've played. The game features engaging yet challenging combat alongside one of the best soundtracks onOne of the best games on the Switch! I personally believe that this game is a must have for anyone who owns a switch or is interested in tactical RPGs or RTSs. Fire Emblem: Three Houses offers a surprisingly deep story and lore supported by some of the best written characters in any RPG I've played. The game features engaging yet challenging combat alongside one of the best soundtracks on the switch accompanied by stellar voice acting. Although I consider this FE's magnum opus, it isn't without it's flaws. My biggest gripe with this game is the class mastery system which I find way too grindy, I finished Azure Moon with 999 battles on Gilbert and Hilda and around 660 on Dedue and Alois just because of all the times I threw them in a thicket with a broken lance as a fortress knight just so I could master the abilities I wanted on my main cast, it's too long and grindy and it just feels cheap. Another fairly major problem this game has is that the monastery (especially at A+ professor rank) is pretty boring, I found myself in all playthroughs at part 2 just falling in the same free time loop, share a meal with my main cast, enter the sauna with my main cast, instruct, do choir or cooking sometimes, repeat. I know this game was on a pretty tight development cycle but I still wish exploring was almost as deep as Persona 5's exploring with more to do and less restrictions. My remaining issues are pretty small but they do add up to a non-insignificant amount annoyance. FPS issues, Beginning of the game restrictions in NG+ (disabled fast travel and inaccessible facilities), minor plot holes (Blood of the Eagle and Lion), Crimson Flower being unfinished, and some side characters being fairly two dimensional (Ignatz, Lorenz, Catherine, Cyril, Raphael, etc.). Even though I just spent half the paragraph talking about the flaws of this game, but I believe this is still one of the best switch games and is a shed of light in the toxic and over monetized current games industry.

    TLDR: Brilliant but flawed. PLAY THE GAME!!!!    … Expand
  11. Yaacgold24
    May 9, 2022
    9
    Always mind blowed by Fire Emblem and its story. Just one of the best switch game ever.
  12. quininer
    Jun 29, 2022
    8
    Three house is undoubtedly a major innovation in the FE series, but if you focus on the SRPG part, it is a big step backward.

    three house is a good game, but hopefully IS doesn't do it again.
  13. sunnyholt93
    Jul 7, 2022
    5
    I DO NOT RECCOMMEND

    THE GOOD If you are a fire emblem fan like me, you'll enjoy what's on offer here and know what you're getting. Roughly speaking, you won't be surprised by anything besides the shameful technical performance. Plenty of replay value. THE BAD Waifu/relationship related rubbish is still present, and while it does affect gameplay in a positive and meaningful way,    I DO NOT RECCOMMEND

    THE GOOD
    If you are a fire emblem fan like me, you'll enjoy what's on offer here and know what you're getting.
    Roughly speaking, you won't be surprised by anything besides the shameful technical performance.
    Plenty of replay value.

    THE BAD
    Waifu/relationship related rubbish is still present, and while it does affect gameplay in a positive and meaningful way, it doesn't belong in a fire emblem game.
    At least, not amped up to this level, in any case.

    THE UGLY
    Frame rate drops? In a game like this? For a full price (as always) nintendo product? They are taking the piss.
    Has a very muddled, unfinished appearance. The technical performance overall is rubbish.    … Expand
  14. main01
    Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Spent over 100 hours on this game and finshed all 4 lines. Absolute one of the best games I've ever played.
  15. supdude80
    Jul 26, 2022
    9
    reach for my haaaand, i'll soar away, into the dawn, ohhh i wish i could stayyyy, in cherished halls, in peaceful days, i fear the edge of dawn knooowing time betrays
  16. YamiKasai
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece, a must-buy for all Switch owners. Story hits hard, soundtrack hits hard, Fire Emblem never disappoints.
  17. GRAFAIAI
    Sep 1, 2022
    10
    this game is incredible, rewally amazing gameplay. i love this one and recommend it
  18. XiaoLiSoi
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    An absolute splendid game! Enticing gameplay, story and characters. Great for beginners and veterans of the series. By far the best entry so far, so good that we even got a spin-off for it! If you are debating purchasing this game, don't hesitate to make the choice, buy it! You wont regret it.
  19. ELYS1UM
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    This game is truly incredible. It has a great plot, characters, worldbuilding, music, gameplay, and is really fun. I love how you have to micromanage so many little things, but it never feels like a chore. The music is really good too, some tracks are incredibly memorable. The character writing and story just go hand in hand to create a unique experience that couldn't have been pulled offThis game is truly incredible. It has a great plot, characters, worldbuilding, music, gameplay, and is really fun. I love how you have to micromanage so many little things, but it never feels like a chore. The music is really good too, some tracks are incredibly memorable. The character writing and story just go hand in hand to create a unique experience that couldn't have been pulled off without the social sim time management half of the game, and the experience is overall really unique and something you don't find in many places. I love how the story comes from different angles, and you really have to consider if you agree with the path you set out on. Great game.… Expand
  20. ZakaryJNicholls
    Oct 9, 2022
    9
    Three houses is an excellent FE game, which is similar in many of its mechanics to earlier games in the series.
    The story does split quite a lot between the 3 choices, and this can become complicated if you start to misremember particular things on subsequent playthroughs.
    That fact aside, this game has a solid story and a great feel. I enjoyed all three playthroughs.
  21. tsbasilisk
    Oct 16, 2022
    10
    Make another one like this! It's the peak of battle academy game. Not the same rip-off Hope type though.
  22. sloomo
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Video games really don’t get better than this. I have had two play throughs. Heard mixed things about the DLC so didn’t get that.
  23. Ignis_z
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra.
    Música, historia, dificultad ajustada, buena estrategia y la jugabilidad en el campanario es muy divertida. Es, de lejos, el mejor Fire emblem, y he jugado todos absolutamente todos.
  24. TheGuyWhoHats
    Apr 21, 2023
    0
    Three Houses has a lot of problems, the monastery sections get boring after a few chapters, Some routes aren't finished, The gameplay is not as good as other games like Engage or Fates: Conquest. But i don't really care because I can make Ashe a great knight and I think that's funny.
  25. Macombee23
    Jan 14, 2023
    10
    The blue lions path alone gets this game a 10 for me
    The story is amazing, the voice acting is great and there are some amazing characters in the game
  26. klaaz
    Jan 25, 2023
    9
    The game that after two weak releases like fates and valentia brought the saga back to glory. A game that takes all the good things from the Awakening gameplay and accompanies it with a story full of interesting and charismatic characters.
  27. OmarVOOM007
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Gran juego de estrategia, grandes mecánicas, buen diseño de personajes y música, si bien hace falta más trabajo de voz, el subtitulado y la acción están presentes, uno de los mejores fire emblem y en general dentro del catálogo de Nintendo Switch
  28. Borderlinez
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    The game is full of memorable characters, each with their own unique personalities and stories. Players will grow attached to their students and be invested in their success. The gameplay is addictive and challenging, with a variety of maps and enemies to keep players on their toes. The game also features a deep customization system, allowing players to create their own unique units.
  29. lord_batman
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    Finally, a game where you can ditch the whole world just for the sake of your waifu. Choose your path and strike down the baddies to become her hero. 10/10 would recommend.
  30. Catfanatic3000
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Simply the best SRPG of this generation. The gameplay, the story, and the characterization is superb.
  31. Overload_25
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    I've been following the Fire Emblem franchise since Awakening. After the disappointment that was Fates, Three houses felt like it managed to capture some of the magic that was in Awakening. My only gripe withthis game was that the second half felt a bit slower that the ironically calm first half
  32. Ricco12
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    Has its flaws quests can be tedious and time consuming graphics need work but overall a fun experience love the battles dont see how this gets lower than an 8 it's great
  33. 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.
  34. Bill_Collector
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing the sound and music is great, the gameplay is outstanding, and the graphics and art style are pleasing to the eye. I would highly recommend this game to anyone that owns a switch.
  35. Shrubby
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    The comment section is a dumpster fire lol. Don't listen to those guys, they're buthurt about the frachise trying to evolve. Currently 20 hours in and this game is pretty good.
  36. campodearroz
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    Best switch game released so far. The beggining of the game leaves the impression that the mechanic changed in comparison to previous games of the franchise. But as the game evolves, the battles become more numerous, if the player wishes.
  37. RepentantSky
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    Absolutely a better game than I was expecting. The story is better, the characters are better, the things you can spend your time on are far more engaging, and it is just a better game than I ever could have predicted. I do wish it didn't lag at some of the points where it does, but it's clear that that beyond that one fault, there really isn't anything wrong with the game, yet alone bad about it.
  38. arealyawner
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    The best Fire Emblem game to date. Incredible depth, great playtime, enough features to get lost in without being overbearing. A must buy for the switch.
  39. AsrielDreemur
    Aug 9, 2019
    9
    All I can say is that Fire Emblem Three Houses nailed it in every aspect of the game, from the character design, unique classes, character progression and the story. For anyone who's not familiar about the Fire Emblem series and want to get into the game, this is a really good game to jump into, It have a beginner friendly mode where you can choose to prevent permanent death and it doesAll I can say is that Fire Emblem Three Houses nailed it in every aspect of the game, from the character design, unique classes, character progression and the story. For anyone who's not familiar about the Fire Emblem series and want to get into the game, this is a really good game to jump into, It have a beginner friendly mode where you can choose to prevent permanent death and it does not require you to play the previous installment to know the story since Three Houses is pretty much a stand alone game without any reference from the pass Fire Emblem games. With the addition of the monastery in the latest installment of Fire Emblem, it give players the freedom to interact with your favorite characters, doing side quest and leveling up your stats. The monastery could feel a little overwhelming at first, but it won't be long before the players get used to it. Unlike the previous Fire Emblem games, you are given much more freedom in term of selecting what classes you want to assign your units and there isn't to much of a restriction which I for once welcome the change. In Three Houses they have add in many more addition to the gameplay, one of the example is the addition of "Adjutant" which is a new gameplay mechanics that was not in the previous Fire Emblem series which you are allowed to assign this adjutant to accompany your units into battles. As for the story in the games goes, without spoiling anything it is as good as it can get which is what you would normally expect from a Fire Emblem game. There's a lot of replay value for the game as well since there's a total of three houses to pick from and with each of their own unique stories and endings.

    My personal verdict
    Soundtrack - 8/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Story - 10/10
    Game Play - 10/10
    Re-playable Value - 10/10    … Expand
  40. BenRiley83
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    This is everything you could ever want from a strategy JRPG! There’s so much to do and all of it is really fun! There’s so much to learn and manage and the replay ability is insane! Amazing voice acting and music! Nintendo’s best game since Mario Odyssey
  41. Gryffin
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Great game with engaging gameplay akin to what the series is known for, while adding new features such as the monestary that engage you just as much. You could lose hours to this game! Easily became my favorite in the series!
  42. Greggor
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Outstanding gameplay. This game has me addicted moreso than any previous installment in the series. The addition of the training and social aspect of the academy is a welcome breath of fresh air. I find the school atmosphere vaguely (just vaguely) reminiscent of the Persona series, but the strategy and mechanics are definitely going to feel familiar and interesting to fans of the olderOutstanding gameplay. This game has me addicted moreso than any previous installment in the series. The addition of the training and social aspect of the academy is a welcome breath of fresh air. I find the school atmosphere vaguely (just vaguely) reminiscent of the Persona series, but the strategy and mechanics are definitely going to feel familiar and interesting to fans of the older games. The story is captivating, and I can feel myself conflicted during certain parts and empathizing with the characters I've met as well. Overall, I've found so far that this installment is more accessible to casual gamers and yet has more than enough to sink your teeth into for hardcore gamers. I can't think of anyone I wouldn't recommend it to.… Expand
  43. The3AcademySins
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    It's been a long time since a game has so completely engrossed me as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I'm completely obsessed by the characters, the artwork, the world and the lore, the combat, the beautiful soundtrack, and the complex. multi-layered story. Koei Tecmo and Intelligent Systems joining forces to make this game was a brilliant idea, and the fruits of their labors are a game that isIt's been a long time since a game has so completely engrossed me as Fire Emblem: Three Houses. I'm completely obsessed by the characters, the artwork, the world and the lore, the combat, the beautiful soundtrack, and the complex. multi-layered story. Koei Tecmo and Intelligent Systems joining forces to make this game was a brilliant idea, and the fruits of their labors are a game that is chock full of content and replayability.

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

    This game is a masterpiece, and one of the best games currently out for the Switch. Fire Emblem: Three Houses in a nutshell is Harry Potter meets Game of Thrones: The Anime. This is a game I'll be playing and replaying for years to come.    … Expand
  44. ssesses
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    So many games of this scale use NPCs as plot devices to put together a story. Others use annoyingly frequent cutscenes for character development. However, Fire Emblem Three Houses is the first game I've played where the NPCs are the main force driving the story forward. The characters are amazing, and character development happens through conversations. It reminds me of stardew valley inSo many games of this scale use NPCs as plot devices to put together a story. Others use annoyingly frequent cutscenes for character development. However, Fire Emblem Three Houses is the first game I've played where the NPCs are the main force driving the story forward. The characters are amazing, and character development happens through conversations. It reminds me of stardew valley in that regard. Characters are deep and their emotions are genuine. The phenomenal VA makes this game absurdly immersive.

    I have never been a big fan of turn based combat or strategy focused games, but the combat in this game is simple enough to be enjoyed by anyone, and complex enough to be enjoyed by hardcore fans. I actually care about the characters, making battles all the more serious. I want my characters to succeed and stay alive because I can actually care about them. No other game has succeeded in that goal.

    The performance is solid, although the textured are low-quality. However it's hard to dwell on these low-res textures because the character models are so absolutely fantastic.

    I love this game so much, and chances are you will too.    … Expand
  45. SonyFansMad
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    Everyone, it's time for the Hoes Mad Counterattack. Toxic Sony fans can't be reasoned with, so we must recycle their tactics and bombard the game with 700 10 point reviews for the rest of the day, written and unwritten. I've done the math and this would raise the score to a far more respectable 7.5. And if you'd like, you can employ this on Astral Chain and also do a negative review bombEveryone, it's time for the Hoes Mad Counterattack. Toxic Sony fans can't be reasoned with, so we must recycle their tactics and bombard the game with 700 10 point reviews for the rest of the day, written and unwritten. I've done the math and this would raise the score to a far more respectable 7.5. And if you'd like, you can employ this on Astral Chain and also do a negative review bomb on the next Sony exclusive. Would this be fanning the flames? For sure. Is it the only way, and would it encourage all 10 people who only look at user scores to buy the game? Absolutely. To war, brothers!

    And yes, the game is so good it got me acting like an actual war strategist lmao.    … Expand
  46. jholden3249
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I’ve ever played. The natural evolution of Fire Emblem. It even outdoes Persona at its own game. Just incredible. Lot of 0/10 review bombing from salty fanboys... you guys know the drill. Just look at all the people saying it’s a masterpiece. The choice of who you believe is up to you
  47. Wodan
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Played around 15 hours and I'm really engaged in the story. I'm really having fun with this title and I recommend it to those who love the genre
  48. lototele
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Such a fun game! I love the customizability and the characters are great. The art design and story will ken keep you entertained for hours!
  49. Bondzberg
    Jul 27, 2019
    9
    Well... this whole section seems to be a big old dumpster fire. I would ignore all the 0 and 1, they are all pretty much fanboys from the pre-awakening that don't talk about the current game at all. If you are interested in all the salty tears, here are some of my favorite quotes:

    "This is not REAL Fire Emblem, it is some Harry Potter style school nonsense!" - 1/10 "My faith for this    Well... this whole section seems to be a big old dumpster fire. I would ignore all the 0 and 1, they are all pretty much fanboys from the pre-awakening that don't talk about the current game at all. If you are interested in all the salty tears, here are some of my favorite quotes:

    "This is not REAL Fire Emblem, it is some Harry Potter style school nonsense!" - 1/10

    "My faith for this saga died from Awakening... in other J-RPG's I wouldn't criticize this" - 0/10

    "I thought it would be a good fusion of what Tellius was on the Wii with the mechanics of handheld consoles, but the central mechanics of the game have not finished curdling for me." - 0/10

    "Essentially without Persona 5 this game wouldn't be a thing...and if it was it would be rated much much lower" - 0/10

    "It's a good game, but a bad Fire Emblem, and as Fire Emblem I will judge it." - 0/10

    The list goes on and on, you can probably find a lot more than what I found.

    If you somehow got here because you want my opinion on the game:
    It's a good game. It's pretty story heavy with a lot of cutscenes and dialogue, but I quite enjoy it. If the trailers look interesting this may be the game for you.    … Expand
  50. Soulss
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Excellent game. Like-able characters, accessible game play. Don't listen to the negative user reviews, developers are allowed to iterate on their game designs and try new things. The whole school aspect is a more fresh approach to the series and lends it a level of depth that I find welcoming. It allows you to feel like you are getting to know these characters well, and then as the storyExcellent game. Like-able characters, accessible game play. Don't listen to the negative user reviews, developers are allowed to iterate on their game designs and try new things. The whole school aspect is a more fresh approach to the series and lends it a level of depth that I find welcoming. It allows you to feel like you are getting to know these characters well, and then as the story progresses you feel very attached to what is going on.

    The time rollback mechanic does mean the combat is much more forgiving than it has been in the past, but I would recommend this game as an introduction to the series to anyone. Well done Nintendo.    … Expand
  51. PervasiveFire
    Jul 27, 2019
    8
    Not the best Fire Emblem in recent memory, but not even close to being a bad game. Three Houses feels like a huge step forward for the series, but still as the first of the franchise on the Switch, it has teething problems. I'd give the game a 10 except for two reasons, the battle scenes are not as polished as I would expect, and there is so much micro-managing that you need to do to getNot the best Fire Emblem in recent memory, but not even close to being a bad game. Three Houses feels like a huge step forward for the series, but still as the first of the franchise on the Switch, it has teething problems. I'd give the game a 10 except for two reasons, the battle scenes are not as polished as I would expect, and there is so much micro-managing that you need to do to get the most out of the game. I also dont know how welcoming this entry is for gamers that are new to the franchise, honestly I'd recommend grabbing Shadows or a slightly older game to get acquainted with the series before taking the dive into Three Houses. All in all I love this game and I look forward to what the future holds for FE.… Expand
  52. Adriandigigames
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    Espectacular! Juego de 10 , banda sonora de 10 y jugabilidad muy refinada muy RPG!
  53. Linearskillz
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    [edit: finished first route after 80hrs, is amazing throughout]

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

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

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

    My only complaints would be that hard difficulty is a bit easy if you do even a little bit of optimization of your time. Also that the UI is bad with regards to inventory management.    … Expand
  54. juanlobo
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    so sad that people that don't own the switch nor the game just vote 0 because they can't accept that people like the switch and that it have good games
  55. Stay_schwifty
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    One of the best JRPGS I ever played. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is truly a masterpiece in the franchise!
  56. LoomBoom
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    One of the best Fire Emblems ever made. If you're a fan of RPGs and strategy games then this is a must buy. If you like simulator games then this game is a must buy. If you like Persona then this game is a must buy. Seriously don't pass up on this game, you'll be playing it for over 100 hours if you want to. The story and characters are really engaging and interesting and the gameplay isOne of the best Fire Emblems ever made. If you're a fan of RPGs and strategy games then this is a must buy. If you like simulator games then this game is a must buy. If you like Persona then this game is a must buy. Seriously don't pass up on this game, you'll be playing it for over 100 hours if you want to. The story and characters are really engaging and interesting and the gameplay is tons of fun. One of the best games to come out this year.… Expand
  57. basbazooka
    Aug 7, 2019
    7
    Well where to start.. Just finished the game (Golden Deer route) and wanted to share my thoughts on it. I've been waiting for a console FE ever since the Tellius games so it is not an understatement to say the hypetrain was REAL when they announced Three Houses. After finishing this game in about 2 weeks my opinion of it is generally positive, altough I do have some pretty big issues withWell where to start.. Just finished the game (Golden Deer route) and wanted to share my thoughts on it. I've been waiting for a console FE ever since the Tellius games so it is not an understatement to say the hypetrain was REAL when they announced Three Houses. After finishing this game in about 2 weeks my opinion of it is generally positive, altough I do have some pretty big issues with a few elements. I guess Ill just list them all:

    Gameplay
    The gameplay is goddamn amazing and classic Fire Emblem with some extra mechanics to keep it fresh. I absolutely love the way they implemented the skill and ability system, they felt really thought out and added some extra tactical choices during combat. I also liked how magic is handled in this game, the unit hets a set amount of magic uses per fight and it automatically replenishes after the chapter has ended. This way the amount of weapon maintenance you have to do is greatly lessened, which is very much appreciated.

    Story
    The story for me felt a little bit underwhelming, maybe I need to play all 3 routes to get the full experience but for now I am not very impressed. It is your typical good guys vs evil empire story with a few twists I saw coming from a mile away. none of it felt very fresh and at times I noticed I did not really care all that much which is a shame because this series is capable of telling amazing stories like the Tellius games for example.

    Characters
    The character writing was okay, I liked a few characters but at the same time some felt really flat and generic to me. I watch a lot of anime so I immediately recognised the typical anime-quirks like the 'shy girl' and the 'always hungry guy'. I did really like the character of Claude and his arc though so it is a mixed bag for me. The avatar character was boring, not much more to say on that.

    Some problems I had:

    The castle/calendar system worked really well in the beginning but got really really stupid after the time skip.. Waiting a whole month between each event made no sense story wise and I wish they would have implemented another mechanic to replace the calendar witch just a normal base to prepare between battles (like in the Tellius games. made way more sense and gave a feeling of urgency and momentum.) Or maybe do multiple mission events during the month instead of just one at the end each time.

    Another problem I had was the difficulty, I found this game to be extremely easy. SO much that it made me bored sometimes during battles because my army was so damn OP I could just slaughter the enemy without much thought. I know it might be easier for me since I played a lot of FE games but when I breeze though a game even on hard classic mode they really need to balance the game better.

    And lastly the level design felt really uninspired to me, aside from a few memorable maps they all felt really 'meh' to me. They had so much opportunity to implement some creative maps with cool objectives like maybe a 'capture the flag' type of chapter or puzzles or anything other than 'defeat enemy captain'... Like really 9/10 chapters is just either rout the enemy or defeat the commander. This combined with uninspired level design made some chapters kinda boring and the only thing that kept me going was the amazing battle mechanics.

    So, even though I have some issues I really enjoyed the game overall. I hope this entry will re-awaken the love for console FE games and I really really hope the developers will do some creative stuff next game. And please GIVE US A FULL MAIN CHARACTER GAIN .. Im tired of these soulless avatars :(    … Expand
  58. Azantii
    Aug 31, 2019
    9
    This title is being REVIEW BOMBED like Astral Chain was. Proceed carefully.

    Best Fire Emblem to date. Despite the easy difficulty, the maps are awesome, the stories interesting, and the characters charming.
  59. Rixh
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    It is a very impressive work in all its aspects, a pleasant evolution of the franchise, adapts to the gameplay of each user and will give you hundreds of hours.
  60. n00bcrew
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, very compelling story with outstanding visuals. This is the best the games have ever been. The problem with a game like this is that there are three different stories each one equally different so people may have different opinion based on the story. But I chose golden deer and am very pleased with how the story came out with that with that house. Also a majority of the badAmazing game, very compelling story with outstanding visuals. This is the best the games have ever been. The problem with a game like this is that there are three different stories each one equally different so people may have different opinion based on the story. But I chose golden deer and am very pleased with how the story came out with that with that house. Also a majority of the bad user reviews are from the 26th of july (the release date of the game) and are probably just complaining just trolls and probably havent gotten very far as it took me 60 hours to beat this game.… Expand
  61. Cyniclese
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Short Version: BUY IT!

    PROS (Too Many to List Them All!) -In depth story -Characters extremely well written -Portability makes playing this long game easier -Graphics are a huge improvement over previous titles -Side activities (gardening, tea parties, lunch with students, etc.) -Excellent music -Excellent monastery atmosphere: Owls swoop overhead, Pegasus Knights ride the skies, students    Short Version: BUY IT!

    PROS (Too Many to List Them All!)
    -In depth story
    -Characters extremely well written
    -Portability makes playing this long game easier
    -Graphics are a huge improvement over previous titles
    -Side activities (gardening, tea parties, lunch with students, etc.)
    -Excellent music
    -Excellent monastery atmosphere: Owls swoop overhead, Pegasus Knights ride the skies, students laugh and have conversations.
    -Tutoring students
    -Combat is challenging and fun
    -Etc. (I could go on but i’d rather get back to watching Lord of the Rings)

    CONS
    -WHY CAN’T WE PET THE DOGS AND CATS???
    -No main character voice acting
    -Very little main character facial expression (his face must be tired)
    -Too many names of obscure places and events in history. It’s difficult to keep track of lands, events, and even who some characters are when referenced in dialogue/books).
    -Too many names of noble families to keep track of who belongs where

    Overall this is definitely a 10/10.    … Expand
  62. Jh1807
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    I made an account to just to review this game on here. I've been a Fire Emblem fan since FE7 released on the GBA and I've played at least 7 games so far, with this game easily in the top 3 alongside FE7 and Path of Radiance. The amount of love and care the developers put into this game is obvious, from the beautiful soundtrack, to the excellent writing, and stellar voice acting of theI made an account to just to review this game on here. I've been a Fire Emblem fan since FE7 released on the GBA and I've played at least 7 games so far, with this game easily in the top 3 alongside FE7 and Path of Radiance. The amount of love and care the developers put into this game is obvious, from the beautiful soundtrack, to the excellent writing, and stellar voice acting of the cast. I've played the game for about 25 hours so far and im totally hooked. Amazingly, I've also barely scratched the surface! The developers have added multiple branching paths to the story that genuinely pack a lot of unique content in. The replayability of this game is seriously mindboggling. So far my favorite parts of the game are the charming cast of characters. Knowing that I may soon be seeing some of my favorite characters on the opposite end of the battlefield with deadly results gives serious weight to the story and added great depth to the plot. My biggest gripes so far are the level design and the reuse of maps in side battles, though to be fair both of those issues are long standing problems in the series. Additionally the menus can be overwhelming at times and yet they often still lack some crucial information which leads to a lot of frustratimg flipping through menus. While certainly not perfect, this game is a huge step forward after the controversial Awakening and Fates, and it puts the series on strong footing. I am confident in the direction the series is now moving.… Expand
  63. XxZANDATSUxX
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    It's a good game and haters are going to hate, has great gameplay, unique story and asthetically pleasing art style. There is more to life then Zelda, and Mario guys, who cares if smash has 7 Characters get over it
  64. Kanek
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    Está es la primera vez que me me meto de lleno en un fire emblem , ya había jugado entregas anteriores pero solo por pedazos así que no sabría bien si decir que es mejor o peor que entregas anteriores pero lo que si es que esta en especial me está gustando bastante desde las animaciones en batallas , la música y algo de l que algunos se quejan que es el estilo de animación que para miEstá es la primera vez que me me meto de lleno en un fire emblem , ya había jugado entregas anteriores pero solo por pedazos así que no sabría bien si decir que es mejor o peor que entregas anteriores pero lo que si es que esta en especial me está gustando bastante desde las animaciones en batallas , la música y algo de l que algunos se quejan que es el estilo de animación que para mi luce bastante bien , tal vez estoy adelantando conclusiones pues llevo apenas unas 8 horas en el juego , veré como progresa pero hasta ahora puedo decir que estoy satisfecho con el juego… Expand
  65. Abysswaker
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    Absolutely amazing. The game starts quickly, letting you experience the action without the typical hour long tutorial and it hooks you almost right away. The opposite segments of school and combat are perfectly balanced so that it won't even feel like time is passing by. The story is excellent as well, with a sense of mystery that's very exciting. The reason this review is a 9 is becauseAbsolutely amazing. The game starts quickly, letting you experience the action without the typical hour long tutorial and it hooks you almost right away. The opposite segments of school and combat are perfectly balanced so that it won't even feel like time is passing by. The story is excellent as well, with a sense of mystery that's very exciting. The reason this review is a 9 is because there are occasionally a few graphical glitches or slowdowns, but they're minor.… Expand
  66. Kaiser1871
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    I will keep this brief. This is honestly anything I could have asked from a game ever. I love strategy games, FE3H satisfies me there. I love Persona-like exploration and day to day activities (P5 on Switch PLEASE), FE3H satisfies me there. A interesting plot with deep and multidimensional characters, FE3H satsfies me there. Anime. Yes please. I’ve sank so much time into the game sinceI will keep this brief. This is honestly anything I could have asked from a game ever. I love strategy games, FE3H satisfies me there. I love Persona-like exploration and day to day activities (P5 on Switch PLEASE), FE3H satisfies me there. A interesting plot with deep and multidimensional characters, FE3H satsfies me there. Anime. Yes please. I’ve sank so much time into the game since release. I’ll be able to take it to work and play more at lunch. And I’m looking forward to that!! There is just so much to the game. So much things to do and see, I’m already planning my next play through!


    If you are interested in what’s I briefly outlined, get the game. Please ignore all the 0/10 on this site because they are spam reviews and they don’t truly reflect the game.    … Expand
  67. kiaxxl
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    GameFAQS users are purposefully trolling the reviews, dropping 0s. If you want to read proper reviews, read the ones from the critics. I would rank this an 8.5 but am giving a 10 to balance out troll idiocy.
  68. Kenzii
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    People who gave it a bad score are those who are stuck in the past and rely on the same game mechanic each new release. Personally I've been a fan of fire emblem for a few generations now and I love the new game. The story, characters and style is a breath of fresh air for this underated game series.
  69. Grapeguy477
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    The writing is really good , and the characters are really deep and interesting. The Gameplay is also very fun as well. This is a really good and true evolution of the series. My first fire emblem was fire emblem fates birthright. If you like that game you will definitely like this game too.
  70. TheKurgan
    Jul 28, 2019
    9
    Super fun and addictive game. The story is my favorite part. You get to engage with each and every character and build relationships. I could go on and on. Fun!!
  71. Byleth
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    What an excelent game. Deep characters, intriguing plot, and exciting gameplay. If you are an experienced Fire Emblem player, I suggest playing on hard mode. There are almost no problems with Fire Emblem Three Houses, it is a near perfect game. Don't let the first few trolls to review the game that gave it a 0 (no game like this deserves a 0 to even a 7) deter you from trying it. FireWhat an excelent game. Deep characters, intriguing plot, and exciting gameplay. If you are an experienced Fire Emblem player, I suggest playing on hard mode. There are almost no problems with Fire Emblem Three Houses, it is a near perfect game. Don't let the first few trolls to review the game that gave it a 0 (no game like this deserves a 0 to even a 7) deter you from trying it. Fire Emblem is possibly the most consistently great series of games out of any in the history of video games.… Expand
  72. xxSxx
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Definitely my GOTY for 2019, as I expected it to be.
    Right now, I'm 30 hours into the game and just got into Part 2 of the Blue Lions House.
    This is my first Fire Emblem game, and after I'm 'done' with this game, I'll certainly catch up on some of the older games. But damn, this game is great. The battles are quite fast, and I actually spend most of my time roaming around, looking for    Definitely my GOTY for 2019, as I expected it to be.
    Right now, I'm 30 hours into the game and just got into Part 2 of the Blue Lions House.
    This is my first Fire Emblem game, and after I'm 'done' with this game, I'll certainly catch up on some of the older games.
    But damn, this game is great. The battles are quite fast, and I actually spend most of my time roaming around, looking for objects and talking with NPCs. The back stories of some of these characters are very interesting too.

    And for the people who just want a pure Tactical-RPG experience...you can skip most(like 90%) of the cutscenes. And really focus on the training and battles. But believe me, you really want to train your characters.    … Expand
  73. Lewonski
    Jul 30, 2019
    9
    O jogo possui uma história que te cativa a ponto de você não conseguir mais parar de jogar, também possui uma jogabilidade ótima que não peca em nenhum sentido. Um dos únicos pontos negativos que encontrei nesse jogo foi o polimento dos gráficos que poderiam ser visualmente melhores
  74. turitz
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    This Game is Fantastic

    Pros

    Being a Teacher is Fun
    Combat is good
    The Story is not a masterpiece but good enough to keep me interested in it

    Cons

    I haven't played any other FE Games, but I think that the Combat System in this Game comes a little short, not much but it could be better.
  75. Camer6
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    amazing game, the best fire emblem and one the best game of the year, great RPG and awesome duration.
  76. toocoolj789
    Jul 31, 2019
    9
    This is the game that got me hooked into the series. The trailer that revealed the game all the way back in E3 2018 gave me a taste of the greatness the series has to offer. In the year since till now, I have played almost every game in the series, barring the Tellius games and the 8-bit original. Now that the game is finally out, what are my thoughts on this game? Well having played onlyThis is the game that got me hooked into the series. The trailer that revealed the game all the way back in E3 2018 gave me a taste of the greatness the series has to offer. In the year since till now, I have played almost every game in the series, barring the Tellius games and the 8-bit original. Now that the game is finally out, what are my thoughts on this game? Well having played only one route so far, I can safely say that this game is worth the wait. Fire Emblem: Three Houses is an unpolished masterpiece, however. The story and lore of the game is profoundly greater than the past few games and more reminiscent of the Judgral games which is a big plus in my book. For the most part, the characters were deep and quite lovable, having personal stories connecting to the overall narrative in some cases. Not to mention that the gameplay is both fun, rewarding, and addicting. My only main gripe of this game might have to be its rather unpolished feel. The game can feel a bit laggy at times. The environments range from good to ugly; some backgrounds look like they are from the Nintendo 64. Though this is the first "HD" Fire Emblem game, Intelligent Systems cannot be excused for leaving such graphical farts in the final release. Overall, despite the unpolished nature of the graphics, the story, gameplay, and characters take center stage. If you do not mind bad textures and are in the mood for a great RPG and tactical game, I highly recommend this game to you.… Expand
  77. Jekyy
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    great music great gameplay and its fun, i thinks its bad to veteran cause they expectation way too high lol
  78. Korota-000
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This is definitely a game you should pick up (if you're ok with being sucked into games.) and enjoy RPGs. Ignore the people supposedly review-bombing the game, copy-pasting the Astral Chain negative reviews.
  79. FirstAidErrata
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Game is more of a 9 or 9.5 but have to give a 10 since all the 0s! I've played a lot of FE and welcome the changes made to the series. Been playing it 3 days straight. It's super addicting and rewards you for putting the time in. Hard classic mode is the regular mode you should be playing on if you're a veteran.
  80. QueenSith
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga. Jugablemente tiene más posibilidades y profundidad que cualquier otro gracias a la gran personalización de las unidades que ofrece. Cada personaje es como un lienzo en blanco, una figura de barro que puedes moldear como quieras dándote así mucha libertad y rejugabilidad. Además toma como referencia Genealogy of the Holy War, lo cual es muy bueno. Los mapas estánEl mejor juego de la saga. Jugablemente tiene más posibilidades y profundidad que cualquier otro gracias a la gran personalización de las unidades que ofrece. Cada personaje es como un lienzo en blanco, una figura de barro que puedes moldear como quieras dándote así mucha libertad y rejugabilidad. Además toma como referencia Genealogy of the Holy War, lo cual es muy bueno. Los mapas están bien y la ayuda de Koei Tecmo se nota a la hora de representar batallas más realistas, con mayor sensación de guerra gracias a la presencia de los soldados menores. Quizá el juego es más fácil que otras entregas, pero se puede solucionar con una subida de dificultad.

    El monasterio y su exploración son un gran añadido. Entretenido y complejo, que además puede amenizarse en caso de que no guste con la automatización de ciertas actividades. La referencia de Persona con el calendario y la interacción con los personajes se nota y se agradece. Es una buena forma de profundizar y empatizar con ellos.

    La historia es muy interesante. Los personajes, aunque a priori parezcan genéricos y faltos de carisma, a medida que los vas conociendo también son interesantes. La banda sonora es una maravilla y los gráficos, aunque no perfectos, son una importante evolución respecto a las entregas de 3DS y Wii.    … Expand
  81. Magicmass
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Great characters, plot, and gripping gameplay on and off the battlefield make for the first switch game this year to really pull me in.
  82. rfma23
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    I had never played a Fire Emblem game (apart from Heroes) and I have to say that it is an extraordinary game, the animations, the music, the dialogues are top notch, graphics are not the best but acceptable. I’ve only had so much fun with Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and BOTW. I truly recommend it
  83. tobias007
    Nov 19, 2019
    4
    This game is WAY too freaking easy. Jesus Christ... I returned it after about 20 hours with the intention of rebuying when they finally get around to adding Lunatic/Infernal difficulty. "Hard mode" has literally never felt easier in a FE game before. This is like "baby's first Fire Emblem" in all honesty.

    A bit of a nitpick, but the graphics and art style really leave a lot to be    This game is WAY too freaking easy. Jesus Christ... I returned it after about 20 hours with the intention of rebuying when they finally get around to adding Lunatic/Infernal difficulty. "Hard mode" has literally never felt easier in a FE game before. This is like "baby's first Fire Emblem" in all honesty.

    A bit of a nitpick, but the graphics and art style really leave a lot to be desired. The game looks even more lackluster than Pokemon Sword/Shield. Well, at least 3 Houses has plenty of content to keep the player busy (unlike Pokemon). Credit where it's due.    … Expand
  84. Reed618
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    I'm surprised to see so many babies giving this a zero after clearly not having even played it.

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

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

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

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

    My only criticism is that the beginning is quite slow and it'll take a while before you get to fight anyone but it's still been enjoyable throughout.
    Some people here seem to criticize it for borrowing ideas from Persona 5 but is that a bad thing? It's not like Persona is an annual franchise. There was an 8 year gap between persona 4 and 5... might be a while before we play another one so if other games want to take inspiration from it then they can go right ahead.    … Expand
  85. Kenmei
    Aug 8, 2019
    10
    Easily the best game to come out on the Switch this year and a top 3 game for the system. The story is wonderful full of great characters and with tons of replay ability as there are 3 factions to take through it, each with their own perspective on the things happening. The battle system has been simplified a bit from previous games but it still works very well. This is easily the totalEasily the best game to come out on the Switch this year and a top 3 game for the system. The story is wonderful full of great characters and with tons of replay ability as there are 3 factions to take through it, each with their own perspective on the things happening. The battle system has been simplified a bit from previous games but it still works very well. This is easily the total package for SRPG fans. There are some very minor annoyances that creep up here and there but they are negligible compared to the rest of the game. If you own and Switch, and are even sort of a fan of the FE games, this is a no brainer.… Expand
  86. Warriornate
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    By far the best video game I have ever played. They added elements from my old favorite game of all time, Persona 5, and added it to my favorite series. It will probably be another year until I play a different video game.
  87. pineapplepizza
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    Hundreds of hours of content with free updates of maps/ harder difficulties coming, probably my favorite game of 2019 as it has already racked up the most hours on my switch.

    Graphics are not amazing and yet the best graphics of the franchise, battle gameplay is good. exploration and supports are fun but also skippable You dont HAVE to spend an hour talking to everyone in the    Hundreds of hours of content with free updates of maps/ harder difficulties coming, probably my favorite game of 2019 as it has already racked up the most hours on my switch.

    Graphics are not amazing and yet the best graphics of the franchise, battle gameplay is good.

    exploration and supports are fun but also skippable You dont HAVE to spend an hour talking to everyone in the monastary each month especially on repeated playthroughs it just fleshes out the story more, large cast and freedom to assign their roles/recruit students from other houses as well as 4 story paths offer a lot of replayability.

    new game + also helps bypass things you might find tedious your second or more playthrough

    I am personally looking forward to the harder difficulties.

    This game and franchise is not for everyone as it is 30 years old and has the mechanics of an older turn based game, something i prefer.

    The graphics are not cutting edge, however they are not "ps2 level" and are the best the series has ever had, assuming you were able to play the previous games without hating their graphics i dont see the problem

    The support conversations are not a majority waifu/husbando bait but if you don't like them you can just hit the start button and skip them with no penalty so i also don't see the issue here.

    The characters have interesting designs and backstories and none of the three houses are purely good or evil, they all have their own circumstances and are various shades of gray.    … Expand
  88. jhawk889
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    Fire Emblem: Three Houses made me get into a Fire Emblem game, something I once thought impossible. With a plethora of interesting characters and dark mysteries, it is a must have.
  89. Pridess
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    This game is fantastic. It is a great mix of life sim and strategy. I have already sunk over 50 hours into, and that was just on 1 of the 4 routes.
  90. coolflare
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    People who are giving this game a 0 (zero) is very disturbing (or just butt hurt individuals?)

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

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

    The people who are complaining that the saga changed in 'Awakening' and degraded, are the people who don't understand that Fire Emblem only survived BECAUSE of awakening. That was the game that kept this franchise from being closed down by Nintendo. So of course they are going to continue with the same formula that kept the game success. I'm glad they did :). This is a fun game, it may not be perfect due to how much it throws at you especially if you are new (I feel they could do better with this) but definitely 7/10 or higher score is well deserved.    … Expand
  91. JosePaz
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    N I C E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E E e
  92. Basium
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Ambitious, beautiful, and a wonderful entry to the series, as one who has played the series since I was 6 year old, I still find it new and exciting to this day. While there were some flops among the series, FE:3H is an amazing entry, that has a wide cast of characters, just like it's other games, all focusing on many aspects of school, and personal life for each student. With a muchAmbitious, beautiful, and a wonderful entry to the series, as one who has played the series since I was 6 year old, I still find it new and exciting to this day. While there were some flops among the series, FE:3H is an amazing entry, that has a wide cast of characters, just like it's other games, all focusing on many aspects of school, and personal life for each student. With a much longer play through guaranteed, and some difficult new features, I have enjoyed it wholeheartedly, and will be continuing to enjoy it as I continue on.… Expand
  93. TWDwonde
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    So first of all I have to say that I really do not understand all the negative reviews. Many people say the story would be bad and there are better stories and I feel like they’ve never played a Fire Emblem Game. GBA’s has bad stories and shadow dragon also had a bad story. Personally I think Awakening’s story wasn’t that good either. I’m short I like the story as far as I have playedSo first of all I have to say that I really do not understand all the negative reviews. Many people say the story would be bad and there are better stories and I feel like they’ve never played a Fire Emblem Game. GBA’s has bad stories and shadow dragon also had a bad story. Personally I think Awakening’s story wasn’t that good either. I’m short I like the story as far as I have played (about 15 hours in Chapter 8). The characters are well written and have a lot of depth. Graphics could be better but they’re totally okay. School system is a great innovation and fits perfectly to Fire Emblem. What people tend to oversee is that they’re finally changing the formula of a Fire Emblem and it works so well. We do not have the typical generic Fire Emblem, we have something new and it’s great !… Expand
  94. Zalabar22
    Jul 29, 2019
    9
    Fantastic story and many improvements from the previous games. About 20 hours in and absolutely love this game. Can't wait to beat it and play the other houses.
  95. seaweedcucumber
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Amazing soundtrack, great character development and storytelling. Oh, did I mention the soundtrack was amazing?
  96. Gbaby1991
    Aug 5, 2019
    6
    So i loved this game at first, easily put my first 20 hours in. Then i hit a wall and was overwhelmed by the monotonous feel of the monastery/relationship building, and fetch quests.

    The battles are fun but feel like they don't happen often enough between story telling and free time.

    Super slog feel, but if you like visual novels this game is amazing.
  97. kaitgamer
    Aug 25, 2019
    10
    I very rarely speak up in games. If you enjoy strategy games with a story this is as good as it gets
    The battles themselves are well done. They are not as difficult as prior games but I am happy for that. The time spent between battles is just AAA+ quality. Lots of choices. Lots of systems. Lots of personal relationships. One thing that amazed me is that every character can have    I very rarely speak up in games. If you enjoy strategy games with a story this is as good as it gets
    The battles themselves are well done. They are not as difficult as prior games but I am happy for that. The time spent between battles is just AAA+ quality. Lots of choices. Lots of systems. Lots of personal relationships. One thing that amazed me is that every character can have meaningful interactions with every other character. Many of the meetings between characters are poignant, informative or LOL funny. Have Bernadette the shy girl talk to Sylvian the flirt. The back story is one of the few game stories I have ever cared about. There is mystery, politics and a real sense of loss. The main character doesn’t talk but their story is very interesting and gets more interesting over time. This is my strategy game of the year.    … Expand
  98. Doughkey
    Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Genuinely the best Fire Emblem game to date. It has polished a lot of old mechanics, and added a lot of new, it has taken the series to a different level which many gatekeepers are scared of
  99. Mrbuckminster
    Aug 15, 2019
    10
    Wow wow wow! Absolutely loved this game from start to finish. I am currently on my second play through. Absolute game of the year material!
  100. MikeyGunz0
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    This is a really fantastic game so far... about 20 hours in, and the mechanics are awesome.
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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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