Fire Emblem Warriors

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 415 Ratings

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  1. thekylekurtz
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    One of the best switch games so far. Plays far smoother than Hyrule Warriors ever did, and obviously looks better too. A must buy for any fan of the series.
  2. jamrt
    Mar 23, 2020
    8
    There were clearly poor decisions made in regards to the roster, and it would be preferable to have more playstyles; but man, I just can't resist that ridiculously addictive Warriors gameplay. I would recommend Hyrule Warriors instead, but $60 for a port of a six year old game is absurd, so I recommend this instead.
  3. dayyviid
    Oct 21, 2017
    10
    Just making my review to combat the 0/10's. The roster is lacking I'll agree with that as a big Fire Emblem fan, but as a big Hyrule Warriors fan as well, this is the one of the best Warriors games out there, it looks great, the characters are what you love and the game play is top notch. I'd personally give it a 8/10 and have played for about 10 hours already. But giving it a 0/10 justJust making my review to combat the 0/10's. The roster is lacking I'll agree with that as a big Fire Emblem fan, but as a big Hyrule Warriors fan as well, this is the one of the best Warriors games out there, it looks great, the characters are what you love and the game play is top notch. I'd personally give it a 8/10 and have played for about 10 hours already. But giving it a 0/10 just because your favorite character from the game no one played besides yourself and 7 other people is ridiculous.… Expand
  4. VincentStoker
    Oct 22, 2017
    8
    A very welcome addition to the warriors series. The game plays very well with a smooth and responsive control system. It is lovely to see bigger versions of the characters I have loved in their respective 3ds games over the years. The world of FE has been added very well to the warriors system and feels instantly familiar. All of the bonds, convoy, pair up, camp etc. It almost let's youA very welcome addition to the warriors series. The game plays very well with a smooth and responsive control system. It is lovely to see bigger versions of the characters I have loved in their respective 3ds games over the years. The world of FE has been added very well to the warriors system and feels instantly familiar. All of the bonds, convoy, pair up, camp etc. It almost let's you feel like you have just dropped into their world and are having those battles out in real time rather than turn based. If you enjoy either FE or the Warriors series I would recommend this title. I also think it would be a good entry point to people unfamiliar with the genre.… Expand
  5. sonicpulsar
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    I can't stress how good Fire Emblem is and I'm getting the DLCs as well. The game's action is frantic, the graphics are good (you can switch between 1080@30 and 720@60fps) and the cut scenes are really well done. You really feel the non-stop action and destroying the hordes of enemies is a great feeling. The strategic and RPG elements are pretty good too.
  6. TaiChiZen
    Oct 20, 2017
    9
    This is my very first Koei Tecmo game, but I am a BIG fan of Fire Emblem and I must say, besides the roster of characters aren't big Super Stars per say, the game is an absolute blast! The game plays smoothly and it's visually beautiful. The plot of the game isn't quite complex as a typical RPG, but the star of the game is its gameplay and the intricate addition of Fire Emblem elements toThis is my very first Koei Tecmo game, but I am a BIG fan of Fire Emblem and I must say, besides the roster of characters aren't big Super Stars per say, the game is an absolute blast! The game plays smoothly and it's visually beautiful. The plot of the game isn't quite complex as a typical RPG, but the star of the game is its gameplay and the intricate addition of Fire Emblem elements to this strategical Hack & Slash RPG. I hear that the Postgame content provides great future challenges which add to its replayability so that's a super plus for me! It may not be a game for everyone, nor is it perfect, but the elements that it excels at so far definitely has opened my eyes to what Koei Tecmo is capable of with other Nintendo-inspired spin-offs… Expand
  7. saxo27
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    I loved Hyrule Warriors and Legends, but I hated the adventure mode. I live Fire Emblem Warriors and love the History Mode. FEW improves upon HWL and adds a lot of fun innovation. The weapon triangle is key to this game. I makes each map fun, allows you to plan who to use and how to take down the enemy most efficiently. I found the maps to be better. What I mean here is not the style ofI loved Hyrule Warriors and Legends, but I hated the adventure mode. I live Fire Emblem Warriors and love the History Mode. FEW improves upon HWL and adds a lot of fun innovation. The weapon triangle is key to this game. I makes each map fun, allows you to plan who to use and how to take down the enemy most efficiently. I found the maps to be better. What I mean here is not the style of the maps but the challenges. In history mode you may be battling and then three enemy forces storm your base. Such twists add a level of challenge and keep you on your toes--especially when you have to check what weapon those troops are and you have to send a dominant weapon to defeat them. Great fun, I love it. I character designs are great and I love all the Fire Emblem sound effects. Yes, the characters are from the 3DS games. But, I like those characters and enjoy playing as them. Also, DLC pack 1 is very nice, I like it too. Don't listen to those who say "it's JUST hack and slash." There is more depth here than some reviewers state. Enjoy!… Expand
  8. nyylpk
    Nov 2, 2017
    8
    Es bastante bueno el juego y tiene parte de mecánica de la saga Fire Emblem. Te hará pasar buenas horas jugando a él. Recomendado para los seguidores de la saga como algo fresco y diferente.
  9. danielmmy
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Having a blast with this game. Stayed up lake to pick it up on the eshop a soon as I could and in the hours I have spent with it I can guarantee it as a must play. Also, the option to choose between quality and performance mode is great, would really like more developers using it from now on for switch games.
  10. yubuyubu
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Possibly my favorite warriors game. I'm really digging all of the nods to the fire emblem franchise, both in sound design and game mechanics. mechanically speaking I'd say this is possibly the most complex and diverse entry in the Musou series of games. it's super satisfying to be able to switch between 4 characters on the fly as well as give the characters you aren't playing as variousPossibly my favorite warriors game. I'm really digging all of the nods to the fire emblem franchise, both in sound design and game mechanics. mechanically speaking I'd say this is possibly the most complex and diverse entry in the Musou series of games. it's super satisfying to be able to switch between 4 characters on the fly as well as give the characters you aren't playing as various orders with the touch of a button.… Expand
  11. Zalabar22
    Oct 20, 2017
    9
    As a newer fan of Fire Emblem, (Awakening was my first completed game), I really love the cast. I know most people were hoping for more variety in characters from classic games, I however couldn't be more pleased. The graphics are really pretty overall, I noticed a few flaws in the background textures but everything else is crisp and clean. I love the option to choose performance overAs a newer fan of Fire Emblem, (Awakening was my first completed game), I really love the cast. I know most people were hoping for more variety in characters from classic games, I however couldn't be more pleased. The graphics are really pretty overall, I noticed a few flaws in the background textures but everything else is crisp and clean. I love the option to choose performance over quality, hope it shows up on other titles. Lots of content and maps to play on, hours of fun to be had. I would recommend playing on hard, the game can feel a little easy on normal. This is my second Warriors game, and most likely won't be my last! Can't wait for Olivia in March!… Expand
  12. BakedLevo
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Great time killer!!!

    This is the first warriors game I have ever played and i really enjoyed it. There is NO great story or superb graphics, It is just super fun to play.
  13. Dragonage2ftw
    Oct 24, 2017
    10
    The best Warriors game out there.

    This game is great! It’s got everything you want in a Warriors title. It has: Robust Single-Player Content. A Great, Diverse Roster. Great Gameplay. Great Game Feel. A Plethora of Maps. Good Graphics. Amazing Character Interactions (Via Supports.) They even broke the mold by having the hordes of enemies fight back against you,    The best Warriors game out there.

    This game is great! It’s got everything you want in a Warriors title. It has:

    Robust Single-Player Content.

    A Great, Diverse Roster.

    Great Gameplay.

    Great Game Feel.

    A Plethora of Maps.

    Good Graphics.

    Amazing Character Interactions (Via Supports.)

    They even broke the mold by having the hordes of enemies fight back against you, and the AI partners that you have are actually COMPETENT now!

    With great DLC content on the way, this game truly is the gift that keeps on giving.    … Expand
  14. vahn
    Apr 17, 2018
    8
    I decided to take another look at the game after about 170 hours of playing, but first things first: yes there are many clone characters and that's really annoying, but I would like to add that while the clone characters are annoying and inexcusable, each character have their own stats that help to make them feel diverse and unique and without exaggerating or being biased, I really had aI decided to take another look at the game after about 170 hours of playing, but first things first: yes there are many clone characters and that's really annoying, but I would like to add that while the clone characters are annoying and inexcusable, each character have their own stats that help to make them feel diverse and unique and without exaggerating or being biased, I really had a good time experimenting with them.

    Few examples: Anna's high luck helps her triggering skills like Lethality (high dmg) and Luna (lower def and res) while Takumi has much higher skill which makes his Musou stronger.
    Minerva and Camilla are both clones but the former is a heavy STR attacker with high defense and HP but low skill and luck, while Camilla is much more balanced in all stats and more versatile.
    Ryoma is a heavy hitter with high strength and speed while Owain has more skill and the benefit of a skill that increases his damage based on STR and MAG.

    The amount of possibilities with the customization is pretty high and makes the clone characters a bit easier to swallow: I had fun figuring out combinations of skills and weapon traits because I knew I could build a beast like Tiki, a literal monster who can 1 shot anyone in a combo

    But despite my praises, I can't tolerate the lazy copies of other characters especially having 9 added characters from launch and this is why I lowered the rate to 8 from 9. A real shame to say the least.

    With that said, I want to give a brief review of each pack

    First pack: Fates
    Probably one of the weakest packs for a few reasons: yes it introduced S weapons and a few adjustments, but it didn't add much more than that. Armor strike you may say? That's actually a patch (patch 1.20, while the pack was 1.30) which also added a map (hero challenge), more rewards and the ability to sell multiple weapons at once.
    It did add a few new missions like gold rush but I hoped for more unique weapons since the main cast still missed most of them, while the 3 new characters (Azura, Niles and Oboro) got theirs instead. They also added the Opus which is an additional boost of the weapon that raises the power from 240 to 720, making them 5 star S weapons.
    The 3 characters are good and only one Niles is a clone, but his skill (lethality) is one of the most powerful ones you can have and a must have due to its damaging procs. A good pack, but didn't bring much else to the plate.

    Second Pack: Shadow Dragon.
    I particularly liked this pack more: it finally added the ability to buy crests without confirming every single freaking time, more weapons were given to old characters (Anna, Caeda, Tiki) and new stats were given. in particular, Statflip makes you able to use Defense or Resistance as main stats for attacking which is a very good addition.
    Of the 3 characters received, 2 of them are clones (Minerva and Navarre) but Minerva alone is a blessing for mounted heroes thanks to her Iote's shield, a skill that negates any weakness and helps pegasi knights and dragon riders to survive those pesky archers. Minerva alone will make the mounting heroes a lot better so it's a good call for me and the fact they added more unique weapons to old characters is a big plus in general.
    Nothing original but definitely good improvements!

    Third Pack: Awakening
    Let me start saying the good things first: they FINALLY added all weapons to all characters (Lissa, Frederick, Robin etc) and the new stats such Acceleration, Bolster or Amped (a flat 20% stat boost!) makes it really hard to pass over.
    Of the 3 new heroes (Tharja, Owain, and Olivia) only Olivia is the original one and has a great skill, Galeforce, while the other two skills are very niche.
    Now the bad part: they added two new mission types, Escape and Escort the villagers, which are the worst types so far. They are difficult for all the wrong reasons and it doesn't help that the atrocious AI constantly resets itself whenever you change heroes. They are simply awful and not fun to deal with.
    I would praise this pack the most if it wasn't for those awful mission types, but sadly they ruin the overall experience of the game. A lot of stuff at a high price: your patience.

    I still recommend the game for good reasons: it's a decent musou game with lots of content, the game is fun and has a nice cast of characters and it's not a port of a century old game with a 60 euro/dollar price tag attached to, unlike 99% of the entire Switch library, and considering this game also gets discounted often enough, I recommend it wholeheartedly!

    Meanwhile mario kart and splatoon 2 are still fully priced a year later...    … Expand
  15. jholden3249
    Oct 22, 2017
    8
    This game is a lot better than Hyrule Warriors. It's not a perfect game but it's definitely the best Warriors game I've ever played. They married these two franchises perfectly, and the Fire Emblem gameplay mechanics in Warriors is a perfect fit. I love being able to control other units on the battlefield and order them around on the map. Guard this character here. Attack that generalThis game is a lot better than Hyrule Warriors. It's not a perfect game but it's definitely the best Warriors game I've ever played. They married these two franchises perfectly, and the Fire Emblem gameplay mechanics in Warriors is a perfect fit. I love being able to control other units on the battlefield and order them around on the map. Guard this character here. Attack that general there. Heal this teammate, pair up with that one. It's fantastic. And the AI is surprisingly competent.… Expand
  16. Here4aMoment
    Oct 23, 2017
    10
    Let's make one thing clear starting out: THE STORY MODE IS NOT THE ONLY MODE Some are under the impression that Story Mode is all there is-- that there is no 'Adventure Mode' like in Hyrule Warriors, this is a fallacy. Fire Emblem Warriors features History Mode.

    In History Mode you are presented with a map which recreates the layout of a battle from an original Fire Emblem game. The    Let's make one thing clear starting out: THE STORY MODE IS NOT THE ONLY MODE Some are under the impression that Story Mode is all there is-- that there is no 'Adventure Mode' like in Hyrule Warriors, this is a fallacy. Fire Emblem Warriors features History Mode.

    In History Mode you are presented with a map which recreates the layout of a battle from an original Fire Emblem game. The enemies on this map each signify a stage and as you defeat stages more stages appear in the form of enemy reinforcements. You progress by defeating these stages until you reach the Boss of the map. Beating the Boss of the map unlocks a new reward in the form of a new costume or even a new character. in addition to that new battles appear (Warp Hole Battles) that you become able to challenge depending on your performance on the first stages you were presented. Doing things like completing all the stages, getting S ranks on all stages, and getting an S rank on the Boss stage will allow you to attempt these Warp Hole Battles. There are 5 maps available in total (you unlock new maps by progressing through Story Mode, which the game will alert you when you've unlocked more) these maps ramp up in difficulty and enemy number the further you go and History Mode can easily take as much time as Hyrule Warriors' Adventure Mode did.

    Moving on, I want to address the graphics. While they aren't the greatest to look at one will hardly notice a large difference from Hyrule Warriors when playing the game. A few of the errors, like a 2D picture of rocks as the floor texture, have already been addressed by Nintendo and fixed in a day one patch. This was an issue seen in early screenshots and admittedly most who bring it up now are simply jumping aboard the FE:W hate bandwagon. Honestly, unless you really look deep, you're not likely to focus on the environment enough to see these niggles and, being a Dynasty Warriors game at its core, no one really expects groundbreaking graphics going in-- they're not the point, the gameplay is. We place too much stake in graphics nowadays and it really detracts from an otherwise enjoyable experience.

    Next, the characters. The roster is small and most of the characters are from Awakening and Fates, so if you aren't big on those games you're not likely to get too into this until the DLC starts rolling out. It's also been brought up that some characters play the same, and this is true. While disappointing it's understandable from a gameplay perspective, since you're able to jump to various units during battle having to adapt to using a new character can be jarring to some. As such, just like the original Fire Emblem games themselves, characters of the same class play the same. Even still there is enough variety to keep most content and you'll be able to commit to perfecting a character instead of suffering from a case of 'too many cooks in the kitchen'.

    The problem I'm seeing a lot is people placing too many expectations on FE:W too soon. While Hyrule Warriors has a lot of content now that's only because it's had a lot of DLC. People forget HW had a small roster and only 2 Adventure Mode maps starting out as well. FE:W still has a great deal of content on the way and it's bound to reach HW levels of content by the time it's DLC is created and released.

    Try not to let people talk you out of trying this out for yourself. I've been seeing a lot of misinformation and a decent helping of baseless claims on various forums and it's what truly disappoints me when it comes to this game. Leave your judgement at the door until you've had a chance to delve into the game for yourself-- you may be surprised.    … Expand
  17. mattman676
    Oct 22, 2017
    9
    A very strong entry into the "Warriors" genre. Great implementation of Fire Emblem elements to expand the depth of the offering.

    Story is a little lacking, and the characters made for the game are milquetoast. However, it's otherwise a fantastic use of the Fire Emblem license.
  18. Lao3821
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    Excelente videojuego de las horas que llevo me a gustado bastante y con sus opcion de jugar a 1080 30 fps o 720 60 fps para los gustos de cada jugador
  19. THEGRIFFINATOR1
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    in the few hours I've spent playing this game, I can tell you almost all complaints I've heard about the game are either negligible or nonexistent. My only gripe is the lackluster roster; this game is amazing, let no one tell you otherwise.
  20. EragonMario
    Oct 21, 2017
    8
    This is a great game. The graphics and aesthetic are beautiful. The soundtrack is great. The characters are pretty diverse when it comes to play style. Are there issues with the game? Definitely. It is not even close to being a perfect game, but it does what it was supposed to do. Sure, they should use other character from other Fire Emblem games, but it really doesn't bother me as much asThis is a great game. The graphics and aesthetic are beautiful. The soundtrack is great. The characters are pretty diverse when it comes to play style. Are there issues with the game? Definitely. It is not even close to being a perfect game, but it does what it was supposed to do. Sure, they should use other character from other Fire Emblem games, but it really doesn't bother me as much as it does with other elitists out there who try everything within their power to undermine the new Fire Emblem titles. I am sure that Nintendo and Koei are well aware of this and will probably create DLC to add new characters, just like they did with Hyrule Warriors. After all, by the end of Hyrule Warrior's lifespan, we had a portion of representatives from other games. That being said, I don't judge a crossover game solely based on who is. What I look for is visuals, gameplay, and quality, and there is plenty of that in this game. There are a few issues with gameplay as some levels are ridiculous on what you are supposed to do, especially at Chapter 13, but they are small hitches in an otherwise great game. It is not the best, but it is still a good game.… Expand
  21. icerzerocool
    Oct 25, 2017
    8
    The game is repetitive but it is extremely fun. It is more like a fan service but it was made in a really good way. The game loads fast and gameplay was astoundingly smooth! This is really an advantage to the game since you can play on the go with it. Character designs, skills and art style are so cool. Graphics are smooth too and candy. The story wise was a bit lacking but I don't payThe game is repetitive but it is extremely fun. It is more like a fan service but it was made in a really good way. The game loads fast and gameplay was astoundingly smooth! This is really an advantage to the game since you can play on the go with it. Character designs, skills and art style are so cool. Graphics are smooth too and candy. The story wise was a bit lacking but I don't pay attention in most Japanese games I've ever played. I only care about the gameplay and the art-style.
    If you're into this fan service, to be able to play your favorite characters and repetitive hack & slash battle, then this is your game!    … Expand
  22. nastybutler224
    Nov 11, 2017
    10
    I didn't ever give "warriors" games the time of day until the Gundam warriors game that came out on PS3. I just sort of tolerated it because it had Gundam Wing characters in it. Fire emblem warriors is far superior to that. I love this game. Probably the best warriors game in the long series and definitely the one with the most tactics. It will hold me over until the next mainline fireI didn't ever give "warriors" games the time of day until the Gundam warriors game that came out on PS3. I just sort of tolerated it because it had Gundam Wing characters in it. Fire emblem warriors is far superior to that. I love this game. Probably the best warriors game in the long series and definitely the one with the most tactics. It will hold me over until the next mainline fire emblem game comes out on the switch. HIGHLY RECOMMEND if you like Fire Emblem or Dynasty Warriors. Liking BOTH is not required.… Expand
  23. SainxtrichX
    Oct 26, 2017
    9
    Add many new elements to the saga, it feels like playing FE but big.
    Highly recommended for FE lovers
    It plays great in portable mode and is highly addictive. Its only defect would be the similarity of some units. While all sword users are different, the 3 pegasus riders are played almost the same, however their stats are different and allows you to have some equipped with different    Add many new elements to the saga, it feels like playing FE but big.
    Highly recommended for FE lovers
    It plays great in portable mode and is highly addictive.
    Its only defect would be the similarity of some units.
    While all sword users are different, the 3 pegasus riders are played almost the same, however their stats are different and allows you to have some equipped with different weapons and consequently new strategies are born.    … Expand
  24. wanderlei2
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    The best Musou/Warriors game to date.

    All the typical Warriors elements are top notch, combo system and special moves flow and look spectacular. Tonnes of enemies, plenty of sub-boss and main bosses. Excellent frame-rate and draw distance. What takes it to another level is the Fire Emblem elements, real time tactical commanding units to complete task. But you can also instantly    The best Musou/Warriors game to date.

    All the typical Warriors elements are top notch, combo system and special moves flow and look spectacular. Tonnes of enemies, plenty of sub-boss and main bosses. Excellent frame-rate and draw distance.

    What takes it to another level is the Fire Emblem elements, real time tactical commanding units to complete task. But you can also instantly change to direct control over your units anywhere on the field. As well pair units for extra boost and combat option as well Fire Emblem relationship system.    … Expand
  25. Ryengeku
    Nov 12, 2017
    10
    I'm an absolute fan of the Dynasty Warriors series and they turned the nob up to 11 with this Musou Adaption of the Fire Emblem Series. The story could definitely be better because it was pretty much a rip from all three original games but it's never really the strength of a musou game. It's strength has always been first and foremost, the over-the-top combat that allows to you defeatI'm an absolute fan of the Dynasty Warriors series and they turned the nob up to 11 with this Musou Adaption of the Fire Emblem Series. The story could definitely be better because it was pretty much a rip from all three original games but it's never really the strength of a musou game. It's strength has always been first and foremost, the over-the-top combat that allows to you defeat droves of enemies, and man does it feel gooooood. It's not even mindless killing either. They've done well with incorporating some strategic elements of the FE series which is worthy of commendation. I'm easily over 60 hours at the moment and not slowing down. It seems the reviews are fairly positive so I'm hoping for a Fire Emblem Warriors 2 with a few more fan favorite characters from the older Fire Emblem series.....like Ike *cough*, Roy, Hector....and many more. The game needed playable thief/assassin classes too from the FE series. Come on Koei Tecmo. Get started on the FE Warriors 2 :-)… Expand
  26. fantastictroyoy
    Oct 31, 2017
    9
    I love Hack-N-Slash games and Koei Tecmo did an amazing job. They deliver on a simple genre with simple controls. What makes it stand out are the beautiful animations and delightful Fire Emblem characters. The story is very good and expands in an already vast universe. Solid game and a must have for the Switch.
  27. iandizion713
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    This game is amazing and fun to play. Enjoyed it on hard mode and only lost three of my mates.
  28. Sandman83
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Loved Hurule Warriors and this one is even better. Really cool take on the Fire Emblem universe and just as it's predecessor Hurule Warriors there are content enough to play this game more or less forever. But I actually preferred this game solution for the adventure maps that are more story driven and planed. It's also have surprisingly good visuals and was actually surprised how muchLoved Hurule Warriors and this one is even better. Really cool take on the Fire Emblem universe and just as it's predecessor Hurule Warriors there are content enough to play this game more or less forever. But I actually preferred this game solution for the adventure maps that are more story driven and planed. It's also have surprisingly good visuals and was actually surprised how much better this one actually looks than it's Wii U:s counterpart.… Expand
  29. starkmo
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    Great fan of Firem Emblem series, less of Dynasty Warrior ones but it works well finally. A nice adventure mode with some crafting possibilities, a less "playable 2p mode. But a lot of fun anyway...
  30. Cfgk24
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Fantastic! I'm 60 hours in - STORY MODE is only a small section of the game - the History mode is by far larger - I'm playing mostly in Performance mode so a nice 60fps. Some of the battles and conditions to get the collectibles and Unlockables are very hard -even though your characters may not die - the objectives can be very hard and fun! I like a challenge!
    Musou games aren't for    Fantastic! I'm 60 hours in - STORY MODE is only a small section of the game - the History mode is by far larger - I'm playing mostly in Performance mode so a nice 60fps. Some of the battles and conditions to get the collectibles and Unlockables are very hard -even though your characters may not die - the objectives can be very hard and fun! I like a challenge!
    Musou games aren't for everyone - bu tI will be sinking 400+ hours into this - jus like I did with hurdle Warriors. :)
    Good job!    … Expand
  31. ljvperalta
    Oct 26, 2017
    8
    Fire Emblem Warriors is basically a re-skin of Dynasty Warriors. The game is mainly focused on Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem Awakening, and Fire Emblem fates. You could also choose 20 more characters to play with different attacks and skills and customize their skills and weapons. The game is extremely repetitive and somehow satisfying to watch and se your enemies get caught byFire Emblem Warriors is basically a re-skin of Dynasty Warriors. The game is mainly focused on Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem Awakening, and Fire Emblem fates. You could also choose 20 more characters to play with different attacks and skills and customize their skills and weapons. The game is extremely repetitive and somehow satisfying to watch and se your enemies get caught by your critical strike.… Expand
  32. falkuda
    Oct 29, 2017
    8
    Very enjoyable game and satisfying to play. Runs smoothly on performance mode, but it does dip into the high 40s occasionally when there is many enemies on screen. Combines mowing down hundreds of enemies with a bit of strategy too. You can order characters you're not controlling, along with the support characters to attack enemies and take forts, heal or pair up with someone. The weaponVery enjoyable game and satisfying to play. Runs smoothly on performance mode, but it does dip into the high 40s occasionally when there is many enemies on screen. Combines mowing down hundreds of enemies with a bit of strategy too. You can order characters you're not controlling, along with the support characters to attack enemies and take forts, heal or pair up with someone. The weapon triangle is present, but isn't as prominent as in some of the games. When at a disadvantage, enemies block more and you deal less damage.… Expand
  33. max584
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    tiene muchos elemento de la saga fire emblem y el único que puedes eligir entre 60 fps con los gráficos un poco bajado o jugarlo a full gráficos a 30 fps y eso estaría bien que se hiciera en todos los juegos por que se tendría que elegir si jugar a verlo con gráficos resultones o jugarlo a 60fps
  34. VideofulJoe
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    Una gran entrega del género Musou para los fans de los combates innecesariamente espectaculares. Si bien no es un Fire Emblem tradicional, toma varios elementos como el triangulo de armas y una parte de estrategia para sacar adelante un buen título. Si están esperando un táctics por turnos, huyan lejos de este título.

    Lo Bueno: - Una enorme variedad de personajes jugables. - Una    Una gran entrega del género Musou para los fans de los combates innecesariamente espectaculares. Si bien no es un Fire Emblem tradicional, toma varios elementos como el triangulo de armas y una parte de estrategia para sacar adelante un buen título. Si están esperando un táctics por turnos, huyan lejos de este título.

    Lo Bueno:

    - Una enorme variedad de personajes jugables.
    - Una forma distinta de jugar con los íconos de Fire Emblem.

    Lo Malo:

    - Es necesario farmear mucho para mejorar a un grupo reducido de personajes.    … Expand
  35. 1239999
    Apr 3, 2018
    9
    Uma continuação espiritual do divertido Hyrule Warriors, apesar do rooster de personagem falta Ike e sua trupe, e de outro personagens de Fire Emblem que não foram representados, o jogo está com uma jogabilidade muito divertida, de um jeito que um Musou tem que ser(diferente da piada do DW9, que é a péssima direção da franquia), a jogabilidade com apenas 1 joy-con funciona bem, o desafioUma continuação espiritual do divertido Hyrule Warriors, apesar do rooster de personagem falta Ike e sua trupe, e de outro personagens de Fire Emblem que não foram representados, o jogo está com uma jogabilidade muito divertida, de um jeito que um Musou tem que ser(diferente da piada do DW9, que é a péssima direção da franquia), a jogabilidade com apenas 1 joy-con funciona bem, o desafio do jogo está bem bacana, com o sistema de triangulo de arma é fundamental saber usar o personagem correto(espadachim contra um capitão machado vai ter um bonus absurdo), pode-se usar a força bruta mas é muito mais divertido variar as estratégias em usar herói em cada situação ou como comandar outros guerreiros para posicionar e atacar e defender as bases.Conteúdo parece muito bom, ainda preciso comprar as DLCs… Expand
  36. jlol13
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    I used to love the 'Warriors' games back in the days of PS2, however those titles eventually became boring because each new release only brought new characters and maps, not new mechanics. I have also played the major Fire Emblem titles since Awakening.

    I'm very happy with the Nintendo and 'Warriors' marriage; musou combat and Fire Emblem mechanics makes this my favorite 'Warriors'    I used to love the 'Warriors' games back in the days of PS2, however those titles eventually became boring because each new release only brought new characters and maps, not new mechanics. I have also played the major Fire Emblem titles since Awakening.

    I'm very happy with the Nintendo and 'Warriors' marriage; musou combat and Fire Emblem mechanics makes this my favorite 'Warriors' experience ever. (Used to be Samurai Warriors). The ability to direct your AI controlled allies makes a huge difference. Instead of mindlessly mowing down enemies, you actually have to stop and think about where to send each hero. The other Fire Emblem mechanics like pairing, rock paper scissors combat advantage, and job advancement add to the experience and make the grind more satisfying.

    If you like Fire Emblem and have ever enjoyed a Warriors game, you will like this game. You could probably enjoy this without prior knowledge of the FE universe, but having played FE in the past will make the cutscenes and conversations more enjoyable. You don't need to have played a Warriors game to enjoy this one, but if you have you know more or less what the combat will be like.

    I'm glad I skipped Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U, because I'm now looking forward getting Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition for my Switch when if launches.    … Expand
  37. Mackro
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    I'll start by confessing I have a strong bias towards this type of gameplay. I find it extremely satisfying to mow down countless enemies. I often forget or completely miss reading what the game wants me to do as I get lost in the carnage. I truly feel like a kid in a candy store. Having said this, there are of course some aspects to dislike. The landscapes and music are completelyI'll start by confessing I have a strong bias towards this type of gameplay. I find it extremely satisfying to mow down countless enemies. I often forget or completely miss reading what the game wants me to do as I get lost in the carnage. I truly feel like a kid in a candy store. Having said this, there are of course some aspects to dislike. The landscapes and music are completely forgettable, too many characters feel like clones of each other, and, if you are not a fan of hack and slash as I am, you may not enjoy how repetitive this game can get. If I were getting nit picky, I might mention the story is somewhat weak and there is a shocking absence of Ike and Roy, but, I feel like this game earns a pass on these matters. There are some smart improvements on this game compared to Hyrule Warriors, such as being able to switch characters mid battle and give commands to those you aren't controlling, but, overall I feel Hyrule Warriors is the superior game. I can't get too lost in negatives as this is quite an enjoyable game. I would love to see more Nintendo franchises in a Warriors format in the future. Perhaps Pokemon?..… Expand
  38. CDizzness
    Apr 23, 2020
    9
    This game is so much fun, the graphics are really good imo. I play in performance mode anyway because 720p doesnt really look bad to me, especially considering it runs silky smooth 60fps!!! Play in hard mode if you want a challenge!
  39. ConsumerBatman
    May 3, 2018
    9
    I'm not much a fan of the musou genre, but Fire Emblem Warriors is surprisingly fun and engrossing.

    The combat mechanics are fairly straightforward; it is a musou, after all. But there is a depth to this title in the convoy and camp system, the branching story paths, the remarkably well-done cut scenes, and the dialogue during loading screens keeps the pace going along nicely. You    I'm not much a fan of the musou genre, but Fire Emblem Warriors is surprisingly fun and engrossing.

    The combat mechanics are fairly straightforward; it is a musou, after all. But there is a depth to this title in the convoy and camp system, the branching story paths, the remarkably well-done cut scenes, and the dialogue during loading screens keeps the pace going along nicely.

    You can kind of guess where a lot of the story will go; when you're tasked with "liberating" a fan favorite character, it's obvious you're just fighting to make them playable. Given the depth associated with crests, weapons, leveling, class upgrades, etc. there's an unexpected level of content, and that's without the season pass.

    A recommended title. Especially the special edition.    … Expand
  40. weskergamer
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    I had a lot of fun with this game, seeing a lot of fire emblem characters together was really cool. But the truth is that the story was lack luster, they only paid attention to Fates and Awakening, Marth story was only 2 battles. But the worst thing for me was, that after beating the main story i found out that lyn and Celica were unlockable in the History Mode, but freaking Ike wasn't.I had a lot of fun with this game, seeing a lot of fire emblem characters together was really cool. But the truth is that the story was lack luster, they only paid attention to Fates and Awakening, Marth story was only 2 battles. But the worst thing for me was, that after beating the main story i found out that lyn and Celica were unlockable in the History Mode, but freaking Ike wasn't. Why is not Ike in this game wtf? Not even as DLC, even tho i only care for Tharja and Olivia in the DLC i would have like it more if Ike was one of them. But well, really good and fun game after all.… Expand
  41. katieelizabeth
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    This game is way better than the 7's I'm seeing. This game really does feel like a real-time Fire Emblem game. You can tell the developers LOVE Fire Emblem. Everything from the sounds, music, the menus, etc. just feels like Fire Emblem on the 3DS. They did the franchise justice, and really did incorporate all the Fire Emblem mechanics and look and feel into this style of game. The bestThis game is way better than the 7's I'm seeing. This game really does feel like a real-time Fire Emblem game. You can tell the developers LOVE Fire Emblem. Everything from the sounds, music, the menus, etc. just feels like Fire Emblem on the 3DS. They did the franchise justice, and really did incorporate all the Fire Emblem mechanics and look and feel into this style of game. The best compliment I can give is that this feels like a main-line entry to the Fire Emblem franchise.

    All the voice actors are the same from the games and Fire Emblem Heroes too. The graphics really do feel like they are in the Fire Emblem 3DS style. The gameplay is really fun, and there are a ton of characters with different play-styles to play as. There is a ton of content in the game too - a full 21 chapter story with hundreds of end-game maps in the History mode.

    There's also a Performance mode that runs at mostly 60fps, which I highly encourage people to play. Make sure you set the level-up notifications to OFF, because they become annoying after awhile.

    My only real complaint is that the main story is really slow to get going. Like Fates, each chapter starts off meeting new characters and resolving a childish misunderstanding between them that results in a battle before they become friends. The main story doesn't happen until about half-way through the game when you have assembled the entire cast.

    Still, the game is really fun and if you love Fire Emblem, you will love this game. If you were like me and were waiting for the next Fire Emblem game after Three Houses, give this a try. You will enjoy it, even if you didn't love some of the characters in the 3DS generation.    … Expand
  42. matthewGbunton
    Jan 27, 2023
    8
    This is a really good game if given the chance. Yes there are many missing key characters from the series however, there is plenty of fun still to be had. It looks and runs great with no issues at all. The story mode is a bit weak although the History mode more than makes up for it.
  43. Ronkun26
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Excelente juego!El gameplay es fabuloso y es muy envicioso!! Es un juego que revitaliza a la saga, y hace que la experiencia sea mejor cada vez! Tiene mucha estrategia
  44. ImperialKnight
    Dec 8, 2017
    8
    A competent Warriors/Musou game. Reviews should be based on the genre of the game, and this game shouldn't be scored low just because the reviewer feels Musou games are stupid.

    It is a very competent Musou game, and it incoporates Fire Emblem's various mechanics very well. The weapon triangle really makes you feel the difference when you have the right weapons. And the ability to pair    A competent Warriors/Musou game. Reviews should be based on the genre of the game, and this game shouldn't be scored low just because the reviewer feels Musou games are stupid.

    It is a very competent Musou game, and it incoporates Fire Emblem's various mechanics very well. The weapon triangle really makes you feel the difference when you have the right weapons. And the ability to pair and raise your bond makes it feel like a proper Fire Emblem game.

    There are enough upgrade mechanics to keep you replaying and the graphics are alright, considering the Switch is not a powerhouse of computing power.

    If you buy a Musou game, you already know what you're in for, tearing through waves and waves of grunts, making you feel like a god. And Fire Emblem Warriors does not disappoint.

    Points off for the roster. But the mainstay characters are mostly there.    … Expand
  45. Davichote
    Jun 18, 2018
    8
    This game is pretty awesome, even if it may seem like another musou title at first glance. It has some good characters, even if there are not that many, but they work well and fit perfectly in the game. The story is bad, but the combat and the RPG elements included are so fun you won't care at all about it. Even tho, I may say that many of these elements work as a "placebo effect", in theThis game is pretty awesome, even if it may seem like another musou title at first glance. It has some good characters, even if there are not that many, but they work well and fit perfectly in the game. The story is bad, but the combat and the RPG elements included are so fun you won't care at all about it. Even tho, I may say that many of these elements work as a "placebo effect", in the way that you won't really feel that they help you progress that much (you will still feel the gap between a 15lvl character and a 30lvl character tho), as I think they meant with them; enemies always die in 1/2 hits, and bad matchups only get worse through the game unless you're really over-leveled. There are also some conversations that appear when the relationship between characters develop to the max, helping in expanding the experience of the Fire Emblem universe a bit, and so I think they are worth it.
    Anyway, the game offers some nice abilities level ups, and if you combine this with that "placebo effect" of the RPG elements, the musou element and the posibility of perfectly distributing the units around the battlefield, you get a super fun 20+ hours game that allows you to enjoy and understand the universe of Fire Emblem even if you've not played any of them before.    … Expand
  46. SStockton
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    I very much enjoyed this game. I had gotten hyrule warriors on the wii u and i feel that this installment in the warriors franchise only improved the formula. It has great music, a good story with a well fleshed out villain, and classic warriors gameplay along with some functions from fire emblem. The one draw back i can think of is the somewhat lacking roster with only characters from aI very much enjoyed this game. I had gotten hyrule warriors on the wii u and i feel that this installment in the warriors franchise only improved the formula. It has great music, a good story with a well fleshed out villain, and classic warriors gameplay along with some functions from fire emblem. The one draw back i can think of is the somewhat lacking roster with only characters from a few games of the fire emblem francise.… Expand
  47. Ristycakes
    Aug 3, 2018
    8
    Price Rating $40/$60

    Pros +Playing as your favorite FE characters in an action game is amazing. +Lots of missions and game play time +Unlocking new costumes, characters and weapons is always thrilling +History mode is similar to adventure mode in Hyrule Warriors. this will be the main draw of the game +Good entry point for the Musou style Cons -Characters from the Radiant    Price Rating $40/$60

    Pros
    +Playing as your favorite FE characters in an action game is amazing.
    +Lots of missions and game play time
    +Unlocking new costumes, characters and weapons is always thrilling
    +History mode is similar to adventure mode in Hyrule Warriors. this will be the main draw of the game
    +Good entry point for the Musou style

    Cons
    -Characters from the Radiant series need to be in more FE crossover games. their absence is noticed and upsetting
    -Voice acting and story is pretty boring, uninteresting, and generic. It feels like a Fire Emblem fanfic
    -Many characters move sets are clones of other characters. They are all a little different in some ways like raw stats, but game play wise, they are just clones
    -Can feel repetitive late game    … Expand
  48. greninjaX
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    due to this game being released too close to Mario odyssey, I think a lot of people skipped this one. but I think this warriors game is actually better than hyrule warriors, so you should give it a try.
  49. Ororo85
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Una buena fusión entre la serie Warriors (Musou) de Omega Force y la saga Fire Emblem con sus personajes, clases, armas, objetos, el triángulo de armas o los críticos.
    Se centran principalmente en Fire Emblem Awakening, Fates y Shadow Dragon por lo que tal vez se echa en falta personajes de otros Fire Emblem.
    Siendo fan de la serie Warriors y a su vez de Fire Emblem este juego puede    Una buena fusión entre la serie Warriors (Musou) de Omega Force y la saga Fire Emblem con sus personajes, clases, armas, objetos, el triángulo de armas o los críticos.
    Se centran principalmente en Fire Emblem Awakening, Fates y Shadow Dragon por lo que tal vez se echa en falta personajes de otros Fire Emblem.
    Siendo fan de la serie Warriors y a su vez de Fire Emblem este juego puede llegar a dar muchas horas de diversión.    … Expand
  50. Corsaro
    Sep 19, 2019
    9
    simply the best game released for nintendo switch. Best tactical game ever, one of the best RPGs I've played.
  51. Valkis
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    9 моя оценка. Игра оправдала мои ожидания в целом. Но очень странным было то, что зная, что Tecmo умеют делать сотни уникальных персонажей они для этой игры сделали их очень мало, а у некоторых приемы одинаковые. Во вселенной FE просто легион персонажей, почему так мало? И где король Гарон например? Сделали бы всех персонажей FE было бы 10. Tecmo, я знаю вы можете, но почему то не9 моя оценка. Игра оправдала мои ожидания в целом. Но очень странным было то, что зная, что Tecmo умеют делать сотни уникальных персонажей они для этой игры сделали их очень мало, а у некоторых приемы одинаковые. Во вселенной FE просто легион персонажей, почему так мало? И где король Гарон например? Сделали бы всех персонажей FE было бы 10. Tecmo, я знаю вы можете, но почему то не захотели....… Expand
  52. GoldenJeans37
    Nov 17, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game feels like a slightly worse, but real time version of Disgaea where the story is essentially the tutorial. Fliers are absolute trash when archers exist and there isn't much of a difference between Marth, Chrom, Lucina and only a slight difference with Lyn. Fun to kill time and is worth it though.… Expand
  53. Gili90
    Aug 22, 2020
    10
    Very good game and , also very entertaiment excelent graphis and very good history with chronics that spen lotof hours of good gaming
  54. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Even the cheesy and generic storyline cannot bring down what is essentially one of the best Musou titles ever created, more tactical and involved than ever before.
  55. Gastly67
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jugue al Hyrule Warriors de la WIIU y sin duda este es inferior, sin embargo esta cargadisimo de contenido y niveles que con el tiempo se vuelve divertido, de no ser por los personajes que la mayoria no tiene chiste, este juego seria de un 8.5… Expand
  56. Ripper36
    Jan 15, 2022
    10
    I reallly enjoyed playing this game form start to finish. Never been a Warriors fan other then the Zelda ones but this was great. Being a huge Fire Emblem fan this didnt let me down. Looks and plays great. Great job Nintendo

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#90 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#16 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 72
  3. Negative: 2 out of 72
  1. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Mar 2, 2018
    64
    Turning Fire Emblem series into a Warriors game should’ve been an ordinary task for Omega Force’s – after all, they’ve done it time and again with other franchises, and more often than not it ended up being a fun fan-servicey game. But Fire Emblem Warriors is nothing short of a fiasco. [Issue#226, p.61]
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 10, 2018
    75
    An attempt to blend Fire Emblem with Dynasty Warriors might seem an odd idea. Where’s the common ground between a tactical RPG and an over-the-top slasher, right? It actually worked out pretty well, as the game managed to retain Fire Emblem’s atmosphere. If you’re a fan of the series and not allergic to Dynasty Warriors’ formula, give it a try. [13/2017, p.36]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 2, 2018
    40
    The standard hack’n’slash will entertain, but you won´t find a deeper sense in it despite a few tactical elements. One level a day will delight you, try more and you get a stereotype. [Issue#280]
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