Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

10
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Offers an excellent and addicting battle system
Accessible to newcomers while offering something for veterans
A surprisingly engaging story

Cons:

The main character leaves a lot to be desired in terms of development
Many other characters are one-dimensional

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Last revision on August 13, 2026

Reviewers Liked

Offers an excellent and addicting battle system
Accessible to newcomers while offering something for veterans
A surprisingly engaging story
Tweaks to combat retain depth while streamlining strategy
Intense time management requirements are well-rewarded and smartly paced
No two characters are alike

Reviewers Didn't Like

The main character leaves a lot to be desired in terms of development
Many other characters are one-dimensional
Visual fidelity may be lower than expected
Needs a degree of micromanagement
New Game-forces through tutorials again
Small technical mishaps

Expert reviews and ratings

At the end of it all, my complaints about Fire Emblem: Three Houses are minor in the grand scheme of things. This is still a very, very good game, and in my opinion, it's one of the must-have titles for the Switch along The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...

By SlashGear on August 30, 2019

Despite the niche that turn-based strategy games usually fall into, the Fire Emblem franchise has become increasingly popular in recent years. While Roy and Marth's inclusion in Super Smash Bros. Melee certainly helped, it only brought the series to...

By gotgame.com on August 12, 2019

Fire Emblem adds another essential title to its franchise.School nostalgiaFire Emblem: Three Houses makes you care. Then it punishes you for it. Over and over again. Throughout the epic story you are forced to make decisions where there are no clear...

By ImpulseGamer on August 08, 2019

If you're wondering about the hype or if this is would be good as your first Fire Emblem game, I would heartily recommend Three Houses. There's much character interactions to be enjoyed aside from the tactics and micromanagement. You'd still be able to...

By gamerbraves.com on August 08, 2019

100

If you're like me then you might have skipped the Fire Emblem games on 3DS just waiting for another console one and if you're also like me then you probably hoped Fire Emblem Three Houses was going to be a solid entry for the series. And well it's not...

By Gaming Age on August 07, 2019

Fire Emblem: Three Houses asks a lot of you. Every piece, from battle to friendships to training your units, must be managed both individually and as part of a whole. It can be intimidating, but when it all clicks together, it really clicks. Mastering...

By GameSpot on July 26, 2019

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is one of the biggest steps in series history. From open areas to a more dynamic battle system, the franchise's return to home console contains a lot to admire. When I last spoke about the title, I was over the moon with every...

By nintendoworldreport.com on July 25, 2019

100

Fire Emblem: Three Houses fully realizes a new, meaningful direction for the franchise that makes it the best it has ever...

By Games Radar on July 25, 2019

A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.How we score: The Destructoid reviews...

By Destructoid on July 25, 2019

Fire Emblem: Three Houses succeeds in its ambitious telling of a land at war helmed by captivating leaders, in which no side has all the answers. Its tense battles are made all the more harrowing thanks to new strategy elements, and the colorful cast of...

By in.ign.com on July 25, 2019

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