Martin Robinson
EurogamerFire Emblem: Three Houses review - a tactical masterclass
Published 7/25/2019
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a tactical role-playing game developed by Intelligent Systems and Koei Tecmo for the Nintendo Switch. Players take the role of a professor at Garreg Mach Monastery, where they teach and guide one of three student houses. Gameplay combines turn-based battles, character development, exploration, and relationship-building.
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- Intelligent Systems
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- Nintendo
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Critic avg
89
49 scored reviews
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70–100
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 89 across 49 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10034 reviews · 69%
80–8913 reviews · 27%
70–792 reviews · 4%
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Kimberley Wallace
Game InformerFire Emblem: Three Houses Review – Head Of The Class
Published 7/25/2019
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95
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Read originalAron Garst
GamesRadar+Fire Emblem: Three Houses review: “A masterclass in emotionally gripping tactics” | GamesRadar+
Published 7/25/2019
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100
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Read originalJosh Hawkins
ShacknewsFire Emblem: Three Houses review: Back to school
Published 7/25/2019
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90
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Read originalEdwin Evans-Thirlwell
The GuardianFire Emblem: Three Houses review – fantasy combat meets college soap opera
Published 7/25/2019
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80
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Read originalDominic Leighton
TheSixthAxisFire Emblem: Three Houses Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 7/25/2019
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90
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Read originalAlex Donaldson
VG247Fire Emblem: Three Houses review: smart additions make this the best entry in years - VG247
Published 7/25/2019
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100
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Read originalDylan Blereau
WellPlayedTactical Teachings
Published 7/25/2019
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95
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBen Moore
Easy AlliesFire Emblem: Three Houses - Easy Allies Review
Published 7/25/2019
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85
-4 vs critic avg
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