Fire Emblem: Three Houses - Nintendo Switch - 2019
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a deep, tactical role-playing game designed for players who enjoy balancing strategic grid-based combat with immersive social management and character-driven narratives. By tasking you with the role of a professor at the Officer’s Academy, the game provides a unique dual-layered experience where your performance in the classroom directly impacts your students' effectiveness on the battlefield; however, players should note that the extensive dialogue and social simulation sections may feel slow for those solely seeking nonstop action.
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| Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Platform | PC |
| Series | Crown Wars |
| Brand | Artefacts Studio |
| Video Game Edition | Standard |
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FAQs
Does it matter which house I choose at the start?
Yes, choosing a house determines your starting students, the specific story path you will follow, and your initial interaction with the house leaders.
Can I recruit students from other houses?
Yes, you can recruit students from other houses if you meet their specific skill and support requirements through your own professor's development.
What happens if a student falls in battle?
Depending on your selected game mode, units may be permanently lost if they fall, or they may return for the next battle if 'Casual Mode' is enabled.
How long is the typical campaign?
A single playthrough typically takes 50 to 80 hours, depending on how much time you spend on social activities and monastery exploration.
Do I need to have played previous Fire Emblem games?
No, this is a standalone story with unique characters and a setting that does not require knowledge of previous entries in the franchise.
Troubleshooting
Difficulty in progressing through a specific battle
Use the 'Divine Pulse' feature to rewind time during battle to correct positioning errors or unfavorable outcomes.
Students are not leveling up effectively
Focus on 'Goal' settings in the instruction menu to prioritize specific skills, and ensure students are engaging in 'Faculty Training' for higher skill growth.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Compelling narrative with high replay value due to house-specific story paths
- Deep character development through extensive social and academic interactions
- Innovative tactical layers like battalions add fresh strategy to classic mechanics
- Excellent balance of management simulation and turn-based combat
Cons
- Extensive dialogue sequences can be time-consuming for impatient players
- Monastery exploration can become repetitive over long sessions
- Difficulty spikes may require significant grinding for newer strategy players
Setup, Compatibility & Care
To play Fire Emblem: Three Houses, ensure your Nintendo Switch is updated to the latest system firmware to prevent potential save file synchronization issues. The game supports both docked and handheld modes, though the UI is optimized for larger displays to clearly read text-heavy dialogue. To protect your data, always allow the game to finish the autosave sequence, indicated by the icon in the corner, before putting the console into sleep mode or closing the software. Keep the game cartridge clean and avoid touching the contacts to maintain optimal performance.