Fire Emblem: Engage (Switch)

Ich kam für die Kämpfe. Gut so, denn für die Story wäre ich nicht geblieben.

Vor allem das Kampfsystem weiß dank den Emblemen zu begeistern, das Wiedersehen mit Marth und Co. ist gelungen. Leider schmälern die unspektakuläre Story, deren generischen Charaktere und der fehlende Endgame-content das Spielerlebnis hinten raus sehr.

Fire Emblem Engage's fantastic combat is held back by an underwhelming story that lacks the ambition of recent entries.

Engage’s characters and social systems never quite hit the high bar set by Three Houses, but it does surpass its predecessor in almost every other way. Players looking for deep customization, expertly crafted strategy RPG combat, and a heartfelt story with adoration for more than 30 years of Fire Emblem history will find that and more in Engage.

Fire Emblem Engage balances the series' past and its future, offering a renewed focus on the tactical gameplay, an endearing cast of old and new faces, and the best visuals the franchise has ever seen.

At the end of the day, Fire Emblem Engage ends up being a rather middling experience that wasn’t afraid to try a few new things as far as combat is concerned, but couldn’t come close to the heights that its predecessors have set for the series.

The strategic bits are smooth, the customization element is deep, and I’m a sucker for the tasteful fan service that we’re getting with the appearance of past franchise heroes. If you were overwhelmed by Three Houses, this is a great follow-up that doesn’t just follow that same formula: and in many ways, gets back to Fire Emblem basics.