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This is Game8's review of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - the newest Warriors game based on Fire Emblem: Three Houses. We have compiled our thoughts on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes after completing the game and experiencing everything it has to offer. Read on to learn if Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is worth picking up!
List of Contents
Overall Score | |||
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33/40 | |||
Gameplay | Story | Game Length | Enjoyability |
9/10 | 8/10 | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Overall | The total rating of the game. The scores available range from 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. |
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Gameplay | Rating is based on combat and other mechanics used in the game. |
Story | Rating the plot, characters, as well as the pacing and overall depth of the story. |
Game Length | The base game's length, replayability, and time needed for 100% completion. |
Enjoyability | Here, we rate how fun it is to play the game. |
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Pros | Cons |
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One thing Three Hopes gets right is the way they integrated mainline Fire Emblem mechanics into a Warriors game.
Is it really based on a Fire Emblem game if players don't get to play dating simulator every now and then? Support conversations are certainly a great addition to Three Hopes! It helps players get to know each character better and the story behind their motivations.
Support Guide: How to Increase Support Fast
Sword > Axe > Lance > Sword |
Bow > Gauntlet > Tome > Bow |
The weapon triangle is a staple in every Fire Emblem game. Even though Three Hopes is a Warriors game, it definitely did a good job incorporating the weapon triangle to the game.
The blue and red arrow marks indicate if your team can take on the enemies in the battlefield. It's a reminder that players should have a diverse set of classes for each battle.
Weapon Triangle Explained: How to Gain the Advantage
Similar to how you could do activities as a professor in Garreg Mach in between battles in Three Houses, Three Hopes allows you to contribute to the war effort as a mercenary by doing chores, preparing meals, and upgrading facilities in your Camp. It's unfortunate that players can't pet the cats and dogs in the camp but who knows? Maybe they'll fix it in a future DLC.
Camp Features and Things to Do
Another thing Three Hopes gets right is its combat. It is highly enjoyable and it fulfills a player's power fantasy. Who wouldn't feel powerful going against hordes of enemies and still emerge victorious?
Three Hopes' combat has a lot of variety too! It boasts a total of 44 playable characters, each with an ability unique to them. Their classes can also be changed easily, giving players a variety of playstyles to choose from.
Three Hopes also has great world building and overarching story.
Taking a break at a camp to use the facilities or going on expeditions to bond with other characters deeply immerses a player into the game. Furthermore, upgrading the facilities not only allows the players to access better and stronger facilities but also gives the feeling of progress and development in the camp.
The game also did great in immersing the player into the story. Aside from the few documents scattered around the camp, the game is also filled with plenty of cutscenes that can help you understand the history and motivations of the house you joined.
Story Walkthrough: List of Chapters
The game is loaded with plenty of mechanics to keep the player going but it gets too repetitive at one point.
The grind that players need to do to get all innate abilities, reach level 120, 100% all achievements, acquire each character's action ability, or even forge each unit's weapon to reach max stats can be a bit much.
Playing all three routes and understanding the story is enough for players to appreciate the game.
Although the game did a good job telling each of the houses' story and motivations, it didn't really flesh out most of the individual characters' stories.
Players only get a glimpse of the characters' stories through support conversations, paralogues, and a few dialogues during battles. However, even with all of these combined, their stories remain lacking.
It's hard to blame the game though since it has a large cast of characters. It could be that they just didn't have enough time to flesh them all out.
Unlike mainline Fire Emblem games, Three Hopes does not have a marriage mechanic. While it is disappointing, the game implemented a new mechanic instead - the Merc Whistle. It's an item that you can give to another unit once you have reached Support Level A with them. The unit then gives you a special item in return that allows you to have access to their action ability.
Despite not being able to marry the unit you want, you'd still get the butterflies once you see how your 'special friend' will react when you give them your Merc Whistle.
Who to Give the Merc Whistle To
Despite its shortcomings, Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes is still very much worth it. It's a high action combat game with a profound story, enjoyable combat system, and amazing cast of characters. It's very fun to play and has a lot of gameplay mechanics that players can enjoy.
If you're the type to enjoy these kinds of games, don't miss out on Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes!
For those unsure whether to buy this game or not, there is a free demo available in the eShop.
The demo gives players a taste of the game's core gameplay mechanics and a peek on how Shez will influence the future of Fodlan. It also contains the entire Prologue of the game including the first three chapters.
Release Date | June 24, 2022 |
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Price | $59.99 / £49.99 (Standard Edition) £89.99 (Limited Editon) |
Release Versions | Physical / Digital |
Game File Size | 13.4 GB |
No. of Players | 1-2 |
Genre | Action, Strategy, Role-Playing, Simulation |
Three Hopes Review
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Game Length
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Does Three Hopes Have Downloadable Content (DLC)?
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Demo Guide
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List of All Trailers
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How to Purchase Special Limited Edition Treasure Box
Updated 7/13/2022
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Pre-Order Guide
Updated 7/15/2022
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How to Preload
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Release Time and Date
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Discover when and what time Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes will be Released!
Is it a Sequel?
Updated 7/15/2022
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When Does it Take Place? Is it Canon?
Updated 7/15/2022
Read all about whether Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is part of canon lore and when it takes place!
How to Use Amiibo
Updated 7/15/2022
Learn all about the Fire Emblem amiibo and the rewards you get for using them!
Does it Have Multiplayer?
Updated 7/15/2022
Read all about Multiplayer options and what to expect in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes!
Can You Romance Allies?
Updated 7/15/2022
Learn all about romance in Fire Emblem Warriors:Three Hopes and how it works!
Are the Ashen Wolves in the Game?
Updated 7/15/2022
Learn whether the Ashen Wolves are in the game and if they're playable!!
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