It’s always important to celebrate gaming anniversaries when they arrive, if for no other reason than to honor what came before and discuss their impact on the franchise, they’re a part of. An excellent example of this is Fire Emblem Three Houses. The game was the first of three titles from the franchise on Nintendo Switch, but most would agree that it’s the best of the set. The title came out four years ago today, and fans still remember the game, its characters, and how it helped elevate the franchise even further in the eyes of fans and Nintendo.
Previously, the series was on “thin ice” with Nintendo, as it had only been successful in Japan. But then, it released a “last-ditch-effort” title on the DS that changed everything. A 3DS follow-up did even better, and then Fire Emblem Three Houses were their first effort in two generations to come to consoles, and they didn’t miss.
The grand and branching tale of Fodlan and the Officer’s Academy wowed critics and fans alike. They reveled in the chance to be the mercenary Byleth and choose between the Blue Lions, Black Eagles, or Golden Deer houses to see what came next.
The results are what many call the best game in the franchise. But don’t take our word for it. Check out the stats of Fire Emblem Three Houses below:
Fans of the game commented on the tweet above and noted many things they loved about the title. Many praised it as the “best game in the series,” with the best story and characters to boot. Some even went further and stated that it’s one of the best games that Nintendo ever made or was their favorite title on the Switch!
The fact that it’s the best-selling strategy RPG of all time is a state that many likely didn’t know about, further showing just how much it resonated with players.
But why did it resonate with players? Well, there are multiple reasons to look to. First, the game had an incredibly deep and mature plot. It dealt with typical fantasy tropes like war, power, kingdoms on the edge, new leaders destined to save everyone and more. But it also dealt with torture, madness, seeking freedom above all else, and more.
The characters of the three main teams, and the teaching staff, also resonated with gamers, and everyone has a “favorite squad” that they love to use in battle.
Whatever Nintendo’s next game in this lineup of this style will have large shoes to fill.
