Customer Ratings & Reviews

Having never played a Fire Emblem game before, I wasn't sure what to expect. Thankfully, it's very accomodating to new players. The story is great, the art style gorgeous, and the game play is really addictive. There's an easy mode for players who don't like the idea of losing characters in battle. Using easy mode, you can recover those characters at the end of each turn. All in all, it's a great game, and one of the most enjoyable I've played.

To review just Fire Emblem Fates Birthright, I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. It builds upon the Fire Emblem Awakening gameplay with a handful of balance tweaks and a couple of new abilities, such as Dragon Veins, which allow certain characters to permanently alter areas of any given map in real time. While the writing is characteristically good for a Fire Emblem game, the story fails to maintain any real interest, and is flat out cringeworthy at times. Thankfully, the strategic gameplay is as solid as ever, and doesn't detract from the game all that much. Those looking first and foremost for a rich story in an RPG won't find it here. Fire Emblem Fates Conquest brings with it a different approach to the same conflict presented in Birthright, with a marginally better story/plot, and trickier gameplay. Enemy units are more often outfitted with skills that will trip you up if you aren't mindful, and some map objectives present a higher difficulty than that found in Birthright. Fire Emblem Fates Revelation serves as the ultimate version of the branched storyline in Fire Emblem Fates, bringing both games' casts and gameplay together to bring the story to a full and proper conclusion. I've yet to beat Revelation, but so far it is shaping up to give Conquest (my favorite) a run for its money. For those looking for a no-frills Fire Emblem game out of Fates, I'd recommend starting with Birthright. For those who are already familiar with Fire Emblem and/or want a challenge, start with Conquest. The music is absolutely excellent in all three games, and the gameplay is generally solid. Overall, I'd give Fire Emblem Fates in its entirety 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Very enjoyable gameplay with lots of usable characters. It's on the easier side, but I found hard mode to be sufficiently challenging as most my mistakes often were punished. Great storyline which had some fantastic surprises that idiot see coming. Definitely recommend it if you like these styles of games (tactics/strategy based RPGs)

I played Awakening, and while it was pretty good, it was hard. Eventually I lost interest. This one is much better. It can still present a challenge, but some of the difficulty settings offset and keep you engaged. The story is interesting, the characters are well done, and the combat is awesome. Highly recommended.

I've been waiting for this game ever since I finished Fire Emblem: Awakening, and it did not disappoint! Highly recommended to anyone who loves Fire Emblem, strategy, dating sims, or waifus lol It's a really neat story and every playthrough of the game can be quite different! I really can't recommend it enough. The game comes in 2 variations (and a 3rd through dlc), Birthright and Conquest. I played through Birthright first, but also bought Conquest. Fantastic! My one thing I'll mention that Best Buy doesn't tell you, if you bought one of the games physically, and then the other as DLC you will NOT be able to use the DLC code through the regular 3ds store code redemption. You will need to play the game through Chapter 6, then you will be able to enter the code once you visit the Dragon's Gate. I had a few headaches about this system at first, but definitely past that now. Again, I can't recommend this game enough!

Fire Emblem Fates Birthright will feel instantly familiar to fans of Awakening, the previous game in the series, while offering meaningful improvements. These include a better base management system, an expanded weapon triangle (the game's equivalent of rock/paper/scissors) and branching story lines. On a side note, to see both storylines you will need to purchase Fire Emblem Fates Conquest. I will avoid commenting on whether that split was a wise decision or not by Nintendo, but is widely agreed that the games offer different experiences and are both fully fleshed out in their own right. Birthright maintains Awakenings relationship building, side quests to continually level up, and the ability to turn off permanent-death (though my preference would be to leave it on in order to keep the stakes high). For newcomers to the Fire Emblem franchise, or those that have played previous entries but are picking up these first Fates game, this is a solid starting point. The difficulty is reasonable, and there is always a joyful moment when beating a mission with all troops surviving (again, this is enhanced with perma death on). Story line is adequate. It has its twists and turns, but is fleshed out nicely by Post-battle interactions between troops. I found those to be charming, and certainly increased my attachment to the characters. Overall, this is a good buy for anyone looking for a strategy game with well-rounded RPG elements.

I've played every single Fire Emblem game (that has been released in English), but I'll keep this short. The story is pretty mediocre. If you loved Awakening, you'll find a lot to love in Fates: Birthiright. If you loved previous Fire Emblem games, I'd actually recommend you play Conquest; the level design, difficulty, and overall flow of the game is more reminiscent of the older games if that's what you loved. Either way, this game takes the Fire Emblem formula and fixes a lot of the gameplay problems that were in Awakening. More professional reviews will do a better job of expounding upon those than I can here, but basically if you liked previous Fire Emblem, you'll find something to like in either version of Fire Emblem: Fates.

This game is a great purchase for anyone who enjoyed Fire Emblem: Awakening, or is looking to try out this series. This game is geared more towards newcomers; as opposed to Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, which provides a challenge more akin to older games in the series. This game provides good graphics, gameplay, and story. The combat itself is great, but the interactions between the many characters keep you coming back for more.

I am a huge fan of the Fire Emblem series and couldn't wait to get this one. After having played this for a couple of weeks, I feel this is a good game, not great. The main reason is because I just couldn't get immersed in this game like other Fire Emblems in the past. I believe the Fire Emblem for the Wii to be the greatest in the series. I will continue playing this game and hopefully I get more caught up in its beautiful scenery and graphics. The fighting system has been improved, and is also more challenging. I believe most fans of this series will love this game. I'm just hoping I can get that feeling of being part of this game like the other fire emblems have done for me.

This game is awesome. Comparable to other RPG/Strategy games like Tactics Ogre, Final Fantasy Tactics. This game is long, has a good story, and adjustable difficulty for those new to the franchise/genre. If you've played the Fire Emblem series before, then you'll know what to expect. If you haven't, then maybe now is the time to tackle this worthy entry in the Fire Emblem series.

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright is one of 3 entries in the Fates family. Birthright brings the same Fire Emblem formula to the table but adds or changes some elements, mostly for the better. I highly recommend these games for any Fire Emblem veteran and for newcomers alike. Multiple difficulties with the option to turn off permanent deaths is very welcome.

I hate to say it but I love this game more than Awakening. The story is a big improvement and I'm surprised how much I like all the characters. The gameplay is also more refined and there are even new classes. Stop thinking about it, just get this game.

The game is great and highly addictive. Like Awakening you get to marry one of the other characters but it doesn't stop there, there is bonding time with your significant other. To get some of the kids the battles are easy and others are much harder to acquire. If you want a challenge play in classic mode, which I will play again after I play in casual. Also make sure your partnership with Kaze is A by chapter 15 I think, otherwise you will lose him forever, and replay the game like I did.

This game was fantastic! I have thoroughly enjoyed this game, and I still haven't even finished it! It's amazing! I have loved the time that I have played this. It's great! The story has a nice turn in it and its been great so far. Can't wait to get to Conquest and then Revelation! Amazing game!

Fire emblem games are always awesome and they fit right in on the 3ds system. Conquest plays like the older fire emblem games while Birthright plays more like Awakening. Both games are awesome and take different story paths. A must play for fans of the series.

The game is quite fun, but there is a lot of grinding. For me I personally found the grinding to always be rewarding and entertaining, so never really a problem. The story is engaging and it works as a great entryway into the fire emblem series.

FE: Awakening from three years ago lit the series up with changes and accommodations to strategy beginners. FE: Fates is another great title, though its additions are not as revolutionary. In fact, with its campaign split into 2 (or really, 3) games, it kind of seems like a step back. But the quality is still there and the game is still fun.

As soon as I bought this game I could not put it down. I play it day and night and the story, mechanics, and graphics are superb! Fans of the series or newcomers will greatly enjoy this game.

After loving Fire Emblem Awakening I was very excited to have a brand new Fire Emblem. However, Birthright failed to capture me with its characters the way Awakening did. All of the pieces are there to replicate the amazing experience of Awakening, but it ultimately fails to deliver memorable characters. The majority of the characters feel one-note or uninteresting, lacking any kind of complex personalities. The gameplay has received some fun twists that refresh the experience. New classes and twists on classic ones bring new kinds of strategies to experiment with, leading to fun character combinations. This is definitely a more difficult than Awakening, so if you’re looking for gameplay over story or character you may enjoy this game. Ultimately I’ve loved this series for its story and characters, leaving me disappointed.

Fire Emblem Awakening was the first Fire Emblem I played back on the 3DS, since then I haven't gotten enough of these titles. The newest, Fates comprised of Birthright/Conquest and the DLC Revelations. All great additions to the Fire Emblem family. If you're new to 3DS these titles are highly suggested even if you haven't played a tactical RPG before. One suggestion only purchase one title (either Birthright or Conquest) and purchase the DLC option for the other as the first 6 chapters are the exact same on both cartridge! Saving you the 20 you need for the third installment revelations which is DLC only.