And so Fire Emblem Warriors, as a game that's all about the characters, is a near on perfect realisation of both franchises. It is so razor-focused on giving players the ability to take control of some of their favourite heroes from the Fire Emblem universe that it's almost pure fanservice. Not in the ”bikini and boobs" sense of the word, but the literal meaning – as a service to series and genre fans. As such, it won't resonate to anyone beyond the Fire Emblem faithful, but it is the best licensed Warriors game of all, and it does easily eclipse Koei's last Warriors collaboration with Nintendo - the also excellent Hyrule Warriors.

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Fire Emblem Warriors does a better job of blending two disparate series than Hyrule Warriors did. Fire Emblem's ethos remains intact, perfectly accentuating, and enhancing Warrior's' patented hack-and-slash gameplay.

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Not just a great game to bear the Fire Emblem name but also one of the best Warriors games out there.

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Fire Emblem Warriors may not convince gamers still unsold on the Warriors formula, but it's sure to come pretty close after expertly implementing trademark mechanics of the renown Nintendo series. Add in local co-op multiplayer, nods to the source material's permadeath option via Classic Mode, and even a History Mode that allows fans to replay key battles from the franchise's past and it's clear that developers Team Ninja and Omega Force were able to deliver some impeccable fan service to Fire Emblem fans.

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Fire Emblem Warriors is superb. It successfully translates the beloved RPG series without sacrificing any elements for which I have adored the series. With countless characters, a robust upgrade system and plenty of modes on offer, you'll sink hours into this stylish hack ‘n' slasher without even knowing it.

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Despite their enduring fame and commercial success the Musou games have, in the past, come dangerously close to self-parody, and it's easy to see why critics of the series consider them to be little more than repetitive button-bashers. Thankfully Fire Emblem Warriors is anything but a mindless brawler; it combines enjoyable combat with real-time tactics, faithfully paying tribute to the two franchises it fuses together. Musou fans will love the fantasy setting and blade-based action, while Fire Emblem followers will appreciate the strategic wrinkles that series adds to proceedings. While the story is largely forgettable there's plenty of fan-service for Fire Emblem lovers here; granted, the cast list focuses on the more recent outings on the 3DS, but we imagine that DLC will redress the balance moving forward. Despite the addition of deeper tactics we fear that Fire Emblem Warriors may still be too samey for those who have struggled with Koei Tecmo's franchise in the past, but everyone else should definitely give this a try; it may well be one of the best Musou outings yet seen.

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Basically, if you're a fan of the modern Fire Emblem titles, this is just the fan spin-off for you. Fire Emblem Warriors has some good gameplay to prop the experience up, but the focus here is to play as your favorite Fates and Awakening characters in a new setting and genre. If you don't know these characters or don't like them, Fire Emblem Warriors will be more of a case of ”what could have been" than what the game actually is. This is a title made for a certain fanbase, and those of that fanbase will undoubtedly enjoy what Koei Tecmo has on offer.

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Fire Emblem Warriors has an incredible amount of depth and an awful lot of content to whittle away your spare time. It is let down slightly by its weak story and repetitive nature but there is still a lot of enjoyment to be had. Fans of the series will no doubt get a kick out seeing their beloved characters in a new way and, whilst it might be a little daunting for some, newcomers will be rewarded if they have the time and patience to soak up everything the game has to offer.

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What surprises the most is how adherent this game is to the original Fire Emblem series, with its support dialogues, the permadeaths, the strategic approach to the different missions in each level, the weapon triangle relationship and many other IS elements. This alongside a very refined technical proposal in both handheld and tv mode. Just an anticipation to the "real" Fire Emblem game that will hit the Switch next year, but a very good one.

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Easy to play with a satisfying, if over-simplistic, battle system but Fire Emblem Warriors does a good job of balancing a game that can be played by newcomers to Dynasty Warriors-style games, veterans of Fire Emblem or newcomers to both.

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Like its Hyrulean brethren, Fire Emblem Warriors is a joyous action packed romp through hordes of faceless enemies in the company of some well-loved characters and all the trappings of a Fire Emblem game. It's not going to convince anyone who's unsure about the well-worn Warriors template, and it's far from being a technical showcase for the Switch, but it is raw, unadulterated fun packed with bags of fan service.

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Overall, Fire Emblem Warriors does well in combining elements from the two series it combines. The story, although predictable, does an excellent job of incorporating the characters from the different titles and having them interact together. The game performs well both in docked and handheld modes, with strong voice acting throughout. While the game is on the easy side, the game has a lot of content to offer, and fans of the Fire Emblem series will feel that the developers have done the series justice with their take.

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Despite all the complaints though, I can't help but recommend Fire Emblem Warriors to Warriors fans. If you enjoyed Hyrule Warriors, you'll enjoy this just as much, and if you're not really a Warriors fan, then this probably won't convince you, even if you adore Fire Emblem.

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Despite making the most sense out of all Warriors crossovers so far, Fire Emblem Warriors hasn't quite lived up to its potential after the content-heavy Hyrule Warriors. Some questionable character omissions and a lack of modes, as well as an extremely subpar core narrative, is offset by relying on past scenarios in the History Mode. Fans of both sets of franchises will surely get good enjoyment out of this, though, as the strategic elements of Nintendo's long-running series meshes perfectly with the real-time combat of Koei Tecmo's property, creating one of the best Warriors entries, whereas it falls short of expectations as a spinoff of the RPG series.

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Fire Emblem Warriors tries to blend together two distinct franchises, and it almost manages to pull it off

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Fire Emblem Warriors doesn't radically change the formula of the two-decade-old Warriors franchise, nor is it concerned with attempting to do so. At best, it's a decent vehicle for Fire Emblem's characters, a chance to flex their muscles in a new venue without the limitations of turn-based combat holding their abilities back. There are signs of potential left unrealized, and the thought of what a Warriors game with truly dramatic character relationships and permadeath could have been lingers. For now that remains out of reach as Fire Emblem Warriors is yet another collaboration where Omega Force's tendencies dominate the finished product.

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Fire Emblem has the potential to make a great partner, but this badly made and painfully simplistic crossover is as disappointingly dumb as all the other Dynasty Warriors games.

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Those who are able to cultivate a resilience or blind spot for these micro-management niggles will be left with perhaps the most joyous and textured musou game yet. Fire Emblem not only fits Koei Tecmo's structures with unmatched elegance, its rollover systems enrich and improve the design in a way that, perhaps, could not be bettered by any other crossover, Nintendo-born or otherwise.

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Little Mons†er;252389556 said:

damn my wallet, what am I going to do? ;_;

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Alrus said:

Metro reviewer really doesn't like Warriors game it seems.

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Jaded Alyx said:

Metro reviewer sounds like they just don't like warrior games...

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Jaded Alyx said:

Metro reviewer sounds like they just don't like warrior games...

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ThePeoplesBureau said:

Base all your purchasing decisions on Metro reviews.

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Metro - 4/10

"Fire Emblem has the potential to make a great partner, but this badly made and painfully simplistic crossover is as disappointingly dumb as all the other Dynasty Warriors games."

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James Scott said:

It does sound like it’s technically better than Hyrule Warriors in most ways, but I still think FE Characters don’t have nearly as much draw as Nintendo thinks they do.

With the end of the year so busy, I think I’ll wait? Maybe there’s Legends release eventually

While I do think Musou games are mediocre at best, maybe don’t get the guy that hates musou games to review a musou.

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commish said:

People who don't like a genre should not review things in that genre.

Anyway, I canceled my preorder for this but maybe I'll pick it up sometime next year. There's just too many great games out nowadays, and this game isn't really a great game. I would have loved to have had this game a few months ago, but this fall? Meh...

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. It's a thin narrative that leads to plenty of awkward exchanges and cliche events. And though this may be par for the course for the Warriors series, Fire Emblem games are typically heralded for their captivating stories and deep characters, so it's hard not to be a little disappointed to see very little of that transition over to this experimental outing.

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Jawbreaker said:

Eh, I think it's good to have those sorts of reviews. It gives some perspective for others who don't typically enjoy these games; it lets them know that this particular title won't be up their alley, either.

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Fire Emblem Warriors is superb. It successfully translates the beloved RPG series without sacrificing any elements for which I have adored the series. With countless characters, a robust upgrade system and plenty of modes on offer, you’ll sink hours into this stylish hack ‘n’ slasher without even knowing it.

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Jawbreaker said:

Eh, I think it's good to have those sorts of reviews. It gives some perspective for others who don't typically enjoy these games; it lets them know that this particular title won't be up their alley, either.

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Vital Tundra said:

True. Its Not a bad thing for a non DW fan to review DW. I think the real issue is this person has a very clear bias, and literally shits on all DWgames in his review.

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commish said:

People who don't like a genre should not review things in that genre.

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commish said:

What in the world...

Well, people really will defend anything on GAF

If you hate racing games, chances are, you won't be reading Gran Turismo reviews. I certainly won't be reading multiple GT reviews, hoping to come across a review by someone who hates racing games like me. The whole idea is just silly.



If you are new to something, then I'm okay with that. This guy clearly hates DW and everything about the entire genre. He makes that pretty clear.

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Gamespot said:

Fire Emblem games are typically heralded for their captivating stories and deep characters

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Fire Emblem Warriors' combat is pitifully simplistic, with a small collection of combos that require no thought or skill to use against enemies that have almost no artificial intelligence. They all stand around listlessly waiting to be cut down, and almost all the bosses can be beaten in one hit if you save up the game's other special move for the encounter.

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Vital Tundra said:

Just looked at Hyrule Warriors scores. This seems like its gonna be about 5 points off from that, so its clear Im probably gonna enjoy it. Hopefully the season pass is as good as Hyrule Warriors.

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Vital Tundra said:

Just looked at Hyrule Warriors scores. This seems like its gonna be about 5 points off from that, so its clear Im probably gonna enjoy it. Hopefully the season pass is as good as Hyrule Warriors.

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For 2,434 reviews, this publication has graded:
15%higher than the average critic
3%same as the average critic
82%lower than the average critic

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WrenchNinja said:

Has the gamespot reviewer played awakening and fates

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Jawbreaker said:

Eh, I think it's good to have those sorts of reviews. It gives some perspective for others who don't typically enjoy these games; it lets them know that this particular title won't be up their alley, either.

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Kain-Nosgoth said:

GameKult : 7/10

Basically they said it would be injust to snob this game just because it's a musou, and you'll have to think streategically unlike previous warriors entries!

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Aostia said:

I've enjoyed HW, but apart from the love one person can have for one universe over another, this is a better game.

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Heartskips said:

Most people like the stories and characters of these games.

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Kinsei said:

If you love Fire Emblem but hate musou games you might read reviews of FE:W to see if it's different enough from other musou games for you to enjoy. Having a review by a person that hates musou games is valuable in that situation.

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Camjo-Z said:

I'm a big Musou fan but I find it hard to get too upset by reviewers who don't like it. When Metro says something like this...

...are they really wrong? I like the grindy and repetitive combat but I can easily see why others would find it boring. I mean, it's telling that nearly every review of a Musou game these days includes some variation of "if you're not a Warriors fan this one won't change your mind".

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