Correct me if I am wrong but I believe that review score will take into account both Birthright and Conquest Versions and the Revelation DLC path since reviewers were given copies of the Special Edition? So all three as an entire package.
If the review scores separately, please post them as separate reviews with the version/route first, then score.
embargo does not open up until another hour but apparently opencritic is doing a thing where they give away a copy of the game or a $30 USD gift card for those who guess the review score? Don't know if linking that is allowed but people may be interested in that.
http://opencritic.com
The Fire Emblem Fates OT will be up later tonight at midnight or morning.
Please keep review discussion on topic and not excess from the dozens of threads regarding this game. Speculation on overall score, discussing or criticizing a score, or concerns or questions in regards to the score and content. Many of us have play import of the game already and can clarify. Please do not attack other members or attack the reviewer and please keep discussion objective. Seda you da bes.
Personally I think the game is leagues better than Awakening, especially Conquest. Birthrights more refined, but Conquest definitely being the highlight for many Fire Emblem fans. However review scores will be different though and whether or not it scores higher than Awakening shouldn't deter from the fact that many Fire Emblem fans consider this game much more balanced and better than the mess that was Awakening.
Reviews
Conquest Reviews
OpenCritic Average: 88/100; 22 Reviews
IGN Conquest 9.5
GameXplain Loved It (Conquest)
Destructoid 9.5
Conquest - 9.25
USGamer Conquest 4.5/5
Gamerant 8
GameSpot 7/10 Conquest
Birthright Reviews
OpenCritic Average: 87/100; 20 reviews
IGN Birthright 9.4
Birthright - 9.25
USGamer Birthright 4.5/5
Destructoid 8.5
GameSpot 8/10 Birthright
Revelation Reviews
GameSpot 9/10 Revelation
Destructoid 9.0
Cumulative Reviews
Nintendo Everything gave it a Thumbs Up
Tehcnobuffalo
Idigitaltimes Must Own
Nintendo World Report - cumulative 9.5
FinancialPost 9
Attack of the Fanboy 9
NintendoLife 9
Shacknews 9
Polygon 8.5
PasteMagazine 8
Gamesradar 4/5
Escapistmagazine 4/5