Interestingly, the changing story routes are altered through decisions made during missions, instead of mid-dialogue choices.Ĭombat in Three Hopes is typical of other Warriors games like Hyrule Warriors and the original Fire Emblem: Warriors, but is a big shift compared to the usual turn-based play style of its predecessor. Still, the growth of these characters is aided by strong performances given by the voice actors, and dialogue pulls you deeply into the centre of a story about war, politics, and corruption.

Disappointingly, fishing is off the menu this time around, and romance isn’t an option between characters as war and deception stay ever-present on the mind. Limited actions between battles mean you must choose how they spend their time at the war camp wisely between training, support level building, and preparing for the next fight. Life at the Officers Academy is short-lived however, swapped out for a lively war camp and centre of operations. The large orchestral tracks bring a sense of real gravity to tense combat and playful moments interacting with allies, strengthening your relationship with each character. The team behind the franchise is no stranger to creating soaring, heartfelt beats, and their prowess is well on show here.

The masterful soundtrack makes an impact, and aids this epic quest, from the moment you enter the game. Some favourites from Three Houses like Dorothea receive less screentime, but overall the slow build in character relationships reveals new facets of old favourites and fleshes out others. Spurred forward by promises of riches and an itch for revenge against Byleth, they become involved in the political intrigue of Fódlan through one of three unique storylines tied to each of the three houses.Īs with the rest of the Fire Emblem series, the storytelling is strong in Three Hopes, and intimately connects you with each of the compelling cast of characters. However, they mysteriously forge a connection with the otherworldly being Arval, who saves them from certain death. The story opens with Byleth defeating Shez and killing their allies. In this new reality, Edelgard, Dmitri, and Claude are the foes of Byleth, who has become the ‘Ashen Demon’.

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