Review aggregate site Metacritic has confirmed that theFire Emblem Engagereview embargo lifts on Tuesday, January 17 at 6am PT. This means that it’s just a matter of hours from the time of this writing whenFire Emblemfanswill know what critics think of the latest entry in the long-running strategy game series.TheFire Emblemfranchise has been going for decades, but its success outside of Japan is still fairly recent. Nintendo was prepared to put theFire Emblemfranchise on ice, but the massive success ofFire Emblem: Awakeningon the 3DS changed its plans.Fire Emblem: Awakening’s popularityreinvigorated interest in the series, drew in new fans, and laid the groundwork for the many sequels and spinoffs that would follow.RELATED:Fire Emblem Heroes Players Get a Bonus for EngageFire Emblem: Awakeningalso has the distinction of being the highest-rated game in the series so far, with an impressive 92 overall rating.Switch exclusiveFire Emblem: Three Housescame close with an 89 overall rating, but fell just short of reachingAwakening’s heights. Time will tell where theFire Emblem Engagereviews will land, but fans will find out when the review embargo lifts on January 17 at 6am PT.
Fire Emblem Engagegameplay has looked impressive so far, and early previews for the game seem to be mostly positive. However, some fans have criticized certain aspects about the game, like itsEmblem Ring gimmickthat brings back characters from past entries. There are those who are worried that this new gameplay gimmick will bog things down, but that remains to be seen. Hopefully theFire Emblem Engagereviews provide insight into the Emblem gimmick and the impact it has on the overall experience.
On the other hand, some changes coming withFire Emblem Engagehave been met with enthusiasm. While there are those who would prefer that the game stick with its traditional setup, many are happy to see thatFire Emblem Engageis ditching weapon durability. It’s unclear how much of an impact this will have on the final product, but that’s something else that will likely be explored in theFire Emblem Engagereviews that go live tomorrow morning.
Most main seriesFire Emblemgames have earned critical acclaim and so chances are goodFire Emblem Engagewill join them. It’s one of the first big new game releases of 2023, and soFire Emblem Engagecould very well set the tone for the rest of the year.
