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Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
3DS
Released On: Feb 19, 2016
87
8.0
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Generally Favorable Based on 40 Critic Reviews
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98% Positive
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39 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 40 Critic Reviews
87
98% Positive
39 Reviews
39 Reviews
3% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Jun 8, 2016
Another great addition to the Fire Emblem series, the newest chapter offers amazing visuals, an entirely captivating story and engrossing gameplay. Neither veterans nor newcomers should miss a change for one of the best offerings for the 3DS.
May 13, 2016
FE Fates proves once again its leadership in the genre. This is the game we've enjoyed the most so far, offering a very deep, engaging and challenging adventure that won't let you turn off your 3DS till you've finished playing it.
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 658 User Ratings
8.0
75% Positive
494 Ratings
494 Ratings
12% Mixed
80 Ratings
80 Ratings
13% Negative
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 658 User Ratings
8.0
75% Positive
494 Ratings
494 Ratings
12% Mixed
80 Ratings
80 Ratings
13% Negative
84 Ratings
84 Ratings
Jun 23, 2025
Epic and a tragic story with an even harder gameplay than birthright, Fire Emblem Conquest has balanced perfectly all the features they have built in Awakening.
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3DS Dec 12, 2024
Gameplay is great, the characters are memorable and the class system is easily one of the best in the series. Also the presentation is incredible and the soundtrack is great as well. While the story isnt great (you should play Birthright for that because it has actually a pretty good story), the rest of the aspects of the game are so good.
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3DS May 12, 2016
Conquest wants to conquer the Fire Emblem fans. It's the most difficult and varied title in the Fates trilogy. The best option for players that demand a long and challenging a strategic and tactic videogame.
Feb 22, 2016
An excellent follow-up to its memorable predecessor, Fire Emblem Fates offers accessibility for the newcomer and strategic depth to the veteran in any of its versions and it's a remarkable and flawlessly executed sequel that sets the bar very high for future releases of the franchise; however, newbies must beware from the infernal difficulty of the Conquest version, which is relentless and unforgiving, only fit for the seasoned enthusiast.
May 4, 2016
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest is one of the best RPGs available on a handheld device, offering a punishing challenge that is mischievously veiled by immaculate visual design and thought-provoking tactical gameplay.
Mar 22, 2016
Its combat stays consistently interesting and most other aspects are on par with Awakening, which is plenty to make it a fine tactical title worthy of investigation by anyone intrigued. When the rest of the game is considered, it feels as if Intelligent Systems tossed in just about every notion to cross the development team's mind, which makes applauding its ambition easier than considering everything a rousing success.
Feb 17, 2016
Conquest is a great game, and I fell for its hardcore lean at times, but when I was backed into a corner after a series of hard fights with no resolution but to lower the difficulty, I wished I was playing Birthright instead.
Apr 24, 2023
My favorite Fire Emblem, best maps ever made, challenging, fun to build your characters, relationships and your castle, you cannot go wrong. The pair up system is much more balanced compared to Fire Emblem Awakening a must have for every fan of the franchise, for starters i would recommend his counterpart Fire Emblem Birthright, which is pretty good too.
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3DS Mar 19, 2020
Bella historia, aunque se estanca un poco a mitad de juego. Muchos personajes son buenos, otros, olvidables. El juego es ridiculamente dificil en varios niveles, creo que ese es el punto mas negativo y por lo que no merece un 10. Es absurdo que no permitan entrenar a las unidades. SI te equivocas, como todo el mundo que jugo por primera vez, vas a batallar aun mas en superar los niveles y conseguir los matrimonios que merecen la pena ver. El soundtrack es bellisimo, mejor que Ocarina of Time. Un ultimo punto negativo, y por lo que no merece un 9.5, es el sistema de clases, realmente no hay forma de darse cuenta que tan importante es elegir la clase y las caracteristicas de los personajes al usar ciertas armas, por lo que uno se encuentra "a ciegas" a la hora de decidir como equipar a las unidades.
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3DS Jan 28, 2024
Super easy as all modern Fire Emblem games have been. Not an issue but worth noting. The story was painfully boring. I didn't really care much about any of the characters except Corrin and Azula. Some of the maps were fun, others not so much. Wish they did without the incest. I get that romance is heavily emphasized in the 3ds game but letting Corrin marry and have kids with their supposed blood relatives is weird and the primary reason for the low rating. I don't care if they aren't technically related because that's worse as it ruins the whole point of the story. Where's the tension if Corrin isn't actually related to either side? It's just a war between two groups. The only part of this game worth playing is Corrin in Smash
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3DS Nov 26, 2023
The fate series had 3 games it all put out at once, and while I think they are all of similar quality; Conquest is the best of them. The same issues are present in this version as it's counterparts, 2 chapters at the end are connected, but don't give you a save between them, the game is largely designed on casual play over traditional, the marriage/child mechanic is forced and heavily encouraged, and Corrin is still as personable as dry wall.While this game is treated as the hardest of the 3, in reality it's actually far more fair and reasonable. A lot of the hardness in the game really just comes from being unprepared or not getting proper levels for certain units, and while most games this would be bad design, in Fire Emblem, it's par the course. In fact, a lot of conquest actually feels like it was designed with far more thought and reason beyond. Conquest's story actually presents proper moral dilemmas and doesn't end things as tightly as it's counterparts because that's what war is.Conquest still has some awful moments, most notably chapter 11, and Nohr's family issues with their father, but it largely feels like they were heading to fix the issues till Nintendo ordered more games in Fate. In a lot of ways, you can see what Fate was suppose to be in conquest, but overall this is just a mediocre experience with some interesting bits.
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3DS Summary Two kingdoms at war – the peace-loving Hoshido and the glory-seeking Nohr. It is up to the player to decide which side to fight for. As the prince/princess of Hoshido, who was raised by Nohr royal family, you will be torn between two families you love. Whichever path you take, you will face different types of challenges.
Rated T for Teen
