5. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Overshadowed in a Nintendo event that also showcased Pokemon and Smash Bros., the newest entry in the Fire Emblem franchise promises to be another quality effort for the strategy buffs out there. We were introduced to the kingdom of Fódlan, where a benevolent dragon goddess watches on from high. Things go into a state of disarray for reasons we haven’t yet discovered (perchance greed or a disagreement over baked goods), and as per usual, it falls on the shoulders of one determined royal and his ragtag group of misfits to bring justice to the wicked.
It’s still too early to work out many of the new twists and adjustments, but we have seen that armies may play a greater role in the battles, and weapon durability is making its return. It’s a feature that’s lamented by some, but there is something badass about the idea that you’ve killed so many people with your axe that it literally broke into pieces.
