Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Released in 2019 for Switch, Three Houses has the best storytelling and worldbuilding in the series. Rather than relying on tropes that have been established in Fire Emblem, this game is thoughtful about the history and politics that shape the continent of Fodlan into what it is. This entry introduced the ability to rewind time, but otherwise reused familiar mechanics from the series. What most players remember are the Persona-like social elements, which allow players to bond with characters in ways that go beyond merely partnering with them in battle. These small touches help expand Fodlan beyond the scope of the war, and reminded players that the child soldiers they sent into battle were individual human beings too.
